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November 19, 2021

Another Step Forward For Mice Industry With Latest Large-Scale Event

Eateries hope curbs can be eased soon for F&B sector

Another Step Forward For Mice Industry With Latest Large-Scale Event

5 mins

He bucked trend towards more sedentary lifestyle and reaped the benefits

With gyms often shuttered and working from home the default during the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have made the slow transition towards a more sedentary lifestyle.

He bucked trend towards more sedentary lifestyle and reaped the benefits

2 mins

Covid-19 Infections, Deaths Will Likely Be On A Par With Flu By Mid-2022: Bill Gates

Once this happens, economic activity could probably resume fully, except for some areas

Covid-19 Infections, Deaths Will Likely Be On A Par With Flu By Mid-2022: Bill Gates

3 mins

Cities Will Endure And Adapt Beyond Pandemic, Say Forum Panellists

The Covid-19 pandemic may have altered urban life, with social distancing, mask-wearing and restrictions on gatherings likely to continue for a while.

Cities Will Endure And Adapt Beyond Pandemic, Say Forum Panellists

2 mins

Manila Tells Beijingto Back Off After S. China Sea Incident

Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of firing water cannon at boats in disputed area

Manila Tells Beijingto Back Off After S. China Sea Incident

2 mins

Taiwan commissions advanced F-16 fighters amid rising tensions with China

CHIAYI (Taiwan) • President Tsai Ing-wen lauded Taiwan’s military cooperation with the US yesterday as she commissioned the first combat wing of F-16 fighters upgraded with American help to bolster the island’s defences during rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

Taiwan commissions advanced F-16 fighters amid rising tensions with China

2 mins

China Ushers In Xi Era With Passage Of Historical Resolution

In 1981, the Communist Party of China (CPC) passed a landmark historical resolution to underscore a paradigm shift from Mao Zedong’s policy of “class struggle” to Deng Xiaoping’s “reform and opening up” policy focusing on economic construction.

China Ushers In Xi Era With Passage Of Historical Resolution

3 mins

PM Ismail wins Parliament approval for budget

At $107.8b, largest federal budget meant to spur post-virus recovery

PM Ismail wins Parliament approval for budget

2 mins

India says hard to transition from coal to renewable energy

Coal use set to rise to power economy, support livelihoods despite climate pledge: Official

India says hard to transition from coal to renewable energy

2 mins

Taiwan protesters on month-long march ahead of referendums

Participants of an annual demonstration in Taiwan with about 30 years of history are rallying support for their cause this year in a new way: marching from the south to the north of the island ahead of key referendums next month.

Taiwan protesters on month-long march ahead of referendums

3 mins

Japan's govt set to pass record economic stimulus package

It is beefing up response to Covid-19, ahead of a possible sixth wave

Japan's govt set to pass record economic stimulus package

2 mins

ISIS affiliate present in all 34 Afghan provinces, says UN envoy

She urges world to act, saying Taliban unable to stem growth of group, its ideological foe

ISIS affiliate present in all 34 Afghan provinces, says UN envoy

3 mins

Hong Kong Authorities Begin Boar Hunt Amid Public Safety Fears

The authorities in Hong Kong caught and euthanised seven wild boars on Wednesday in a campaign to reduce the number of such animals in urban areas around the financial centre after one bit a policeman last week.

Hong Kong Authorities Begin Boar Hunt Amid Public Safety Fears

1 min

Proof Of Tennis Star's Safety Needed: WTA

Head of professional body expresses uncertainty about e-mail allegedly from Peng

Proof Of Tennis Star's Safety Needed: WTA

3 mins

President's Challenge on track to raise over $13m

Campaign’s fund supporting sustained employment also surpasses $10m target early

President's Challenge on track to raise over $13m

2 mins

10 nurses lauded for excellent patient care

10 nurses lauded for excellent patient care

3 mins

3,000 Singaporeans equipped with 5G skills in national drive

Pace of training faster than expected, with 5G signals set to cover island by end-2025

3,000 Singaporeans equipped with 5G skills in national drive

2 mins

Man Fined $1,500 For Threatening Certis Officer, Saying He Has Covid-19

When a 43-year-old man was caught spitting, he refused to give his personal particulars to two Certis enforcement officers.

Man Fined $1,500 For Threatening Certis Officer, Saying He Has Covid-19

1 min

Tao Nan Launches Innovation Space As It Marks 115th Year

Room lets pupils use digital tech to solve problems; book on school also unveiled

Tao Nan Launches Innovation Space As It Marks 115th Year

2 mins

UN Warns Of Spike In Consumer Prices Amid Surge In Freight Rates

Global import price levels could rise by 11% and consumer price levels by 1.5%

UN Warns Of Spike In Consumer Prices Amid Surge In Freight Rates

2 mins

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