City-state’s anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.

City-state’s anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.
Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.
Generals lash out after 10-member grouping urges ‘Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ to end civilian attacks.
As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.
Tharman Shanmugaratnam elected to the ceremonial post in the first contested vote in more than a decade.
Presidential election result may indicate level of support for Singapore’s long-ruling People’s Action Party: Analysts.
Former finance minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam is leading the field of three candidates chosen under demanding criteria.
More than 80 percent of police reports made by bosses against their maids do not lead to charges, rights group says.
Police say the group is suspected of involvement in organised crime activities ‘including scams and online gambling’.
City-state hangs 39-year-old driver over 54 grams of heroin despite international pressure to halt executions.
Saridewi Binte Djamani hanged despite outcry from rights groups including Amnesty International.
The resignations mark the third scandal to rock Singapore’s political landscape within a week.
Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry to 192 destinations, more than travellers of any other country, according to index.
Ong Beng Seng’s company says the billionaire is cooperating with authorities in rare high-profile investigation.