Indonesia morning news for January 1
Pollution kills more than 230,000 Indonesians per year: Report Almost a quarter of a million people in Indonesia die every year because of exposure to toxic air, water or soil or other forms of pollution, […]
Singapore morning news for January 1
More than 6,000 caught riding e-scooters on footpaths in December More than 6,000 people were caught riding their e-scooters on footpaths in December, despite a ban on doing so being announced last month. — Channel […]
Indonesia morning news for December 31
Manufacturing decline in 2019 raises concerns about deindustrialization, Industry 4.0 Two issues have been central to the Indonesian manufacturing industry throughout 2019; the sector’s growth continuing to stagnate and the digitalization of industries posing both […]
Singapore morning news for December 31
Electricity tariff to rise 3.5% in January-March to hit 5-year high Household electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 3.5 per cent for January to March 2020, said utility SP Group on Monday (Dec […]
Indonesia morning news for December 30
Indonesia’s net international investment liability position slides Indonesia’s International Investment Position (IIP) recorded a narrower net liability as the position of Foreign Financial Liabilities (FFL) declined. — Antara News Authorities seize Rp 12 billion worth […]
Singapore morning news for December 30
Sriracha hot sauce recalled over fears of ‘exploding’ bottles: SFA The Singapore Food Agency said on Friday (Dec 27) it has issued a recall for Huy Fong Sriracha Hot Chilli Sauce over fears some bottles […]
Indonesia morning news for December 27
Netflix, Digital Tax Policy to Be Noted in Omnibus Law: Govt Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate said the government was drafting regulations to tax digital-based entertainment service providers such as Netflix and Spotify. […]
Singapore morning news for December 27
Singapore’s manufacturing output down 9.3% in November Singapore’s monthly manufacturing output decreased in November after seeing an uptick in the previous months, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) showed on Thursday (Dec 26). […]
The Jevit: home-grown Cambodian demining robot saves time and limbs (video) *updated
Necessity is often said to be the mother of invention and no truer is it the case than for Khmer-Canadian mechanical engineering graduate Richard Yim. With memories of children in his home country too […]
Indonesia morning news for December 26
Indonesia Closes Down Over 1,000 Illegal Streaming Sites The Indonesian government has blocked 1,130 illegal streaming websites in a major crackdown on video piracy, a minister said on Wednesday. — Jakarta Globe Indonesia’s Muslims shaken […]
Singapore morning news for December 26
Singapore’s credentials draw investments in hedge funds It was insightful to read that some of the world’s top performing hedge funds are based in Singapore (World’s top hedge fund returns found in Singapore, Dec 17). […]
New regulations could see Asean produce piling up on China wharfs
The new year is set to bring a whole bunch of new hurdles for the region’s agricultural producers and exporters to China with a raft of new rules, regulations, and procedures being announced just ahead […]