Body of missing US ski mountaineer found in Nepal
Nelson, 49, is described by her sponsor, The North Face, as “the most prolific ski mountaineer of her generation”. A decade ago, she became the first woman to summit both the highest mountain in the world, Everest, and the adjacent Lhotse peak within the span of 24 hours. In 2018,Continue Reading
Malaysia’s PKR deputy president Rafizi launches online petition against GE15 in flood season
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat deputy president Rafizi Ramli has launched an online petition against calling for Malaysia’s 15th general election during the year-end flood season. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Sep 27), he said all parties should focus on facing the floods and all other matters, which canContinue Reading
Typhoon Noru to hit northeastern provinces Wednesday night
Typhoon Noru is forecast to reach the northeastern provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani as a tropical storm on Wednesday night, bringing nationwide heavy rain.Continue Reading
Noru to hit northeastern provinces on Wednesday night
Typhoon Noru is forecast to reach the northeastern provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani as a tropical storm on Wednesday night, bringing nationwide heavy rain.Continue Reading
Why China won’t dominate the green hydrogen future
A prominent financial media outlet tells us that China is leading the race to produce green hydrogen, seen by some as the future key to zero carbon emissions for industry and transportation. So should non–Chinese worry about Beijing’s lead in developing the clean fuel? Probably not. Then should we be pleased at the prospect of […]
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Shenzhen aims to become global esports hub by promising cash rewards, subsidies to gamers
Esports games developed in Shenzhen qualify for 2mil yuan in cash rewards, and can receive 5mil yuan if selected by major gaming competitions. Shenzhen is home to more than 4,000 video gaming companies, including global leader Tencent Holdings, and they generated 160bil yuan in sales last year. Read full storyContinue Reading
Malaysia to send representative to MH17 hearing, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will send a representative to the hearing on the downing of MH17 at a Dutch court on Nov 17, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full storyContinue Reading
Couple seek protection after bringing misconduct charge against cop
A couple has sought witness protection after accusing a police officer on Koh Samui of demanding sex with the woman in return the release of her husband on what he said was a trumped-up drug charge.Continue Reading
Wrecking ball dollar swinging next toward US
TOKYO – Wall Street suits, run for the hills. So far this year, the surging dollar has left a trail of carnage across Asian and European economies, currencies and bourses. Now, it is likely headed for home territory. Count Michael Wilson, Morgan Stanley’s chief US equity strategist, as among those fearing the dollar’s rally is […]
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Oil prices fall more than 1% as dollar scales new peak
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, pressured by a strengthening dollar and crude storage builds that offset support from U.S. production cuts caused by Hurricane Ian. Read full storyContinue Reading