DFI retail group launches initiative to reduce hunger, boost food security
2022-08-18
The “Have You Eaten?” project will help the group reach its goal of providing a million meals in food donated across two years. Continue Reading
Najib's 'many hats' enabled him to commit SRC offences, Federal Court hears
2022-08-18
PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was able to commit the seven offences he was found guilty of in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case because of his various roles in the government, the Federal Court heard. Read full storyContinue Reading
‘Madame Butterfly’: Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori dies
2022-08-18
A trailblazer in her field, she was the first Asian designer to break into French haute couture.Continue Reading
China education: Teacher fired for cat’s cameo paid $6,000
2022-08-18
The art instructor’s pet jumped into the camera’s view five times in a livestreamed class.Continue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions if adjournment granted
2022-08-18
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction and sentence in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
Najib's final SRC appeal: Defence says will be filing fresh submissions
2022-08-18
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s lead defence counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik says he will file fresh submissions to defend the former prime minister in his final appeal against his conviction in the SRC International case. Read full storyContinue Reading
China regulator probes banks' property loan portfolio – sources
2022-08-18
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s banking regulator is scrutinising property sector loan portfolios of some local and foreign lenders to assess systemic risks, sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the real estate sector’s debt crisis worsens. Read full storyContinue Reading
Oil prices hold steady as recession worries offset lower U.S. stocks
2022-08-18
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as investors grappled with falling stockpiles in the United States, rising output from Russia and worries about a potential global recession. Read full storyContinue Reading
Singaporeans with year-end travel plans urged to apply for passports now: ICA
2022-08-18
Those who submit their applications late will risk not being able to collect their passports in time for their travels, said ICA. Continue Reading
Proton inks deal to sell smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand
2022-08-18
KUALA LUMPUR: Proton and smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) has formalised a deal following the signing of a General Distributorship Agreement (GDA) today, which will see the national car maker launching the first model by the fourth quarter of 2023. Read full storyContinue Reading