Singapore

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Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws
The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act

Rebecca Ratcliffe South-East Asia correspondent

06, Nov, 2024 @12:24 AM

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Autistic Australian boy cleared of terror offences detained in Singapore after ‘red flag’ put on passport
Thomas* had planned holiday to help overcome trauma of case but trip resulted in further anguish

Nino Bucci Justice and courts reporter

04, Nov, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK
Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy

Tom Burgis and Amy Hawkins in London

22, Oct, 2024 @6:57 AM

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Spanish couple detained in Singapore over protest against Valencia owner
Police say pair ‘assisting with investigations’ after Dani Cuesta posted photo of himself with ‘Lim go home’ sign

Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent

10, Oct, 2024 @1:43 PM

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Sir George Radda obituary
Biochemist who used magnetic resonance spectroscopy to show the state of muscles and organs

Georgina Ferry

02, Oct, 2024 @4:38 PM

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Pope Francis to set off on challenging 12-day Asia-Pacific tour
Pontiff’s itinerary, including visits to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, reflects importance of Asia to Catholic church

Ashifa Kassam and agencies

01, Sep, 2024 @4:36 PM

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On my radar: Jon Hopkins’s cultural highlights
The influential electronic music artist on altered mental states, the importance of breathing exercises, and hazy IPAs by the sea

Killian Fox

24, Aug, 2024 @2:00 PM

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Fashion retailer Shein finds child labour in its supply chain
Disclosure comes as campaigners call on UK to oppose company’s planned listing on London Stock Exchange

Sarah Butler

23, Aug, 2024 @11:49 AM

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Huge NT solar farm backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes gets environmental approval
Go-ahead given for first stage of $30bn SunCable project, which minister says will be ‘transformational’ for Northern Territory

Adam Morton and Lisa Cox

21, Aug, 2024 @3:07 AM

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London Stock Exchange denies lowering standards to win Shein IPO
Fast-fashion retailer had planned New York listing before US lawmakers raised concerns over forced labour allegations

Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent

01, Aug, 2024 @1:55 PM

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Into the Auntieverse: a surreal fantasy of older women
Inspired by her own family, Singaporean artist Niceaunties puts aunties at the heart of the world she conjures up

Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent

19, Jul, 2024 @1:46 PM

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Singapore has approved 16 insects to eat as food: here’s everything you need to know
From fried silk worm pupa to protein bars packed with ground mealworm, Singapore’s long list of edible insects could be a sign of things to come

Helen Sullivan

10, Jul, 2024 @12:36 AM

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