One-third of China’s land protected under ecological ‘red line’ scheme
SHANGHAI: Nearly a third of China’s land is now off-limits to development under a scheme known as the “ecological protection red line”, a senior official said at a news briefing on Monday (Sep 19), bringing the country in accord with global biodiversity targets. China first proposed its “red line” schemeContinue Reading
Son gave me life, says mum who received Singapore’s first liver transplant in a stage four cancer patient
Liver transplants, previously not recommended for stage four patients with cancer in the liver, will today increase chances of surviving by at least another five years to 60 per cent, studies show.Continue Reading
Pre-schools look to hire more men as sector expands
The Early Childhood Development Agency has embarked on a national campaign to correct misperceptions that the industry is more suited for women.Continue Reading
Views wanted on how Singapore can promote sustainable living and address climate change: MSE
Public engagements for environmental sustainability under Forward Singapore’s Steward Pillar were launched on Monday as Climate Action Week 2022 kicked off.Continue Reading
Korea’s Yoon in a deep, dark ratings hole
On the eve of his victory in South Korea’s presidential election, President Yoon Suk-yeol promised to unite a divided country. That was always unlikely to happen. Yoon is a political outsider with no established support base within his People Power Party. He won the closest victory in South Korea’s democratic history following substance-free campaigns from both candidates. Yoon has never held […]
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Racist chanting mars Real Madrid’s 2-1 derby victory over Atlético Madrid
Racist chanting from a group of Atlético Madrid fans towards Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr. was caught on camera ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday.Continue Reading
Aaron Judge hits two HRs to reach 59 on the year, edges closer to Roger Maris’ 61
New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge hit two home runs to reach 59 on the season — the most ever for a right-hander in American League (AL) history — in a monster performance on Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee as the Yankees beat the Brewers 12-8.Continue Reading
Thaksin, 16 years on: Coup was a stab in the back
Thaksin Shinawatra has revealed what he still feels and what he is looking forward to, 16 years to the day after he was purged from power by one of the many Thai military coups.Continue Reading
More layoffs at Shopee, three months after previous round of job cuts
Earlier this month, Southeast Asia’s largest e-commerce firm rescinded dozens of job offers. At the time, parent company Sea said it had recently cancelled some offers at Shopee “due to adjustments to hiring plans” on some tech teams, but declined to say how many offers were rescinded. In June, ShopeeContinue Reading
China plans easier border entry rules for some foreign tourists
BEIJING: China’s government on Monday (Sep 19) issued draft rules aimed at making it easier for some foreigners to enter China for visits to tourism sites along the Chinese border. Travel groups organised by tour agencies in border areas in China can choose their port of entry and exit “flexibly”,Continue Reading