Daily round-up, Sep 8: Vietnam bar fire death toll rises; Najib not given special treatment in jail, says Malaysia; SFA updates mask advisory for wet market food handlers

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. The death toll from a fire on Tuesday night at a karaoke bar in southern Vietnam has risen to 32. The blaze engulfed the second floor of the building, trapping customers and staff. The building’s staircase and emergency exit were blockedContinue Reading

This fast fashion designer shut down all her boutiques at a six-figure loss to start afresh – and sustainably

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Angis Tiew shut down all the girl Little Match Woman fashion boutiques, emptied her company bank-account, and went through producing 3, 500 pieces to thirty per design. CNA Women finds out the reason why motherhood inspired this Singaporean entrepreneur to quit decades of effort and sizeable income in this instalment of our own women in durability series.Continue Reading

Daily round-up, Sep 7: Malaysia lifts indoor mask mandate; wet market vegetable prices in Singapore rising

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Let’s get you up to speed with the day’s stories. Malaysia on Wednesday (Sep 7) made wearing masks indoors optional, except for on public transport or in healthcare settings. Business owners will be allowed to decide whether to impose their own face mask requirements.  Healthcare facilities include hospitals, clinics andContinue Reading