Australia floods: Three states issue evacuation orders after heavy rain
2022-10-14
Parts of the country have received several times their average October rainfall in just 24 hours.Continue Reading
Vikram Vedha, Drishyam 2: Is Bollywood’s remake factory crumbling?
2022-10-14
Remakes of southern Indian films have worked well for Bollywood for years – but will that change soon?Continue Reading
The ‘miraculous’ potatoes claimed to alleviate poverty in northern China
2022-10-14
Zhangbei, in northern China, is said to have been lifted out of poverty after President Xi suggested they plant a new type of potato.Continue Reading
MAS tightens monetary policy for the fifth time in a year to dampen inflation
2022-10-14
The central bank said that a further tightening of monetary policy is needed to help “ensure that price pressures are dampened over the next few quarters”.Continue Reading
Singapore’s economy slows down to 4.4% in Q3: MTI advance estimates
2022-10-14
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy grew at a slower pace of 4.4 per cent, but exceeded expectations, in the third quarter of 2022, according to advance estimates released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Friday (Oct 14). This compares with a revised figure of 4.5 per cent in theContinue Reading
India’s solar powered future clashes with local life
2022-10-13
India wants 40% of its electricity to come from renewable sources, which will require vast amounts of land.Continue Reading
How KEK Seafood prioritised people over profit during the pandemic – and even opened a new East side outlet
2022-10-13
The zi char eatery of humble origins has finally expanded to a second outlet – after expanding their reach across the world by way of being featured by Anthony Bourdain and Netflix. But third-generation owners, Liew siblings Paul, Wayne and Jia Min, are all about keeping it as simple, sincere and close to the family’s bosom as their grandmother’s signature claypot liver.Continue Reading
Commentary: There are better ways than no-show fees to help restaurants
2022-10-13
The costs of no-shows and last-minute cancellations can add up quickly for restaurants. With more implementing reservation fees, there are other solutions that help restaurants and benefit customers too, says Oddle CEO Jonathan Lim.Continue Reading
Will the latest curbs cool Singapore property stocks?
2022-10-13
Is it time to invest in property shares? Analysts tell CNA why they have not written off Singapore-listed property stocks entirely, despite the cooling measures.Continue Reading
Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan after deadly floods
2022-10-13
The activist travelled to the country for the second time, since she was shot by the Taliban in 2012.Continue Reading