Economy
Singapore life insurers pay out more than S$15 billion in first 9 months of 2026
Nov 12, 2026

Singapore life insurers pay out more than S$15 billion in first 9 months of 2026

Maturity benefits account for three-quarters of payouts; ILPs make up 46% of new business weighted premiums...

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Hong Kong’s ICAC charges team leader of Kai Tak Hospital subcontractor over extortion
Nov 12, 2026

Hong Kong’s ICAC charges team leader of Kai Tak Hospital subcontractor over extortion

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a subcontractor’s team leader for allegedly extorting more than HK$75,000 (US$9,600) from five electrical workers at the Kai Tak Hospital site, vowing ...

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After historic losses, California GOP faces a fight over its future
Nov 12, 2026

After historic losses, California GOP faces a fight over its future

In the aftermath of widespread Republican midterm losses, California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection next year....

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UK eases BN(O) visa barriers for Hong Kong protesters convicted over 2019 unrest
Nov 12, 2026

UK eases BN(O) visa barriers for Hong Kong protesters convicted over 2019 unrest

The UK government has confirmed that convictions linked to Hong Kong’s 2019 protests should generally not prevent otherwise eligible applicants from using the British National (Overseas) visa scheme, ...

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Father Of Boy Who Survived Being Buried Alive Is Charged With Attempted Murder In South Carolina
Nov 12, 2026

Father Of Boy Who Survived Being Buried Alive Is Charged With Attempted Murder In South Carolina

The father of an 11-month-old boy who survived being buried alive in a dog crate for a day has been charged with attempted murder in South Carolina....

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Kai Tak site leader charged over bribes
Nov 12, 2026

Kai Tak site leader charged over bribes

The ICAC has charged a site team leader on the Kai Tak Hospital project with taking HK$75,100 in bribes from five imported electrical workers. Zeng Chusong, 52, of subcontractor Billion Best (E&M) ...

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Higher standards set for arts groups' funding overhaul
Nov 12, 2026

Higher standards set for arts groups' funding overhaul

The Hong Kong Arts Development Council said on Thursday that the government’s move to tie the funding mechanism for major performing arts groups to performance and artistic merits will encourage the i...

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CE hails spirits of national rejuvenation
Nov 12, 2026

CE hails spirits of national rejuvenation

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said the SAR government was working to enrich resources for patriotic education, providing a broader platform for the younger generation to learn about national af...

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Indonesia rupiah drops to record low on strong dollar, MSCI woes
Nov 12, 2026

Indonesia rupiah drops to record low on strong dollar, MSCI woes

The rupiah is down more than 8% against the dollar this year, the worst performer in Asia...

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Hong Kong charity helps neurodivergent people build confidence through nutrition, dance
Nov 12, 2026

Hong Kong charity helps neurodivergent people build confidence through nutrition, dance

For 33-year-old Coco Choi Pak-yin and 24-year-old Crystal Lee Wing-wai, few things bring more joy than dancing at the Hong Kong charity Love 21 Foundation. As neurodivergent individuals, they take par...

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