News on this topic
Ajoomma selected as Singapore’s entry to the 2023 Oscars: This comes after the film nabbed four Golden Horse Award nominations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ajoomma-selected-as-singapore-s-entry-to-the-2023-oscars
More news on this subject
Previous
Ajoomma selected as Singapore’s entry to the 2023 Oscars: This comes after the film nabbed four Golden Horse Award nominations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/ajoomma-selected-as-singapore-s-entry-to-the-2023-oscars
China’s Charm Offensive Aims to to Win Back Wary Investors: Hello, this is Josh Xiao in Singapore.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-29/china-s-charm-offensive-aims-to-to-win-back-wary-investors
Korea Chip Production Rises by Most in 14 Years With Strong Semiconductor Demand: South Korea’s output of semiconductors jumped the most in 14 years in February ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korea-s-semiconductor-output-rises-by-most-in-14-years
South Korea hopes new speed train links will help boost birthrate: South Korea is launching a high-speed train service that will reduce the travel time between ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-hopes-new-speed-train-links-will-help-boost-birthrate-2024-03-29/
Quick Glance: South Korea's High-Speed Train Project Aims to Boost Birthrate
- South Korea is launching a high-speed train service to reduce travel time between central Seoul and its outskirts.
- Officials are pinning their hopes on the Great Train eXpress (GTX) project to encourage more youth to live outside the city and start families.
- The GTX will be one of the fastest underground systems globally, with trains reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h.
- However, experts warn that the GTX could lead to further decline in rural areas as more people are drawn into the already overcrowded capital.
Execs in Japan busted for winning dev bids then outsourcing to North Koreans: Government issues stern warning over despot money-making scheme
theregister.com/2024/03/28/japan_nk_arrests/
Quick Glance: Execs in Japan Arrested for Winning Dev Bids and Outsourcing to NK
- Two executives in Japan were issued arrest warrants for charges related to establishing a business that outsourced work to North Korean IT engineers.
- Authorities suspect Pak may have connections to a person involved in the foreign currency acquisition activities of the Hermit Kingdom, and are looking into potential money flow to North Korea.
- Amid an investigation involving the development of a smartphone app that breached Japan's banking act, authorities found suspicious transfers to North Korean IT engineers from Robast.
- Hiring a North Korean for development tasks can contribute foreign currency and illicit funds for a despot's operations, while also violating national sanctions.
South Korean Prime Minister Meets Nation’s Top Hospital Heads: South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met leaders of five top general hospitals as the new head ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/south-korean-prime-minister-meets-nation-s-top-hospital-heads
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul ended an hours-long strike on Thursday after a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-over-pay-snarling-commute-south-korean-capital-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
Bus Drivers in Seoul, South Korea Strike for First Time in 12 Years for Pay Hike: Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital ended their first strike in more than a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/seoul-bus-drivers-strike-for-first-time-in-12-years-for-pay-hike
Paid articlePaid
Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers Strike for Pay Raise
- Bus drivers in South Korea’s capital launched their first strike in more than a decade, halting almost all city buses on Thursday morning after failed wage negotiations with management.
- Commuters sought alternatives as around 7,000 buses out of 7,382 registered with the city were out of service due to the strike. The city increased subway operations and provided free shuttle services to minimize strains on public transportation systems.
- The Seoul bus labor union, representing around 18,000 bus drivers, reported that over 88% of the members voted for the walkout. Wage negotiations broke down early Thursday, with workers seeking a 12.7% pay raise while management offered 2.5%, citing 3.6% inflation in 2023.
Russia uses UN veto to block renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors: Russia on March 28 vetoed the annual renewal of the panel of experts monitoring U.N ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-uses-un-veto-to-block-renewal-of-north-korea-sanctions-monitors/
Yellow dust storm blankets Korea; fine dust advisory issued: A massive yellow dust storm blanketed Korea on Friday, with fine dust advisories issued across many ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/371_371663.html
South Korea’s ambassador to Australia steps down amid investigation controversy: South Korea’s ambassador to Australia resigned on Friday as questions about his ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/29/South-Korea-s-ambassador-to-Australia-steps-down-amid-investigation-controversy
Seoul punk band ...Whatever That Means celebrates 15th anniversary : It's been over 15 years since Trash and Jeff Moses got married, and started the melodic punk ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/177_371369.html
Singapore charges two ex-employees of Sembcorp Marine in Brazil graft case: Authorities in Singapore said they charged two former officials of Sembcorp Marine on ...
reut.rs/43z2zyz
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
ft.com/content/bd481991-959b-46ba-98f0-a5d323d4d15c
Paid articlePaid
Record number of travellers clear Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints on March 28: The figure of 510,000 is a record for the most number of travellers using land ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/record-number-of-travellers-clear-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-on-march-28
Singapore's Taylor Swift jackpot about more than exclusivity: Gary Ng is senior economist for Asia-Pacific thematic research at Natixis in Hong Kong and a ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Singapore-s-Taylor-Swift-jackpot-about-more-than-exclusivity
21 motorcyclists arrested, 70 summonses issued in enforcement blitz near Woodlands Checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/21-motorcyclists-arrested-70-summonses-issued-in-enforcement-blitz-near-woodlands-checkpoint
This is why parents go to great lengths to conquer PSLE. But what do their children say?
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/regardless-of-grades-psle-scoring-system-parents-pupils-tuition-4227551
Insurers could face losses of up to $4 billion after Baltimore bridge tragedy: Analysts say the Baltimore bridge collapse could be a record shipping insurance ...
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/28/baltimore-bridge-collapse-insurance-losses/73129244007/
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Singer Bruno Mars to host Singapore tour afterparty at Marquee on April 6: The American pop star will perform three sold-out concerts at National Stadium on ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/singer-bruno-mars-to-host-singapore-tour-afterparty-at-marquee-on-april-6
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent : It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/south-koreas-joongang-hires-japanese-reporter-as-tokyo-correspondent/
Paid articlePaid
YouTuber detained for installing spy cameras at early voting polling stations: A YouTuber in his 40s has been detained on suspicions of installing spy cameras at ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371662.html
Russian heavy-lift cargo aircraft secretly fly to North Korea: A recent reporter by NK News' Colin Zwirko shed light on secret flights conducted by two ...
defence-blog.com/russian-heavy-lift-cargo-aircraft-secretly-fly-to-north-korea/
Firefighters battle early morning blaze for 3 hours in Kranji: There were no reported injuries.
straitstimes.com/singapore/firefighters-battle-early-morning-blaze-for-3-hours-in-kranji
Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion won ($51 billion) over three years in South Korea to ramp up electric vehicle production and ... Show more
Kim Soo-hyun earns $3.7 mil. for role in 'Queen of Tears' : Kim Soo-hyun, the lead actor of the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears,' has agreed to a fee of 5 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371500.html
Will Corrective Work Orders be more effective if done as a family?: While Corrective Work Order (CWO) is a punishment, it may not act as a deterrent ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/litterbug-littering-cwo-why-dirty-toilet-coffeeshop-4227366
Big O!cean to debut as 1st hearing-impaired K-pop boy group : Big O!cean, the first K-pop boy group composed of hearing-impaired members, will arrive on the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/732_371596.html
Poll: More Gen Z and boomers in Singapore buying into crypto: More young and also older Singaporeans are buying into cryptocurrencies as the market picks up ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/03/29/poll-more-gen-z-and-boomers-in-singapore-buying-into-crypto
Pansori-inspired Gwangju Biennale 2024 to be 'operatic' show exploring space, sound
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371572.html
'Antenna' shop Tripzip to spotlight tourism outside Seoul : An 'antenna' shop, dedicated to showcasing local products, named Tripzip ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/281_371610.html
Goh Meng Seng issued POFMA order over Facebook posts linking Lum Kok Seng with Iswaran and LTA
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/goh-meng-seng-issued-pofma-order-over-claims-lum-kok-seng-iswaran-lta-links-4226101
This small Southeast Asian country has 'engineered' a society that lives to 100 – here's how
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/singapore-has-engineered-a-society-that-lives-to-100-heres-how.html
Samsung Pay to stop working with Russia’s Mir payment system from April 3: Samsung Pay, a payment service owned by South Korea’s Samsung Electronics ...
english.alarabiya.net/business/banking-and-finance/2024/03/27/Samsung-Pay-to-stop-working-with-Russia-s-Mir-payment-system-from-April-3
Loewe showcases 178 years of artistry in 'Crafted World' exhibition: SHANGHAI — At the entrance of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre, a colorful decoration ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/690_371607.html
Singapore jails Chinese national 3 months, for selling fake Taylor Swift tickets, helping trio gatecrash concert
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3257142/singapore-jails-chinese-national-3-months-selling-fake-taylor-swift-tickets-helping-trio-gatecrash
Saving on rent? Malaysians working in Singapore caught rough sleeping on JB streets
asiaone.com/singapore/saving-rent-malaysians-working-singapore-caught-rough-sleeping-jb-streets
US Marines join combat drills at high-tech training ground in S. Korea : U.S. Marines have joined a large-scale combined exercise at a high-tech training ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/205_371587.html
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash: Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over a water agreement are setting the two on a ...
buff.ly/4cAb3cB
‘Fans are seeing the fight’, says Lions skipper Hariss Harun after draw and loss to China
straitstimes.com/sport/football/fans-are-seeing-the-fight-says-lions-skipper-hariss-harun-after-draw-loss-to-china
Meet Henry Ng, possibly the last lion head maker in Singapore: Henry Ng has spent a lifetime dedicated to the craft of making lion dance lion heads by hand.
cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/remarkable-living/lion-head-maker-henry-ng-singapore-244021
Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister: Ex-Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been charged with obtaining $14,000 in kickbacks ...
buff.ly/49efQxH
Man gets 1-year prison term for leaving weapon in front of ruling party leader's home
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/251_371591.html
Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse : SINGAPORE -- Singapore will launch dual investigations of the Baltimore bridge collapse ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Singapore-starts-dual-probes-of-Baltimore-bridge-collapse
Sentosa sky lantern festival attendees who file reports with Case to get full refund
straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/sentosa-sky-lantern-festival-attendees-who-file-reports-with-case-to-get-full-refund
South Korea's Coupang plans $2bn expansion of next-day delivery: SEOUL -- Top South Korean online shopping group Coupang said Wednesday it will invest 3 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Retail/South-Korea-s-Coupang-plans-2bn-expansion-of-next-day-delivery
More than 950,000 HDB households to receive U-Save and S&CC rebates in April: The rebates are part of the permanent GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme and the Assurance ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/more-than-950000-hdb-households-to-receive-u-save-and-scc-rebates-in-april
Why did North Korea walk away from talks with Japan abruptly? : North Korea's decision to walk abruptly away from talks with Japan is due to a failure in ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371542.html
Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges
- North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.
- Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.
- Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.
Scoot to step up number of flights to Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei from April 1: A spokesperson said the move aims to cater to demand and provide more travel options ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/scoot-to-step-up-number-of-flights-to-tokyo-seoul-taipei-from-april-1
Singapore jails Myanmar helper who punched, bit 101-year-old woman for ‘no reason’, and taped her mouth to stop her screams
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3257120/singapore-jails-myanmar-helper-who-punched-bit-101-year-old-woman-no-reason-and-taped-her-mouth-stop
A new Japanese restaurant tops 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' list: Tokyo's Sézanne topped this year's list, which included restaurants in 19 cities across the ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/28/what-are-the-best-restaurants-in-asia-here-the-top-50-for-2024-.html
Quick Glance: Innovative restaurant leads 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia'
- The prestigious Sézanne in Tokyo is crowned the winner of the 'Top 50 Best Restaurants in Asia 2024'.
- In addition to the nine Japanese restaurants on the list, restaurants from the small city-state of Singapore also made the cut.
- With 11 restaurants on the list, China leads ahead of Singapore, with six in Hong Kong, four in Shanghai, and one in Macao recognized.
- The restaurants on the top 50 list are spread across 19 cities in Asia.
Japan's Kuraray plans Singapore plant for packaging that cuts food waste: TOKYO -- Japanese plastic maker Kuraray will construct a $410 million plant in ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/Japan-s-Kuraray-plans-Singapore-plant-for-packaging-that-cuts-food-waste
1 in 3 candidates up for April elections possess criminal record: civic group : Nearly one in three candidates for the April 10 parliamentary elections possess a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/356_371637.html
Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea : More than half of US$51-billion investment will be allocated for new research and ...
theglobeandmail.com/drive/article-hyundai-motor-doubles-down-on-evs-as-it-ramps-up-investment-in-korea/
Why did Shinsegae chairman clean up his Instagram account?: Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin's Instagram posts, which have been drawing public attention ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_371615.html
North Korean TV censors British gardening show host’s jeans: North Korea’s state broadcaster, KCTV, has blurred out a pair of jeans worn by veteran British TV ...
cnn.com/2024/03/27/entertainment/north-korea-tv-jeans-censorship-scli-intl/
Paid articlePaid
Quick Glance: Censorship in North Korea Due to Alan Titchmarsh's Blue Jeans
- Renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh faced unexpected censorship in North Korea for wearing blue jeans during a TV appearance.
- In an episode of his Garden Secrets series, the 74-year-old Titchmarsh visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire to explore historical gardens.
- The broadcast of the episode in North Korea was altered to conceal Titchmarsh's blue jeans, which have been banned in the country since the 1990s.
- Despite the censorship, the episode was aired multiple times on North Korean TV with Titchmarsh's commentary replaced by North Korean narrators.
Tax havens and worker exploitation: Baltimore bridge disaster gives glimpse into 'murky world' of shipping
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/ship-owner-in-baltimore-bridge-tragedy-vessel-banned-australia/103642216
China’s cash promises in South-East Asia are coming up short, report says: President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 ...
smh.com.au/world/asia/china-s-cash-promises-in-south-east-asia-are-coming-up-short-report-says-20240327-p5ffqu.html
Chinese part of Mount Paekdu named UNESCO global geopark : The Chinese part of Mount Paekdu has been listed as one of UNESCO's new global geoparks in the name of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371639.html
Baltimore: Two dead recovered from water after bridge collapse in the USA: A container ship rammed into a highway bridge in the USA and caused it to collapse ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250780792/Baltimore-Nach-Brueckeneinsturz-in-den-USA-zwei-Tote-aus-Wasser-geborgen.html
Positive signs early in Ogura's tenure, but much to do for new coach and Lions, say football observers
channelnewsasia.com/sport/singapore-lions-china-world-cup-qualifier-tsutomu-ogura-positive-signs-4224911
Man forged mother’s signature to sell her Rolls-Royce to pay off debts from gifting garlands at clubs
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/27/man-forged-mothers-signature-to-sell-her-rolls-royce-to-pay-off-debts-from-gifting-garlands-at-clubs
Keeping your cool is going to get tougher in the tropics: As South-east Asia and other tropical areas in the world become hotter, one should take precautions.
straitstimes.com/opinion/keeping-your-cool-is-going-to-get-tougher-in-the-tropics
‘We want to honour our students’ responses’: Chief marker lifts veil on PSLE marking process
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/psle-marking-process-exam-tips-science-chief-marker-students-4226016
Gov't vows not to backtrack increased medical school admission quotas despite doctors' walkout
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/119_371668.html
FSS vows to create favorable market environment for global investors: Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Governor Lee Bok-hyun pledged to enhance Korea's appeal ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/03/488_371614.html
Why thousands of doctors are protesting in South Korea: With junior doctors sitting in protest, the functioning of hospitals has been impacted across the country ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/doctors-south-korea-protests-reason-9238739/
Households to pay more for waste disposal from July 1 due to rising costs: Monthly household refuse collection fees for Housing Board flats will increase by 39 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/households-to-pay-more-for-waste-disposal-from-july-1-due-to-rising-costs
US man changes name to ‘Literally Anybody Else’ and announces US presidential bid
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-man-changes-name-to-literally-anybody-else-and-announces-us-presidential-bid
Commentary: In the happiness debate, sometimes the middle ground is where life feels fullest
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-happiness-top-asia-content-being-average-4225161
Grim discovery in ute after bridge collapse: Specialist divers have recovered the bodies of two construction workers trapped underwater in a red pickup truck ...
news.com.au/technology/innovation/design/concerning-new-theory-about-baltimore-bridge-tragedy/news-story/58a6a9d7c985171ffc2a406ecc4e1a84
How India could become an Asian tiger: The world’s most selective bureaucracy is struggling to make it happen
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/27/how-india-could-become-an-asian-tiger
Paid articlePaid
What could cause large vessels to lose power?: Without power to reverse its travel, a 300m ship could take several minutes after dropping anchor to come to a ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/what-could-cause-large-vessels-to-lose-power
Power puff: Has the puffy bag craze reached its peak in Singapore?: Practical and waterproof nylon fabric carryalls have become many Singaporeans’ bag of choice.
straitstimes.com/life/style/power-puff-has-the-puffy-bag-revolution-reached-its-peak-in-singapore
Taiwan band Accusefive to stage their biggest Singapore show at Indoor Stadium in June
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taiwan-band-accusefive-to-stage-their-biggest-singapore-show-at-indoor-stadium-in-june
Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/spy-espionage-intelligence-ops-leaked-german-call-airshow-4223826
[INTERVIEW] 'Pyramid Game' director Park So-yeon, actor Kim Ji-yeon portray cautionary tale of school bullying
koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2024/03/688_371464.html
Tong Heng’s pastries and 75 Ah Balling Peanut Soup’s tang yuan for a sweet taste of history
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/tong-heng-75-ah-balling-peanut-soup-makan-kakis-387436
Kazakh ambassador stresses forest conservation, innovation: Foreign ambassadors to Korea took part in the event 'Forest and Innovation — New Solutions for a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/120_371558.html
Titanic law helps ship owner limit bridge collapse liability: NEW YORK: The owner of the ship that rammed into a Baltimore bridge could face hundreds of millions ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/27/titanic-law-helps-ship-owner-limit-bridge-collapse-liability
Gas, electricity prices to fall from April to June: Households supplied by SP Group will see a 0.3% decrease in electricity tariffs.
straitstimes.com/singapore/gas-electricity-prices-to-fall-from-april-to-june
Next
New to NewsWall?
Sign up now to get your own personalized news!
Trending topics