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Good morning, Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the yardstick for measuring the success of security forums like the Shangri-La Dialogue should be whether real issues have been brought up and discussed. And in his eyes, the dialogue, which ran from May 31 to June 2, has been a success. Speaking to reporters on the afternoon of the event's final day, Dr Ng noted that such forums are not the same as bilateral or multilateral negotiations, where more concrete outcomes are sought. Mike Yeo has more. In other news, those convicted in the $3 billion money laundering case were deported on the earliest possible flights upon completing their jail sentence, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Five of the eight foreigners convicted in the said case have been deported. Join ST's Newsie telegram channel for updates and must-reads. If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click here. WEDNESDAY, MAY 07 2025 Good morning, Singapore's Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said the yardstick for measuring the success of security forums like the Shangri-La Dialogue should be whether real issues have been brought up and discussed. And in his eyes, the dialogue, which ran from May 31 to June 2, has been a success. Speaking to reporters on the afternoon of the event's final day, Dr Ng noted that such forums are not the same as bilateral or multilateral negotiations, where more concrete outcomes are sought. Mike Yeo has more. In other news, those convicted in the $3 billion money laundering case were deported on the earliest possible flights upon completing their jail sentence, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. Five of the eight foreigners convicted in the said case have been deported. Join ST's Newsie telegram channel for updates and must-reads. Singapore Healthcare financing in Singapore: 10 questions for DPM Gan and Health Minister Ong However, with an ageing population pushing up demand for healthcare and costs going up year after year, will Singapore be able to continue offering good healthcare at affordable prices? World Britain's King Charles makes surprise visit to Pope Francis at Vatican VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis had a previously unannounced meeting at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon with Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla, during their state visit to Italy, Buckingham Palace and the Vatican announced. Asia American academic charged with insulting Thai monarchy released on bail BANGKOK - An American academic who was arrested in Thailand and charged with insulting the royal family has been released on bail, but his immigration status remains contested, his lawyer said on Thursday. Asia Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say they killed 17 people this week JAKARTA - Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region said on Thursday they have killed more than 17 people since the weekend, claiming that they were soldiers disguised as gold miners, and police said the insurgents were holding two hostages. If you received this newsletter from someone, sign up here to get daily updates right in your inbox! If you have any feedback, please drop us an e-mail at st-newsletters@sph.com.sg Sign up for more free newsletters from The Straits Times here. Manage subscription here.