SINGAPORE – Seventeen-year-old Nur Insyirah twisted her right knee playing football when she was just 12. She fell hard and her knee swelled and hurt badly. Following the incident, Insyirah went for physiotherapy but continued to experience a “funny feeling” in the knee whenever she ran. At times, it also felt like it might give... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, July 25. Unvaccinated 83-year-old dies from Covid-19 complications The Singaporean woman was linked to the Block 121 Bukit Merah View cluster. READ MORE HERE Some employees in S’pore still returning to workplace amid Covid-19 surge One had been asked to return to the office on... » read more
SINGAPORE – From cooking to cleaning to taking care of the children and elderly parents, migrant domestic workers (MDWs) have kept many families going even as the coronavirus pandemic upended lives. Amid the current shortage of new MDWs, four employers told The Sunday Times that they intend to hold on to their maids and would... » read more
SINGAPORE – Ever since her employer’s son and daughter-in-law returned from the United States in January, her workload in the family’s five-storey house has taken a great toll on her. Yanti (not her real name), a domestic worker, said the family of four rings a bell for her to attend to their every need. Please... » read more
SINGAPORE – Domestic worker Analyn (not her real name) said she has had only three to four hours’ rest nightly for the past two months as she has to sleep with her employer’s two-year-old son. Exhausted, the Filipina, 26, told her employer last week that she wanted to work for another employer when her contract... » read more
UMAG, CROATIA (AFP) – French veteran Richard Gasquet reached his first ATP final in three years on Saturday (July 24) when he defeated German qualifier Daniel Altmaier in the Umag semi-finals. The 35-year-old Gasquet, seeded fourth, won 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 6-3 after three hours and 11 minutes on court. He will face either top seed... » read more
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Manchester United are still in talks with midfielder Paul Pogba over a new contract, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said, amid speculation over the Frenchman’s future at the Premier League club. World Cup winner Pogba, 28, has frequently been linked with a move away from Old Trafford since rejoining United from Juventus... » read more
LONDON (AFP) – Georginio Wijnaldum has said social media abuse was behind his decision to leave Liverpool, explaining he “didn’t feel love” from a section of the club’s support. Wijnaldum – who signed for Paris Saint-Germain after leaving on a free transfer – joined Liverpool in 2016 from Newcastle United. He made more than 200... » read more
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, July 24. Tokyo Olympics: An opening ceremony like no other as Japan welcomes the world The ceremony lacked the usual glitz with fewer than 1,000 people in attendance. READ MORE HERE Jurong Fishery Port Covid-19 cluster grows to 665 cases; free test kits for those... » read more
CASPER, WYO, Jul 24, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Onomy Protocol has recently announced plans to open the world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to traditional Centralized Finance (CeFi) operators with its ambitious cross-chain stablecoin infrastructure. Institutions worldwide are looking to tap into blockchain’s edge on secure, trustless, and quick transactions. Financial entities are... » read more
Keep S’pore flexible with 24-hour nodes, creative use of space for evolving needs Singapore is changing its approach to long-term planning. Rather than deciding the development needs of future generations for them, the Government is now setting a path for them to make land use decisions for themselves, when the timing is right. To facilitate this... » read more
SINGAPORE – Singaporeans living with the reality of temperatures creeping upwards can take comfort that mitigating the impact of climate change may not require drastic changes to land use, but can be achieved by using land efficiently in integrating nature with the built environment. The role of vegetation in cooling and shading can only become... » read more
SINGAPORE – Preparing for a greying population is more than just installing handrails and ramps in homes and outdoor spaces, as clever land use planning can play a big role in supporting active ageing. Easy access to amenities such as medical facilities, retail outlets, community centres and green spaces is one way to help seniors... » read more
SINGAPORE – Singapore is changing its approach to long-term planning. Rather than deciding the development needs of future generations for them, the Government is now setting a path for them to make land use decisions for themselves, when the timing is right. To facilitate this process, the nation’s latest review of its long-term land use... » read more
TOKYO – Whipping out a pair of chopsticks, she mimics slurping ramen as she declares her love for Japanese food. Soft-spoken, she tries to converse in a different language as she toggles between English and her native Arabic. Just like any other 12-year-old, Hend Zaza is inquisitive, shy and eager to absorb knowledge like a... » read more
LONDON (REUTERS) – Max Verstappen’s British Grand Prix collision with Lewis Hamilton cost Red Bull US$1.8 million (S$2.4 million) with “massive ramifications” for a team operating under Formula One’s budget cap, principal Christian Horner said on Friday (July 23). In a combative column on the Red Bull website, Horner revealed the championship leader’s seat was... » read more
PARIS (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday (July 23) penned a one-year extension to his contract to stay with the French giants until 2023. The Argentine took over from the sacked Thomas Tuchel in January but PSG were dethroned as champions by Lille and were knocked out in the semi-finals of the... » read more
Washington, D.C., Jul 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Plato Technologies Inc., the provider of the industry-leading blockchain intelligence platform Plato, has partnered with Blockleaders.io, the leading crypto and blockchain news and interview platform, to offer quality updates and blockchain focused data across both platforms. Marketing expert Lisa Gibbons, associate with Blockleaders.io says... » read more
HONG KONG, Jul 23, 2021 – (亚太商讯 via SEAPRWire.com) – 卓悦控股有限公司(「卓悦」或「集团」股票编号653.HK) 欣然表示集团主席兼大股东增持公司股份。 卓悦控股主席陈健文先生于二零二一年七月二十日以平均每股0.2455港元增持20,304,000股之公司股份。增持后，陈健文先生持有本公司股份数量为2,244,195,868股，占本公司已发行股份的63.89%。 作为本集团大股东及主席，陈健文先生的股份增持举动，突显了他对本集团的价值及发展前景充满信心。 卓悦控股有限公司主席陈健文先生表示﹕「本人对公司未来发展前景与内在价值充满信心。集团正积极推动数字经济和实体经济的深度融合，搭建从线上到线下一体化的购物体验，布局智慧零售，由旧业态转型至新业态。卓悦着力发展电商服务，其『卓悦香港猫 HKMALL』销售平台更为中小企商户打通大湾区以至世界各地的销售渠道，助力商户快速进军全球最大的电商市场。凭借集团具前瞻性的战略布局，为股东创造最大价值。」 卓悦主营 Beauty、Health & Beautiful Life 三大品类货品，打造成为生活百货及潮流时尚品连锁零售集团，结合大数据，为品牌和产品提供精准的投放和销售方案，开创「新零售+科技」的模式，实现在线线下商业融合。 有关卓悦控股有限公司卓悦控股有限公司(股份代号: 653.HK)为香港领先美妆及生活消费品连锁零售集团，现于香港及澳门共设有21间线下零售店，卓悦香港猫（「 HKMALL 」）香港购物平台触达34个国家，共销售往44个中国内地及海外渠道平台，包括天猫国际、考拉、京东、Facebook、YouTube、Instagram、海淘网及微信商城等平台。卓悦现时自设KOL直播间，培育200名销售人员直播销售，现时在Facebook、YouTube、Instagram、Bonjour Global、卓悦全球购、卓悦海淘、天猫、考拉及京东共9个直播平台带货。 Copyright 2021 亚太商讯. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 23, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Central Global Berhad (“Central Global” or “Group”), a producer of industrial masking tapes and label stocks as well as general building contractor, will continue to keep a tight rein on cashflow in order to ensure business sustainability following the government’s decision to lengthen the... » read more