Disney to design residential communities in US
Walt Disney Co. (DIS.N) will collaborate with property developers to construct residential communities in the United States, capitalising on fans' love for the brand...
Singapore plans to hike GST, income tax from next year
Singapore's goods and services tax will be raised beginning next year, according to Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who also unveiled a raft of tax...
Australia’s NSW orders minimum pay for Amazon employees in landmark step
The state of New South Wales in Australia has ordered employers of freelance delivery drivers, such as Amazon.com Inc, to pay a minimum wage,...
Vanuatu: Special Task Force meant to handle CBI Programme fail to solve issues flagged by EU
A special task force formed by Vanuatu to guide the government on steps to satisfy the European Commission has dramatically failed.
Ukraine requests UN to discuss Russia’ s proposal to recognize separatists
Ukraine has requested the UN Security Council to discuss a proposal by Russia's parliament to recognise self-declared separatists in eastern Ukraine on Thursday.The 15-member...
Asia’s aerospace industry plots rebound at air show
Despite developing concerns about labour shortages, rising costs, and supply chain issues, attendees at the 2016 Singapore Airshow expressed greater hope as the hard-hit...
Singapore reopens quarantine-free travel as Omicron cases dip
Singapore's health ministry announced on Thursday that the country will resume quarantine-free travel to Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates...
US reassure Australian alliance regardless of election outcome
The US believes its partnership with Australia "transcends politics" will remain strong regardless of whatever party wins the Australian election, the US officials said.With...
A shark killed a swimmer off a Sydney beach on Wednesday, causing "catastrophic injuries," according to police and paramedic services. It was the city's...