[ad_1] SEOUL: South Korea reported 102 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Monday (October 12), marking the first triple-digit increase in six days. The last daily count was slightly higher than the 97 the day before. Ad Ad The country also reported an additional death from COVID-19. South Korea now …
Read More »Australia seeks answers on alleged ‘ban’ on Chinese coal
[ad_1] SYDNEY: Australia asked China on Tuesday (13 October) to clarify whether restrictions have been placed on the import of Australian coal, a potentially significant blow to Australia’s already struggling economy. Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said he had asked through diplomatic channels whether China had instructed its companies to stop …
Read More »Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Study Stopped Due to Unexplained Illness in One Participant, United States News & Top Stories
[ad_1] NEW JERSEY (BLOOMBERG) – Johnson & Johnson said its study of the Covid-19 vaccine was temporarily halted due to an unexplained illness in a trial participant, the second time a leading developer has encountered this situation in the race each time. more intense by immunization. The New Brunswick, NJ-based …
Read More »Stocks to watch: Keppel, Tee International, Parkson Retail Asia, Fabchem, SGX, Stocks
[ad_1] Tue, October 13, 2020 – 8:48 am UPDATED Tue, Oct 13, 2020 – 9:34 am THE following companies saw new developments that may affect their stock trading on Tuesday: Keppel Corp: The conglomerate said late Monday that Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation is selling its 24.01% stake in Thailand-listed Business …
Read More »Commentary: Why China Is Opening Its Doors Wide To Wall Street
[ad_1] Commentary Commentary Chinese financiers can benefit from increased exposure to their Western counterparts, and the economy can benefit from access to the capital they bring in, says Patrick Jenkins of the Financial Times. The Chinese authorities have recently stepped up moves to attract rosters of large tech companies, including …
Read More »Are antibiotics in chicken a cause for concern? And five more questions about poultry today
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Earlier this year, Benjamin Ang began raising his own chickens in a community space on Henderson Road; he wanted fresh eggs and premium chickens raised in what he considered humane conditions. Valued for their superior meat, the French chickens he raises, poulet de Bresse, are among the most …
Read More »Applications are for Singapore-Indonesia RGL start
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Cross-border travel for essential commercial and official purposes between Singapore and Indonesia will resume, with travel requests starting on October 26. In a statement on Monday (October 12), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said that the negotiations between the governments of both countries on the establishment …
Read More »Will Anwar’s 22-Year Wait End On Tuesday ?: The Star Columnist, Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is almost within reach of your dream job if his claims of having the numbers are to be believed. The opposition leader has secured an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and many are paralyzed by what …
Read More »NUS Law Students Help Shed Light on Covid-19 Legal Measures, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] A group of law students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has created a website to help the public understand the new and evolving laws emerging from the Covid-19 situation. The website, launched in August, provides information on topics ranging from contracts to social distancing regulations to financial …
Read More »2,500 jobs on offer in the retail sector despite the impact of Covid-19, with 2 out of 5 positions for PMET, employment news and stories highlights
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The retail sector may have taken a beating during the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are still about 2,500 jobs on offer as stores reopen and more businesses turn to e-commerce. Nearly two out of five of these jobs are for professionals, managers, executives and technicians, Human Resources …
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