Xi Jinping slams US-led 'containment, encirclement and suppression' of China

Washington has in recent months tightened sanctions on Chinese chipmakers, citing national security concerns and the risk of the technology being used by China's military.

Malaysia floods: Fifth fatality reported in Johor; number of evacuees drops slightly

Johor remains the worst-hit state with 39,315 people evacuated to flood relief centres. Pahang and Melaka are also affected.

February BTO sales muted as buyers wait for more attractive locations, say analysts

Buyers could be “saving their bullets” for flats in mature estates coming up in the May launch, one industry expert told CNA.

One person taken to hospital after explosion at Audi service centre in Ubi

A preliminary investigation indicates that a fire occurred in the motor room of the building, SCDF said.

Supermarkets say they won't charge more than 5 cents a bag; proceeds to go to social, environmental causes

FairPrice, Cold Storage, Giant, Sheng Siong and Prime Supermarket all told CNA they will charge the mandatory 5 cents minimum for each plastic bag from Jul 3.