Topic: Singapore

Scientists prove that Mom was right

Thai royalists target stock-market analysts over rumors of king's health

In the past week, Thai authorities have arrested three people on charges of disseminating false data. The arrests have sparked complaints of a witch hunt.

After high-level trip to Burma (Myanmar), US seeks to lower expectations

Burma (Myanmar) should take steps toward reform such as allowing Aung San Suu Kyi to enter 2010 elections, says US diplomat after a rare visit.

Opinion: The key to Obama's success in China: young people

Since the long-term future of the US-China relationship is in their hands, the president should take advantage of his support there while he has it.

Five things you don't know about top MBA programs

Top-flight business schools are in high gear from California to Hong Kong. Here are five things to consider from the Economist's study of the top 100 MBA programs.

Australia, Japan float rival plans for EU-style Asian bloc

But questions over a US role in any economic grouping and rivalry between China and Japan may thwart a rapid rollout of either plan.

Opinion: Societies don't have to be secular to be modern

An interview with Francis Fukuyama, author of 'The End of History and the Last Man.'

Electronic cigarettes: In need of FDA regulation?

A federal judge is expected to rule soon on whether the FDA has the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but not tobacco.

Released, American father still faces uphill child custody battle in Japan

American Christopher Savoie was arrested Sept. 28 in Japan after trying to get his children back from his ex-wife. The case has underscored widely different views in the US and Japan of parental rights and child-rearing.

Iraqi-Syrian crisis deepens; Baghdad looks to UN for help

Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Wednesday he's optimistic that a UN investigator would examine claims that Syria, Iran, and others were interfering in Iraq's affairs.

Why Pakistanis would reject $7.5 billion in US aid

New poll indicates that the Kerry-Lugar bill, already confronting opposition from Pakistan's political and military establishment, faces a wave of popular distrust of the US as well.

Britain's Brown considers 500 more soldiers in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Gordon Brown says the UK will add the troops if the British military properly equips them, the Afghan army recruits more soldiers, and other NATO countries 'bear their fair share.'

Italy's Mussolini earned $6,000 a week as WWI agent for Britain

Benito Mussolini, Italy's fascist dictatorship, was paid $6,000 a week as a propaganda agent for Britain when Italy's alliance was shaky in WWI.

US healthcare overhaul: five lessons from abroad

From Taiwan to France to Singapore, many countries offer more comprehensive coverage at a cheaper cost.

In Singapore, shopping for a hospital

Hospitals are required to post the average billing cost of operations and treatments for everything from strokes to fevers.

Money Daily Brief: Thin holidays for US retailers

US holiday sales are expected to fall 1 percent, the National Retail Federation says.

For Indonesia earthquake relief, true test comes in remote areas

Villagers on the Indonesian island of Sumatra have received little aid since last week's earthquake. Some residents are stepping in to cook food and collect donations for survivors.

Obama will lobby for Chicago 2016 bid at Olympic vote

President Obama said Monday he will travel to the IOC meeting in Copenhagen on Oct. 2 to support the Chicago 2016 bid.

Thailand's democracy in turmoil

Last weekend 6,000 protestors demonstrated on the third anniversary of the military coup. US concern about democracy is reflected in USAID's return to boost the nation's once-vibrant civil society.

Indonesia eyes militant networks after Noordin killing

Experts say Noordin's death Thursday gives Indonesia a window to recalibrate its battle to confront other militants.

Noordin Top's death: The impact on Southeast Asia's battle with terrorism

The killing of one of Indonesia's most-wanted men is a key victory. But questions remain about the extent of the Jemaah Islamiah network Noordin may have left behind.

Homing pigeon faster than Internet? In S. Africa, the answer's yes.

Frustrated by Africa's unreliable service, a business needing to send 4GB of data 50 miles put Winston the pigeon up against the Web – and Winston won.