China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment

BEIJING/TAIPEI: China upon Monday (Aug 29) dismissed complaints from Taiwan about repetitive harassment by Chinese language drones very near to Taiwanese-controlled islands as not anything “to make a fuss about”, compelling Taipei to tag Beijing as nothing more than thieves. Since China started war games and military drills near TaiwanContinue Reading

Pakistan floods cost at least US billion: Planning minister

ISLAMABAD: Early estimates put the damage from Pakistan’s fatal floods at greater than US$10 billion, the planning minister stated on Monday (Aug 29), adding that this world has an obligation to help the Southern Asian nation cope with the effects of man-made environment change. Unprecedented flash surges caused by historicContinue Reading

Some farms in Malaysia may resume exporting chicken from October, says chairman of task force against inflation

KUALA LUMPUR: Some farms in Malaysia rearing chicken specifically for export may resume exporting in October after getting approval from the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI), said the chairman of Malaysia’s task force against inflation Annuar Musa on Monday (Aug 29). “This means the number of chickens to beContinue Reading

Daily round-up, Aug 29: New work pass to draw top talent to Singapore; first day of eased indoor mask restrictions; Shenzhen shuts key electronics market to fight COVID-19

Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. A work pass is being introduced that will allow high-earners and high-achievers to live in Singapore without having to secure a job here first. The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is meant for talent from any sector who earns aContinue Reading

China prosecutes 28 suspects for restaurant attack on women

Police identified the prime suspect in the attack as “Chen”, saying he or she “recklessly used violence to commit evil”, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Following the attack Tangshan authorities sacked the city’s deputy police chief and 5 other police officers, and also launched a crackdown against organised crime. DiscussionContinue Reading