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Philippines working ‘double time’ to boost salt industry

Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said the government would have to earmark about P500 million to revitalize the salt industry.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:30 am
  • Author Jerome Aning, Jordeene B. Lagare
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Singapore to launch new work pass to attract global top talent; $30k monthly pay among criteria

This is among several initiatives to strengthen Singapore's position as a global talent hub, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:29 am
  • Author Sue-Ann Tan and Tay Hong Yi
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Malaysian bakery all set to rise to the occasion of National Day

Sin Ka Oon owner Lim Chuan, 62, who was born on Malaysia Day, said they would usually sell National Day-themed cakes two to three days before the celebration.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:27 am
  • Author Liew Jia Xian
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Chinese astronauts successfully grow rice seedlings in space station

While there have been other rice experiments in space, the experiment is the first of its kind that aims to produce the complete life cycle of the plant.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:26 am
  • Author Zhang Zhihao
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Unsung heroes: Citizens scramble to help far-flung areas devastated by floods

Amidst the destruction caused by flash floods and torrential rain, families have stepped up to help their community by collecting donations and providing basic necessities.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:25 am
  • Author Sheharyar Rizwan
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Mixed-ability sports facilities in Japan a work in progress

Among other initiatives, efforts to improve facilities at private-run sports venues have been expedited to make it easier for them to accommodate the needs of people with a…

  • Published: August 30, 20227:23 am
  • Author Tomoko Koizumi and Yuto Inoue
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Ex-convicts share stories of challenging job searches and unending stigma

In 2020, Acil was released from prison after a three years and six months sentence. He is ready to rebuild his life, but he perceives the career world as viewing him with disdain.

  • Published: August 30, 20227:21 am
  • Author May
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India aims to be powered by 50% non-fossil fuel energy by 2030: Modi

He also said that a silent revolution is taking shape in India with rising demand for electric vehicles.

  • Published: August 29, 20221:29 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Jakarta struggles as climate change disrupts water balance

With Jakarta’s pipe network managed by the city-owned PAM Jaya only covering 64 percent of the city, several areas have to contend with using groundwater and even buy water…

  • Published: August 29, 20221:28 pm
  • Author May
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Thailand’s popular YouTuber flees abroad after alleged 2 billion baht forex scam

The Youtuber, known as Nutty the YouTuber, defrauded over 6,000 victims, according to a lawyer who campaigns to help fraud victims.

  • Published: August 29, 20221:04 pm
  • Author The Nation

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