Singapore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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