SINGAPORE: Sentosa is the first island destination in Asia to be recognised globally for championing sustainability. In a press statement on Tuesday (Aug 16), Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said that it has been conferred the Global Sustainable Tourism Council – For Destinations certificate. Sentosa joins 23 other certified sustainable destinationContinue Reading
BENGALURU: BHP Group Ltd reported bumper profits on Tuesday on the back of gains in prices of coal and other commodities, and declined to rule out a second approach in its spurned $6 billion bid for OZ Minerals. Read full storyContinue Reading
SINGAPORE: The founder of Trek 2000 International – the tech firm behind the invention of the thumbdrive – pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 15) to five charges of engaging in conspiracies to falsify financial statements, cheat external auditors and forge documents. Henry Tan, 65, also known as Henn Tan, will returnContinue Reading
The payouts under a 30-year retention scheme for teachers, known as the CONNECT Plan, will also be raised.Continue Reading
PATTAYA: The real owner of Mountain B pub, Somyos Panprasong, surrendered to police on Tuesday after a court warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with the horrific fire there on Aug 5.Continue Reading
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s application to adduce fresh evidence in his final SRC International Sdn Bhd appeal. Read full storyContinue Reading
KHON KAEN: A trailer-truck loaded with cartons of ale overturned on a curve in Puay Noi district on Wednesday morning, killing the driving force who was trapped underneath it.Continue Reading
Apple Inc laid off many of its contract-based recruiters in the past week, part of a push to rein in the tech giant’s hiring and spending, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Read full storyContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI climbed more than 10 points in the morning session as fears over an economic slowdown in China were offset by optimism over corporate earnings results scheduled for release over the next two weeks. Read full storyContinue Reading
