Singapore, Hong Kong downplay Credit Suisse turmoil as stocks dip | Banks
Singapore and Hong Kong central banks says Swiss lender’s takeover not likely to affect stability of local banks. Financial authorities
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Surge in executions of drug offenders in 2022, more on death row | Death Penalty News
The surge in executions for drug-related offences came despite a global shift towards abolition. Executions for drug-related offences surged in
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Why Australia wants nuclear-powered submarines | Weapons News
EXPLAINER Acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines has been described as ‘the single biggest leap’ ever in Australia’s defence capabilities. United States
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Three years later: Lives reshaped by COVID-19 | Coronavirus pandemic News
Three years ago this day, the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, a once-in-a-lifetime event that tested the limits of
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Submarine deal expected as Australian PM to meet with Biden in US | Nuclear Energy News
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Washington, DC to meet with US President Joe Biden, where an announcement
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Taiwan offers hope in battle to save vulnerable pangolin | Wildlife News
Taipei, Taiwan – Set against the forested hills and tea plantations around Taiwan’s capital city, the Taipei Zoo is dealing
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Taiwanese pray ‘just to be safe’ as Year of the Rabbit nears | Arts and Culture News
Taipei, Taiwan – Preparing for the Lunar New Year is a busy time for people like Ms Lin, a 58-year-old
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What is the Lunar New Year? Traditions and celebrations explained | Arts and Culture News
More than a billion people from around the world are about to celebrate the Lunar New Year and the arrival
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Singapore’s deadly drug war | Drugs
From: 101 East As Singapore steps up its pace of executions, 101 East investigates government claims that the death penalty
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Singapore’s economy beats forecasts with 3.8% growth in 2022 | Business and Economy
City-state’s growth slowed sharply in fourth quarter, clouding outlook for 2023. Singapore’s economy has grown more than expected in 2022,
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