Stifling debate on Israel will only hold back peace
A clue to the disingenuous nature of the highly successful efforts of the global pro-Israel lobby to conflate any criticism of the behavior of the state with anti-Semitism can be found in an extraordinary statement issued by the chief executive of an organization called UK Lawyers For Israel. UKLFI was founded in 2011 by a group of […]Continue Reading
Fuelling Startups To Power Malaysia’s Future
PETRONAS FutureTech is committed to redefining the future of energy
Seeks to nurture regional startups via opportunity to scale their ventures Responding to the pivotal need to remain competitive through innovation, PETRONAS in 2019 launched PETRONAS FutureTech to uncover visionary entrepreneurs with breakthrough technologies to accelerate the tech-driven startup ecosystem of Malaysia.
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North Korea doesn’t appear poised for imminent nuclear test, US official says
“MUCH MORE DANGEROUS” North Korea has long been banned from nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches by the United Nations Security Council, which has strengthened sanctions on Pyongyang over the years to cut off funding for those programs. In recent years, the 15-member body has been split on how toContinue Reading
US firms ‘more negative’ about doing business in China
Five years since the trade war started, American firms seem less inclined to invest in China.Continue Reading
So much for the NK-Japan ‘Pyongyang Declaration’
In 2002, Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il signed a document that was to be called the Pyongyang Declaration. It promised that the 30 million long-suffering people of North Korea would be lifted from poverty and oppression. The 170 million Japanese and South Koreans were to be freed from the […]Continue Reading
Chinese firm invents lockdown-inspired kissing machine for remote lovers
SHANGHAI: A Chinese start-up inspired by lockdown isolation has invented a long-distance kissing machine that transmits users’ kiss data collected through motion sensors hidden in silicon lips, which simultaneously move when replaying kisses received. The MUA – named after the sound people commonly make when blowing a kiss – alsoContinue Reading
Expert tips on preparing and eating healthier (and still tasty) food during Ramadan
What should you be focusing on when planning meals for sahur or iftar? Is it okay to have a late-night meal during the fasting period? Read on for some advice from nutritionists and health experts.Continue Reading
Thaksin extols skills of daughter
Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter’s political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a “more capable” prime minister than him.Continue Reading
Where to find all your favourite Thai eateries and shops after they move out of Golden Mile Complex
With the iconic building set to close in May, here are the places that have given our longstanding Thai haunts a new lease of life.Continue Reading
This stay-at-home-dad of two gave up his job to support his wife’s dream of succeeding as a hawker
Married to a third-generation hawker who works long hours, Kris Tan gave up his career as a freelance social media community manager to take care of the couple’s two young daughters. He shares the great struggles and rewards of the road less taken in the first of this series on men who champion women’s issues.Continue Reading