[ad_1] WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump, accepting the Republican nomination for a second term, said Thursday (August 27) that he alone stands as a bulwark against the forces of socialism, anarchy and extremism that his Democratic rival Joe Biden he would defend if elected in November. . Speaking from the …
Read More »Apple-blocked Facebook update highlighting Apple’s in-app purchase fees
[ad_1] Apple blocked Facebook’s attempt to inform users about the 30% fee that Apple would take from all in-app purchases made through a new online events feature, Facebook said. Reuters. Apple reportedly told Facebook that the update violated an App Store rule that prevents developers from showing “irrelevant” information to …
Read More »More than half of the 94 new COVID-19 cases from Sungei Tengah Lodge; Bkt Panjang Transportation Hub Cluster Closed
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The Ministry of Health (MOH) confirmed 94 more cases of COVID-19 as of Friday (Aug 28), bringing Singapore’s total to 56,666. The ministry also announced the closure of the cluster at Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub, as there have been no cases related to it or the …
Read More »Who could lead Japan after Shinzo Abe?
[ad_1] TOKYO: As Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, announces his plans to resign due to health concerns, the focus is on who could succeed the country’s longest-term prime minister, with no clear consensus yet on a candidate. Abe said his health began to decline in the middle of last month …
Read More »Timing of the GST rise and other moves to shore up revenue position will be ‘carefully’ monitored: Heng Swee Keat
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The government will take steps to strengthen its revenue position, such as increasing the goods and services tax (GST), but will “carefully monitor” the timing of such moves by considering the state of the economy and spending needs, the said. deputy prime minister. Heng Swee Keat on Friday …
Read More »Orchard Road Shopping Malls, Geylang Serai Market Among New Places Visited by Covid-19 Patients While Infectious, Health News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Several shopping malls on Orchard Road and Geylang Serai Market were among the new places added on Saturday (August 29) to the Ministry of Health (MOH) list of places visited by Covid-19 patients while they were infectious. . 51 new coronavirus cases were also confirmed on Saturday, …
Read More »Several Orchard Road shopping malls among locations visited by COVID-19 cases during infectious period
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The Ngee Ann City, Paragon, and The Heeren were among the shopping malls on Orchard Road that were added on Saturday (August 29) to the Ministry of Health (MOH) list of places visited by community-based COVID-19 cases. during your infectious period. Two stores in Ngee Ann City, Papilla …
Read More »When it comes to Covid-19, not all masks are created equal, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] What constitutes a mask in the time of Covid-19? This question was raised after a recent incident in which a bus driver refused to allow a man wearing a gaiter to get on board because the driver felt it was not a mask. Under Singapore regulations, a mask refers …
Read More »Japan and US defense chiefs oppose attempt to alter the state of Asian waters
[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said on Saturday (August 29) that he had agreed with his US counterpart, Mark Esper, that both countries were opposed to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in key waterways. of the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Kono …
Read More »Stricter regulations on what constitutes a mask and how it should be worn go into effect in Singapore, Health News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Stronger regulations on what constitutes a mask and how it should be worn also went into effect on Saturday (August 29), according to a notice posted the day before. It comes as the Ministry of Health (MINSA) reiterated on Saturday that makeshift face coverings like bandanas, scarves …
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