Singapore reports 21 workplace fatalities in the first half of the year, prompting the Ministry of Manpower to review tougher safety measures.
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A driver has pleaded guilty after hitting speeds of up to 221kmh during a dangerous group joyride, navigating congested zones at double the speed limit.
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Crude oil prices climb and global markets react as rising tensions and threats toward US warships raise fears over international energy supplies.
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An event organiser in China faces a US$72,500 fine after comedy star Guo Degang altered a revolutionary song during a live performance.
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Travel across six Gulf nations is set to become much easier with the upcoming launch of a unified GCC tourist visa system.
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Japan Presumed Guilty Legal Culture: Former Business Leader Slams Society’s Rush to Judgment
A former leader of Keizai Doyukai has sharply criticized Japan’s social habit of treating suspects as guilty before facts are established.
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A major Chinese data storage enterprise experienced a subdued market debut in Hong Kong following a substantial multi-million share offering.
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Aaron Judge is back in the New York Yankees lineup after missing 84 games, providing a massive boost as the team hosts the Colorado Rockies.
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Singapore ministers are set for substantial pay rises, with entry-level salaries reaching US$1.4 million following independent committee recommendations.
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French AI startup Mistral has reached a landmark $24 billion valuation following a major new funding round, strengthening Europe’s tech sector.