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Ukraine – the situation August 15, 2022

On: August 15, 2022

In: Asia

Overview OPSEC: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told government officials last week to stop talking about the coming offensive and Kiev’s military tactics, an apparent response to remarks by the Ukrainian General Staff G-3, Major General Gromov, that the offensive would begin soon and liberate much of occupied Ukraine by the end of the year. “The general rule […]

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Putin boasts of Russian weapons prowess, says Moscow is ready to share it with allies

By: Jing Write

On: August 15, 2022

In: Asia

LONDON: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday (Aug 15) that Moscow valued its ties with countries in Latin America, Asia and Africa and was ready to offer modern weapons to its allies. Putin used a speech at an arms show near Moscow to boast of Russia’s advanced weapons capabilitiesContinue Reading

Authorities to charge park official in Karen activist Billy’s murder

By: Barkar Nash

On: August 15, 2022

In: South-East Asia

Four people suspected of murdering an environmental activist who disappeared eight years ago are set to be indicted, officials said Monday, reversing a controversial decision to dismiss charges two years ago.Continue Reading

Daily round-up, Aug 15: Man sues Tan Tock Seng Hospital over mother’s death; China holds more drills around Taiwan

By: Marcus Ching

On: August 15, 2022

In: South-East Asia

Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. A man is suing Tan Tock Seng Hospital and three of its doctors for S$800,000 following the death of his 74-year-old mother. Mr Chia Soo Kiang claims that his mother, Mdm Tan Yaw Lan, was wrongly diagnosed and failed toContinue Reading

Myanmar court jails Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption: Source

By: Jing Write

On: August 15, 2022

In: Asia

Myanmar has been in turmoil since last year when the military overthrew an elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, after it won a general election, and led a deadly crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands of people have been jailed and many tortured, beaten or killed, inContinue Reading

Instant noodle makers ask Thailand for price hike after 14-year peg

By: Jing Write

On: August 15, 2022

In: Asia

BANGKOK: Instant noodle makers asked Thailand on Monday (Aug 15) to allow them to charge more for their products to meet rising costs, potentially paving the way for the first price hike in the staple for 14 years. The prices of instant noodles and other staples are controlled under ThaiContinue Reading

Public Transport Council starts review of the way bus, train fare adjustments are calculated

By: Marcus Ching

On: August 15, 2022

In: South-East Asia

SINGAPORE: A review of the formula and mechanism for adjusting public transport fares is under way, with the process likely to be completed by the first half of next year. “The Public Transport Council (PTC) has commenced the review of the public transport fare adjustment formula and mechanism. Such reviewsContinue Reading

SIA Group’s passenger traffic crosses 2 million mark for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic

By: Marcus Ching

On: August 15, 2022

In: South-East Asia

Passenger traffic in July was up 7.5 per cent from the previous month, with demand for air travel remaining “robust” during the peak summer season.Continue Reading

Streaming quality of Premier League matches has ‘steadily shown improvement’, says StarHub

By: Marcus Ching

On: August 15, 2022

In: South-East Asia

The telco said it will continue to work with customers to ensure that Premier League matches are streamed smoothly.Continue Reading

IKEA shoppers rush out of Shanghai store after lockdown attempt due to COVID-19 risk

By: Jing Write

On: August 15, 2022

In: Asia

SHANGHAI: There were chaotic scenes at an IKEA outlet in Shanghai on Saturday (Aug 13) when authorities tried to lock down the store after learning that a customer had been in close contact with a COVID-19 case. Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed customers pushing past security guards andContinue Reading

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