India successfully places 3 Singapore satellites in orbit
This is the second successful rocket and satellite launch mission from Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) in 2022.
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Journalists need tech mastery to counter information wars: Nobel Peace prize winner Maria Ressa
Touching on how fake online accounts have a real-world impact, she also expressed worry for the "more than 30 elections in the world" being conducted this year.
Licenses of palm oil millers will be revoked if they refuse to resume operations: Minister
Some palm oil millers had apparently suspended production following a dramatic plunge in the price of the edible oil.
62-year-old rights worker walks free after 16 months in jail
Nimfa Lanzanas was among the six people arrested on March 7, 2021, in the so-called Bloody Sunday operation of the police and the army in the Calabarzon Region.
Dr Mahathir’s walkout from task force inquiry ‘regrettable’: Minister
He said the task force only wanted to listen to views regarding the government’s decision to withdraw their appeal over Batu Puteh.
High-speed boats to link Ho Chi Minh city with Mekong Delta provinces
In addition to the two routes, the city is looking into the possibility and feasibility of operating another high-speed boat service to Con Dao Island.
Delhi government extends its free ration scheme till Sept 30
The government has been supplying rations for free to almost 7.3 million citizens since April 2020.
Vietnam jumps 39 notches in CEOWORLD quality of life rankings
Japan came first among the Asian nations, while Singapore topped the Southeast Asian region in the rankings.
Novel spirit looks to energize Japan’s sake industry
Kure-based Naorai Inc. uses a patented technique to make a distilled beverage from sake that it brands as Jo-Chu, Purified Spirit.
Rare Costa Rican orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest
The display commemorates 35 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations and will showcase over 30 species of orchids.