[ad_1] Asia Lightning rallies, shield-like umbrellas and human chains: protesters in Thailand have been inspired and learned from their counterparts in Hong Kong. The protesters in Thailand have been inspired by and learned from their Hong Kong counterparts. (Photo: AFP / Mladen Antonov) Oct 20, 2020 02:19 pm(Updated: Oct 20, …
Read More »NKF President Koh Poh Tiong will resign and pass the baton on to Arthur Lang of Singtel, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The president of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), Koh Poh Tiong, will step down on October 31, after serving in the post for eight years. Koh will be replaced by Arthur Lang, CEO of Singtel’s International Group, who joined the foundation as a director of the board …
Read More »Singapore may be ‘a more digital and more resilient advanced manufacturing base’ for the world: DPM Heng
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Amid the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore may work to become a “more digital and more resilient advanced manufacturing base in Asia for the world,” Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday ( October 20). The country is committed to developing cutting-edge capabilities …
Read More »Lawyer in the case of millions missing hit with 19 more charges, bringing the total amount involved to more than S $ 75 million
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Jeffrey Ong Su Aun, the former managing partner of JLC Advisors LLP who disappeared after allegedly embezzling millions from an engineering firm, has been charged with 19 more counts of breach of trust and cheating, a police press release said. on Tuesday (October 20). The charges comprise 14 …
Read More »A new manufacturing training office will be established in Jurong Innovation District, which has attracted $ 420 million in investment, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – To boost the competitiveness of Singapore’s burgeoning manufacturing sector, a new industry-led training programs office will plan ways to ensure the workforce has emerging skills and knowledge. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA), which launched on Tuesday (October 20), will be located in the Jurong Innovation District …
Read More »Actions to watch: IReit, Suntec Reit, Cromwell E-Reit, Sabana Reit, Keppel Reit, Actions
[ad_1] Tue, October 20, 2020 – 8:40 am THE following companies saw new developments that may affect their stock trading on Tuesday: IReit Global: The Europe-focused real estate investment trust (Reit) has raised some S $ 142.8 million from an issue of underwritten rights on the basis of 454 units …
Read More »Final debate between Trump and Biden will feature a ‘silence’ button after the chaotic first clash
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The final debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden will feature a mute button to allow each candidate to speak without interruption, organizers said on Monday (October 19), seeking to avoid interruptions that marred the first confrontation. The Trump campaign voiced objections to the change, …
Read More »Depressed mother sought help before killing herself and her autistic son, Singapore News
[ad_1] She found it difficult to cope with work in addition to caring for her two young children at home. His eldest son Sotaro, especially, was a source of worry and stress, as he had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism, and was doing poorly in school. For a year …
Read More »Comment: India has liberalized its agricultural sector. But not everyone is happy with it.
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: India is in a bind over three controversial agricultural laws, prompting a major political backlash involving farmers. Rebellious scenes and disorder have prevailed, particularly in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana, as major agricultural bills: the Trade in Agricultural Products and Trade (Promotion and Facilitation) bill, the …
Read More »Jakarta’s Major Airport Establishes Special Lanes for Indonesian-Singapore Travelers, Southeast Asia News and Highlights
[ad_1] JAKARTA (THE JAKARTA POST / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Indonesia’s largest airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, is providing special lanes for passengers traveling between Indonesia and Singapore, as the two countries agreed to establish a travel corridor to facilitate diplomatic missions and essential business. excursions. The travel agreement, called the …
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