[ad_1] Hundreds of Malaysians, from factory workers and salespeople to electricians, painters and carpenters, have crossed the Causeway into Singapore for work since August 17. The influx has been a relief for many companies, who lost their key employees when the Malaysian government closed the border on March 18 in …
Read More »US punishes China’s biggest chipmaker SMIC
[ad_1] Microchip (photo from Pixabay) Microchip (photo from Pixabay) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The United States government announced on Friday (September 25) sanctions on China’s largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Company (SMIC). In a letter, the US Department of Commerce told US companies in the semiconductor industry that doing business …
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[ad_1] Mr. Wilson Nah planned to take his wife and two children to Hong Kong Disneyland or Genting Highlands in Malaysia during the end of the year school holidays. But when Covid-19 cases spiked during the Chinese New Year period, the 47-year-old ruled out a trip abroad and is now …
Read More »Chipmaker Kioxia Cancels $ 16 Billion IPO After Huawei Fallout
[ad_1] A Huawei factory in Dongguan, China, last year. Sales to Huawei make up a significant portion of Kioxia’s revenue. Photo: Kin Cheung / Associated Press September 27, 2020 9:01 pm ET A Japanese semiconductor maker canceled what was to have been one of the largest share offerings this year, …
Read More »Number of workplace deaths similar to previous 2 years despite reduction in activities due to COVID-19
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore recorded a similar number of workplace deaths during the first six months of 2020 compared to the previous two years, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said in a press release on Monday (September 28). ). This was despite the suspension of certain workplace activities in the second …
Read More »Unemployment rates rebound as Malaysia reopens economy amid Covid-19 pandemic, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR – At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in April, car salesman Muhammad Nasrul Musa lost everything he had: his job, his savings, and even his car. But things started to look up after the country’s movement restrictions were lifted in stages starting in May, when Malaysia …
Read More »Malaysia to impose COVID-19 restrictions in some parts of Sabah, 115 cases reported nationwide
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Monday (September 28) that it will impose strict movement restrictions on four Sabah districts after reporting more than 1,000 COVID-19 infections there in September. Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that as part of efforts to contain the outbreak, non-essential businesses in Lahad Datu, …
Read More »Amazon’s Prime Day shopping event is scheduled for October 13-14
[ad_1] Amazon Prime Day. (PHOTO: Amazon) Plus Why not sign up for Amazon prime today to enjoy free shipping and exclusive offers! Prime costs S $ 2.99 per month. Start a free 30-day trial of Prime at amazon.sg/prime. SINGAPORE – Fastest Fingers First – Amazon has finally revealed its official …
Read More »At contactless self-collection gone wrong, stranger steals and eats baked goods intended for customer, Singapore News
[ad_1] At one point, a bag of baked goods had been hanging from the front doors of Mary’s Delights home bakery. The next, it disappeared, and not because the rightful owner came to pick it up. The baker, who refused to be identified, came home to a great surprise last …
Read More »Most Executives Seek Work-Life Balance After Experiencing Sadness Over COVID-19 Pandemic: Survey
[ad_1] LONDON: Nearly eight in 10 corporate executives have experienced mental health issues during the coronavirus crisis, prompting several of them to reassess and improve work-life balance, a survey showed on Monday (Sept. 28). ). Many senior company officials in France and Egypt were more likely to have recalibrated their …
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