Breast cancer deaths fall in S’pore despite more cases, thanks to earlier diagnoses and better treatment

Fewer Singapore breast cancer deaths are due to earlier diagnoses and improved treatment, despite a rise in cases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Men tied to Myanmar fraud hub charged in South Korea over romance scam

Five suspects were indicted in detention, while three were charged without arrest. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...

BDx Successfully Deploys Singapore's Tropical Data Centre Standard in Live Multi-Tenant Facility

Adoption of SS 697:2023 at SIN1 optimises operating temperatures to reduce cooling energy use and advances Singapore's Green Data Centre Roadmap. SING Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Over 9 years’ jail for car import director who defaulted on $14m fine for duty evasion

Clement Lee had pleaded guilty to eight charges for fraudulent evasion of duty amounting to about $5.2 million. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

March 11 - The U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran has led to sporting events being postponed in the region, while competitions elsewhere have been hit by travel disruption, with thousands of flights ...

3 former fin-swimming coaches to be charged over falsifying results in 2023 SEA Games selection

Six athletes were selected for the 2023 SEA Games based on the falsified results. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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Australia expects Iran war to intensify, shuts some Middle East embassies

Follow our live coverage here. SYDNEY - Australia has closed its embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv as well as its consulate in Dubai, the foreign minister said on March 11, amid fears the conflict ...

Iran arrests dozens, including foreign national tied to US and Israel, state media reports

DUBAI, March 10 - Iran has arrested dozens including a foreign national for allegedly spying for the country's "enemies", the Intelligence Ministry said on Tuesday, amid a continued war with the U.S.
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South Korea helps end dog slaughter in Indonesia

SEOUL – Two long-running dog slaughter and meat-selling businesses in Indonesia have been shut down, marking what activists say is the first overseas application of South Korea’s dog meat industry ...

Man charged under Pofma over alleged false statements in TikTok videos

SINGAPORE – A 59-year-old man was charged on March 11 over statements in his TikTok videos that allegedly contained falsehoods and promoted ill will between racial groups.

Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert

The one-hour event will be streamed live on Netflix to 190 countries. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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South Korea to speed up nuclear restart amid Middle East crisis

The nation will seek to start two units in March, and a further four by mid-May, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said in a statement after an emergency meeting on March 11. The ...