Vietnam picks ex-state security official Chinh as new PM, Asia News,HANOI – Vietnam's National Assembly confirmed the nomination of Pham Minh Chinh, a career security official, as the Southeast Asian country's next prime minister at an official ceremony on Monday (April 5). Chinh, 62, was
China's graft watchdog rebukes 'mukbang' binge-eating, drinking videos, Digital News,SHANGHAI – China's corruption watchdog has called on online video-sharing platforms to take action against \”mukbang\” shows, in which people livestream themselves eating – or drinking – excessivel
Coronavirus: Mainland China reports 99 new cases, a jump from previous day, China News,SHANGHAI (REUTERS) – Mainland China reported 99 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday (April 11), including 97 travellers from overseas, up from a total of 46 new cases a day earlier, China's National H
What does it mean if your financial advisor has achieved MDRT?, Money News,Insurance agents often throw around the term \”Million Dollar Round table\”, or MDR especially in recruitment drives designed to make their jobs look attractive to potential new agents. But what does the term really mean? And i
Myanmar opposition party says it will not recognise election, Asia News,YANGON – Myanmar’s military-backed opposition party said on Wednesday it would not recognise an election held earlier this week and urged authorities to hold another vote. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) said a
Shanghai to reopen all schools on Sept 1 with daily Covid-19 testing, China News,SHANGHAI — China's financial hub Shanghai said on Sunday (Aug 14) it will reopen all primary, middle and high schools, kindergartens and nurseries on Sept 1 after months of Covid-19 closures. The city will require
Singapore job agencies – 10 recruitment agencies for your next career move, Lifestyle News,You might have snagged your first job by spamming job ads on JobsDB, or asking your parents to pull some strings. But at some point in your career, you will realise that using a headhunter or recruitment agenc
Britain hands over to India statues stolen from Hindu temple in 1978, World News,LONDON – Britain has returned three antique bronze sculptures to Indian authorities more than 40 years after they were stolen from a Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. A total of four bronzes from
Amid Hong Kong convulsion, Taiwan pitches investors its democracy, Asia News,TAIPEI – Amid political turmoil in financial hub Hong Kong, Taiwan is pitching investors its democracy, rule of law and high quality of life as the island aims to draw more foreign money and talent, Taiwan's top financ
Tales of international intrigue after Dubai princess's failed escape, World News,PARIS – A detained Emirate princess, a yacht seized by Indian soldiers in international waters, a Frenchman being held in Luxembourg – accounts from key players in the attempted escape by a daughter of the ruler of
Singaporeans advised to defer non-essential travel to Kuala Lumpur over weekend rallies, Singapore News,The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday (Dec 7) advised Singaporeans to defer all non-essential travel to Kuala Lumpur, given the risk of skirmishes at large rallies in the Malaysian capital thi
China reports 17 new coronavirus cases for Nov 20 vs 23 day earlier, China News,BEIJING – China reported 17 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Nov 20, down from 23 a day earlier, its health authority said on Sunday (Nov 21). Of the new infections, four were locally transmitted cases, according to a
Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her successor, World News,WASHINGTON – International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation from the global crisis lender on Tuesday (July 16), citing more clarity about her nomination to lead the European Centr
China's doctor shortage prompts rush for AI health care, Health News,Qu Jianguo, 64, had a futuristic medical visit in Shanghai as he put his wrist through an automated pulse-taking machine and received the result within two minutes on a mobile phone — without a doctor present. The small devic
