Accidental fame for proud Singaporean who cried during National Anthem at NDP 2022
2022-08-10
Television cameras spotted Mr Azuan Tan crying while singing the National Anthem during the National Day Parade 2022.Continue Reading
Asian shares fall as investors brace for inflation report
2022-08-10
TOKYO: Stocks fell across Asia and the dollar steadied on Wednesday as investors were reluctant to make moves ahead of the release of U.S. inflation data that could point to the Federal Reserve’s appetite for more aggressive rate hikes. Read full storyContinue Reading
Feng Tianwei becomes first Singaporean to win outstanding athlete award at Commonwealth Games
2022-08-10
The David Dixon Award is given to the Commonwealth Games athlete who has showcased an “exceptional level of performance, commitment and fair play”.Continue Reading
Toshiba logs surprise quarterly operating loss on higher materials costs
2022-08-10
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toshiba Corp on Wednesday posted an unexpected operating loss in the April-June first quarter as it grappled with a global chip shortage and a sharp rise in costs for raw materials. Read full storyContinue Reading
Seven Malaysian firms on Forbes Asia's Best Under A Billion list
2022-08-10
PUTRAJAYA: Seven Malaysian firms have been recognised under Forbes Asia’s 2022 Best Under A Billion list, which highlights 200 Asia-Pacific public companies with sales under US$1bil (RM4.46bil). Read full storyContinue Reading
LCS construction ongoing in Lumut, says LTAT boss
2022-08-10
PETALING JAYA: Construction of the littoral combat ships (LCS) is in progress at the Lumut Shipyard, says Armed Forces Pension Fund (LTAT) chief executive officer Datuk Ahmad Nazim Abdul Rahman. Read full storyContinue Reading
India Partition: After 75 years, tech opens a window into the past
2022-08-10
VR technology has been enabling those people in Pakistan and India to visit their homelands for the first time in decades. Read full story Continue Reading
Sri Lanka's ousted president seeking entry to Thailand after weeks in Singapore
2022-08-10
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested entry into Thailand for a temporary stay in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests, the Thai foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Read full storyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka's ousted president expected to go to Thailand – sources
2022-08-10
(Reuters) -Sri Lanka’s ousted president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, is expected to arrive in Thailand on Thursday, seeking temporary shelter in a second Southeast Asian country after fleeing his island nation last month amid mass protests, two sources said. Read full storyContinue Reading
TADA revises platform fees and shortens cash-out time for drivers
2022-08-10
System fee will be outlined as a separate product on riders’ statements for transparency, mentioned the ride-hailing firm.Continue Reading