Honda to slash output by up to 40% at Japan plants due to supply snag
TOKYO: Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it would reduce production by up to 40% at two Japanese plants for the rest of the month due to ongoing supply chain and logistical problems. Read full storyContinue Reading
Marshall Islands: Chinese pair plotted ‘mini-state’ in Pacific nation
US prosecutors say the couple bribed Marshall Island MPs to try to create a “semi-autonomous region”.Continue Reading
Singapore’s law and home affairs ministries refute human rights groups’ statements on executions
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday (Sep 8) refuted statements issued by two global human rights groups regarding executions carried out in Singapore, saying they contained “inaccuracies and misconceptions”. The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and the International Commission of JuristsContinue Reading
Blackpink’s new song 'Pink Venom' deemed unfit for broadcast by South Korean broadcaster
KBS deemed a line in the song to have breached government broadcasting regulations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Australia sets new climate target in landmark bill
The new target brings one of the world’s biggest emitters more in line with allies.Continue Reading
Pos Malaysia launches country’s first NFT stamp
KUALA LUMPUR: Pos Malaysia Bhd has issued its first non-fungible token (NFT) stamps for collectors, in conjunction with the month-long National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Read full storyContinue Reading
Switzerland summons Chinese ambassador to press human rights concerns
ZURICH: Switzerland has summoned the Chinese ambassador to express concern about the human rights situation in the western region of Xinjiang, the foreign ministry in Bern said on Thursday (Sep 8). “Switzerland is convinced that the best way to safeguard its interests and the respect of fundamental rights is toContinue Reading
Decrease in number of fatal traffic accidents in first half of 2022: Police
The number of drink-driving arrests and speeding-related accidents also rose in the first six months of 2022.Continue Reading
Downpours and mudslides hamper China’s Sichuan earthquake rescue mission
BEIJING: Rain, flash floods and mudslides threatened the search for dozens of people still missing on Thursday (Sep 8), days after a strong earthquake rocked mountainous southwest China, killing at least 82. The magnitude 6.6 quake hit about 43km southeast of the city of Kangding in Sichuan province at aContinue Reading
Job scammers posing as beautiful women to lure victims
KUALA LUMPUR: Job scam syndicates are changing their tactics to lure victims including posing as beautiful women to develop a relationship, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong. Read full storyContinue Reading