MINDEF personnel, units receive awards for solutions resulting in S$165m savings
The Defence Ministry saved more than S$165 million in its last financial year, thanks to innovation and work improvement efforts…
Category: Asia Pacific
Military gives highest honors to former commander-in-chief
The military fired gun and cannon salutes across the country today to mark the death of its former commander-in-chief. Visit…
UMNO gives Malaysian government 14 days to reconvene parliament
Malaysia’s biggest political party has said the country’s prime minister will be guilty of treason if he does not reconvene…
CHR We don't find logical reason to arm civilians | The Final Word
The Palace sets the record straight on President Duterte’s remarks to arm civilian volunteers. We’ll hear from the Commission on…
Singapore and most of Southeast Asia vulnerable to sea level rise: Reports
Sea levels have gone up by nearly 20cm in some parts of the world. By 2050, 300 million people worldwide…
Thai protesters rally against government
Protesters are back on the streets of Bangkok, calling for the government’s resignation. They have defied a ban on large…
Myanmar coup: Gun battles between army, civilian forces erupt in second-biggest city of Mandalay
In Myanmar’s second-largest city of Mandalay, gun battles have broken out between the army and various civilian groups as unrest…
Singapore police to trial new robotic system that helps officers with scenario-based taser training
Robots have joined Singapore’s police force, and they are helping human officers get better at their jobs. The Mobile Taser…
COVID-19: Singapore investigating infections among visitors to NTUC FairPrice at Bukit Merah Central
Singapore is keeping up extensive COVID-19 testing to curb its latest COVID-19 outbreak. Swabbing operations have begun for about 100…
Singapore to speed up COVID-19 vaccination drive
Singapore will speed up its COVID-19 vaccination drive from Jun 26, amid plans to resume more activities in the coming…