Singapore PM announces cabinet reshuffle, Swee Keat remains as DPM
The reshuffle comes two weeks after Heng said he will step aside as the leader of the fourth-generation PAP leadership team.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Eyes on next generation as Singapore succession is thrown into question
Lee said he was hoping a new leader would be identified before the next general election, due by the end of 2025.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Singapore deputy PM unexpectedly steps aside as future premier, in succession setback
Heng is set to give up his portfolio as finance minister at the next cabinet reshuffle expected in about two weeks.
Fri Apr 09 2021
Singapore virus-secure hotel looks to lure business travellers
A Singapore-based medical technology firm has already booked to use the facility for up to 30 of its senior executives.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Heng Swee Keat remains as second-in-command in Singapore's new cabinet
Heng Swee Keat will to continue as Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister.
Sat Jul 25 2020
Singapore announces S$33b 'fortitude budget' in fight against COVID-19 fallout
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Heng Swee Keat, jobs is the central focus of this supplementary budget.
Tue May 26 2020
More cash aid for low-income group in Singapore
Yesterday, Singapore's government announced special cash assistance to lower income group.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Singapore schools in emergency shutdown as air quality worsens
Singapore late Thursday ordered emergency school closures as air pollution reached "hazardous" levels due to suffocating smoke from agricultural fires raging on a nearby Indonesian island.
Thu Sep 24 2015
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024