Even as plastic bag use at supermarkets declines, Singapore is in early phase of sustainability transition: Experts

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Singapore is still in its early stages of change, according to Dr. Samer Hajjar, top selling professor at the National University of Singapore Business School. &nbsp,

” One percent of the population has adopted these environmentally friendly techniques. The broader adoption is still in development, and some users also need time to adjust to new methods”, he said. &nbsp,

He added that those who do n’t regular shops or those who otherwise purchase their groceries at the wet areas may not have been able to benefit from the press for more ecological practices.

” It’s a collective responsibility. Governments have to drive for more subsidies, more rewards for customers who are adopting ecological habits. Shops as well have to press for more sustainable techniques”, he said.

” Third parties like NGOs ( non- governmental organisations ) and nonprofit organisations have to educate and raise awareness”.

Awareness is critical, according to Assoc Prof. Chang, because “many people may not be fully aware or cognizant of the negative impact that single-use plastic bags have on our environment.”

However, she noted that around the globe, the rolling out of such methods generally happens slowly.

” It does n’t necessarily take place overnight… it just takes time, one at a time, so that people can get used to it and start making their own bags habit,” she said. &nbsp,

The National Environment Agency recently stated that it would evaluate the effectiveness of the plastic carrier charge before deciding whether to develop it beyond stores.

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China mulls drone-only island blockade while the US plans drone-only intervention in Taiwan

After several simulated wars, Chen’s team discovered that deploying more or higher- performance&nbsp, drones&nbsp, did not necessarily offer better results. When the number and size of drone formations in a combat grid area surpassed a certain point, they could successfully impose their will over the island and its surrounding waters, thwarting international aid, and imposing sanctions on the island.

” More increasing the number of monitoring robots will enhance fight capacity, but the change is never significant”, the experts wrote.

Chen leads the testing and analysis of autonomous systems and their&nbsp, operating use&nbsp, at a military center in the coastal town of Huludao, Liaoning province. The National University of Defence Technology and Tsinghua University supported this analysis.

The researchers claimed that” the analysis and evaluation of simulation results may reveal the weaknesses of combat scenarios and yet overcome strategies, helping to refine combat issues and combat scenario design.”

Additionally, they intend to evaluate the simulation’s findings in the real world.

A conflict strategy that is disconnected from actual army testing is unfortunately only be a castle in the air, Chen wrote.

But while China has been testing its drone- just battle plans, the US military next month revealed&nbsp, its unique blueprint&nbsp, to employ swarms of drones in the Taiwan Strait, in a strategy dubbed” Hellscape”.

These robots are intended to counter any attempt by the Army to get on&nbsp, Taiwan, thus sparing US deaths.

In an interview that was made available on June 10, US Indo-Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo told The Washington Post,” I want to turn the Taiwan Strait into an unmanned hellscape.”

Though the US government’s drone warfare methods and capabilities remain defined, Paparo said that under the&nbsp, Hellscape plan, the drones- both in the air and in the water- had “make their lives absolutely miserable for a month, which buys me the time for the rest of everything”.

” I ca n’t tell you what’s in it. But it’s real and it’s deliverable”, Paparo said of the plan.

Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesman for the Chinese defense ministry, called the US strategy” crazy and inhumane.”

” Those who clamor for turning others ‘ homeland into hell should get ready for burning in hell themselves,” he said in Beijing last week.

China is a global leader in capacity and technology for manufacturing drones. According to Bloomberg, Chinese drones make up 70 % of the American industrial and consumer markets, and 30 % of the total.

According to a Wall Street Journal report in April, &nbsp, Chinese drones&nbsp, have shown superior performance compared to American drones during battle in Ukraine.

However, the US military claims that the PLA would be deterred by the use of thousands of drones in the Hellscape plan.

” My job is to ensure that between now and 2027 and beyond, the US military and its allies are capable of prevailing”, Paparo said.

This article was first published on&nbsp, SCMP.

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Oil spill clean-up: Yacht charters stuck in limbo, unsure about receiving compensation on economic losses

RESEARCH FOR RECOVERIES FOR ECONOMIC LOSSES

After a Netherlands-flagged dredger struck a Singapore-flagged vault vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal on June 14, oil poured into the water.

The oil flow stained many beaches along Singapore’s southwestern beach. After the event, the marsinas at Sentosa and Keppel Bay were among the worst-hit areas, and boat charter cancellations awaited.

” I have easily about 10 charters being cancelled in the first two weeks, and that amounts to roughly S$ 80, 000 ( US$ 59, 000 )”, said Mr Daniel Ong, owner of a super yacht docked in Sentosa’s Marina One.

He added that the fuel flow stains the ships as well.

Before filing a state with the Singapore-flagged bunker tanker and his personal insurer, Mr. Ong intends to collect payments from these delayed bookings to lessen his losses.

Ms Zheng Libin, user of a sailboat berthed at Keppel Bay, has decided to absorb the loss incurred, instead of seeking compensation.

” The problem is if we were to perform a state, in the future they may raise our premium”, she said. &nbsp,

” And of course, filing plan states ( may not be ) so clear, and we may have to rush for sometimes months or even a year for the claims to appear in”.

Seaside businesses had previously told CNA about their concerns that they could n’t survive a three-month hiatus and a potentially lengthy compensation process.

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Deep Dive Podcast: Will increasing surcharges kill off demand for metered taxis?

Here’s an extract of the discussion:

Crispina Robert:
In places like Changi ( Airport ) and some of these tourist destinations, what if there are no taxis when you arrive at your arrival hall? A large sign indicates that you can simply download the Grab app and then reserve a ( private-hire car ) there. Do we really need taxis to wait for passengers, or can we later evolve to a program where everyone who enters Singapore may find a ride through an app?

Ban Kum Cheong ( taxi driver ):
It all depends on the pilot’s needs. Some individuals have kids under 1.35 meters. They absolutely need a vehicle. &nbsp,

Steven Chia:
This is a whole different debate. Why do kids ‘ cars need car seats while ordinary cars do not?

Crispina: 
But his place is that he has to match different needs of travelers, right? So, for example, maybe elderly who do n’t have access to an app or do n’t have data to book ( a car )?

Steven:
However, a visitor who shows up at the airport could go to the shop and find a person who has everything ready to say,” I did reserve on your behalf.” We may offer a certain level of customer service to people who are brand-new to the nation. You do n’t need taxis literally lining up and waiting.

Walter Theseira:
This conversation is interesting because the market has already decided that the majority of Singaporeans want to ride-hailing or book a ride-sharing experience through your application. And that’s evidenced by the fact that the share of all rides that are truly metered has been declining steadily and that it will likely continue to decline because the majority of the locals who are still using supplied fares are really our older population.

Today, the majority of the younger generation will employ software. How do we offer adequate prepaid fare service to accommodate the elderly Singaporeans, which is where the issue is today? These older Singaporeans may be standing at the car have and nobody will ever show up if there is no enthusiasm for the individuals to turn on the sensor and offer the prepaid fare service.
 

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Are you a fast or slow eater? How does this affect your weight and overall health?

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE SLOW AND FAST EATING?

Slower eating generally take longer than 30 minutes to finish a meal, while swift eating make short work of theirs in less than 20 days, according to Dr Jessica Beh, a family practitioner with DTAP@Robertson.

According to her,” the typical amount of time most people take to complete a meal may vary, depending on individual eating routines and cultural norms.” ” A typical range is 20 minutes for a snack and 30 minutes for a major dinner.”

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE HAVE SO MUCH SLOW EXPERIENCE, WHY DO OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPOSITE?

If you’re a sluggish eater, it may have to do with interruptions during breakfast or medical health issues, said Dr Beh. People who tend to have while engaging in other activities like reading, cooking, or talking to dinner friends may have more slowly because their attention spans eating and the other activity, she said.

According to Dr. Beh, chewing can be difficult and delayed due to pain from ill fitting dentures or other dental health issues, while some people prefer to eat slowly and take their time with each bite.

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Referendum  timeline gets  approval

first of three vote scheduled for quick 2025

Referendum timeline gets approval
On October 14, 2021, two policemen assigned to screen an anti-government protest can be seen observing the Democracy Monument. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

The amended election costs may be laws by November, with the first of three referendums on the proposed update of the 2017 law held around February, Nikorn Chamnong, director to the particular House panel on the bill, said on Thursday.

The preliminary timetable was approved during the agency’s second meeting on Wednesday, he said.

The committee’s process of reviewing the bill, which has passed its first studying, is expected to finish by late August, before the document laws, which contains modifications to nine parts of the Referendum Act 2021, enters its second and third observations, he said.

Even at Wednesday’s meeting, the board resolved to nominate Wutthisarn Tanchai, director- basic of King Prajadhipok’s Institute, as panel chair, said Mr Nikorn.

Chaikasem Nitisiri, an assistant to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, was appointed as the first deputy president of the vote bill- evaluating commission. Another delegates were given the names.

In another growth, List-MP and spokesman for the major opposition Move Forward Party ( MPF), Parit Wacharasindhu, requested on Thursday that the house be asked for a legislative resolution to change a referendum issue that the government approved on April 23.

People should be asking if they support a request to amend Chapters 1 and 2 of the charter. Thailand is characterized as a single, unbroken, democratic nation with the King as head of state, as described in Chapter 1, while Chapter 2 includes provisions relating to imperial privileges.

According to Mr Parit, the MFP wants the “without changing Pages 1 and 2” part of the vote problem dropped because it was approved by the government for three factors.

First, he said, “people who only support the constitution’s need to be rewritten but cannot support the connected condition of leaving the chapters untouched” may be left in purgatory.”

Next, he added, in the event that any amendments require a shift to either book, they will not occur if either or both sections are specifically protected from change.

Third, he claimed that if the constitution may be changed to the fulfillment of all parties, the primary goal of rewriting the charter would be to end conflicts between people of various political viewpoints.

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Maris to visit China FM next week to co-chair meet

Maris to visit China FM next week to co-chair meet
Maris: Even due to meet Taiwanese President

Next month, Maris Sangiampongsa, the foreign secretary, will invite Wang Yi, his Chinese counterpart.

The visit may start on Monday and go on Wednesday, according to Nikorndej Balankura, a department spokesperson. Mr Maris and Mr Wang will co-chair the following Thailand-China Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting, which aims to intensify cooperation and support between the two nations.

Support for agrarian products, funding in development, tackling local air pollution, and next year’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Thailand- China bilateral ties as well as other local affairs may be discussed, he said.

Mr Maris may also join Han Zheng, the vice president of China, and Liu Jianchao, the head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, he said.

When asked if this visit may lead to Thailand joining the Brics financial bloc, Mr. Nikorndej claimed that Mr. Maris’s visit would raise the possibility of raising Thailand’s membership bid.

He said that besides Russia, China is another major admirer of Thailand’s membership charge.

He continued,” I think China will show their support for us once more.”

When questioned about whether high-level visits by dignitaries from both countries would take place in the next year, he replied that he was convinced that work was being done on such visits to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Thailand-China diplomatic connection.

” I believe they are in contact to determine which]Chinese official ] will visit Thailand. He continued,” We are always ready to welcome official visits at the highest level.”

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Maris to visit China Foreign Ministry next week to co-chair meet

Maris to visit China Foreign Ministry next week to co-chair meet
Maris: Even due to meet Chinese President

Next year, Maris Sangiampongsa, the foreign affairs minister, will invite his Chinese equivalent Wang Yi.

The following Thailand-China Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Maris and Mr. Wang, will be held on Monday and Wednesday, according to a department spokeswoman, Nikorndej Balankura, who said the visit would extend from Monday to Wednesday.

Support for agrarian products, funding in development, tackling local air pollution, and next year’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Thailand- China bilateral ties as well as other local affairs may be discussed, he said.

Mr Maris may also join Han Zheng, the vice president of China, and Liu Jianchao, the mind of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, he said.

When asked if Mr. Maris’s visit would support Thailand get a new member of the Brics financial bloc, Mr. Nikorndej stated that Mr. Maris’s visit would raise the possibility of raising Thailand’s membership bid.

He said that besides Russia, China is another major admirer of Thailand’s membership charge.

China will continue to help us, he added.

When questioned about whether high-level visits by dignitaries from both countries would take place in the next year, he replied that he was convinced that work was being done on such visits to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Thailand-China diplomatic connection.

” I believe they are in contact to determine which]Chinese official ] will visit Thailand. He continued,” We are always ready to welcome official visits at the highest level.”

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Foreign minister Maris to visit China next week

Foreign minister Maris to visit China next week
Maris: Even due to meet Chinese President

Next month, Maris Sangiampongsa, the foreign secretary, will invite Wang Yi, his Chinese counterpart.

The following Thailand-China Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Maris and Mr. Wang, will be held on Monday and Wednesday, according to a department spokeswoman, Nikorndej Balankura, who said the visit would extend from Monday to Wednesday.

Support for agrarian products, funding in development, tackling local air pollution, and next year’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Thailand- China bilateral ties as well as other local affairs may be discussed, he said.

Mr Maris may also join Han Zheng, the vice president of China, and Liu Jianchao, the head of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, he said.

When Mr. Nikorndej inquired whether this visit may lead to Thailand joining the Brics financial bloc, he said Mr. Maris’s visit would raise the possibility of that country joining.

He said that besides Russia, China is another major admirer of Thailand’s membership charge.

China will continue to assist us, he added.

When questioned about whether high-level visits by officials from both countries would take place in the coming year, he replied that he was convinced that work was being done on those visits to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic Thailand-China relationship.

” I believe they are in contact to determine which]Chinese official ] will visit Thailand. We are often ready to welcome standard trips, he said.

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