US ‘must contest’ Chinese missiles over Taiwan, says admiral
2022-08-16
Firing missiles over Taiwan is a “gorilla in the room” that must be challenged, a top US commander says.Continue Reading
Ukraine puts Indonesia on brink of a noodle crisis
2022-08-16
JAKARTA – Despite the involvement of a domestic company in renewed grain shipments, Indonesia has not been – nor is likely to be – the early beneficiary of any wheat from Ukraine or Russia following the reopening of Black Sea ports under a United Nations-brokered deal last month. Instead, Association of Flour Producers (Aptindo) chairman […]
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Hong Kong police to deploy technology to combat misinformation, new PR chief says
2022-08-16
New police head of PR says hi-tech public opinion tracker will help quell rumours and misinformation. Assistant Commissioner of Police Joe Chan adds new PR wing will tell ‘good stories’ about police, city and country. Read full storyContinue Reading
Nutrition labels for drinks high in sugar, saturated fat to be rolled out in practical manner: MOH, HPB
2022-08-16
Not all establishments will be required to use laboratory analysis to determine the sugar and saturated fat content of their beverages, say the authorities. Continue Reading
1m strays to be neutered in 2 yrs
2022-08-16
The Soi Dog Foundation aims to neuter and vaccinate one million stray dogs and cats in Thailand in the next two years.Continue Reading
China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate
2022-08-16
BEIJING: China on Tuesday (Aug 16) announced a slew of perks aimed at encouraging families to have more babies, as birth rates hit a record low and officials warned that the population will start to shrink by 2025. The world’s most populous country has been grappling with a looming demographicContinue Reading
Hong Kong organisations are easy targets for hackers, more cyberattacks expected this year, consultancy Kroll finds
2022-08-16
Financially motivated cyberattacks are on the rise after declining following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cybersecurity consultancy Kroll said. Hong Kong and the rest of Asia-Pacific have historically lower cybersecurity, making local organisations prime targets. Read full storyContinue Reading
Cops aim to wrap up LCS protest probe soon
2022-08-16
KUALA LUMPUR: Police say they will complete their investigation of Sunday’s (Aug 14) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project protest as soon as possible. Read full storyContinue Reading
Indonesia must remain prudent and vigilant, says Jokowi as he unveils smaller budget for 2023
2022-08-16
JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (Aug 16) tabled a 3,041.7 trillion rupiah (US$206 billion) budget for 2023, while reminding the nation to remain cautious amid global uncertainties. He said in parliament: “In the future, we must continue to maintain our prudence and vigilance.” “The risk from global economicContinue Reading
Toyota suspends operations at Sichuan plant due to power shortage: Kyodo
2022-08-16
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