UN urges countries to include refugees in COVID-19 vaccine roll-outs
The United Nations has called for refugees to be included in COVID-19 vaccine roll-outs. It is working with governments to…
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Singson: For us Cabinet members, we appreciate his hard work | News Night
We now speak with a member of the former president’s Cabinet, Rogelio ‘Babes’ Singson who headed the Public Works and…
G20 summit: Professor Jonathan Portes on global minimum corporate tax
G20 foreign ministers are meeting in the southern Italian city of Matera. On the agenda are the COVID-19 pandemic, climate…
Is there time to reverse the damage done by overfishing? | World Oceans Day 2021
Overfishing has had the single greatest impact in marine biodiversity over the past 50 years. Currently, about 34% of global…
Protocols observed when a former head of state passes away | News Night
According to the Armed Forces, there are protocols or a ‘military manual of ceremonies’ to be observed when a former…
COVID-19: Eateries in Singapore start early bookings, hoping for green light on dine-ins
With new COVID-19 cases starting to ease in Singapore, some restaurants have already started to open dine-in reservations, ahead of…
UN refugee agency urges Malaysia not to deport Myanmar nationals
Malaysia is facing calls from the United Nations to stop the planned deportation of Myanmar nationals. The migrants are to…
Associate Professor Simon Tay on Singapore's haze outlook this year
The likelihood of severe transboundary haze plaguing Singapore this year is at the lowest in at least three years. For…
Singapore restaurant that’s a foreigner’s “love letter” to India | CNA Lifestyle
Firangi Superstar at Craig Road isn’t just about the food or decor, say its owners, who were inspired by their…
130 countries back global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%
130 countries have backed plans for new rules for the global tax system, after two days of talks. The Organisation…