EY should just drop its Woman Entrepreneur category
Entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth, impact are not gendered qualities
Those invited to judge can help make point by refusing to judge the category The EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Malaysia awards were held on 13th January this year. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Thirteen entrepreneurs were vying for the…Continue Reading
Government to update policies based on Forward Singapore feedback; plans to be shared in Budget 2023: DPM Wong
SINGAPORE: The Government will update its policies based on feedback and ideas given in the Forward Singapore exercise since its launch in 2022, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong said on Friday (Feb 10). Plans will be shared at the upcoming Budget next Tuesday, Mr Wong said inContinue Reading
In ageing China, a call for ‘bold’ steps to cut cost of having babies
HONG KONG: A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take “bold” steps to lower the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and boost fertility, a state-backed publication reported on Friday (Feb 10). China’s population fell last year for the first timeContinue Reading
In aging China, a call for ‘bold’ steps to cut cost of having babies
HONG KONG: A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take “bold” steps to lower the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and boost fertility, a state-backed publication reported on Friday (Feb 10). China’s population fell last year for the first timeContinue Reading
UK MPs urge government to block Xinjiang official
One MP said Xinjiang governor Erkin Tuniyaz should be arrested for human rights abuse if he lands in UK.Continue Reading
Anwar puts economy in focus amid fraught politics
SINGAPORE – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim finds himself in a difficult position, facing economic challenges against the backdrop of rising prices at home and increasing risks to the global economy coupled with domestic political challenges that risk widening disenchantment from his own support base. Anwar’s fledgling coalition government could only look on as its […]Continue Reading
ICA to issue only digital long-term passes from Feb 27, phases out physical cards
Physical long-term pass (LTP) cards issued before Feb 27 will remain valid until they expire or are cancelled.Continue Reading
A-Level results to be released on Feb 17
SINGAPORE: The results of the 2022 GCE A-Level examinations will be released at 2.30pm on Feb 17, with students collecting their results in school. Parents or guardians may accompany their child or ward to school to collect their results, should they wish to, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and theContinue Reading
Japan aiming to boost profitability of defense contractors
The Japanese Ministry of Defense plans to introduce a framework for raising profit margins on equipment procurement contracts to competitive levels in order to provide an incentive for private companies to remain committed to supplying the Self-Defense Forces (SDF). In view of the tense international situation, Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada calls it an urgent matter. […]Continue Reading
Teacher charged with asking 14-year-old male student to use sex toys together
The 63-year-old man was given one count under the Children and Young Persons Act of attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act with a young person.Continue Reading