Use of disposable cups soars during pandemic
Of the single-use cups consumed during the five years, only 27.5 per cent, or 238.57 million cups, were returned to the stores for recycling.
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Should it be illegal to send work-related messages after hours?
A study showed that views varied across different age groups and job grades, with those higher up on the corporate ladder more likely to feel okay about it.
New project launched in Thailand to raise awareness of rare disease
The project seeks to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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India now has 100 unicorns, setting their market value at USD 250 billion; they have also collectively raised USD 63 billion from the market, the minister said.
HK biz sector urged to play bigger role under Belt and Road
Huining, director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, said that the next five years will be crucial for Hong Kong to achieve new successes.
World can learn from S’pore in urban design and cyber security: Nobel laureate
"Singapore is very valuable to the world as a kind of an experiment generator that shows the world the kinds of things that are possible”, said Professor Romer.
Telcos set to break revenue record across APAC
Investment in 5G networks is expected to rise further in Asia-Pacific emerging markets like Indonesia, China, India, Malaysia and the Philippines.
China’s foreign trade to expand steadily in coming months
“Bilateral and multilateral free trade deals will be practical tools for China to put its foreign trade growth on a firmer footing”, stated an industry expert.
Malaysia can become world-class hub for clinical research: Health minister
He also said Malaysia’s multi-ethnic population would benefit clinical trials seeking to understand the effectiveness of a new therapy across a diverse Asian population.
‘Second’ freezers, refrigerators riding high on Covid-19 wave
Growth in the small-freezers market has largely been driven by a greater demand for easy-to-prepare frozen foods amid the pandemic.