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New Zealand drone makers target Hollywood
Business, Reuters, Published on 21/07/2015
» RAGLAN, New Zealand: Deep in New Zealand's dairying heartland, drone maker Aeronavics tests aircraft designed to corner the fast-growing emerging market for unmanned aerial vehicles in the film and television business.
Singapore convicts second man in $2.2bn money laundering case
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2024
» SINGAPORE - A Singapore court on Thursday convicted a second defendant in its biggest-ever money laundering probe, news outlet The Straits Times reported, a case that has seen the seizure or freezing of US$2.2 billion of assets.
Thailand reconsiders legalising casinos, up to now a losing bet
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2024
» The government is again considering legalising casinos to draw investment and tourism, a study submitted to the House of Representative on Friday showed, but such proposals have been losing bets in the past because of public disapproval.
Singapore, Malaysia weigh passport-free travel
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia and Singapore agreed to jointly develop a special economic zone and explore a range of measures including passport-free travel to boost trade between the neighbours that each count the other as the No. 2 trading partner.
Japan quake: Rescuers rush to reach survivors
Reuters, Published on 02/01/2024
» WAJIMA - At least 48 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, with rescue teams struggling on Tuesday to reach isolated areas where buildings had been toppled, roads wrecked and power cut to tens of thousands of homes.
Factbox: Countries mandating Covid tests for arrivals from China
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2023
» Authorities around the world are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China as Covid-19 cases there surged following its relaxation of "zero-Covid" rules. China has rejected criticism of its Covid data.
Cannabis pop-up truck proves popular with tourists
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2022
» "Amnesia", "Jack Haze", and "Night Nurse" are among marijuana strains on sale at a pop-up truck in Bangkok, as retailers cash in on demand for the newly decriminalised substance from foreigners and locals alike.
Indonesia conducts test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil
Reuters, Published on 06/10/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesia conducted its first test flight using jet fuel partially from palm oil on Wednesday, a senior minister said, as the country plans to commercialise the fuel as it seeks creative ways to use the edible oil domestically.
Thai golfer Patty ties for third in World Championship
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2021
» Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit tied for third place in the HSBC Women's World Championship at Singapore's Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday.
Rumours, fear dog Philippine vaccine plan
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2021
» MANILA: According to one rumour circulating in the Philippines, the coronavirus vaccine will allow President Rodrigo Duterte to kill people at the push of a button.