Singapore’s Lee Hsien Yang to apply to demolish Oxley Road home to ‘honour my parents’ wishes’
Lee Hsien Yang and sister Lee Wei Ling had accused their older brother, then PM Lee Hsien Loong, of attempting to keep the home for political capital.
Israel weighs US warnings against striking Iran nuclear and energy facilities
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel’s retaliation for October 1 Iranian missile attack will be based on its ‘national interests’.
China and US start new chapter in panda diplomacy as bears head to National Zoo
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao leave China’s Sichuan province for new home in Washington after two sides sign 10-year conservation deal.
Hong Kong watchdog flags lack of clarity with e-gift card rules, urges fewer restrictions
Consumer Council uncovers discrepancies among 10 retailers’ gift cards, in areas such as purchase methods, expiry dates and refunds.
Most Singaporeans rate China’s clout above US, prefer it as strategic partner: survey
Many respondents feel foreign countries would come to Singapore’s aid if it were attacked, researchers find.
Ex-Singapore MP Raeesah Khan tells ‘lies non-stop’, Pritam Singh’s lawyer says
Khan admitted to lying repeatedly about a false anecdote involving a rape victim, raising questions about her credibility.
Hong Kong’s John Lee says sudden monkey deaths ‘must be contained’, vows to uncover cause
‘I especially hope our chemists can finish the tests as soon as possible to inform us of the real cause behind these nine animals’ deaths,’ John Lee says.
3 burglars wanted by Hong Kong police for alleged theft of 50 turtles said to cost HK$5 million
Source says men in their thirties captured on CCTV breaking into 23rd-floor unit of Lung Shing Factory Building in Tsuen Wan.
China’s solar firms eye ‘self-salvation’ amid burning rivalry, growing threats
China Photovoltaic Industry Association trade group held a day-long forum in Shanghai on Monday amid increasingly ‘vicious’ competition at home.
China calls on Israel and Iran to avoid ‘falling into vicious circle’
Top diplomat Wang Yi speaks with his counterparts from the rival nations in separate phone calls, as Beijing ramps up mediation efforts.