Amid the disbandment of a leading opposition party and the swift replacement of the prime minister, CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut breaks down what’s unfolding in Thai politics.BANGKOK: Thailand’s political landscape was rocked in August 2023, beginning with the Constitutional Court’s decision on August 7 to dissolve the opposition Move Forward Party. This marked the start of …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Experts reassure the public while highlighting the importance of vaccination for vulnerable groups.SINGAPORE: The International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) has indicated that the ongoing mpox outbreaks predominantly affect African countries and that Singapore’s medical system is well-equipped to manage mpox cases. Experts assure the public that there is no need for widespread concern, but …
Parental leave policy shifts aim to support working parents, but employer support remains crucial for success.Last year’s National Day Rally (NDR) was all about reassurance. This year, with PM Lawrence Wong delivering his first NDR speech on August 18th, the tone shifted towards something more impactful—a “policy reset” that could redefine Singapore’s work-life balance. As …
Customers in various areas in Singapore began reporting issues with their broadband service on Tuesday evening.SINGAPORE: The disruption to broadband and TV+ services has been fully resolved, said StarHub on Wednesday (Aug 21), nearly a day after many customers across Singapore reported issues.“All services should now be functioning normally,” said a StarHub spokesperson in response …
A guide to the different nursing paths and how each one plays a vital role in healthcare.As an avid Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) player, I often wish reality had the touch of magic that games offer. How nice it would be to have that sense of fantasy intertwining with real life, to see how the …
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared experiences from his personal life in his maiden National Day Rally, an approach which would resonate with a younger generation of Singaporeans born mostly after independence, said political observers.SINGAPORE: In his first National Day Rally, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made significant and radical policy announcements, taking further steps towards a …
WP welcomes key shifts but urges further policy changes to address longstanding concerns.SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP), Singapore’s largest opposition party, responded positively to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s first National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 18), applauding the policy changes announced and noting their alignment with WP’s past proposals. However, the party also called …
High concentration of brain power.Two Singapore teams have clinched gold in the first-ever International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (AI).The Olympiad calls for high school students around the world who identify as "coding prodigies" and "machine learning enthusiasts."A selection test for the Singapore teams was held on Apr. 28, 2024, conducted by a panel of professors …
Positive performance in US and European markets boosts investor sentimentSingapore shares rose on Thursday, Aug 15, following a positive performance in the US and European markets overnight.The Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 0.3%, or 8.67 points, to 3,294.95 at 9:01 am, as reported by The Business Times.In the broader market, 73 stocks advanced against 48 …
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim tightens his grip on the political landscape with a bold move to reform the civil service, but it could provoke resistance.KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made a surprising move by appointing a relatively unknown figure, Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, as the Chief Secretary to the Government, a position …
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