China’s Congress could roil not relieve markets
TOKYO — It has been widely predicted that the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress will be a triumph for Xi Jinping, who looks well set to secure an unprecedented third five-year term as Chinese leader. But whether global markets will win, too, is far less certain given the signals emanating from Beijing ahead of the October […]
Pacquiao says exhibition fight is his ‘comeback to the ring’
LOS ANGELES: Manny Pacquiao called an exhibition fight in December against a South Korean YouTuber his “comeback to the ring”, saying he wants to show he “is still there in boxing”. The 43-year-old boxing legend retired from the sport last year to make a failed crack at the presidency ofContinue Reading
GE15: Umno may pick candidates not on recommended list, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN: Umno’s GE15 candidates may not necessarily be restricted to those recommended by its divisions, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Read full storyContinue Reading
Setting the stage for expansion: Esplanade plans for more shops, F&B outlets
The Esplanade, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, is looking to better appeal to families and the young in the coming years.Continue Reading
Monkey business: An expert’s tips on what to do when encountering the primates
What should you do when there is a monkey in your path? And what are the misconceptions about their food sources? Primatologist Dr Andie Ang has the answers.
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Axiata among first three telcos globally to achieve TM Forumâs âRunning on ODAâ Status
Recognition of Axiataâs global industry leadership and execution capability
Able to assist other telco groups in their digital transformation journeys Axiata Group Bhd, one of Asiaâs leading telco groups serving over 163 million subscribers, announced today that it had been named by the TM Forum as one of the first three telcos…Continue Reading
COE quota for November 2022 to January 2023 to drop by 13.7%
SINGAPORE: The Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for the November 2022 to January 2023 bidding exercises will fall by 13.7 per cent. A total of 9,128 COEs will be available for the quarter, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Friday (Oct 14). This is a decrease from the August to OctoberContinue Reading
Indonesia task force wants FA chief to resign over stadium disaster
JAKARTA: The task force investigating a stadium tragedy that killed 132 people in Indonesia has called on the country’s football association chief to resign, a top minister said on Friday (Oct 14). A stampede sparked by police firing tear gas into packed stands took place after a match between homeContinue Reading
Singapore dollar the world’s other safe haven
SINGAPORE – In the latest salvo in its fight against inflation, Singapore’s central bank tightened monetary policy on Friday (October 14), allowing the national dollar to appreciate to curb domestic cost pressures in a move likely to bolster the currency’s increasingly favored status as it demonstrates resilience against the fast-appreciating US dollar. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) […]Continue Reading
‘More responsible’ to proceed with GST increase amid uncertain inflation outlook: Lawrence Wong
This will help Singapore secure the revenues needed for its growing expenditure needs, says the Deputy Prime Minister.
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