[ad_1] At a time when protectionist sentiment is increasing globally, Singapore must remain open to the world to attract investment and create good jobs for Singaporeans, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing. One factor that has influenced the expansion of multinational companies here is the network of free …
Read More »Child Marriages on the Rise in India Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, South Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] NEW DELHI – The call came in on August 18 at 1.45pm, just before Narayana Sukla was about to settle for lunch. He heard a girl sob on the line. “Please rescue me immediately or they will kill me,” the 12-year-old told him. “My mother has forced me to …
Read More »Thiago Silva becomes Chelsea’s sixth summer signing
[ad_1] Publication date: Friday, August 28, 2020 12:25 PM Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Thiago silva on a one-year contract after passing a medical exam on Thursday. Chelsea have the option to extend the contract for one more year for the Brazilian central defender, who became a free agent …
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 »Abe’s resignation: Race for new prime minister of Japan begins, LDP to elect successor around September 15, East Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] TOKYO – The race to succeed outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is intensifying, with a wave of brokering and maneuvering in late-night meetings between factions of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). At least five former cabinet ministers have said they will compete for the top job, while …
Read More »Singapore Seeks ‘Quality Over Quantity’: Chan Chun Sing On Overseas Work Pass Policy Changes
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore focuses on “quality, rather than quantity” with the latest increases to wages for foreigners qualified in Employment Passes and S Passes, said Minister of Commerce and Industry Chan Chun Sing on Saturday (29 May August). Earlier this week, the Ministry of Manpower announced that minimum wages for …
Read More »Messi seeks to meet with the Barcelona board because he wants to leave the Camp Nou on good terms
[ad_1] The Argentine superstar submitted a transfer request, however, Goal understands that their goal is to fix things with those responsible. Lionel Messi is still determined to leave Barcelona, however the Argentine player wants to meet with the board and leave the club on good terms. objective understands. On Tuesday, …
Read More »student leader defies Thailand’s royal taboo
[ad_1] When college student Rung calmly read 10 demands to reform Thailand’s monarchy to thousands of protesters at a pro-democracy rally this month, she defied the country’s biggest political taboo. Backed by an arch-royalist army and protected by draconian royal defamation laws, the super-wealthy monarchy wields enormous influence in almost …
Read More »Chinese Airlines Losses Mitigated by Domestic Travel
[ad_1] BEIJING: China’s largest airline reported less severe losses in the second quarter on Saturday (Aug 29) as domestic travel rebounds with the coronavirus outbreak largely controlled. The country where the disease emerged last year has reported no new deaths since May. Ad Ad It allowed for a tentative return …
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