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[ad_1] Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup welcomed the new sanctions from Great Britain and Canada on Friday (February 19) as protesters prepared to take to the streets in what will mark two weeks of daily demonstrations in the Southeast Asian country. . In addition to diplomatic pressure, Japan said it …

[ad_1] SYDNEY: Facebook’s decision to remove news content from its platform in Australi comes in response to legislation that would force tech giants to pay for sharing news content. While big tech and the media have fought for the right to news content in other jurisdictions, Australia’s impending law represents …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Business travelers from around the world will be able to stay and hold meetings in a dedicated facility in Singapore, without the need to quarantine upon arrival. The short-stay pilot facility, called Connect @ Changi, opened on Thursday (February 18) as part of Singapore’s efforts to resume international …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: “I was surprised,” courier Simon Har said of his reaction on Tuesday (February 16) when he learned that tariffs on gasoline would be increased in Singapore with immediate effect. On Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced during his budget speech that tariffs on gasoline would be …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – An $ 870 million support package for the worst-hit aviation sector will increase wage subsidies to 50 percent for local workers for another six months, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) said on Wednesday (February 17) . The Employment Support Plan, which would be expanded, as announced by …

[ad_1] REUTERS: Marriott International CEO Arne Sorenson, who was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer, has died, the company said Tuesday. The first family member to head the hotel chain, Sorenson, 62, had left his full-time position earlier this month to treat cancer that was diagnosed in 2019. Commercial Commercial Marriott …

[ad_1] BERLIN: German sportswear manufacturer Adidas plans to sell or spin-off its underperforming Reebok brand, 15 years after it bought the American fitness brand to help compete with archrival Nike. Adidas said Tuesday that it had decided to begin a formal process aimed at selling Reebok as part of a …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE: SGUnited’s Jobs and Skills Package will receive an additional boost of S $ 5.4 billion to support the hiring of 200,000 locals this year and provide up to 35,000 internship and training opportunities, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on Tuesday (16 February). The support package was …

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Singapore maintained its forecast that the economy will grow gradually this year out of its worst recession, noting continued support for the unemployed and vulnerable sectors of the population. The economy will grow between 4.0% and 6.0% this year, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MTI) said …

[ad_1] Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold says his teammates have no reason to face criticism for his strong performances in recent weeks. The Reds sat atop the Premier League on Christmas Day but now faces a battle to be in the top four. A two-game win streak in 10 games since …