There is a Singapore link to the recent multi-billion-dollar scam out of Cambodia, with the Monetary Association of Singapore now investigating. The MAS told Bloomberg News that “we are looking into whether there have been any breaches of MAS’ requirements in relation to this case.” Regulators in Singapore are left piecing together how Chen managed to weave a billion-dollar empire of crypto scams, property deals, and tax incentives into a network that touched some of the city’s most reputable institutions without being stopped.

The Amazing Race 38’s visit to Budapest, Hungary, was surprisingly good, although it was marred by racist trouble from taxi drivers. Jas & Jag had problems with taxi drivers in Budapest, Hungary, with the drivers refusing to take them, perhaps due to their turbans. – Video Screenshot I also learned something new from this leg, mainly that the famous Harry Houdini was born…

Israelis and Palestinians have celebrated as a major hostage and prisoner exchange on Monday marked a significant step towards ending two years of war in Gaza. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump landed in Israel minutes after the first hostages were reunited with their families, and in a speech to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, declared a "historic dawn in a new Middle East".

Luton Town have reached the Premier League by winning the EFL Championship Playoffs. – Picture from Luton Town/Facebook Luton Town FC are one of the English League’s few Cinderella stor…

Singapore 1-1 India (Goalscorers: Ikhsan Fandi 45th minute (Singapore) & Rahim Ali 90th minute (India) Singapore could rue the many mistakes made in a crucial Asian Cup qualifier against India after conceding a late goal that cost them a vital victory. India substitute Rahim Ali profited from Jordan Emaviwe’s loose back pass to equalise in the 90th minute. Singapore had looked like they were in control after Ikhsan Fandi's goal and India's Sandesh Jhingan's dismissal.

The Amazing Race's first visit to the Czech countryside was a bit of a letdown, mainly due to the linear nature of the leg and the tasks. At least this time, we had a different winner with Natalie & Stephanie finishing first and winning a cash prize of US$2,500. Megan & Matt got too far behind after falling behind due to poor navigation skills and were given a field elimination.

The rail reliability task force that was formed to address recent service disruptions has appointed a five-member independent advisory panel with experts from around the region, including MTR and Taipei Metro experts. A rail reliability task force has been formed to address recent service disruptions and includes experts from Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan. - File Photo They are a former operations and innovation director at Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway, Dr Tony Lee Kar Yun, former Thales Vice-President Patrick Bauchart, former deputy general manager for the Guangzhou Metro Dr Cai Chang Jun, former chairman of the Taipei Metro, Professor Tsay Huel-Sheng and former managing executive director of Meidensha Corporation Japan Kon Shinichiro.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza "in the coming days," with indirect talks to be held in Egypt on Monday. In a televised statement, he also said, "Hamas will be disarmed and Gaza will be demilitarised – either the easy way or the hard way, but it will be achieved."

At least this time around, it got better as the remaining Amazing Race teams travelled to Prague, Czech Republic, with some train drama. It was an otherwise unremarkable episode, with teams walking across a television tower, memorising the Czech village crests and delivering goblets.

All Gong Cha outlets in Singapore have suddenly shuttered as of October 1, amid a possible rebrand of the franchise. In a statement on October 2 by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Gong Cha thanked its employees and customers for their loyalty over the past 17 years. It also assured stakeholders that issues resulting from the closure would be dealt with "responsibly and fairly".

This is the lamest start to an Amazing Race Season, I say that as an Amazing Race enthusiast who suffered through Season 15 (which was only memorable because it featured a racer with Special Needs, Zev) and those seasons with gimmicks. While the blind dating season was a disaster (the kids in Season 8 had better chemistry with each other), the Strangers season was good; it gave us a memorable team in Team Fun.

UEFA have approved Liverpool's request to add Federico Chiesa to their Champions League squad after Giovanni Leoni's injury. Chiesa had been initially left off the team due to a lack of homegrown players in the Liverpool squad, as Liverpool had more than the 17 non-homegrown players allowed by UEFA. His spot in the team was taken by Rio Ngumoha. A new rule in the Champions League this season is that up to the sixth game of the league phase, clubs can now make one change to their outfield players on List A in the event of long-term injury or illness.