EU registering protection for F&B goods as FTA with Singapore nears WITH the EU-Singapore free trade agreement (EUSFTA) set to come into force by the end of the year, the European Union (EU) has submitted 138 mostly food and beverage-related geographical indications (GIs) for approval here, with 100 successful registrations received to date. — The […]
Dept warns of worst drought in decade The Meteorological Department (MD) says Thailand is going to experience the worst drought in a decade, as average precipitation across large swaths of the country has fallen far short of the monthly average. — Bangkok Post Half of Thailand Population Has Asbestos in Their Lungs A recent study […]
DBS downgrades full-year Singapore growth forecast to 0.7%, OCBC lowers it to 0-1% IN the wake of disappointing second-quarter flash data, economists have trimmed their full-year growth predictions for Singapore in 2019. — The Business Times Singapore is 3rd in Asia-Pacific for nurturing women entrepreneurs SINGAPORE ranked third in the Asia-Pacific in fostering growth for […]
Wage-hike disaster looms for many companies, FTI warns Raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht would have a detrimental impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says. — Bangkok Post Wissanu: Gov’t to Retain ‘Attitude Adjustment,’ But Won’t Detain People The practice of “attitude adjustment” will continue even […]
One in five NUS medical students gets financial help The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) medical degree course is the most competitive course to get into. It is also the most expensive – charging almost $29,000 in tuition fees a year. — Straits Times (annoying popups) Centre keeps critical buildings safe from threats The Centre […]
Free marijuana policy already included in government policy Free marijuana policy is a major policy of the Bhumjaithai Party as earlier promised in the party’s electoral campaign. — NBT World (video) Thailand ‘violated customs law’ A World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel has upheld the Philippines’ claims that Thailand has been violating international customs law. — […]
The Cambodian producers of Coca-Cola products have moved quickly to reassure its customers that its products are safe to consume following media reports that some of its lines had been found being counterfeited. According to the July 11 edition of The Phnom Penh Post (The Post) ‘Coca-Cola, Fanta, 7-Up, and energy drink Samurai’ were among […]
Singapore is top maritime centre for 6th straight year For the sixth year running, Singapore has clinched the top spot among the world’s maritime centres in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index. — Straits Times (annoying popups) Singapore, KL among major cities to face ‘unprecedented’ climate shifts by 2050 Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are […]
66 NCPO orders revoked in latest issue of Royal Gazette The recent issue of the Royal Gazette has announced the revocation of 66 instructions imposed by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) via Section 44 of the interim constitution. The revocation took effect immediately. — NBT World (video) Strengthening Thai Baht Strangling Thailand’s […]
Foreign unicorns here juicing up market for high-tech skills THE growing pool of foreign unicorns in Singapore is adding magic to the local market for highly-skilled jobs. — The Business Times Lee Hsien Yang questions: Why is Ho Ching’s salary such a big secret? After the announcement yesterday (July 9) that Temasek Holdings, Singapore’s state […]
PM wins poor transparency marks The outgoing Prayut Chan-o-cha government has a number of achievements to its name that lacked scrutiny, which raises the question of transparency, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI). — Bangkok Post Thai rice exports hit by strong baht, unlikely to meet 2019 goal Thailand’s rice exports fell by […]
Clean water from humid air? Just add sunlight An NUS research team has developed a gel that can, with natural sunlight, harvest clean water from humid air, including evaporation from water bodies like the reservoirs. — Straits Times (annoying popups) Checks for 4 SIA A-380s after safety agency alert Four of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) Airbus […]