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Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws
The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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Singapore to Halt $1.7 Billion Allianz Deal
The Singapore government plans to put a halt to a proposed deal by Germany’s Allianz to buy a majority stake in Singapore insurance company Income Insurance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims
Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Unions Defy Their Leadership With More 'No' Votes on Contracts
Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13 -
England defied by ton from debutant Ghulam
England are defied by a century on debut by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
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Hermès defies luxury gloom with strong sales
Paris house posts solid growth in contrast to rivals Kering and LVMHBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Vindictus Defying Fate Official Trailer | Next On Event
Today, NEXON Korea hosted their ‘Next On’ media event and showcased a new trailer for Vindictus Defying Fate.Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown
Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
The Gazan teenagers defying war for competitive maths
Palestinian youngsters study on phones for Maths Olympiad and dream of attending MIT amid the ruins of shattered enclaveWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
Lee Hsien Yang, whose father Lee Kuan Yew founded modern Singapore, said Tuesday that he is now a political refugee under the U.N. Refugee Convention.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew granted UK asylum
Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family faced persecution at homeWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Son of Singapore’s First Prime Minister Says He Is Granted Asylum in the U.K.
Lee Hsien Yang accused his brother, a former prime minister, of persecuting him politically, inflaming the feud in Singapore’s first family.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
Addison Lee to be bought by Singapore-listed group in £269mn deal
UK private-hire taxi company is due to undergo its third change of ownership in just over a decadeBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights
Singapore Airlines will add a first class to its ultra-long-range aircraft and increase the number of business class seats in race for high-spending travelers.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Citi and BofA join other big US banks in beating gloomy forecasts
Stronger than expected earnings add to hopes of a ‘soft landing’ for economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Exhausted Gazans Defy Evacuation Orders as Israel Presses New Offensive
Many Palestinians are staying put as Israel’s military orders civilians to leave large parts of northern Gaza as it conducts an offensive against Hamas militants.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Brunello Cucinelli Backs Growth Targets as Sales Defy Luxury Slowdown
The fashion concern said its performance improved in both its retail and wholesale channels, with increased revenue across all its markets, in particular in the Americas.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Marc Marquez defies mosquito mishap to clinch comeback win at Australian MotoGP
Six-time champion Marquez fought back from 13th to win fifth title Jorge Martin finishes second as Ducati secure top five places Spain’s Marc Marquez has recovered from a nightmare start in ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Bring on the Vegas glitz! How Roma families are defying their persecutors with bling palaces
Keen to show off their newfound riches, and to kick back at a society that suppressed them, Roma families are filling rural Romania with exuberant symbols of wealth – boasting gilded turrets and ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – the man who dared to defy Putin
This remarkable memoir by the bold and fearless Russian opposition leader describes an extraordinary life, from a childhood in the shadow of Chornobyl to surviving a novichok attack and his final ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Viktor Orbán defies EU in backing Georgia’s contested election result
Hungarian prime minister shows support for Kremlin-friendly ruling party in Caucasus nationWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Prada continues to defy luxury slowdown as Miu Miu sales boom
Italian group bucks gloom but warns that conditions in Asia are becoming ‘more challenging’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Boohoo Names New CEO, Defies Frasers' Bid to Install Ashley
Boohoo named Dan Finley as its next chief executive officer, spurning major shareholder Frasers’ attempts to install its owner Mike Ashley at the helm.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Shooting survivor defies the odds after taking bullet to the brain
A first date ends in a shooting. One makes it out alive. Doctors say the chances of recovery are low. How did Chris Smith defy the odds?Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Life of Janey Godley, comedian who defied her tragedies by cracking jokes
The comedian Janey Godley, who chronicled her struggles in unflinching detail, has died after a long illness.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Fox News defies the odds in a US election many voters tuned out of
Murdoch family’s cable channel has bucked a trend of news fatigue and splintering audiencesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday
