Up to eight people could be allowed to gather outside their homes when Singapore moves into phase three of its reopening, the multi-ministry task force handling Covid-19 said yesterday. Asked how the task force arrived at this figure, Health Minister Gan Kim Yong responded that safe distancing was a concern. The task force had initially... » read more
TOKYO • Organisers said they were on constant alert for cyber attacks yesterday but had yet to suffer “significant impact” after Britain accused Russia of targeting the Tokyo Olympics. Britain’s foreign ministry said Russian spies attacked the 2020 Games’ organisers, logistics services and sponsors before the event was postponed by one year because of the... » read more
Defending champions Brunei DPMM’s participation in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) remains in limbo, after the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) announced yesterday that the match between Hougang United and the Brunei side on Sunday has been postponed. The FAS did not provide a new date for the rescheduled fixture. In its media statement, the... » read more
HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Tak Lee Machinery Holdings Limited (“Tak Lee” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 2102), a leading earthmoving equipment sales and leasing service provider in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce its first annual results for the year ended 31 July 2020... » read more
TOKYO, Oct 20, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – For the second consecutive year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been awarded a Silver rating for overall sustainability from EcoVadis, the independent French platform that regularly assesses corporate supply chains. At a time when the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has become a global... » read more
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The Babylon Project, a hackathon initiative committed to democratizing access to global innovation and fostering the inclusion of minority backgrounds in tech, kicked off on Friday, October 9th, 2020 with 1000 active participants on its virtual Discord server. The virtual hackathon had renowned international speakers... » read more
HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – China’s leading online tour guide provider Lvji Technology Holding Inc. (“Lvji Technology” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”, stock code: 1745.HK) listed in Forbes Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2020. The list spotlights 200 publicly listed small and midsized companies in the Asia-Pacific... » read more
SHANGHAI, Oct 16, 2020 – The Buick Electra concept vehicle made its global premiere in Shanghai. The all-electric crossover offers a sneak peek at Buick’s vision for a new intelligent electric future. “Today, Buick’s innovative thinking and imagination of future intelligent mobility have reached the next level with the Electra,” said Sam Basile, executive vice president of... » read more
HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Edvantage Group Holdings Limited (“Edvantage Group” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 0382.HK), the largest private higher education group in the Greater Bay Area is pleased to announce the results of new student registration and the average tuition fee of two... » read more
HONG KONG, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – The COVID-19 outbreak has led to businesses and employees re-evaluating what the workplace means to them. Today, The Executive Centre (TEC), the leading premium flexible workspace provider across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, launches the “Welcome Back to The Office” video campaign, where characters find... » read more
Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Bluffton, SC (USA), Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – A leading laboratory acceredited with U.S. Government agencies has released test results which confirm that Path-Away® – a plant-based active ingredient that contains no chemicals or alcohol – can kill the actual virus that causes COVID-19 within two minutes, the global distributor... » read more
SINGAPORE – There will be 2,300 new training opportunities in advanced manufacturing to help jobseekers to enter this growth sector. This will help manufacturers adapt to the crisis and build the necessary capabilities to thrive in a post-pandemic world. SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) announced this on Tuesday (Oct 20) in conjunction with this year’s Industrial Transformation... » read more
SINGAPORE – Jumping into robotics with no background experience sounds like a tall order, but Mr Mohammad Hasbi Bin Mohammad Shazali, 31, rose to the challenge. Mr Hasbi was laid off from his job in corporate sales in a hotel group in March, as the coronavirus pandemic hit the hospitality industry hard. Please subscribe or... » read more
SINGAPORE – To boost the competitiveness of Singapore’s flourishing manufacturing sector, a new industry-led training programme office will plan ways to ensure the workforce has emerging skills and knowledge. The Advanced Manufacturing Training Academy (AMTA), which was launched on Tuesday (Oct 20), will be located at the Jurong Innovation District (JID) manufacturing hub, which has... » read more
SINGAPORE – Despite the disruptions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore remains an international standout for technology, innovation and enterprise in the manufacturing sector. Underscoring the country’s aim to further industrial transformation and growth in the region, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Oct 20) sketched out three ways Singapore... » read more
TOKYO, Oct 20, 2020 – (ACN Newswire) – Olympus Corporation took part in a ground-breaking project as a business promoter, in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), entitled, “Survey Study for International Expansion of AI Diagnosis Support System Using Ultra-High Magnifying Endoscopes in India.” The project aims to develop advanced endoscopy... » read more
SINGAPORE – Two people were taken to hospital after an accident involving four vehicles on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) towards Tuas on Tuesday morning (Oct 20). The police said they were alerted to the accident at 7.33am on Tuesday. “A 39-year-old female passenger and a 40-year-old male passenger were conscious when conveyed to Tan Tock... » read more
LEEDS (REUTERS) – A Raul Jimenez shot that took a heavy deflection off the head of Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips gave Wolverhampton Wanderers a hard-fought 1-0 away win in the Premier League on Monday (Oct 19). Leeds dominated possession in the opening half, firing crosses into the box at a variety of angles and... » read more
LOS ANGELES • Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird believes women’s football players in the United States are more widely supported and favoured than their counterparts in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) because of the public perception of them as “cute little white girls”. Point guard Bird, who won her fourth WNBA title this month, said... » read more
Rooney tests negative but must still isolate LONDON • Footballer Wayne Rooney is “angry and disappointed” despite testing negative for Covid-19, as he must self-isolate for 10 days after coming into contact with a friend who tested positive. Rooney, a player-coach at Championship side Derby, played in the 1-0 home defeat by Watford last Friday,... » read more