Branson declines Singapore’s invite to death penalty debate Singapore had invited Richard Branson to a live TV debate after he criticised the city state’s death penalty as brutal. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022
A Qld Woman Claims She Had To Crawl Down Plane Aisle After Jetstar Didn’t Provide A Wheelchair A Queensland woman with a disability has slammed Jetstar after she claimed she had no choice but to crawl down the aisle of a plane when a wheelchair wasn’t available.Natalie Curtis opened up about the “humiliating” incident on Sunrise on Monday morning.She flew from Singapore to Bangkok and was able to use… Pedestrian.tv · Oct 31, 2022
Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng to visit Singapore Nov 1-2 Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng will visit Singapore from November 1-2, a spokesman at China's foreign ministry said on Monday. Reuters · Oct 31, 2022
World food supplies at risk as Russia withdraws from Black Sea deal Russia's weekend backtrack from a U.N.-brokered deal to export Black Sea grains is likely to hit shipments to import-dependent countries, deepening a global food crisis and sparking gains in prices. Reuters · Oct 31, 2022
As winter schedule starts, Pune airport still with unwanted slots PUNE: The winter schedule of the Pune airport at its start from October 30, still reflexes many empty slots. The Times of India · Oct 29, 2022
As winter schedule starts, Pune airport still with unused slots PUNE: The winter schedule of the Pune airport at its start from October 30, still reflexes many empty slots. The Times of India · Oct 29, 2022
Scotland Covid warning as two 'nightmare' mutant strains found in UK patients Cases of variants BQ.1 and XBB have been recorded across the country, with the latter said to spread quickly and appearing to evade vaccine protection. Edinburgh Live · Oct 29, 2022
New Covid variant XBB hits 18 UK cases - all you need to know about the deadly 'nightmare' strain It is thought as though the mutant strain may be a factor in the recent spike of cases, as it spreads rapidly and appears to evade vaccine immunity. Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022
2 new mutant Covid strains emerge in UK with hundreds of confirmed cases More than 700 new cases have been confirmed Nottingham Post · Oct 28, 2022
Covid 'nightmare variant' hits 18 UK cases - all you need to know about deadly XBB strain It is thought that the mutant strain may be a factor in the recent spike in cases because it spreads quickly and appears to evade people's vaccine protection Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022
Two new Covid-19 variants designated by UKHSA as cases level off The XBB variant is believed to be behind a recent surge in cases in Singapore and has been confirmed in 35 countries Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
Covid warning as two mutant strains emerge in UK with more than 700 cases Cases of variants BQ.1 and XBB have been recorded across the country. Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022
T-Rex skeleton wows Singaporeans before auction SINGAPORE: The skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex drew thousands of visitors in Singapore on Friday eager to have a look at the huge fossil before it heads for auction in Hong Kong. Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022
Asia’s most cycling-friendly cities From Singapore to Osaka, Tamara Hinson picks the best destinations to explore on two wheels The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022 Singapore retreat from retail crypto opens way for rivals SINGAPORE: Asia may be heading for a reordering of sorts in cryptocurrency markets, with Hong Kong moving to legalize retail trading of digital tokens just as Singapore looks to impose fresh restrictions on consumers.
The Times of India · Oct 27, 2022 Lalu back from Singapore, but visit to Bihar may take some time PATNA: Lalu Prasad has returned from Singapore, where he had gone earlier this month for treatment of kidney problems, but the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president may stay away from the political hubbub of his home turf Bihar for a while.
Benzinga · Oct 26, 2022 Want To Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum And Dogecoin? You Might Have To Take A Test To Trade In This Country Singapore may soon require retail investors to pass an assessment and refrain from using leverage or credit while trading in cryptocurrencies.
Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022 Hong Kong-based professional services firms ramp up in Singapore HONG KONG: Professional services companies are expanding their presence in Singapore as they seek to gain a bigger share of the growing Southeast Asian market, with some eyeing the medical tourism sector.
Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022 Thailand to rely on coal for power longer amid record gas prices SINGAPORE: Thailand expects to burn coal for power for longer after it extended the lifespans of some plants to cope with record high natural gas prices, the assistant secretary general of its Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Wednesday.
Chicago Tribune · Oct 26, 2022 Commentary: The key to unlocking the mysteries of COVID-19 is understanding immunity Among the many medical puzzles about COVID-19 that continue to confound experts: Why does one spouse contract COVID-19 while in many cases the other does not? Why does the African continent have far fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths per capita than the other continents? Why does Singapore have more COVID-19…
Bangkok Post · Oct 26, 2022 Singapore seeks to boost regional electricity imports by 2035 SINGAPORE: Singapore will import more electricity from the region and is on track to reach its import targets of up to 4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity by 2035, a minister said on Wednesday.
The News Lens · Oct 25, 2022 If Singapore Wants to Debate the Death Penalty, Talk To Us — Not Richard Branson. If the Singapore government really prioritized the well-being of people in Singapore, they wouldn’t be wasting time and money trying to get Richard Branson over for a “debate.”
Financial Times · Oct 25, 2022 China’s wealthy activate escape plans as Xi Jinping extends rule Rich citizens fearing high taxes and personal safety move capital out of country and arrange residences overseas
Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2022 TAT optimistic on arrivals from Singapore The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is expecting to attract at least 500,000 visitors from Singapore this year as flights on this route have almost returned to normal.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022 Architect Moshe Safdie: ‘I was antagonistic to postmodernism – and I paid a price’ From his 60s utopian housing development to infinity pools in the sky, the Israeli-Canadian architect has always designed larger-than-life buildings. Now 84, he has written a memoir about the obsessional energy that still fuels his career