Singapore to start imports of renewable energy from Indonesia within 5 years
The imports would account for about 15 per cent of Singapore’s annual needs, and would constitute the country’s largest cross-border electricity contract to date.
The Straits Times
With eye on China, US and Vietnam fast-track relations
The two countries were former wartime foes that normalised relations in 1995.
Malaysian DPM Zahid welcomed at former foe’s annual congress after controversial court decision
Deputy Prime Minister Zahid took selfies with DAP party delegates as he walked into a hall at a five-star hotel in Putrajaya, the country’s seat of power.
In tomorrow’s world, people who see change as opportunity will succeed: WEF founder
“I think it’s the first time in global history that people are so pessimistic about the future,” Professor Schwab told
Fake experts praise Bangladeshi government in international media ahead of elections
Commentators say it is evidence of a sustained campaign of disinformation by unknown actors ahead of elections due by the end of January.
Hong Kong hit with heavy rain, flooding days after typhoon
The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest level of rainstorm warning at 11.05pm on Sept 7, indicating rainfall exceeding 70 millimetres an hour, which was “likely to…
Jokowi calls on big powers not to ‘sharpen rivalries’ at Asean summit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo also said countries have equal responsibility not to create “new conflicts, new tensions, new wars”.
Nissin launches caffeinated cup noodles in Japan
The caffeine-infused foods are set to hit the streets of Japan on Sept 18, and will be available in two flavours.
Moderna, Pfizer say updated Covid-19 shots generate strong response against newer subvariant
Moderna said its shot generated an 8.7-fold increase in neutralising antibodies against BA.2.86, compared with an untreated natural antibody response in clinical trials in humans.
Singapore’s artistic swimmers eye historic Asian Games medal
While their goal is to crack the top six after finishing seventh in 2018, the artistic swimmers are hopeful of bringing home Singapore’s first-ever medal in the sport at the…