[ad_1] GENEVA: Health officials reviewing Gilead’s remdesivir against COVID-19 should consider all tests, including a trial in which the drug failed, before giving the green light, said on Friday (October 23) the chief scientist of the The OMS. US regulators appeared not to have done so when they approved the …
Read More »Bitcoin climbs to a 13-month high on PayPal news | Money
[ad_1] Bitcoin recovered to a 13-month peak yesterday after US online payment provider PayPal announced that it would allow account holders to use cryptocurrencies. – Photo by Reuters LONDON, October 22 – The world’s most popular virtual unit, Bitcoin, recovered yesterday to a 13-month peak after US online payments provider …
Read More »Allied educators who support students with learning needs will have more career opportunities, news and highlights about parenting and education
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Allied Educators (AEDs) serving students with learning disabilities will have more avenues for professional growth in the years to come. In recognition of its growing importance, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said on Thursday (Oct 22) that more senior level positions will be created for allied educators …
Read More »Japan believes 72-hour entry without quarantine for business travelers will begin soon
[ad_1] Travelers and their countries must meet certain conditions.. “When will Japan be open for international travel again?” is a question we all want an answer to, but when the complexities of a global pandemic are combined with the extremely varied aspects of moving between countries, there are no quick …
Read More »Soccer: Pickford’s criticism of Van Dijk’s injury overblown, says Everton’s Ancelotti
[ad_1] REUTERS: Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said that goalkeeper Jordan Pickford’s challenge to Virgil van Dijk was ill-timed rather than malicious and that the reaction to the incident, which left the Dutchman facing a long streak, was overblown. Premier League champions Liverpool confirmed that Van Dijk will undergo surgery on …
Read More »470,000 low-income Singaporeans will receive Special Workfare Pay payments in October
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Around 470,000 low-income Singaporean workers will receive their Workfare Special Pay payments from October 28, the Finance Ministry said on Friday (October 23). The special payment was announced by Vice Premier Heng Swee Keat in the resilience budget on March 26, as a step to provide greater security …
Read More »Cathay Pacific has confirmed the closure of Cathay Dragon
[ad_1] Cathay Pacific has confirmed that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 8,500 employees and will close Cathay Dragon as part of a major restructuring. The main elements of the restructuring include the elimination of approximately 8,500 positions across the group, representing about 24% of its established workforce. Through …
Read More »China’s state media calls for animal abuse to be illegal after unborn cats and kittens are killed by boiling water
[ad_1] China’s state broadcaster CCTV called for legislation against animal abuse after news of a Chinese security guard pouring boiling water on a pregnant cat went viral on social media. “It is the consensus of the whole of society to say no to cruelty to animals, but incidents of cruelty …
Read More »Huawei Mate 40 Pro suddenly reveals innovative alternative to Google
[ad_1] The new Petal Maps on Huawei phones could be a game changer. David Phelan The Huawei Mate 40 Pro has been revealed and it looks quite amazing. But if you had listened carefully to the lead note, you would have heard another announcement that sounded less interesting but could …
Read More »Going the Extra Way for Special Educational Needs, News, and Featured Parenting and Education Stories
[ad_1] As a senior in psychology (with honors) at James Cook University (JCU) in Singapore, Rebecca Yeo had her eye on a career in neuropsychology. But as she observed and analyzed young people in family service centers and high schools for her senior project, she was intrigued by special needs …
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