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Biden says US moving ‘strongly’ on Asia-Pacific despite Russia crisis

by Sebastian Smith WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the United States is forging "strongly"…

Singapore court dismisses mentally disabled man’s death sentence appeal

by Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's top court Tuesday dismissed a mentally disabled Malaysian man's last-ditch appeal against…

Singapore economy rebounds from virus-induced recession

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore's economy grew 7.2 percent last year, rebounding from its worst recession since independence sparked by…

Singapore, Malaysia ease Covid travel curbs

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore and Malaysia eased coronavirus travel restrictions on one of the world's busiest land borders Monday…

Lions at Singapore wildlife park infected with coronavirus

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Four lions at a Singapore wildlife park have tested positive for the coronavirus after coming into…

Singapore court delays disabled man’s execution over Covid infection

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- A Singapore court Tuesday postponed the imminent execution of a Malaysian man whom campaigners say is…

Singapore urged not to hang mentally disabled trafficker

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore faced calls Friday not to hang a mentally disabled Malaysian man for trafficking a small…

Singapore expands quarantine-free travel for vaccinated passengers

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Singapore on Tuesday began quarantine-free entry for fully vaccinated passengers from eight countries, part of a…

Digital doggies: pet influencers on the rise in Singapore

by Catherine Lai SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP)Two fluffy white terriers wearing neckerchiefs pant quietly as their owner waves a treat and…

US VP Harris’ trip to Hanoi delayed due to ‘health incident’: embassy

US Vice President Kamala Harris' flight from Singapore to Vietnam was delayed by three hours Tuesday after an "anomalous health…

Beijing continues to coerce, intimidate in South China Sea: Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Beijing on Tuesday of coercion and intimidation in the hotly disputed South China Sea,…

US VP Harris vows ‘enduring engagement’ in Asia

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris vowed "enduring engagement" in Asia on Monday, offering reassurances of Washington's commitment…

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