North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks
2022-10-06
Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills.Continue Reading
Ringgit opens flat as greenback firms up on improved US jobs data
2022-10-06
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar this morning amidst better United States (US) ADP non-farm employment data Read full storyContinue Reading
Apple iPhone: Can India be China’s ‘plus one’ to the world?
2022-10-05
Can India become the new manufacturing hub as global firms try to reduce their dependence on ChinaContinue Reading
The farmers caught up in Taiwan’s tensions with China
2022-10-05
Taiwanese fruit growers are unable to sell their crop after Beijing banned their importation.Continue Reading
Loaded, lemak laksa at a bak chor mee stall in Tiong Bahru – with a MasterChef Singapore connection
2022-10-05
In this Makan Kakis series on where to spend your CDC vouchers, Gold 905 DJ Denise Tan tries the surprisingly luxuriant laksa at a traditional Teochew bak chor mee stall in Jalan Membina.Continue Reading
Commentary: If data privacy is so important, why do we click ‘agree’ on user agreements without reading?
2022-10-05
We do not spend time reading the privacy policies meant to provide the protection we want. It’s called the privacy paradox, and businesses should look at ways to be more transparent about their policies in this digital age, says lawyer Bryan Tan.Continue Reading
Commentary: Neurodivergence is not a gift. Saying we have ‘superpowers’ does not erase the struggles
2022-10-05
Amid the growing representation in the media of neurodivergent individuals such as those with autism or ADHD, we should be mindful that stories of empowerment don’t downplay their very real, everyday struggles, says CNA’s Grace Yeoh. Continue Reading
CNA Explains: What are lower-sodium salt alternatives and are they better for you?
2022-10-05
Is that pricey Himalayan pink salt you bought better for you than regular salt? What about MSG – is it really that bad? CNA speaks to nutritionists to find out.Continue Reading
Prices of natural gas provided under long-term contracts have risen by up to 50%: Gan Kim Yong
2022-10-05
SINGAPORE: Prices of piped natural gas (PNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) provided under long-term contracts have risen over the past year, Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said on Wednesday (Oct 5). PNG prices were up 20 per cent year-on-year in August, while LNG prices were up 50Continue Reading
MYAirline to operate as LCC, not ULCC
2022-10-05
KUALA LUMPUR: New airline start-up, MYAirline Sdn Bhd, will carry its business model as a low-cost carrier (LCC) as per its application to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) back in February 2021 and not ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC). Read full storyContinue Reading