US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions
In her first public news conference, Sandra Oudkirk, the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy, reiterated that the U.S. remains deeply committed…
HPV shots expected to benefit world
The vaccine, called Cecolin, protects against Type 16 and Type 18 HPV, the two most common virus strains causing cervical cancer.
Tuskless elephants a reminder of human’s unchecked intervention in natural evolution
Illegal ivory trade, which is culpable for pushing elephants to pass the gene of tusklessness to their offspring, should be banned completely.
UHF’s french bean variety gets recognition at national level
This variety was bred by a team of university scientists led by Late Prof AK Singh and though the variety was developed over three decades ago, its cultivation largely remained…
Johor folk hope spike in S’pore won’t halt border reopening
Johor Tourist Guides Association chairman Jimmy Leong Wie Kong said increase in cases should not be a reason to hinder talks and reopen the border as most people in both Malaysia…
Only the fully vaxxed allowed in temples and cemeteries this Deepavali
Religious activities and prayers at non-Muslim houses of worship in states that have transitioned to Phase Three and Four of the National Recovery Plan, will be allowed for fully…
Nobel prize laureate Stiglitz urges regulators to shut down cryptocurrencies
The economist also suggested market transparency and well-designed regulations as prerequisites for the city to become a global financial hub.
Russell Crowe wins over Thailand with tweets about travel
Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe blew up the Thai Twitter scene since his arrival in Phuket on Sept 18 to film the Vietnam War-era blockbuster, “The Greatest Beer Run Ever”.
Malaysian tourism players need to prioritise post-pandemic sustainable travel
According to Airbnb’s Meaningful Travel Trends Survey 2021 report, over 60% of respondents said they often consider the environment and sustainability when choosing travel…
Supreme Court asked to compel Philippines government action vs plastic pollution
Several studies have already singled out the Philippines as the largest contributor to plastic emissions in the world, emitting over 356,371 metric tons of mismanaged plastic…