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Singapore to end colonial-era ban on gay sex after years of debate

Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, the prime minister said on Sunday, effectively making it legal to be homosexual in the city-state.

France 24

Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, no change in marriage rules - PM

Singapore will decriminalise sex between men but has no plans to change the legal definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday.

Reuters

Singapore PM says global geopolitical tensions affect security in Asia-Pacific

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Sunday said tensions between the United States and China and the Russia-Ukraine war affects security in the Asia-Pacific.

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Flights to Hong Kong increased, but frequency still third of number to rival Singapore

HONG KONG: Major airlines such as Cathay Pacific Airways have scheduled 12% more flights to Hong Kong next month compared with July, but the frequency is still less than a third of rival Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Paddlers shine brightly through the fog of gloom

In spite of the administrative muddle that impedes Indian table tennis, the team — led by the inspirational Sharath Kamal and backed up splendidly by G. Sathiyan, Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula — scripted a golden chapter at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The Hindu

Another Singapore crypto firm in trouble

SINGAPORE: The beleaguered cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut says it is the subject of “pending proceedings” involving Singapore police and that it has slashed its workforce.

Bangkok Post

US and China could ‘sleepwalk into conflict’, warns Singapore’s next prime minister

Lawrence Wong says tense relationship between the two global superpowers is ‘very worrying’

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What is the current cannabis situation?

It has been over two months since Thailand legalised the cultivation and sale of cannabis for medical purposes.

Bangkok Post

TCT says local industry lagging

Thai tourism is lagging behind neighbouring countries in terms of tourism development and practical solutions to cushion the impact of the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions and economic setbacks, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong looks to SEA artists to tell its story

To promote its city as a hub of arts and cultural exchange, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has expanded its creative horizon with the Arts in HK with SEA Artists campaign, which features 18 talents from Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines to create a collection of imaginative…

Bangkok Post

'I Didn't Sleep For 8 Days,' Terra Luna Founder Do Kwon Tells Coinage Following Crypto Collapse

Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, recently spoke with cryptocurrency media company Coinage in Singapore — his first media interview since the collapse of Terra Luna earlier this summer. Here's what he discussed:

Benzinga

Germany flying 6 fighters 8K miles in 24 hours to Singapore

A group of German air force fighter jets neared Singapore in a marathon bid to fly them some 8,000 miles to Southeast Asia in just 24 hours

The Independent UK

German fighter jets on marathon 24-hour flight to Singapore

Deployment said to demonstrate the ability of a European nation to quickly move air power to the Indo-Pacific region.

Al Jazeera

Singapore must compromise over law on sex between men: deputy PM

Singapore is seeking a compromise in its review of a colonial-era law banning sex between men, as the rule is a marker for important values society cares about, said deputy prime minister Lawrence Wong.

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Meta Platforms Investing In This Singapore Company's App: What Investors Should Know

Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp announced an investment in a Singapore company. Here’s a look at the investment and what it does.

The Hindu

Live ammunition found in handbag of child passenger at Chennai airport

The family of former Central Excise official was allowed to proceed to Singapore after preliminary inquiry

Daily Mirror

Dad hit with £600 Uber bill after taking daughter to school as heatwave cancels trains

The family arrived at London Euston Station but all the trains to the Midlands were cancelled at the time due to the heatwave leaving them with little choice

The Times of India

India ranks fourth with 24 firms in 'Forbes Asia best under a billion'

SINGAPORE: Last week Forbes Asia published its 2022 edition of the best 200 mid-sized companies in the Asia-Pacific region. These are publicly listed companies with annual revenue of below one billion dollars. This year, 24 Indian firms made the list titled "Best Under A Billion", down from 26 in 2021.

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Bangkok Post

Rail project needs transparency

A little over 23 kilometres separate the small provincial town of Nong Khai and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The distance may seem inconsequential, but this border area is critical to the success of the China-Singapore high-speed railway, part of Beijing's One Belt One Road logistic plan to link China…

The Times of India

Shubhankar Sharma shoots 68, moves to tied 12th in Singapore

SINGAPORE: India's Shubhankar Sharma made a sharp move up with a solid 4-under 68 to get to 9-under which saw him rise to tied 12th in USD 1.5 million third International Series Singapore here on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Apps turning restaurant leftovers into cheap meals take off

With a tantalising array of satay chicken, wok-fried mud crab and chilled tiger prawns, the dinner buffet at Singapore’s Grand Hyatt hotel typically sets diners back about US$70. Those on a tighter budget and with an eye on sustainability can fill a box for a 10th of that price.

Newcastle Herald

Overseas planner says Hunter needs 'clear exit strategy'

The University of Newcastle graduate says regions and organisations will be 'out of the game' if they don't plan ahead.

Bangkok Post

Zipmex crisis creates toxic Thai legacy

Smith Chayavorakul had been investing in cryptocurrency for eight months, riding the boom-and-bust cycle of market prices. But things changed when the Singapore-based crypto exchange Zipmex prevented investors from making withdrawals after it was caught in the market meltdown.

The Hindu

Indian football team to play against Vietnam, Singapore in September

The Indian team will face Singapore on September 24 before taking on Vietnam on September 27

Bangkok Post

Ousted Sri Lankan president arrives in Thailand

Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled his country a month ago, arrived in Bangkok on Thursday evening for what the Thai government says will be a temporary stay.

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