Upholding inclusive, rules-based multilateral system is ‘only way forward’: Vivian Balakrishnan
Climate modify and food low self-esteem, pandemic preparedness plus digital transformation are usually three areas where there is an urgent need to build resilience, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan told the UN General Set up.Continue Reading
‘I feel very fresh’: The former gangsters in prison getting their tattoos removed for free
Inmates that renounce their gangs in jail could get their tattoos lasered off at no cost, a good initiative that the Singapore Prison Service says will help them reintegrate into society.Continue Reading
Commentary: Skipping UN General Assembly is bad policy for Jakarta
By sitting on the sidelines during a moment associated with global crisis, Indonesian President Joko Widodo falls short, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Clara Ferreira Marques.Continue Reading
Meet Eve, the first guide dog fully trained in Singapore
Once Eve dons her guide canine harness, she transforms from playful pup to trusted aide to her visually reduced handler. CNA Insider gets an inside look at what her training entailed from day one.Continue Reading
From diamond mine to national park: Indonesia’s South Kalimantan looks to boost economy
PIGEON EGG SIZE DIAMOND DISCOVERY Cempaka mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Indonesia. In August 1965, the mine was in the headlines whenever miners reportedly found a 166. 75-carat diamond. Its dimension was almost as big as a pigeon’s ovum. The particular diamond was delivered toContinue Reading
Commentary: Why are Singapore travellers so enamoured with Japan?
Now that Japan is finally raising COVID-19 restrictions on foreign tourists, Singaporeans are properly going to visit their much-loved holiday destination, says travel writer Karen Tee.Continue Reading
Professor Joe is ready to school us in the art of being creepy in ‘You’ Season 4 teaser
Professor Joe can count on the attendance to Period 4 of “You. “Continue Reading
The centre will not hold
City Hall under the stewardship of governor Chadchart Sittipunt is looking to build a satellite television town to “de-urbanise” Bangkok.Continue Reading
Politicians, parties seek clarity over EC’s new electioneering regulations
Political parties say they are willing to conform to the Election Commission’s (EC) new electioneering regulations which had taken effect yesterday, even though they have called for a few rules to be clarified further.Continue Reading
Kids warned against opening ‘mule’ accounts for con artists
The financial institution of Thailand (BoT) is concerned over the improving number of youths becoming duped to open conserving accounts in exchange for money.Continue Reading