4 out of 10 North Koreans undernourished: Food and Agriculture Organization
Only five countries - Somalia, Haiti, the Central African Republic, Yemen and Madagascar - reported higher prevalence of undernourishment than North Korea in the report.
Johor police nabs 2 smuggling tyres from Singapore
The duo were trying to smuggle over 700 tyres from the Republic
Vaccinated travel lanes give Singapore Mice sector a boost
The scheme, which allows quarantine-free travel between Singapore and several countries, is a significant step for the industry here, which relies heavily on foreign attendees and…
Young couples increasingly shun ‘formal weddings’
A report released in July showed that the generation born after 1990 is against formal weddings with too many complex procedures.
Integration of culture and tourism crucial for growth
Tourism is a sector with great development potential and is expected by local governments to be an important industry in Shanxi's high-quality and green development.
A Buddhist family celebrating Tihar – a Hindu festival
The desperate need for preserving one’s own culture catches people off guard when they witness an ‘outsider’ not only acknowledging their traditions but somewhat even…
Korean boys prefer working with US troops
Despite efforts by the military to introduce a better culture, young Korean men still favour the option to work with US troops stationed in the country
Smoother payments to boost Singles Day
The Nov 11 shopping gala features steep discounts and alluring promotions
Kishida vows US$10 billion for decarbonisation in Asia
Japan will build a decarbonised society by promoting shifts to clean energy, especially in Asia, he said at the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow
The accident involving nuclear submarine USS Connecticut in nearby waters
The paper says that it is not clear how many submarines and underwater drones the US has deployed in the region, but they could lead to tensions