HK opens 2 top civil service jobs to outside candidates for first time. Will this shake things up?

Analysts see the move as a way to expand the government talent pool but say suitable candidates may not be easy to find. Read ...

Woman accused of throwing human waste onto parapet granted discharge for all 7 charges

Ms Viona Teo Kee Liok, 63, can still be prosecuted for the same crimes if relevant information or evidence emerges. Read more ...

Man jailed 5 months for molesting woman after claiming he was her father’s workmate

Om Kumar Rai, 42, kissed the back of the victim's hand twice before grabbing her breast. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

Firms and HR professionals support Budget 2026’s push for strong Singaporean core in workforce

More flexibility for timing and sectors would be good as firms cite transition risks and cost pressures. Read more at ...

Tarique Rahman poised to be Bangladesh’s prime minister as Islamists concede

The elections on Feb 12 were the first since the deadly 2024 uprising. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Japan’s toilet vehicles provide comfort to evacuees during disaster

According to a survey by Japan Toilet Labo, a non-profit organisation based in Tokyo, when the Noto earthquake hit, nearly 90 per cent of people needed to go to the toilet within six hours. However, ...

Alcaraz says he still has 'weaknesses' ahead of return in Doha

Feb 16 - World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz said he is still ironing out weaknesses in his game even after capturing all four Grand Slam titles by the age of 22, as he returns to action at the Qatar Open this ...

Train Dreams, The Secret Agent nab Spirit wins to boost Oscars campaigns

The annual Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony celebrates only movies made for less than S$37 million. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.