SINGAPORE:  , Oil spill containment measures have been activated after a leak from a Shell land-based pipeline on Sunday ( Oct 20 ) morning. Around 1pm, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ( MPA ) reported that it  was called to report an oil leakage from a Shell land-basedContinue Reading
After a fire broke out at Lucky Plaza on Sunday ( October 20 ), twenty people were evacuated and two were taken to the hospital. The , Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)  , said in response to CNA concerns that it was alerted to a fireplace at 304, Orchard Road atContinue Reading
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Nothing brings more pleasure to Bukit Batok East residents Amisha Gaikar, Joyce Tan, and Wong Fun Eng than collaborating to make small clay art or clay modeling and training various residents how to do so.
The three women serve as the team leaders of Wong’s Bukit Batok East ( BBE ) Clay Art Interest Group, which was founded ten years ago.
Wong, 64, who works part-time, fell in love with small clay craft after attending a training organised by the Women’s Association. She started the BBE Clay Art Interest Group, and now, there are about 20 people who are ordinary people.
The group uses air-dry clay because it does n’t require kiln firing. The sand, which they purchase from Malaysia, washes after 24 hrs. It’s even simple to use, non-toxic, and a good method for both beginners and professionals.
Wong was drawn to cement art because of its flexibility. ” There’s no limit to what you can create with air-dry clay”, said Wong, who enjoys making plants and animals, which she displays in cupboards at home.
Tan, 61, added:” While air-dry sand is fun to play with, it can also be challenging when making the small items”.
She gives an example of making a smaller fried chicken for nasi lemak that is 1 cm wide. The procedure involves applying brown paint to create the cooked sides by placing a tiny ball of golden sand on a little white piece of clay. ” You need to have compassion and love for this craft”, said the wife.
The US has higher standards for doing business, while China’s emphasis is mainly on making income, opined Prof Angel Damayanti, an international relationships and military expert from Jakarta’s Christian University of Indonesia.  ,
She believes that this makes it harder to entice British investors to invest in Indonesia.  ,
Prof. Angel remarked that” the US has certain democratic terms and conditions when wanting to do business,” citing issues like environmental protection and human rights.
” China does not have that some terms and conditions. It merely talks about the market, how much is the income and the reduction?  ,
” So it appears more flexible, yet though inevitably at the end there are certain terms and conditions to, for instance, that there must be Foreign workers involved ( in a specific project ) or that the raw materials must be from China, and others. ”  ,  ,
Mr Hashim, Mr Prabowo’s younger brother, told Hong Kong journalist RTHK that the authorities had tried to woo Tesla to invest in Indonesia’s metal industry and wants to maintain doing so.
” We’re trying to attract Chinese firms, British companies, Tesla.  ,  ,
“ Our government is attempting to entice Tesla and Musk,” the statement read. That’s the aspiration”, Mr Hashim said in an exam aired earlier this month.
Under Mr Prabowo’s president, the government is likely to remain lobbying the US, but Prof Angel opined that as a business, Mr Hashim perhaps also knows that it is easier to reach a deal with China as it does not have the same criteria.  ,
” If Mr. Prabowo adopts an economic strategy that does n’t care about political or environmental conditions, he will undoubtedly lean toward China.  ,
” Especially with China’s Belt and Road Initiative since 2013,” said Prof Angel.
Working with China essentially entails working with the state, according to Dr. Broto, which is easier to do.  ,
However, Indonesia must also approach business groups when attempting to work with the US. It cannot just approach the state.  ,
And business groups have various considerations when it comes to investing.  ,
” They consider security issues and legal certainty, among others”, said Dr Broto.  ,
Dr. Broto argued that Mr. Prabowo should work on specific issues if Indonesia wants to approach the US. These might include creating an environmentally friendly industrial zone and a secure investment environment.  ,
For instance, the government should have a concrete plan to avoid relying on China or other nations when it comes to the downstream industry.  ,
Downstream operations are efforts to produce priceless goods like EV batteries rather than exporting raw minerals.  ,
China and the Philippines have been at odds with one another over a series of territorial disputes in the South China Sea, with Manila accusing Beijing of regional invasion and Manila of anger.
Mr. Manalo claimed that traditional trading partners like the United States and the European Union even support the Philippines ‘ right to assert its independence.  ,
They back our strategy of insisting on international law, upholding our right, and strengthening our partnerships. The behavior we are taking are extremely legal”, he said.  ,
Nonetheless, the minister said that while tensions cook, strategies remain for Manila and Beijing to work out their variations.
” Our vessels … have been ramped, there has been water cannoning, some of our fishermen have been shooed away from their traditional fishing area. He claimed that these are the difficulties we have constantly encountered with China.
He continued,” The goal is to see how we can control them peacefully,” noting that officials from both countries meet about twice a year to resolve problems.
He cited the Philippines ‘ relationship with Vietnam as an illustration of” the commitment to resolve disputes peacefully, and not through threats.”
Although the two countries have overlapping claims in the South China Sea, relations have improved over the years, according to Mr. Manalo.
” In fact, we are strategic lovers today. In the sea region, we have reached conceptions on how to improve our nautical cooperation”, he said.
” We’ve come to the conclusion that disputes may remain settled peacefully through political means and speech, with international law as the foundation.”
He added that speaking out about the China-China fight benefits both his nation and those in the area.
More and more nations are now realizing that it might be time to consider how faithfully we ( can ) implement the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, he said.
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SINGAPORE:  , Cathay Cineplexes ‘ parent company mm2 announced on Friday ( Oct 18 ) its acquisition and takeover of operations at WE Cinemas ‘ 321 Clementi outlet.
It will take result from Nov 1, when the film will remain businesses as , Cathay Cineplexes Clementi 321, mm2 and Eng Wah Global , said in a joint declaration.
The package shows mm2’s” continued trust in the theater company and our steadfast belief that blockbusters may return to our screens quickly”,  , Melvin Ang, the media company’s executive chairman, said.
Deadpool &, Wolverine, the next biggest picture of the year, was a significant lack from Cathay Cineplexes ‘ stone of movie earlier in the year. This was a “business choice”, a Cathay Cineplexes director told CNA next.
Mr Ang said that , 321 Clementi was” also located in the heart of Clementi,  , in a well-positioned land which serves a good spread of public and private accommodation estates, colleges and colleges, and is the nearest to town for all our other cinemas operating today”.
Mr Ang said that the , film company has yet to recuperate entirely in the years since the COVID-19 crisis, citing factors like , restricted power occupancies due to social distancing,  , strikes in Hollywood that resulted in a blockbuster shortage and the changing consumer habits of filmgoing audiences.
” The company treatment is taking longer than expected”.
Recently, the company has seen a rise at the box company as well as several renowned acquisitions, joint endeavors and large-scale film development plans in the US, China and Southeast Asia,  , mm2 noted.
One retrenched team representative told CNA that the downsizing exercise had been planning for several days and that they had spoken to her on the condition of anonymity.  ,
The former employee claimed to be a part of the business that Mr. Sityodtong and the other employees had been invited to a online meeting.  , This seemed strange, said the former staff.  ,
” Typically, business conferences are all in person in a boardroom”, he said.
” When I saw that it was only (virtual ), then I expected ( layoffs ) because this is exactly what they did in the last round in 2020″ . ,
In 2020, ONE Tournament cut 20 per share of its workers worldwide amid the COVID-19 crisis.
” During the meeting… ( Mr Sityodtong ) said that after the meeting, if you get a call, you’re out. If do n’t get a call, you’re safe, which is a ****ing nerve-wracking way to do it”, the ex-employee said.  ,
In the end, he got the dreaded visit. In a smaller gathering, the organization explained that he was being laid off as a cost-cutting estimate.  ,
Given reports that ONE Championship raised at least US$ 50 million from shareholders, including Qatar Investment Authority, on the same day, he claimed the judgement was particularly impressive.
Another person with near knowledge of the brand claimed to have been informed of the retraining plans a week ago but was instructed by ONE Championship to keep it to himself.  ,
” There have been speculations for a while evidently in the workforce”, he said.  ,
According to the ex-employee, the compensation deal was two weeks ‘ spend for every year of services, on top of one quarter of notice-period give, and encashed left.  ,
According to the ex-employee, 30 to 40 team members at the Singapore company were terminated, and those who lost were then immediately locked out of their servers.  ,
He claimed he enjoyed his time there and the interaction with his coworkers in his illustrious times.  ,
” It was a good job for me… so to go like that is kind of disappointing ( and ) there’s nothing I can do about it”, he said.  ,
” If the management feels like this is the direction they need to take to cut costs, then that’s on them” . ,
Have you been putting off purchasing holiday cards? Well, here’s a good time to prepare your year-end-break – and maybe even next year’s trip. The famous travel good Time To Travel is up for its fifth iteration , from Oct 25 to 27 at Suntec Convention Centre.
Wanderers attending the fair is anticipate discounted airfare tickets from Singapore Airlines and Scoot, go talks from 14 agencies, celebrity appearances, and chance draws with awards including business class tickets and hotel stays.
Singapore Airlines will also have exclusive promo deals on return economy flight tickets for various locations including , Bangkok ( from S$ 208 ), Seoul ( from S$ 538 ), Perth ( from S$ 498 ), Paris ( from S$ 898 ) and Los Angeles ( from S$ 998 ).
The motion will be split into two sections at , Suntec Convention Centre:
1. For the primary sales location and events, including celebrity appearances and prizes, use the 401 and 402 and 402 respectively.
2. Reimbursement and stalls are located in the plaza at Level 3.
Every S$ 500 you purchase at Time To Travel has a chance to win the prize pull, and this year’s awards are undoubtedly stunning.
The major prizes for each of the three function days are listed below.
Oct. 25: A 3D2N remain at Noku Phuket Tree Villa as well as two Singapore Airlines business class tickets to Phuket.
Oct. 26: A 3D2N sit at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Premier Room as well as two Singapore Airlines business class tickets.
Oct 27:  , A pair of Singapore Airlines business class tickets to Male and a 4D3N remain at Club Med Kani Overwater Apartments, Island.
What’s more, there’s also a great reward where the winner gets a pair of Singapore Airlines business class tickets to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Istanbul, a , 3D2N sit at a Shangri-La lodge at all three areas and Pelago tickets for S$ 2, 000.
Once you’ve settled your travel plans at the fair, apply the visit as an opportunity to get up tight with your favorite Mediacorp stars that including Elvin Ng, Romeo Tan, Ayden Sng,  , Nity Baizura and , Yasminne Cheng.
On those dates, you can start ordering from October 25 to October 27 at participating travel agencies, the Singapore Airlines site, or the Singapore Airlines Time To Travel go good that is taking place at Suntec Convention Centre, Halls 401 and 402, in person.
Visit cna to learn more about the Time To Fly travel fair. asia/timetofly
Filming , The Girl And Her Piano was no simple feat. To get to Laya, the crew embarked on a whole week push from Paro, where Bhutan’s aircraft is, to the city of Punakha.
The crew then drove for five days to the start of their walk, where they spent seven hours hiking in thin atmosphere before finally arriving in Laya.
There was also the matter of carrying , O’Sullivan’s 41kg music.
Lim said:” It was too thick and long for the horses to have, so unfortunately, two focused gentlemen took turns hiking it up, strapping it to their tails. Their tenacity and perseverance made a lasting impression on our hearts, highlighting the generosity and spirit of the Bhutanese people we encountered along the way.
In the lead-up to the Royal Highland Festival, Hillary O’Sullivan had to practise outside in , cloudy heat and biting weather.  , She tried to nice her arms with hot water bottles. Nevertheless, because they lost their warmth immediately, she resorted to wearing snow boots whenever she was n’t practising.