[ad_1] SINGAPORE: More men have been accused of breaking into buildings to steal copper wires, and the total amount involved now exceeds S $ 525,000. Four men are now accused of stealing S $ 500,000 worth of cables from 3NC Singapore, a shipbuilding and repair company. One of these men …
Read More »France says ‘unacceptable’ that Sanofi first administer the vaccine against the American virus
[ad_1] PARIS: The French government warned Thursday (May 14) that it would be “unacceptable” for the pharmaceutical giant Sanofi to reserve any COVID-19 vaccine for the United States first, after the company chief said it would prefer the US market. “For us, it would be unacceptable for there to be …
Read More »Vietnam determined to save British pilot, avoid first coronavirus death, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] HANOI (REUTERS) – Vietnam has gone to great lengths to save the life of its most serious novel coronavirus patient, a British pilot working for Vietnam Airlines, the national airline. Through aggressive testing and a massive centralized quarantine program, the Southeast Asian country has kept its coronavirus case count …
Read More »Coronavirus: Malaysian police to investigate minister on alleged movement violations, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KAJANG (STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Malaysian police launched an investigation into allegations that Islamic Affairs Minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri ignored the country’s movement control order (MCO). Kajang Police Chief Mohd Zaid Hassan confirmed receiving a police report on the matter. “We have opened a police investigation document …
Read More »The stepson of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib has granted a discharge that does not amount to acquittal on money laundering charges linked to 1MDB, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR / ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, stepson of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, received a discharge that does not amount to an acquittal by the Kuala Lumpur Session Court on Thursday (14 May) on five counts of money laundering charges involving …
Read More »Vietnam determined to save British pilot, avoid first death COVID-19
[ad_1] HANOI: Vietnam has made a great effort to save the life of its most serious novel coronavirus patient, a British pilot who works for Vietnam Airlines, the national airline. Through aggressive testing and a massive centralized quarantine program, the Southeast Asian country has kept its coronavirus case count at …
Read More »Johor state government to establish company in Singapore to boost business ties
[ad_1] JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government will establish an investment company in Singapore to improve trade ties between the two sides, Chief Minister Hasni Mohammad said on May 14. At a press conference, Hasni said the state-owned company, called the Johor Investment Company (JICO), will soon establish an office …
Read More »Bangladesh builds mega field hospital as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
[ad_1] DHAKA: Bangladesh has prepared a huge field hospital in three weeks to treat coronavirus patients in an attempt to fight the intensifying outbreak in the country. The South Asian nation has reported nearly 18,000 infections and 269 deaths from COVID-19 despite a countrywide lockdown, but critics say the numbers …
Read More »752 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, including 2 Singaporeans and public relations, health news, and featured stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A total of 752 new Covid-19 cases have been preliminarily confirmed on Thursday (May 14), bringing the total count in Singapore to 26,098. These include two Singapore residents and permanent residents, while foreign workers living in dormitories make up the majority of the remaining cases. More details …
Read More »Crew outages and catch up when New Zealand COVID-19 blockade ends
[ad_1] WELLINGTON: New Zealanders mingled with friends and arrived at shopping malls for the first time in seven weeks on Thursday (May 14) when the national shutdown ended and companies faced a “new normal” that minimizes the constant threat of coronavirus. A long-awaited haircut was the top priority for many …
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