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Free school meals: a political football in England
AFP, Published on 26/10/2020
» WATFORD (UNITED KINGDOM) - A campaign by Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to feed England's poorest children during school holidays has turned into a political football, throwing the spotlight on increased poverty during the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan PM Suga sets 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality
AFP, Published on 26/10/2020
» TOKYO: Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday set a 2050 deadline for the world's third-largest economy to become carbon neutral, significantly firming up the country's climate change commitments.
The UK-Asean connection
Asia focus, Ong Bo Yang, Published on 26/10/2020
» The United Kingdom has maintained strong and warm ties with Asean ever since the regional bloc was formed in 1967. This longstanding economic partnership has allowed bilateral trade in goods and services to reach approximately £42 billion today.
'World-class' Vardy rocks Arsenal as Leicester go fourth
AFP, Published on 26/10/2020
» LONDON: Brendan Rodgers saluted "world-class" Jamie Vardy after he sealed Leicester's late 1-0 win as spluttering Arsenal crashed to a third defeat in their last four Premier League games on Sunday.
China Wants to Be the World's EV Factory. It May Succeed.
Business, Jacky Wong, Published on 26/10/2020
» China may be the world's factory, but it has never been a big exporter of automobiles. It hopes to change that with electric vehicles.
Global tech funds shine during crisis
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/10/2020
» Returns generated from equities and bonds have been subpar amid the Covid-19 crisis and geopolitical unrest at home and abroad, but the global technology segment still offered a handsome nine-month return, with China's equity fund shining in the spotlight, says Morningstar Research Thailand.
Trimmed market helps developers regain revenue
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/10/2020
» A focus on draining condo inventory and fewer condo launches helped listed developers regain some revenue momentum during the second quarter, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).