Singapore's population increases 3.4% after two years of decline

The report added that Singapore's population is ageing rapidly. By 2030, about one in four citizens will be aged 65 and above.

With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to slain Abe at state funeral

“You always said you wanted to make Japan better, that you wanted young people to have hope and pride,” said Yoshihide Suga, who had succeeded Abe as prime minister, at the state funeral.

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Noru as Philippines cleans up in its wake

The typhoon forced airports in Vietnam to close and thousands were forced to evacuate their homes, according to official statements.

Rare protest in China's Shenzhen city over COVID-19 lockdown

Videos circulating on social media showed dozens of people chanting “lift the COVID lockdown” as rows of police in medical protective gear look on.

Southeast Asia's first helicopter running on sustainable aviation fuel takes flight in Singapore

A single trip on the greener fuel, which comprises used cooking oil and animal fats mixed with jet fuel, is expected to cut the helicopter’s emissions by about 30%.