Oil prices fall more than 1% as dollar scales new peak
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, pressured by a strengthening dollar and crude storage builds that offset support from U.S. production cuts caused by Hurricane Ian. Read full storyContinue Reading
Nanomaterial found to reduce cancer stem cells in rats, Chinese study finds
Scientists say they developed nanoparticles with good biocompatibility to target and eliminate the cells. The treatment works by blocking the replication process of the cancer stem cells, according to co-author. Read full storyContinue Reading
China real estate shares, bonds slump on report of CIFI default
SHANGHAI: Investors dumped shares and bonds of Chinese property developers on Wednesday, after a media report that CIFI Holdings (Group) Co had defaulted, adding to worries over the crisis-stricken real estate sector. Read full storyContinue Reading
MDEC leverages OutSystems platform to consolidate its numerous applications, raise operational efficiency
Enables MDEC to reduce risk of outdated applications, raise productivity
 Consolidate more than 50% of targeted apps, reducing 50% risk of apps getting obsolete OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, has partnered with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysiaâs lead digital economy agency, to consolidate its numerous applications hosted on…Continue Reading
Two trawlers impounded, 19 Vietnamese arrested for trespassing, illegal fishing
MERSING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has detained 19 undocumented foreigners from Vietnam in two boats for trespassing and illegal fishing. Read full storyContinue Reading
The case for free-flowing electrons
The average human body contains some 7 octillion electrons (that’s 27 zeroes) that weigh, altogether, just 19 grams. These tiny particles should be able to cross borders more easily than the average passport-bearing person, but beyond Europe, international trade in electricity is minimal. Yet energy insecurity and climate threats require that transnational currents – electrons – flow […]
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Pakistan foreign minister warns of consequences to Taliban isolation
“GREAT POWER RIVALRIES” Bhutto Zardari, the Oxford-educated 34-year-old scion of a preeminent political dynasty, took office five months ago amid political turbulence in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote in former prime minister Imran Khan. The strife comes as Pakistan is ravaged by floods that have submerged one-third of the country,Continue Reading
China replicates Beijing Olympic ‘bubble’ for rare sports event
“The road to Chengdu was indeed bumpy or a roller-coaster ride,” Steve Dainton said. The competition was pushed back once because of an upsurge in coronavirus cases driven by the Omicron variant at the beginning of the year. Then, with under a month to go, the southwestern city of ChengduContinue Reading
Global aviation has to look beyond the impact of the pandemic, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: The global aviation industry has to look beyond the impact of the pandemic and forge new strategies for the industry, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
More than 240 domains associated with illegal streaming sites blocked in Singapore, says Asia Pacific video industry trade association
SINGAPORE: A total of 245 associated domains associated with 30 illegal streaming sites that provided pirated content including premium sports and drama are now blocked in Singapore, the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) said on Wednesday (Sep 28) in response to CNA’s queries. This comes after the coalition saidContinue Reading