Hong Kong and Singapore are grappling with a fresh surge of COVID-19 cases, prompting health officials to issue warnings as the virus continues to spread across Asia. In recent weeks, both densely populated areas have reported significant increases in daily infections. Albert Au, head of Hong Kong’s Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Branch, noted that … Read more
Singapore — A violent piracy incident in the Singapore Strait left one tanker crew member with multiple stab wounds and another bound by ropes, highlighting a surge in maritime crime in one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The attack occurred early Tuesday when pirates boarded the tanker as it navigated through the strait. The … Read more
Singapore’s Health Ministry has firmly rejected claims made by an opposition party calling for the suspension of Covid-19 vaccinations due to alleged severe side effects. The People’s Power Party attempted to link high vaccination rates to excess deaths, but the ministry dismissed these assertions as unfounded. According to the ministry, the opposition party cited studies … Read more
Orchard Central, a popular shopping mall in Singapore, experienced a grim start to the new year in 2024. In the early hours of January 1, a violent incident involving a knife resulted in severe injuries to five individuals. The chaotic scene unfolded on the 11th floor, which houses a dance club, steakhouse, and restaurant. The … Read more