China, America and pay inject drama into AstraZeneca’s AGM

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting with the Russian army in eastern Donetsk. Zelenskyy revealed that there are many more Chinese individuals within the Russian armed forces, leading him to accuse Moscow of attempting to involve Beijing in the conflict, either directly or indirectly. This development highlights the international implications of the war in Ukraine and the complexities of the ongoing conflict. Full Article

Members of the SCDF team that assisted in Myanmar after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake returned to a warm welcome at Changi Airport, having rescued a man, treated numerous patients, and provided aid to local authorities. The team faced challenges but received support from the resilient Myanmar community, ultimately handing over responsibilities to other international teams as needs evolved. Home Affairs Minister Shanmugam commended the team for their sacrifices and lifesaving efforts in a risky environment. Full...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) received eight complaints against financial influencers, mainly related to comments made by two "finfluencers" who withdrew their money from an investment platform. MAS emphasized the responsibility of finfluencers in creating awareness of financial products and services without providing financial advice. MAS is reviewing an incident involving an investment platform that offered instant withdrawals and a debit card linked to investments, highlighting the importance of clear disclosures and risk management....

A fire broke out at a shophouse in River Valley, Singapore, resulting in the rescue of children from the third-story ledge. Tragically, one child died, and 20 people were hospitalized. The cause of the fire is unknown, and investigations are ongoing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb2uU47sXPQ Full Article

The Workers' Party (WP) expressed disappointment with US tariffs on Singapore and called for bilateral negotiations and all options to be considered in response. The party emphasized the need for a rational approach at both international and domestic levels, including utilizing existing dispute settlement mechanisms and strengthening trade relationships within ASEAN and larger trade blocs. WP also highlighted the opportunity for Singapore firms to benefit from regional competitors hit by higher tariffs and called for...

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