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Thousands rally in Philippines to warn of Duterte 'dictatorship'
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2017
» MANILA: Left-wing activists and political opponents of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte held rallies on Thursday to warn against what they see as the emergence of a dictatorship under the no-nonsense but hugely popular leader.
Brexit hands recruitment agencies nightmare
Business, Reuters, Published on 15/09/2017
» LONDON: Business is booming for Paul Murphy's recruitment agency in northwest England. Clients are rolling in with more jobs in restaurants, bars and hotels than ever before, but finding workers to fill them has become tricky.
Macau government's coffers swell
Business, Reuters, Published on 13/09/2017
» MACAU: Over the past five years, Macau has raked in US$70 billion in taxes from the casinos that have made the territory the largest gambling centre in the world. But it has invested less than 10% of that take -- by far its largest source of income -- in much needed infrastructure.
Singapore's presidency puts Malay representation on agenda
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2017
» SINGAPORE: There are no Muslim Malays in the top echelons of Singapore's army, and few among the senior ranks of its judiciary, but a member of its poorest ethnic minority will become president of the Southeast Asian city state this month.
Consumer confidence up in August
Reuters, Published on 06/09/2017
» Consumer confidence in August picked up for the first time in four months on expectations the economy would improve in the second half on strong exports and tourism, a private survey showed on Wednesday.
'Flying taxi' startup Lilium raises $90m from Tencent, others
Business, Reuters, Published on 06/09/2017
» FRANKFURT: Lilium, a German start-up with Silicon Valley-scale ambitions to develop a five-passenger "flying taxi", has raised a second, $90 million round of financing from top tech investors, making it one of the best-funded electric aircraft projects to date.
Cambodia releases alleged opposition leader plot video
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2017
» Cambodia's government on Sunday released a video which it said showed arrested opposition leader Kem Sokha talking about conspiring against the administration with US support.
Thailand offers course for women who marry foreigners
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2017
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is offering a free course to help Thai women cope with the highs and lows of interracial marriage and avoid potential scams or falling victim to human trafficking when moving abroad.
Trees save megacities millions -- research
Business, Reuters, Published on 25/08/2017
» LONDON: Trees in cities reduce air pollution, absorb carbon and protect people during heatwaves, saving megacities more than $500 million a year in health care, energy costs and environmental protection, according to new research.
Japan looks to wood pulp to make lighter car parts
Business, Reuters, Published on 16/08/2017
» KYOTO: The global push among carmakers to make ever lighter vehicles is leading some auto suppliers in Japan to turn to what seems like an unlikely substitute for steel -- wood.