Appointments

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah attends the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/Pool

Former DPM Heng Swee Keat appointed SIT’s first chancellor

As chancellor, former deputy prime minister Heng Swee Keat will serve as SIT’s highest-ranking ceremonial office holder and ambassador.

Iran players apply for U.S., Canada visas in Turkey ahead of World Cup

Soccer Football - Iran players and staff in Ankara for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup - Ankara, Turkey - May 21, 2026 Iran players and staff arrive at the Canada embassy for VISA procedures ahead of the World Cup REUTERS/Efekan Akyuz

Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho: Reports

Benfica coach Jose Mourinho during their 3-1 win over Estoril Praia on May 16.

DPM Gan Kim Yong reappointed as MAS chairman

DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.

NParks CEO stepping down after 3 years, Botanic Gardens director to take over on June 1

Incumbent National Parks Board (NParks) CEO Hwang Yu-Ning (left) will be succeeded by Dr Tan Puay Yok on June 1.

Singapore-listed Olam says veteran CEO Sunny Verghese to step down in major reshuffle

Mr Sunny Verghese, who co-founded Olam nearly four decades ago, will relinquish his role as group CEO but will remain chief executive of Olam Agri.

Popiah King Sam Goi’s son named CEO of PSC Corp

Goi Kok Ming is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has a bachelor's degree in computer information systems.

Vietnam names new central bank governor, finance minister

Italians begin voting in high-stakes justice referendum

People vote during a referendum on reforms to Italy’s justice system in Rome, Italy, March 22, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri

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