11 killed as Myanmar protesters fight troops with handmade guns, firebombs: Media, Asia News,At least 11 demonstrators were killed in clashes with security forces in a town in northwest Myanmar after truckloads of troops arrived to quell a protest against the ruling military junta, domestic media re
North Korea attempted to hack into South Korean coronavirus vaccine makers: Media, Digital News,SEOUL – South Korea’s intelligence agency foiled North Korean attempts to hack into South Korean companies developing coronavirus vaccines, the News1 agency reported on Friday (Nov 27), citing a member of
Revised law on mandatory sex education sparks debate on sexuality in China, China News,Minutes before Professor Liu Wenli was set to speak in a webinar on the development of sex education in China, she learned that the country’s top legislative body had passed an amendment making sex education manda
Thailand recommends daily minimum wage hikes up to 7 per cent , Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's Central Wage Committee has recommended that the daily minimum wage be increased by 7 per cent to 330 baht ($10.33) in its two most industrialised provinces, Chonburi and Rayong. The committee recommen
Toshiba plans to split into three after wave of scandals, Money News,TOKYO – Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday (Nov 12) to split into three companies in an attempt to appease activist shareholders calling for a radical overhaul of the Japanese conglomerate after years of scandals. A rare move in
Don't bring your babies into parliamentary debates, UK lawmakers told, World News,LONDON — British lawmakers should not bring babies to parliamentary proceedings and debates, a committee reviewing the rules said on Thursday (June 30). The decision stirs a debate about whether the working cultur
9 new Nominated MPs chosen to join Parliament, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Nine new Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) have been selected to represent the views of various segments of Singapore society in Parliament. They are: Labour unionist Arasu Duraisamy Sakae Holdings chairman Douglas Foo Pe
NDP 2019 all-star theme song: They forgot to call these Singaporeans, Singapore News,This year's National Day Parade (NDP) theme song is the most ambitious crossover event yet. Reminiscent of Michael Jackson's We Are The World, a total of 300 Singaporeans – including 27 musicians – across
Abused Russian sisters who killed father face murder charge, World News,MOSCOW – Investigators said on Tuesday (Dec 3) that two sisters who killed their father after years of abuse should face murder charges in a case highlighting Russia's dire record on domestic violence. Three Russian sisters
Singapore GE: NSP to contest in Sembawang and Tampines GRCs, Pioneer and MacPherson SMCs, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The National Solidarity Party (NSP) intends to contest Tampines GRC, Sembawang GRC and the Pioneer and MacPherson single seats at the next general election. NSP secretary-general Spen
