WHO to evacuate 1,000 Gazan women, children for urgent medical care
The WHO Europe has already facilitated 600 medical evacuations from Gaza to seven European countries since the war began in October 2023.
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Perks for more Singapore businesses to reduce electricity use during peak periods
While a direct benefit of this programme is lower electricity costs and financial incentives for participating businesses, adjusting electricity demand in response to peaks will…
China to carry out live firing operation in Taiwan Strait
Over the weekend, a US and a Canadian warship passed through the 180-kilometre Taiwan Strait, part of regular passages by Washington and its allies meant to reinforce its status…
Japan’s lessons from Fukushima
The Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 led Japan to suspend the operations of 54 nuclear reactors. Japan has restarted 12 reactors since – and in the push for energy security…
Fatty Cheong roast meat hawker founder dies at 57
Founded in 1992, the namesake stall is known for serving juicy charcoal-grilled roast pork, char siew rice and wonton mee, and is especially famous for its “bu jian tian” char…
Temporary Job Scheme a lifeline for accused maids awaiting outcome of investigations
Groups that help migrant workers say that in recent years, the authorities have been more willing to allow domestic workers accused of crimes to work while they are assisting with…
Existential alarm: New government report outlines challenges faced by Japan bookshops
Physical bookshops are a sunset industry in Japan, like their counterparts in most parts of the world, in a digital era that favours less clutter and greater convenience.
Oil leaks into Singapore waters from Shell’s land-based pipeline joining Bukom islands
Shell said it is still assessing the total volume spilt.
Singapore submits 20 targets on nature conservation to UN ahead of COP16 biodiversity conference
Developed by the National Parks Board, in consultation with relevant agencies and stakeholders, the 20 national targets are aligned with eight of the 23 targets in the global…
Why are tech companies in S’pore laying off people, and is it going to stop?
It all boils down to whether there is demand for these “modern services” and if customers are paying for them, according to experts. Shorter business cycles where consumers…