US hanging fire on Australia’s nuclear subs
In the latest blow to Australia’s ambitious plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, overstretched US and UK shipyards may not be able to supply Canberra with the boats within the decade as outlined in the three sides’ AUKUS agreement, according to reports in late August. At a recent Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies seminar, US Navy […]
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PUB raises S$800 million in inaugural green bond issuance
Proceeds will finance projects to strengthen Singapore’s water security and sustainability. Continue Reading
Russell Wilson says he wants to finish his career with the Denver Broncos after signing five-year extension
Russell Wilson has signed a five-year extension to his current contract with the Denver Broncos and says he wants to finish his career at the franchise.Continue Reading
Flights unaffected at partly flooded Phuket airport
PHUKET: Floodwater reached only the private-jet parking area at Phuket airport and commercial flights were continuing as normal on Friday, although nearby roads were flooded.Continue Reading
Cleveland Cavaliers acquire NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from Utah Jazz in blockbuster trade, according to reports
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired three-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania.Continue Reading
Ministry to ask cabinet to approve long-term resident visas
The Labour Ministry will seek cabinet approval to issue long-term resident (LTR) visas to attract wealthy and high-potential foreigners to Thailand, in a bid to stimulate the economy and investment.Continue Reading
Long-term visa applications officially open
The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy.Continue Reading
Eye in the sky: The RSAF early warning plane helping fighter jets see farther
TRAINING JUNIOR OFFICERS CPT Selvan said the sheer number of aircraft involved means the skills of all the air warfare officers onboard are tested to the limit. “We exercise our full competency,” he said. “It’s a very exciting experience.” There are six such officers to ensure that nothing slips underContinue Reading
NSman fighter pilot clocks almost 40 in-camp training days a year, says family and employer support is important
“NS is not just about showing numbers. We are going to be a credible force out there, so we need to be able to come here and upkeep our skills,” he said. “It’s not just me. I mean, we have different NSmen cycling through the exercises that we do overseasContinue Reading
Russia weaponizing gas to turn Europe against Ukraine
Russia is using its dominance of the European oil and gas market, where it accounts for 40% of EU gas consumption, to attempt to reduce support for Ukraine. To ramp up that pressure ahead of the winter, Russia has closed off the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany from August 31 to September 3 – […]
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