[ad_1] MIAMI / PHILADELPHIA (REUTERS) – US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Thursday criticized what he called President Donald Trump’s “panic” response to the coronavirus pandemic, while Trump defended his handling of a crisis that it has killed more than 216,000 Americans. The rivals spoke in simultaneous town halls …
Read More »Comment: Safe return to workplaces requires thoughtful plans for layouts, elevators, ventilation, and more
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Following the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year, cities around the world moved quickly to force work from home. In Singapore, the government strongly encouraged employers to allow employees to stay home for work when the country increased its Disease Outbreak Response System Status (DORSCON) level to orange in …
Read More »Goh Jin Hian Resigns as New Silkroutes Chairman Amid CAD Inquiry, Company and Market News, and Spotlight Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – New Silkroutes Group has announced the resignations of its Chairman Goh Jin Hian and Chief Financial Officer William Teo Thiam Chuan, who are assisting the Singapore Police Department of Commercial Affairs with the investigations. Dr. Goh resigned “to devote more time to his personal affairs,” while Teo …
Read More »New COVID-19 Infections Hit Record Highs in the U.S. Midwest and Beyond
[ad_1] CHICAGO: Wisconsin and other states in the U.S. Midwest are battling an increase in COVID-19 cases, with new infections and hospitalizations rising to record levels in an ominous sign of a nationwide resurgence to as temperatures cool. More than 22,000 new cases were reported Wednesday in the Midwest, eclipsing …
Read More »The future of HDB living in Singapore to serve the aging population
[ad_1] SINGAPORE (The Straits Times / ANN): The Housing Board’s Future of Life (HDB) will see smart accessories that give homeowners the option to monitor their energy consumption and control smart appliances, and also directional signage with larger fonts and pictorial symbols. This is to ensure that smart and sustainable …
Read More »Malaysian Manufacturers and Grocers Replace Stock Ahead of Jan 1 Iodized Salt Rule
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: With three months to comply with the new iodized salt rule before the January 1 compliance deadline takes effect, small supermarkets and miscellaneous retailers are replacing their non-iodized stock on the shelves with those that comply. with the requirements of the Ministry of Health. On September 25, …
Read More »Singapore confirms 5 new cases, 2 in the community
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MINSA) confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in Singapore as of Wednesday (October 14), bringing the country’s total cases to 57,889. There are two new cases of locally transmitted COVID-19 infection, both community cases. The two cases are contacts of a previously confirmed …
Read More »Trump and Biden will lead the town hall duels as early voters flood the polls
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will hold prime-time town hall duels in lieu of a second presidential debate on Thursday (October 15), as Americans continue to flood polling places in states that allow voting. anticipated in person. With less than three weeks to go on …
Read More »Indonesia secures agreement to purchase 100 million more doses of vaccines
[ad_1] Indonesia has secured a commitment of 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from UK-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for delivery next year, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said from London on Wednesday. . Retno and Minister for State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir led a state delegation on a two-day trip to London …
Read More »Trump to face questions from voters at NBC town hall
[ad_1] MIAMI: In lieu of a formal debate, President Donald Trump agreed to answer voters’ questions during a town hall show sponsored by NBC News on Thursday (October 15) evening. The event will be held outdoors at the Pérez Art Museum in Miami. Ad Ad NBC News said it has …
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