Campa Cola: Iconic Indian soft drink set to make a comeback
2023-03-10
Campa Cola was a popular soda in the 1970s and 80s, but eventually lost out to international cola brands.Continue Reading
Muhyiddin Yassin: Ex-Malaysia PM charged with corruption over Covid spending
2023-03-10
Muhyiddin Yassin is charged with corruption over Covid spending ahead of crucial state elections.Continue Reading
Secondhand clothes donated by people in Singapore for Türkiye-Syria quake victims disposed of, sent to NGO
2023-03-10
CNA approached a handful of other NGOs to ask in general what they did with unwanted or unusable in-kind donations, such as clothing. The Singapore Red Cross said it has “built a network of donor-partners that provides a steady stream of brand new or pre-loved clothes”. Its spokesperson added thatContinue Reading
Snap Insight: Muhyiddin’s prosecution puts focus on sentiment among the country’s dominant Malays
2023-03-10
The latest twist in Malaysia’s already volatile politics is set to raise temperatures in the upcoming state elections, says CNA Digital’s Leslie Lopez.Continue Reading
Salary increases alone not enough to attract fresh manpower to social service sector, say workers
2023-03-10
Some organisations are looking at other ways to attract and retain talent, including flexible work arrangements and additional paid leave.Continue Reading
Chinese city Xi’an draws backlash with flu lockdown proposal
2023-03-10
Xi’an says it may turn to lockdowns – a measure criticised as “excessive” after strict Covid controls.Continue Reading
Malaysia ex-premier Muhyiddin charged with corruption
2023-03-10
After being arrested by authorities yesterday, Malaysia’s former prime minister, Muhyiddin Yassin, was charged with accepting bribes
and money laundering
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17 more cases of African swine fever found in wild boars in Singapore
2023-03-10
African swine fever cannot be transmitted to humans and is not a risk to public health, says the Animal and Veterinary Service.Continue Reading
‘China is not our enemy’: Protesters interrupt US House committee hearing on CCP
2023-03-10
The campaign, with staff and backers around the US, is ramping up hiring to “meet the madness” and combat the “manufactured common sense” in the halls of Congress, Evans said. Along with disrupting hearings, it conducts congressional advocacy, hosts educational sessions and builds community-based, grass-roots coalitions. Code Pink’s congressional alliesContinue Reading
42 provinces warned of storms
2023-03-10
Summer storms and gusty winds are expected in 42 provinces, including Bangkok, in the next few days, the Meteorological Department said on Friday.Continue Reading