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Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-rich
Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the Earth 66 million years ago. The jagged edges of its frill and horns are largely intact, and according to its owner, Chaw Wei Yang, 26, it is one of the most complete triceratops skull fossils ever found. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage Services (FASS) located inside Le Freeport, formerly known as Singapore Freeport, along with his...
Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-rich
Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the skull of a triceratops which once roamed the Earth 66 million years ago. The jagged edges of its frill and horns are largely intact, and according to its owner, Chaw Wei Yang, 26, it is one of the most complete triceratops skull fossils ever found. Chaw, who runs Fine Art Storage Services (FASS) located inside Le Freeport, formerly known as Singapore Freeport, along with his...
Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region
US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the Asean summit in Manila next month, with Washington seeking greater economic and strategic concessions while remaining hawkish on China. The Philippines confirmed on Wednesday that Trump would fly in for the summit from November 16 to 18, before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen that same week. Trump’s second consecutive appearance at the forum...
Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region
US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the Asean summit in Manila next month, with Washington seeking greater economic and strategic concessions while remaining hawkish on China. The Philippines confirmed on Wednesday that Trump would fly in for the summit from November 16 to 18, before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen that same week. Trump’s second consecutive appearance at the forum...
Nigerians held in drug sting
Immigration police have arrested two Nigerian men in Bangkok in a cocaine trafficking crackdown, seizing 103 grammes of the drug and equipment allegedly used to dilute it with chalk and baking soda.
Chinese criminal fugitive arrested in Bangkok
A 37-year-old man wanted in China for alleged links to a transnational crime syndicate and money laundering has been arrested in Bangkok.
Economic challenges need global action
Thailand has called for stronger international cooperation to help economies navigate geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and technological disruption, arguing that global partnerships must turn investment and innovation into tangible benefits for people and businesses.
IMF helps members tackle 'modern risks'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is updating its Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) to help member countries protect their financial systems against modern threats, including AI, cyberattacks, rising public debt and geopolitical tensions.
Rayong sweep uncovers 'unlicensed' karaoke spots
A raid on four karaoke venues in Rayong found that all were operating without entertainment licences, while two were suspected of concealing prostitution, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday.
MRTA to review Hat Yai's monorail
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to review Hat Yai's monorail project next year, aiming to update a decade-old study to reflect new conditions and lessons from the 2025 major floods.