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TSMC on alert and Singapore on the rise

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

World - Financial Times - October 31

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.

A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

A Singapore Shopping Guide to Peranakan Tiles, Shoes and More

If you’re visiting the city-state, here’s where you can see some of the most vivid Peranakan designs, including decorative tiles, beaded shoes, embroidery and jewelry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Singapore Ex-Leader’s Brother Gets Political Asylum in UK

World - Yahoo News - October 22

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.

Son of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew granted UK asylum

Lee Hsien Yang claims he and his family faced persecution at home

World - 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 decade

Business - 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 - November 4

Air India flight escorted by Singapore fighter jets after latest hoax bomb threat

The Air India flight landed at Changi Airport after being escorted by air force F-15SG jets, in what was the third threat to the national carrier in recent days. Singapore’s air force mobilised two ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy. A ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore

Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, says he is now a “political refugee” after the British government granted him asylum from what he described ...

World - ABC News - October 22

‘The dynamics are different’: Singapore and Malaysia aim to finally crack economic integration with Johor special zone

The number of Singaporeans visiting or relocating to Johor could increase in coming years when a rail link between Singapore and Johor Bahru is completed.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more ...

World - ABC News - October 31

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 - November 6

From coffee beans to milk, this Singapore-based startup uses AI to determine ingredient quality

ProfilePrint's AI platform could have implications for improving food security.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies

Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Former Oilers Forward Hangs Up His Skates

The former Edmonton Oilers forward has retired from hockey and has found something else to do with his time.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

McDonald defends handling of ex-senator inappropriate texts

Niall Ó Donnghaile says police were notified of inappropriate texts but no formal complaint was received.

Former Flyers Tough Guy Placed On Waivers

This former Philadelphia Flyers winger has been placed on waivers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

In pictures: Life of former One Direction singer

The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on Wednesday.

3 Former Sabres Released By Same Team

These three former Buffalo Sabres players have all been released by the same team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Former Devils Forward Released From KHL Team

Michael McLeod has ben released from his KHL contract with ***

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Great Premier League goals against former clubs

BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in the Premier League by players facing their former clubs, including strikes by Wayne Rooney, Mohamed Salah, Frank Lampard and Kevin de Bruyne.

Former GOP Rep. Charlie Dent votes for Harris

Former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) said he voted for Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election and went after her opponent, former President Trump, saying he was “unfit” to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun after a traffic accident in Franklin, Tennessee, on Thursday

Former general Prabowo takes helm in Indonesia

New president seeks to boost growth and claim bigger international role for south-east Asia’s largest economy

Business - Financial Times - October 20

FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal

World - Financial Times - October 21

Former Wild Defenseman Released From KHL Contract

The former Wild defender was just released from his contract in the KHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Albania's left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations

Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and ...

World - ABC News - October 21

Former Red Wing "Heartbroken" by Offseason Trade

Former Detroit Red Wing defenseman Jake Walman details the emotions he underwent following his shocking off-season trade, in a new interview with The Athletic

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Former Strictly star Giovanni says he's strict but not a bully

Giovanni Pernice speaks for the first time since a BBC report into allegations about his behaviour.

How Can I Stay in Touch With Former Colleagues?

What’s the balance between too much contact and not enough?

Business - Inc. - October 22

The Former N.B.A. Player Steering the Warriors Into a Crucial Season

Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s task as general manager? Maximize the final years of Stephen Curry’s legendary career.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

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