A South Korean court denies a corruption arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee.

Wednesday, a South Korean judge denied an arrest warrant for the country's opposition leader, citing a lack of evidence that he posed a clear risk of destroying evidence. Lee Jae-myung, who awaited the decision in a detention facility where he would have been held if the judge had approved hi...

Unemployment due to brain disease, spine cancer associated with increased pain, and depression: A study

According to one study, those who are out of work due to brain or spine cancer may have more acute pain, discomfort, concern, and sadness than people with the same conditions who are working. "The financial consequences of receiving a cancer diagnosis can be significant, affecting a person&#...

Daniel Lee, formerly the creative director of Bottega Veneta, has ambitious aspirations for Burberry.

In the penthouse apartment at Claridge's, Daniel Lee wears an army green pullover, black athletic leggings, and white Nikes. It is the middle of November, and through the French doors behind him he can see a panorama of a rainy London, with Big Ben in the background. Lee's throat is a lit...

Riccardo Tisci has been replaced at Burberry by Daniel Lee.

Burberry has promoted Daniel Lee as chief creative officer. The designer, who left Bottega Veneta in November, will take over as head designer on October 3 after current leader Riccardo Tisci steps down. In February of 2023, during London Fashion Week for fall/winter, Lee will make his Burberry d...

Samsung's CEO has been encouraged to diversify senior executives and board members.

Lee Jae-yong, who was promoted from vice chairman to chairman of Samsung Electronics, the crown jewel of Samsung Group, on Oct. 27, faces the daunting task of navigating multiple challenges, including a chip market slump, legal risks, and the search for new growth engines to keep the nation's...

Samsung Electronics's new chairman is Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong, the de facto leader of the Samsung Group and the grandson of its founder Lee Byung-chul, was appointed chairman of Samsung Electronics on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the board authorized his elevation.

The 54-year-old, who succeeds his founder-grandfather and his father ...

The interior minister apologises over the Itaewon massacre

Interior and Safety Minister Lee Sang-min issued an apology on Tuesday for the mob crush that killed over 150 people in Itaewon, a prominent Seoul nightlife neighborhood, last week.

Lee stated at a parliamentary session, "I deeply apologize to the people as a Cabinet member in a po...

Why it's becoming more difficult to make Singapore home for everyone, yet we must persist

Although "home" might mean different things to different individuals, for many of us, it refers to more than just a roof over our heads. Some people have been compelled to reconsider what "home" means as a result of recent events, including the emergence of identity politics i...

How Shell is cultivating diverse talent to fuel the leaders of tomorrow

According to Ernest Lee, Head of HR, Shell Companies in Singapore and Indonesia, the core of Shell's leadership development programmes is a structure that supports important roles as well as leaders and rising talent and is supported by regular and open communication.

Today's ma...

Singapore's prime minister elevates a possible successor to deputy prime minister

As part of a succession plan, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong promoted his finance minister to his deputy, but the exact date of the handover remains unknown.

Lawrence Wong, 49, will become deputy prime minister on June 13 as part of a Cabinet change, according to his office. I...

John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, meets with a senior Singapore official and underlines his commitment to preserving warm bilateral ties

Lee expressed his vision for Hong Kong's future development and policy vision with Teo during their discussion on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee Ka-Chiu, met with a top Singapore official to reaffirm their commitment to preserving cordial bilateral tie...

Singapore says Nagaenthran Was Accorded with Complete Due Process

According to the Singaporean government, the Malaysian leaders had already been informed that Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam had been accorded the full due process as per the law of the republic. Dharmalingam had been executed for drug trafficking. 

A spokesperson for the Singaporean f...

Singapore relaxes additional COVID restrictions: masks are no longer required outside, and limits for vaccinated travellers have been relaxed

As part of the easing of most COVID-related restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens and overseas visitors, Singapore will make wearing masks outside optional.

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong delivered a live address on March 24 at 11 a.m. local time, discussing the country&#...

Singaporean Prime Minister Says Public Should Remain Cautious Despite the Subsiding Omicron Cases

The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien, shared a post on Facebook on 13th March to remind the citizens to keep up their safety measures during the March holidays.

He said that although the Omicron wave had apparently peaked and was subsiding, the public must continue to observe the ...

Despite authorities indicating it is not essential, some employers insist on MC for Covid-19-infected employees

Even though authorities have said that mild or asymptomatic infections do not require such proof to be away from work, some firms nevertheless insist on their employees acquiring medical certificates (MC) from physicians if they are infected with Covid-19.

Even in companies where creati...

Change in Singapore’s Politics Over the Years

Singapore has managed to survive the roller-coaster year of 2021 and has been entering the new year with a resilient economy and government. The country has faced the force of external pressures during the pandemic on its globalized economy and has succeeded in absorbing the impact of the Covid-1...

No Covid-19 Related Deaths in Singapore for the First Time in 3 Months

On 24th December, Singapore announced that no deaths had been reported during the day for the first time in over three months.

Officials have noticed a reduction in the total number of Covid-19 positive cases since November.

Singapore’s current death toll stands at 820. ...

Singapore Prime Minister Appreciates Church for Promoting Harmony and Nation Building

The Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, praised Catholics for their contributions to promoting harmony and nation-building through social welfare, education, and health care in the multi-religious country in the last two centuries.

The Prime Minister posted a message on Facebo...

Thailand Forced to Have Faith in Democracy

The President of Thailand’s Parliament, Chuan Leekpai, has requested Thais to not lose hope in the country’s democratic system.

On Friday, the country celebrated its Constitution Day. In light of the day, Mr. Chuan said that the day marked 89 years of Thailand’s first ...

PAP to Work with Singapore, Says PM Lee

On 14th December, during the launch of a book, the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsein Loong, said that the People's Action Party (PAP) should always work in close proximity with Singaporeans in order to take the country forward. The book was about the forementioned party titled, A History...