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ArticleDefence spending alone may not result in better capabilities: Chan Chun Sing

What matters is not how much countries spend on defence, but how the money is used, said Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing, noting that there is no straight line between defence expenditure and capabilities. Speaking to reporters on May 31...

Ng Wei Kai Correspondent and Aqil Hamzah ngweikai@sph.com.sg haqil@sph.com.sg

ArticleLoh fails to overcome final hurdle

Loh Kean Yew thrilled most of the 7,880-strong crowd at the Singapore Indoor Stadium when he claimed the first set against Frenchman Alex Lanier in the KFF Singapore Badminton Open men's singles final on May 31, but it was not meant to be in the...

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ArticleS’pore launches nationwide movement to help families foster healthy digital habits

Parents seeking guidance on how to manage their children’s digital activities can now access a new portal that consolidates government resources. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on May 31 that the Government will provide resources to...

Chin Hui Shan

ArticleChan calls for more partnerships with like-minded countries as nature of conflicts evolves

Samuel Devaraj Correspondent

ArticleJapan says it remains open to dialogue with China, rejects ‘new militarism’ label

Daryl Loo Senior Correspondent darylloo@sph.com.sg • Additional reporting by Yew Lun Tian

ArticleMalaysia rebukes Norway over scrapped missile deal, says trust damaged

Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivered a public rebuke of Norway for cancelling its naval missile system contract, saying the move translates to a loss in trust in international agreements and strategic partnerships.

Zurairi A.R. Assistant Foreign Editor zurairi@sph.com.sg