From young lovers to old cranky couples, Cupid’s arrow doesn’t discriminate on 14 February. That’s why we scoured Singapore for these best bars to celebrate each stage of your romance this Valentine’s Day. Those taking the first steps from dating apps to actual life can find confidence at Low Tide, which brings a relaxed, tropical […]

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants the new labour cooperation deal between Thailand and Saudi Arabia to be implemented within two months, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. “The PM stressed the need to begin supplying Saudi Arabia with Thai workers immediately, and that the cooperation should take shape in two months, to ensure Thai workers have […]

Stock image. Copper prices headed towards their biggest weekly decline since October on Friday as the prospect of central bank tightening reduced investor appetite for risky assets, hammering equities and boosting the dollar. Europe’s main bourses fell again and Chinese equities slumped to 16-month closing lows while the dollar was at its strongest against a […]

HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government said on Friday (Jan 28) it would compensate pet shops trading in hamsters after ordering a cull on the rodents last week over fears they were spreading COVID-19. The city’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said it would offer a one-off payment of up to HK$30,000 (US$3,850) to shops […]