Nissin launches caffeinated cup noodles in Japan
The caffeine-infused foods are set to hit the streets of Japan on Sept 18, and will be available in two flavours.
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Chocolate maker making strides in production that are good for farmers, forests
The world’s top producer of cocoa had postponed some of its targets, feeling more time was needed for systemic change to take place.
Wild boar carcasses in more parts of Singapore test positive for African swine fever
The disease, caused by the virus of the same name, affects only wild boars and pigs. It is not zoonotic, meaning it does not infect humans.
New species of cockroach found in Singapore, named after Pokemon character
The cockroach’s identity was a mystery when a few male specimens were collected between 2016 and 2017 in a secondary forest in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve during an insect survey.
Nearly 800 animals born, hatched at Mandai Wildlife Group parks in 2022
These birds will eventually be repatriated to boost the wild population.
S’pore unlikely to face energy price surge despite global demand amid frigid winter: Analysts
This comes as a rare triple-dip La Nina is forecast to induce below-freezing temperatures in China, Japan and South Korea over the next few weeks and an Arctic blast has dumped…
Fantastic comeback birds and where to find them in Singapore
Twenty-four species of birds are bouncing back in Singapore, according to the latest assessment of the conservation status of 413 bird species here published in September.
15 out of 100 Covid-19 cases in S’pore reinfected, may be another wave
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the authorities are monitoring whether the nation is experiencing another big wave of Covid-19 cases by looking at reinfection rates.
Singapore to have first hydrogen-ready power plant by H1 2026
The combined cycle gas turbine power plant developed will use natural gas as its primary fuel for now but is also designed to operate on fuels with 30 percent hydrogen content.
S’pore can expect frequent heatwaves in coming years: Experts
Experts noted that Singapore is more vulnerable to a heatwave when there is a strong El Nino - the abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific…