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This is Loh Kean Yew's fifth straight loss to Asian Games gold medallist Jonatan Christie.
Team Singapore

Loh Kean Yew loses to Indonesia's Jonatan Christie

Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in action against Thailand at the Badminton Asia Championships in Manila, on April 27, 2022.
Team Singapore

Loh Kean Yew eases into Asia Championships quarter-final

Asian restaurants and street food hawkers face the tough choice of taking the hit from higher costs or passing them on and risk losing loyal customers.
World

Less rice for the same price: Inflation bites food stalls

    A vendor tidying ornaments at a stall in the Sham Shui Po area of Hong Kong on Jan 30, 2022.
    World

    Muted festive celebrations across Asia amid fears of Omicron

    Trump in Asia: Red carpets, rhetoric but no real change
    World

    Trump in Asia: Red carpets, rhetoric but no real change

    IMF chief: Protectionism will hurt Asia if it goes beyond words
    Business

    IMF chief: Protectionism poses risk to Asia

    Spark needed for Asia's renewable energy plans
    Views

    Spark needed for Asia's future energy plans

    Safe Steps First Aid scheme sees first S'porean ambassador
    Singapore

    Safe Steps scheme sees first Singaporean ambassador

    Being a champion for equality and diversity
    Singapore

    WTA a beacon of equality and empowerment of women

    30% of fresh grads quit their first job within a year
    Singapore

    30% of fresh grads quit their first job within a year

    DBS Bank, OCBC Bank and UOB have been deemed the three safest banks in Asia.
    Business

    S’pore banks safest in Asia: Report

    S'pore supercar launched
    Singapore

    Singapore supercar launched

    Bhutan at the crossroads
    Travel

    Documentary casts spotlight on Bhutan at a crossroad