Lee’s wife suffers stroke in London
THE wife of Singapore\'s founding father Lee Kuan Yew suffered a stroke and is being treated in a London hospital, Lee\'s press secretary announced yesterday.

Two dead as dengue cases go on the rise
DENGUE fever cases this year could surpass last year’s record of 3,945, with more than 3,800 people falling ill up to the middle of this month.

Foundation funds research on diabetes
THE promise of stem cells for curing diabetes has convinced an international research foundation to pump millions into such work in Singapore.

Man jailed after fight over girlfriend in taxi
TWO friends got into a scuffle inside a taxi when one of them accused the other of touching his girlfriend’s thigh.

China plans to send three people into space
Basking in glory after its first manned space launch, China has set its sights on putting three people into space for a week, the China News Service said yesterday.

Stone sculptures and temple relics face threat
CULTURAL relics protection is under severe threat in China as criminals still seek profits from relics.

Digital TV for major cities
SATELLITE broadcasting is expected to be available on more than 120 digital channels by the year 2005.

Panel to encourage private capital flow
THE State Development and Reform Commission (SDRC) is reviewing about 120 rules and regulations to abolish clauses that limit private capital flow as part of government efforts to encourage private sector development.

Madame Chiang’s memorial service on Nov 5
A New York memorial service for Madame Chiang Kai-shek, Taiwan\'s most famous first lady who died there last week, will be held on Nov 5 – three days after the island\'s president ends a visit to the city, reports said yesterday.

Playboy online in Taiwan
US adult magazine Playboy will launch a Chinese-language website today, Playboy\'s Taiwan publisher said yesterday.