TOKYO (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his visiting Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong pledged to work together to preserve regional peace and stability at their summit on Thursday (May 26). Lee, noting that ties with Japan form one of Singapore's most important bilateral relationships in Asia, said at the outset of their … [Read more...] about Singapore, Japan key partners to protect regional peace: Lee and Kishida
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Senior Beijing city health official sacked amid capital’s Covid battle
A top Beijing health official has been sacked for “serious violations of discipline and laws” as the Chinese capital continued to battle the latest wave of Covid-19 cases. The removal of Yu Luming, 60, as director of Beijing’s municipal health commission was apparently not related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the Communist Party’s top anti-corruption watchdog, the … [Read more...] about Senior Beijing city health official sacked amid capital’s Covid battle
Two teens drown, one missing in Kuala Krai
KUALA KRAI: Two Thai teenagers drowned and one is still missing after they were swept away by strong currents in Sungai Kelantan near the Kampung Pasir Kelang Ferry Terminal here. Kuala Krai district police chief Supt Suzaimi Mohammad said the body of the first victim, a girl known as Nikallia, 15, was found by villagers at 6.30pm Friday (May 27). He said the body of the … [Read more...] about Two teens drown, one missing in Kuala Krai
Substitute Adisak makes decisive impact for Thailand
Thailand striker Adisak Kraisorn celebrates after scoring against Turkmenistan. Substitute Adisak Kraisorn's late goal earned Thailand a 1-0 win over Turkmenistan in a warm-up game in Si Sa Ket on Friday night. The 31-year-old forward replaced Bodin Phala after 81 minutes and only needed seven minutes to score for the War Elephants with a fine shot from outside the penalty … [Read more...] about Substitute Adisak makes decisive impact for Thailand
Chadchart shows off two new recuits
Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt on Friday revealed two members of the team who will help him administer the capital city. Mr Chadchart took former deputy governor Jakkapan Phiewngam and Pimuk Simaroj with him on a field trip to study problems in the Wong Sawang area of Bang Sue district. Mr Pimuk is chairman of the executive board of Susco Plc, a fuel distributor … [Read more...] about Chadchart shows off two new recuits