Japanese wasabi farmers fear for future amid climate change
Experts say global heating is affecting production not only by increasing the amount and severity associated with storms, but with rising temperatures that endanger growth of the plants, which need to be within water with a constant temperature between ten and 15 levels Celsius year-round. A lack of wasabi couldContinue Reading
5G coverage improves across Asia Pacific, but gap remains: GSMA
Only 44% of human population using mobile internet servicesMobile broadband networks covers around 96% of APAC population The GSM Association said cellular broadband networks include around 96% from the population but gaps still remain since just 44% from the population (1. 23 billion users) are using mobile internet providers.In a statement,…Continue Reading
Sri Lanka: Opposition leader ready to run for presidency
Sajith Premadasa tells the BBC he plans to run for the presidency, after urgent talks with allies.Continue Reading
Protest group plans to monitor censure debate at parliament
The Ratsadon demonstration group has requested permission to camp in parliament grounds to monitor the arriving no-confidence debate contrary to the government.Continue Reading
1,679 new Covid patients, 23 more deaths
The country registered twenty three more Covid-19 deaths and 1, 679 new cases accepted for medical treatment throughout the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday early morning.Continue Reading
1,679 new Covid cases, 23 more deaths
The country registered twenty three more Covid-19 deaths and 1, 679 new cases accepted to hospital during the previous 24 hours, the general public Health Ministry introduced on Tuesday morning.Continue Reading
Explainer: How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis
HOW DID IT COME TO THIS? Analysts say that economic mismanagement by successive governments has weakened Sri Lanka’s public finances, leaving national expenditure in excess of income and the production of tradable goods and services at inadequate levels. The problem was exacerbated by deep tax slashes enacted by the RajapaksaContinue Reading
Man who posted video of road rage incident in Tuas Second Link says doxxing should stop
The man who submitted a video of a road rage incident during traffic congestion mentioned people should stop harassing the man driver and women passenger of the red-colored Kia in the case. Read full story Continue Reading
Johnny Depp’s attorneys call Amber Heard’s post-trial motions for a mistrial “frivolous”
Attorneys for Johnny Depp have asked a Virginia judge to deny Amber Heard’s post-trial motions asking for a mistrial, calling the legal fights “frivolous. “Continue Reading
Commentary: With so many job vacancies out there, how do you apply for the right one?
Whether or not you’re a first-time jobseeker or considering a mid-career switch, you have more bargaining power now that companies are trying to fill opportunities. Workforce Singapore profession consultant Chris Lau shares how to start your job search.Continue Reading