Myanmar junta bans possible conscripts from foreign travel. Myanmar's embattled junta has banned anyone eligible for military conscription from leaving the country without permission, as it seeks to shore up its forces fighting rebel groups opposed to its rule.A long-dormant conscription law was enforced last year as the army reeled from a …

Foreign family members of Singapore GE candidates can now show support, and other local and international news and updates as curated by Yahoo Singapore. Grab Holdings and GoTo Group have accelerated merger talks and target a deal this year, seeking to end years of losses in Southeast Asia’s ...

EU wants early U.S. talks to avert Trump tariffs. The European Union wants to engage swiftly with the United States over President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday, while his boss Ursula von der Leyen stressed the …

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VideoCOVID-19 measures to be maintained through CNY period: Lawrence Wong. SINGAPORE — Finance Minister and Multi-Ministry Taskforce co-chair Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (5 January) said that Singapore's current COVID-19 measures – including the five-person limit on social gatherings – would remain in place through the Chinese New Year period.

Jan 10, 2025 · Three people were pronounced dead at the scene of a fire at a HDB block in Hougang on Thursday (9 Jan). The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) shared on Facebook on 9 Jan that they were alerted to a fire at Block 971 Hougang Street 91 at about 12.40pm.

Dec 3, 2024 · Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. A series of Molotov cocktail attacks in Johor has been linked to an illegal money-lending syndicate in Singapore.Johor police had arrested a 17-year-old teenage girl in connection with the attacks and further investigations revealed she was paid by a criminal gang in Singapore.

Jan 1, 2025 · Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the country’s economy performed better than expected in 2024, building a strong foundation for the city state to confront a more complex international environment next year.

Dec 15, 2024 · Singapore has become a magnet for billionaires, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by UBS. Long known for its financial prowess, the city-state ranks among the top relocation spots alongside Switzerland and the UAE. As billionaires increasingly prioritise healthcare, safety, and tax benefits, Singapore’s combination of modern infrastructure, political ...

Sep 19, 2024 · Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. Singapore's employment rose by 11,300 in the second quarter of 2024, more than double the prior quarter's growth according to a report by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Non-resident jobs surged, especially in construction, while resident employment saw minor declines.