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Singapore to cane scammers
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/11/2025
» SINGAPORE - Singapore will cane scammers under a new law as the city-state grapples with financial crimes affecting thousands of people.
Planes, trains, automobiles, feet …
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 20/01/2021
» A steady drive south from New York on the I-95 with minimal breaks will get you to balmy Miami in about 18 hours. It's a long haul on arrow-straight freeways negotiating traffic and, perhaps, a spot of enlivening road rage. But some might ask, "Aren't there easier places to get to with a coconut tree and a pink bikini?" Like Singapore.
Grey shades in the rainbow
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 23/04/2018
» After years of legal invisibility, growing restlessness and protest, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) communities are finally seeing some progress toward global equality. Particularly in Europe, rising public awareness is being reflected in landmark legislation that recognises same-sex marriage, outlaws discrimination and promotes inclusive social policies.
AirAsia to crew Aceh flights with men only after hijab rule
AP, Published on 02/02/2018
» JAKARTA: Budget airline AirAsia said its flights to Indonesia's conservative Aceh province will have only male cabin crew after Acehnese authorities insisted female flight attendants wear head coverings.