North Korea fires two ballistic missiles ahead of Harris’ visit to Seoul
He told reporters, “North Korea’s series of actions, including repeated ballistic missile launches, poses a threat to the peace and security of Japan, the region and international society.” Following a stop in Japan, Harris will land in the South Korean capital and visit the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) betweenContinue Reading
Hilaree Nelson’s body found after US ski mountaineer dies during Nepal expedition
The body of Hilaree Nelson was found Wednesday and taken to a forensic laboratory in Kathmandu for an autopsy after the renowned US ski mountaineer died during an expedition in Nepal, according to Sachindra Kumar Yadav, an official with the tourism department.Continue Reading
China will push forward policy implementation in Q4: State media cites premier
BEIJING: China will push forward the implementation of its economic policies in the fourth quarter to ensure economic operations within a reasonable range, state media quoted Premier Li Keqiang as saying on Wednesday (Sep 28). Li was quoted as saying that China’s economy has generally recovered, and stabilised in theContinue Reading
China scrambles to keep sagging exports afloat
China’s government has unveiled new measures to help its exports keep growing in the second half of this year amid slowing demand in Europe and the United States. On Tuesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said it would help exporters with export credit insurance and tax benefits, and make it easier for them to participate in […]
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With Singapore’s population ageing rapidly, how can a sandwich generation better manage their finances?
HOW DO YOU ALLOCATE YOUR RESOURCES? Ms Mabel Tan, a financial services director at Great Eastern, is among those in the sandwich generation. Her son was born with a congenital condition and required open heart surgery. Her parents are retired and she provides for them. Speaking to CNA’s Money TalksContinue Reading
Landslide warning for Phetchabun’s Phu Thap Boek mountain
PHETCHABUN: The governor of this northern province has warned tourists heading for the Phu Thap Boek mountain in Lom Kao district of possible landslides.Continue Reading
Body of woman stuffed in suitcase found floating in Mekong River
NAKHON PHANOM: The body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed inside a suitcase in the Mekong River in That Phanom district on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Bihar: India village celebrates first government job in 75 years
Rakesh Kumar is the first person from his village in Bihar state to get a government job in 75 years.Continue Reading
Road use charges plan to curb city congestion
The Ministry of Transport has a plan to impose charges on motorists using certain city roads in Bangkok, to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Continue Reading
Ringgit ends lower against US$ on expectation aggressive US monetary policy will continue
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit extended its downtrend against the US dollar at the close on Wednesday, along with other regional currencies, as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) pledged to continue with its aggressive monetary policy to fight inflation. Read full storyContinue Reading