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Singapore gets sweet pandemic distraction
Reuters, Published on 19/08/2021
» SINGAPORE: America's Museum of Ice Cream launched its first international outlet in Singapore on Thursday, providing some sweet distraction from the coronavirus after curbs put a halt to many entertainment activities across the city state.
When and how will vaccines become available?
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2020
» NEW YORK: Britain on Wednesday became the first Western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, jumping ahead of the United States and Europe after its regulator cleared a shot developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for emergency use in record time.
Eighteen hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since movement began
Reuters, Published on 17/11/2020
» Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters marching on parliament on Tuesday, and at least 18 people were hurt in the most violent confrontation since a youth-led protest movement emerged in July.
Siam Cement leads SE Asian firms eyeing Oct IPOs
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2020
» SINGAPORE/HONG KONG: Siam Cement Group Packaging's initial public offering (IPO) is looking to raise 50% more than a previously targeted $1 billion, boosted by higher valuations, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Sugar production seen remaining weak
Reuters, Published on 10/02/2020
» DUBAI: A sharp fall in production in Thailand has propelled sugar prices to the highest level in more than two years and early indications for next year suggest another poor crop is likely, participants at a sugar conference in Dubai said.
Superyacht linked to Malaysia's 1MDB for sale, again
Reuters, Published on 20/10/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: A superyacht linked to a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal at Malaysian fund 1MDB is up for sale, according to a listing by the yacht broker.
Typhoon forces first-ever cancellation of RWC matches
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2019
» TOKYO: Rugby World Cup organisers have cancelled Saturday's game between England and France as well as New Zealand's match against Italy due to the risk from Typhoon Hagibis, and said Sunday's key game between hosts Japan and Scotland is in doubt.
Indonesia to ban nickel ore exports from Jan 2020
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2019
» JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Monday it will stop nickel ore exports from Jan. 1, 2020, two years earlier than initially flagged as it speeds up efforts to process more of its resources at home.