Hero’s burial for former Philippine leader Fidel Ramos

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MANILA: Former Philippine president Fidel Ramos, a soldier regarded as one of the country’s most effective leaders ever, was interred at the National Heroes Cemetery on Tuesday (Aug 9) in a sombre state burial. A low-flying military helicopter dropped flowers as a wagon bearing the flag-draped coffin containing an urnContinue Reading

Japan PM says new cabinet members must ‘review’ ties with Unification Church

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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Fumio Kishida may reshuffle his Cabinet on Wednesday (Aug 10) paying attention to politicians’ ties with the Unification Cathedral , seeking to distance his administration through the controversial group and reverse a downturn in opinion forms. The reshuffle comes as Kishida’s administration faces tumbling supportContinue Reading

Monash, SAS to equip students in analytics

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SAS to integrate data analytics into the university’s curriculum 
Boost digital-based learning, prepare for digitally advanced future Monash University Malaysia and data analytics solution provider SAS Institute Inc have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide students who have completed selected units offered at the school of business, Monash University Malaysia,…Continue Reading

China upgrades nuke test site with an eye on Taiwan

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Satellite photos obtained by Nikkei last week show that China is rapidly growing its nuclear check facilities in traditional western Xinjiang, sparking concerns of a renewed nuclear arms race with all the US as tensions boil over Taiwan. The Nikkei report declares that a satellite flying at 450 kilometers detected extensive design at the Lop Lediglich test […]

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