The cabinet yesterday approved the registration of 14.6 million low-income people eligible to receive benefits under a new phase of the government’s state welfare card programme, which is due to begin on April 1, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said.Continue Reading
Cobra Gold 2023, the largest international military exercise in mainland Asia, officially kicked off yesterday in Rayong and will run until March 10.Continue Reading
LONDON: Two Labrador dogs, which have been trained by British police, are to be flown to Thailand to help crack down on the smuggling of critically endangered pangolins, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said on Tuesday.Continue Reading
The cabinet has approved a new round of registrations for state welfare cards with 14.6 million low-income earners meeting the criteria and eligible for benefits.Continue Reading
SINGAPORE: Lydia Ko said on Tuesday (Feb 28) that she cannot afford to become “too cocky” even though she is world number one and among the favourites at this week’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore. The 25-year-old New Zealander, who got married in December, enjoyed a blissful start toContinue Reading
The House debate on an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance was adjourned on Tuesday after a group of MPs petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule its legality.Continue Reading
The cabinet on Tuesday approved 7.6 billion baht to guarantee rubber prices for 1.6 million registered farmers.Continue Reading
The new 5G applications will enhance workplace safety and allow workers to take on higher-value roles, says Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary.Continue Reading
At least one doctor told CNA that the increase in reported cases could be due to the relaxation of COVID-19 curbs, such as mask-wearing requirements.Continue Reading
Currently, 92 per cent of households in Singapore have access to a computer, and 99 per cent have broadband.Continue Reading