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Deadly earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sumatra island

The 6.2 earthquake hit the island’s northern side at a depth of 12 kilometres, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured.

What do we know about the new coronavirus-killer steel?

The new stainless steel created by Hong Kong scientists, augmented with copper, kills pathogens within hours, showing promise for a future less reliant on constant disinfection or the use of expensive antibacterial and antiviral materials.

A protein called Agrin may help wounds heal faster

Singapore scientists say Agrin can be applied in gel form – its recombinant version sAgrin – to promote chronic skin wounds to heal quicker than if they were left untreated.

Singapore government presents bill to prevent ‘foreign interference’

The bill would not apply to foreign individuals or foreign publications “reporting or commenting on Singapore politics in an open, transparent and attributable way” even if critical of Singapore or its government, the Home Ministry has said.

Harris says US ‘singularly focused’ on Afghanistan evacuations

US Vice President Kamala Harris is in Singapore for the first working day of her trip to Southeast Asia which aims to convince leaders in Singapore and Vietnam that Washington’s commitment to Southeast Asia is firm and not a parallel to Afghanistan.

Watchdog probes Ubisoft Singapore over harassment claims

The Singapore employment watchdog TAFEP launched an investigation into Ubisoft’s branch in the country after receiving "anonymous feedback containing links to media articles about allegations of workplace harassment and unfair treatment".

Singapore using advanced system to turn sewage water into drinking water

Recycled wastewater in the resource-starved city-state can now meet 40 percent of Singapore's water demand, also helping reduce maritime pollution

Motor racing F1 returns to Turkey after cancellation of Singapore race

Formula One will make a second attempt to hold the Turkish Grand Prix this season after adding it to the calendar as a replacement for Singapore's cancelled race in October.

Singapore ban on egg freezing forces women to look overseas

Calls are growing for Singapore to loosen the rules in a bid to help boost its fertility rate that reached a historic low of 1.1 babies per woman last year, compared to a global average of 2.4.

ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar's junta to end killings

A formal statement, which was issued by ASEAN leaders after they met with Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing in Jakarta, calls for “immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar” and urges all parties to “exercise utmost restraint”.

Cities worldwide switch off lights to mark Earth Hour

This year's 15th edition of Earth Hour highlighted the link between the destruction of the natural world and the increasing incidence of diseases, such as Covid-19.

Asian markets shaken as US Fed ends emergency measures

Battle between economic optimism and fears about inflation and possible rate hikes that recovery will fuel has continued to play out on trading floors.