5 crew members injured after severe turbulence forces BA flight to turn back to Singapore (www.channelnewsasia.com)
The plane was on the way to London when it experienced a "rare episode of severe turbulence", says British Airways.
Commentary: Reddit made the mistake of ignoring its core users (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Police patrol robots to be rolled out across Singapore; two already at Changi Airport (www.channelnewsasia.com)
SINGAPORE: If you have recently visited Changi Airport Terminal 4, you may have noticed a different type of police personnel walking the beat. Two Singapore Police Force (SPF) patrol robots have been deployed at the terminal since April to complement frontline police officers, serving as additional eyes on
Structure collapses at Tanjong Pagar work site, one worker reported missing (www.channelnewsasia.com)
SINGAPORE: A worker has been reported missing after a structure at a work site in Tanjong Pagar collapsed on Thursday (Jun 15). The incident occurred at 1 Bernam Street at about 2pm. According to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the collapsed structure is at a building sit
Will Singapore move in the direction of US, and consider a ban on non-compete clauses in labour contracts? (www.channelnewsasia.com)
The Manpower Ministry and tripartite partners are developing a set of guidelines “to shape norms and provide employers with further guidance” on including non-compete clauses in labour contracts.
Racehorse owners, industry to appeal against Singapore Turf Club closure (www.channelnewsasia.com)
A committee of horse owners was formed to represent their interests.
Some school canteen stalls closing due to falling revenues, as home-based learning keep students away (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Cross Island Line to get 44 new MRT trains (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Hoping they learn from the mistakes of current trains and improve on the LED screen above the doors…
A flat to live in or for investment? Panellists weigh in on how Singapore balances the two objectives (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Not an easy balance to make here....
‘War on talent’: Malaysia’s semiconductor industry plagued by lack of skilled workers (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Sanctions evasion: Russians use Chinese partner to produce Citroen cars at idled Stellantis plant (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Carmaker Stellantis halted production in Russia in April 2022....
Germany's chemical giant BASF to exit joint ventures in China's Xinjiang amid rights record scrutiny (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Cross-posted from: feddit.de/post/8758572...
Commentary: Who benefits from former Malaysia PM Najib’s partial pardon? (www.channelnewsasia.com)
China's factory activity shrinks again, weak demand hobbles economy (www.channelnewsasia.com)
China’s manufacturing activity contracted for the fourth straight month in January, an official factory survey showed on Wednesday (Jan 31), suggesting the sprawling sector and the broader economy were struggling to regain momentum at the start of 2024.
Commentary: Malaysia’s ‘Dubai Move’ was doomed to fail - it misunderstood Sarawak’s GPS coalition (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Avoid Thailand’s popular fried dough sticks, iced tea for breakfast: Local health official (www.channelnewsasia.com)
BANGKOK: Thailand's Department of Health has asked consumers to avoid the locally popular Pa Thong Ko fried dough with Thai iced tea for breakfast, as they can provide too much energy and undermine health. The advisory came shortly after the two local favourites made it to the top ten rankings on TasteAtla
Commentary: Malaysia opposition party PAS’ overconfidence might be its undoing (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Malaysia's electric vehicle push gets a turbo boost, but speed bumps lie ahead (www.channelnewsasia.com)
Japan postpones 'Moon Sniper' liftoff for third time (www.channelnewsasia.com)
TOKYO: Japan's space agency on Monday (Aug 28) postponed for the third time the launch of its "Moon Sniper" lunar mission due to poor weather. The H2-A rocket due to blast off from the southern island of Tanegashima was also carrying a research satellite developed with NASA and the European Space Agency.
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Talim pummels southern China, Vietnam (www.channelnewsasia.com)
BEIJING: A quarter million people were evacuated in southern China and Vietnam before a major typhoon roared ashore late on Monday (Jul 17) bringing fierce winds and rain and forcing the cancellation o
Malaysia lifts mask mandate on public transport and in healthcare facilities (www.channelnewsasia.com)
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s health ministry on Thursday (Jun 29) announced that face masks will no longer be required to be worn on public transport and in healthcare facilities from next Wednesday onwards. This after the World Health Organization (WHO) on May 5 declared that COVID-19 is no longer a P
'Sovereign' woman on trial for refusing to attend court and police investigations, spitting at officers (www.channelnewsasia.com)
When police officers repeatedly went to Lee Hui Yin's home to serve papers on her, she called the police on them....
Asia heatwaves put renewable power fleet to the test (www.channelnewsasia.com)
SINGAPORE: Record heat across Asia is putting its surging renewable power fleet to the test, highlighting the need for backup supply, transmission system upgrades and tariff reforms to ensure reliability and stave off a slowdown in green energy adoption. Temperatures in parts of the region breached 40 degr
Bicycle-sharing operators in Singapore focus on product quality amid changing landscape (www.channelnewsasia.com)
