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China jails Evergrande founder for life, fines firm more than US$2 billion

China jails Evergrande founder for life, fines firm more than US$2 billion

A Chinese court ordered all of Hui Ka Yan's personal property confiscated.

20/08/2026
Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

20/08/2026
After Rocky’s death, calls grow for new approach to Malaysia’s stray dogs

After Rocky’s death, calls grow for new approach to Malaysia’s stray dogs

20/08/2026
Malaysia PM orders probe into unit of sovereign wealth fund

Malaysia PM orders probe into unit of sovereign wealth fund

20/08/2026

What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy

Evergrande's fortunes reversed in 2020, when new regulations from China seeking to limit excessive borrowing in the real estate sector complicated Evergrande's ability to make payments.

20/08/2026

Beijing ‘commends’ Malaysia PM Anwar’s ‘One China’ stance following Taiwan’s rebuke

In a recent interview with news agency Al Jazeera, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” principle as well as its right to use force should peaceful reunification fail.

20/08/2026
Singapore and India discuss bilateral cooperation on semiconductors, food security at ministerial meeting

Singapore and India discuss bilateral cooperation on semiconductors, food security at ministerial meeting

20/08/2026
Law Society to release audit report on workplace issues after redaction process

Law Society to release audit report on workplace issues after redaction process

20/08/2026
Overcrowded units, short stays: Suspected illegal accommodation cases on the rise in Singapore

Overcrowded units, short stays: Suspected illegal accommodation cases on the rise in Singapore

20/08/2026
Meet Hong Kong's Kinyan Lam, the LVMH Prize semi-finalist who's redefining slow fashion

Meet Hong Kong's Kinyan Lam, the LVMH Prize semi-finalist who's redefining slow fashion

20/08/2026
Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

Water activities at Pandan Reservoir suspended after crocodile sighting

20/08/2026
After Rocky’s death, calls grow for new approach to Malaysia’s stray dogs

After Rocky’s death, calls grow for new approach to Malaysia’s stray dogs

20/08/2026
Malaysia PM orders probe into unit of sovereign wealth fund

Malaysia PM orders probe into unit of sovereign wealth fund

20/08/2026
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Can Zoe Tay find Aileen Tan by retracing nearly 40 years of memories?

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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew exits BWF World Championships after round of 16 loss to Canada's Victor Lai

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew exits BWF World Championships after round of 16 loss to Canada's Victor Lai

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S$54,000 raised for rower Joan Poh’s World Champs bid; funding remains hurdle for Singapore athletes

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North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

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Four workers hit and killed by train in Japan

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China charges 17 members of Myanmar-based human trafficking ring targeting Chinese citizens

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Lifestyle

New Mofusand and Starbucks Singapore merchandise launching on Aug 25

New Mofusand and Starbucks Singapore merchandise launching on Aug 25

20/08/2026
Meet Hong Kong's Kinyan Lam, the LVMH Prize semi-finalist who's redefining slow fashion

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20/08/2026
Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

20/08/2026
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press

Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press

20/08/2026
Banker-turned-hawker sells S$7 NYC Levain-style cookies at Golden Mile Food Centre

Banker-turned-hawker sells S$7 NYC Levain-style cookies at Golden Mile Food Centre

20/08/2026
K-pop group Rescene and fans raise over US$64,000 for Geoje flood relief

K-pop group Rescene and fans raise over US$64,000 for Geoje flood relief

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The problem with bosses who overshare – being open doesn't make you a good leader

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From Soft Violet to a disappearing chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new watches for 2026

From Soft Violet to a disappearing chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new watches for 2026

20/08/2026
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