Opinion | The real victims when US politicians demonise China and attack Hong Kong

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: Singaporean students enrolled at Harvard are grappling with confusion and anxiety following the Trump administration's move to revoke the university's ability to enrol international students. Under a directive announced on Thursday (May 22), Harvard will no longer be allowed to enrol foreign students for...

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his new Cabinet were sworn into office on May 23, emphasizing the need to secure Singapore's position in a changing global landscape, fostering relations with major powers like the US and China. Wong's Cabinet includes Mr. Gan Kim Yong as deputy prime minister, alongside new coordinating ministers Mr. K Shanmugam, Mr. Chan Chun Sing, and Mr. Ong Ye Kung. The new leadership aims to navigate international challenges while promoting...

On May 23, 2025, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized securing Singapore's position in a "changed world" as a priority for his new Cabinet, following the PAP's strong electoral victory with 65.57% of the vote. He outlined plans to review economic strategies, strengthen social compacts, and deepen international relations, particularly with the US and China, while also exploring new partnerships globally. Wong stressed the importance of developing a new economic blueprint and advancing the Forward Singapore...

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has appointed National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat as chairman of the Chinese Community Liaison Group (CCLG) effective May 23, succeeding Law Minister Edwin Tong, who remains an adviser. Wong expressed confidence in Chee's ability to strengthen ties with Chinese community organizations and praised Tong's contributions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2000, the CCLG aims to enhance the government's relationship with Chinese community groups. Full Article

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: This year’s General Election results sent a “strong signal” to the world of Singapore’s unity and collective resolve; and moving forward, Singaporeans must be clear-eyed about the challenges that lie ahead, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony for Singapore’s new Cabinet on...

SINGAPORE's core inflation rose to 0.7% in April, the first increase in a year, driven by higher costs in services and food, as reported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Overall inflation remained at 0.9%, as lower accommodation and transport costs offset the rise in core inflation. The authorities project both core and overall inflation to average between 0.5% and 1.5% in 2025, with risks to...