TECH TALES Over the last decade, hulking office blocks have transformed Shangdi from an unremarkable suburb to a landmark on China’s tech map. The area is near the ruins of the Old Summer Palace – destroyed by British soldiers in 1860 – a reminder of China’s “century of humiliation” atContinue Reading
CHIANG MAI: Flooding in this northern province on Tuesday remained largely unchanged – with residential areas, roads and farmland still inundated, Regional Irrigation Office 1 said.Continue Reading
On August 28, Syrian Kurdish security forces backed by the United States launched an operation targeting ISIS sleeper cells in the al-Hol camp, in northeastern Syria. The mission was intended to stabilize the detention facility, which holds thousands of internally displaced people and families of suspected members of Islamic State. But more than a month after the […]
The post Women are fueling ISIS’ comeback appeared first on Asia Times.
PETALING JAYA: A Kuala Lumpur hotel has designated a “non-halal lift” as it is used to carry non-halal goods and perishable items. Read full storyContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Kenanga Research is optimistic that telcos and investors will soon agree on the implementation of the single wholesale network (SWN) model for the roll out of 5G services in the country. Read full storyContinue Reading
The bank now offers four fixed rate packages set at 3.5 per cent per annum, ranging from two to five years.Continue Reading
DBS raises its fixed rate home loans to 3.5 per cent while UOB ups its fixed rate mortgages to as high as 3.85 per cent per annum.Continue Reading
The latest adjustments mean that mortgage rates in Singapore are now likely at their highest since 2008, according to an industry expert.Continue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened barely changed against the US dollar on the expectation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will continue its tight monetary policy going forward. Read full storyContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Several improvements will be made by the Election Commission (EC), including extending voting time by an hour, to allow the public more time to cast their votes in the upcoming 15th General Election, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Read full storyContinue Reading