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Man gets jail for sending pork slices to 7 mosques

Man gets jail for sending pork slices to 7 mosques

A Singaporean man was sentenced to jail for sending pork slices and harassing letters to seven mosques. Upset over his job contract, he targeted a woman he blamed, an act the court deemed deeply offensive and inflammatory.

Private banks turn to health, wellness and education offerings to stand out in wealth management

Private banks turn to health, wellness and education offerings to stand out in wealth management

Private banks in Singapore are expanding beyond traditional wealth management. They now offer holistic lifestyle services, including advanced healthcare access, wellness programs, and education planning. This shift addresses the long-term, comprehensive needs of high-net-worth clients.

Middle East conflict forces Southeast Asia’s pivot to travellers from the region, but gaps remain

Middle East conflict forces Southeast Asia’s pivot to travellers from the region, but gaps remain

Due to Middle East conflict disruptions, Southeast Asia's tourism sector is pivoting sharply toward intra-Asia and short-haul travel. While demand remains robust, countries must manage structural gaps and intense regional competition.

India on Iran war: the costs of sitting still

India on Iran war: the costs of sitting still

India's neutrality during the Iran war tests its strategic autonomy. While critics call it paralysis, New Delhi balances complex ties to maintain geopolitical flexibility and economic stability.

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as ‘unacceptable’; oil prices jump

Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as ‘unacceptable’; oil prices jump

Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal as "unacceptable," causing oil prices to surge sharply. The continued stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz fuels global energy fears, keeping regional tensions high amid ongoing conflict concerns.

Mary Chia faces more money woes amid legal proceedings and slimmer earnings

Mary Chia faces more money woes amid legal proceedings and slimmer earnings

Mary Chia Holdings faces mounting financial woes amid insolvency claims from creditor Fullink Capital over a $902k debt. The company also grapples with unresolved audit issues due to staff turnover and declining revenue, forcing it to pivot its business model for survival.

Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirus

Passengers and crew from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being evacuated from Tenerife, Spain, following a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials oversee the departure of nationals from various countries. All passengers were non-symptomatic, though they remain high-risk contacts.

Need a new house? Order online from China for less than $25,000

Need a new house? Order online from China for less than $25,000

Prefabricated homes from China offer an affordable alternative to traditional housing. These flat-packed container units can be ordered online for significantly less than conventional builds. They are praised for their low cost, quick assembly, and versatility in design.

About 25 shops affected by flooding caused by water-pipe leak in Yishun; clean-up, repairs completed

About 25 shops affected by flooding caused by water-pipe leak in Yishun; clean-up, repairs completed

A water-pipe leak in Yishun caused significant flooding, impacting about 25 shops near Block 101 on May 10. PUB successfully completed clean-up and repairs on May 11, confirming no disruption to local water supply for residents and businesses.

Operators of critical services in Singapore must urgently raise defences amid AI threats: Shanmugam

Operators of critical services in Singapore must urgently raise defences amid AI threats: Shanmugam

Shanmugam warned critical service operators must urgently raise defenses against sophisticated, AI-powered cyberattacks. He stressed that board-level responsibility is needed across all sectors to counter advanced threats and adopt defensive AI tools.

Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spain readies for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spain is preparing for the evacuation of passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arriving in the Canary Islands. Authorities are coordinating international efforts to ensure safe, isolated disembarkation and repatriation for all aboard.

Commentary: Even the world’s most powerful navy cannot simply restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz

Commentary: Even the world’s most powerful navy cannot simply restore safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz's safe passage is limited by geography and conflict risk, according to experts. Even overwhelming naval power struggles with operational demands and Iranian threats, making full restoration of normal commercial traffic nearly impossible.