Covid-19, rising cost of living stall gender parity efforts: WEF
Singapore's ranking improves; Asia lags behind West.
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International conflicts, Covid-19 fuel rise in informal employment: Panel
Although the worst of the threats from Covid-19 have passed, knock-on economic consequences of international rows have driven a “significant and worrisome” number of…
India to surpass China as most populous country in 2023: UN report
The world’s population, estimated to reach 8 billion by Nov 15 this year, could grow to 8.5 billion in 2030, and 10.4 billion in 2100,
Moscow turns the screws on foreign, including Asian, firms
President Vladimir Putin's officials are intent on shutting out foreign firms, their actions in Sakhalin projects show.
John Lee to set up research group to assist decision making
The Chief Executive said the group will focus on macro policies and foster ties with the legislature.
Hami melons sent to overseas markets
Hami customs will guide more local orchards to obtain customs registration qualifications so that more melons with certificates of origin can be shipped overseas.
Yoon shrugs off latest polls, but should he?
Disapproval ratings for Yoon’s handling of state affairs continued to outperform his approval ratings despite his recent trip to the Nato summit.
Philippine workers most stressed in Southeast Asia: Gallup poll
In 2021, 44 per cent of employees worldwide polled experienced “a lot of stress the previous day,” higher than 37 per cent in 2018.
Ukraine estimates cost of reconstruction from war at US$750 billion
Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted that the "reconstruction of Ukraine is the biggest contribution to the support of global peace".
With workplace deaths on the rise again, S’pore could do with a fresh look on safety
27 workers, both local and foreign, died in the first six months of 2022 - double that of the same period in 2019 and the most since 2016.