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From a Trump golf course to a US$8.4b Chinese railway, Vietnam leads in walking US-China tightrope
It is precariously balancing between the powers as it pursues its own growth and reform agenda. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
Starmer to host first UK-EU summit since Brexit
Downing Street announced Mr Starmer would be striking a partnership deal with the 27 EU members. Read more at ...
4 men accused of entering S’pore via boat allegedly had 2,700 packs of contraband cigarettes
Ripan, Ridwan Akarin, Mahyudin and Asmin Alexander are accused illegally of entering Singapore waters in a small craft. Read ...
Former actor Ian Fang jailed 40 months for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl
He had engaged in unprotected sex with the teen on five occasions, including in a hospital ward. Read more at ...
‘You are so special to me’: Lady Gaga returns in spectacular fashion, with Singapore flag in tow
The American pop star played a sold-out set at the National Stadium on May 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Taiwan is not ruling out ‘political warfare’ by China, coast guard says
Mr Lai rejects China’s sovereignty claims over Taiwan, saying only their people can decide their future. Read more at ...
Kiss to coach invitational team against Lions, Kefu leads Pasifika
SYDNEY - Wallabies coach-elect Les Kiss will coach the AUNZ Invitational XV and Toutai Kefu the First Nations & Pasifika XV ...
Singapore sees progress in US tariff talks, but uncertainty may overwhelm hope
Analysts see uncertainty weighing on business investments, hiring decisions and consumer confidence. Read more at ...
What a prostate cancer diagnosis like Biden’s means for patients
Doctors say men with advanced prostate cancer can live five, seven, 10 or more years with current treatments. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.