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Pakistan posts highest annual inflation; stampedes for food kill 16
ISLAMABAD: Consumer price inflation in Pakistan jumped to a record 35.37 per cent in March from a year earlier, the statistics bureau said on Saturday (Apr 1), as at least 16 people were killed in stampedes for food aid.
The March…
Chinese investors have confidence in Malaysia’s potential, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Chinese investors have shown confidence in Malaysia as it has a conducive investment environment with potential, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka…
Singapore, China conclude ‘substantive talks’ on FTA, to expand cooperation in 6 areas
BEIJING: Singapore and China have completed substantive negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement that will boost market access for businesses, a day after the countries announced the upgrading of bilateral ties.
The countries also…
No groups barred from entering campus grounds, says Higher Education Ministry
JOHOR BARU: The Higher Education Minister has not placed any restrictions on any group from entering varsity campus grounds, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled…
India regulator probing some Adani offshore deals for possible rule violations: Sources
MUMBAI: India's market regulator is investigating possible violation of "related party" transaction rules in the Adani Group's dealings with at least three offshore entities that have links to the brother of the conglomerate's founder, two…
Germany’s military gaps cannot be fully bridged by 2030: Defence minister
BERLIN: Germany's military cannot completely fill its existing gaps by 2030, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius was quoted as saying, as Berlin seeks to revamp its armed forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine following decades of neglect.…
Penang Island City Council secretary appointed mayor
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Island City Council (MBPP) secretary Datuk A. Rajendran has been appointed as the new mayor. He will be taking over from Datuk Yew Tung…
Swiss watchmakers counting the clock until Chinese tourists return
GENEVA: Switzerland's major luxury watch brands are cautiously optimistic that Chinese tourists will boost sales this year, if they return to Europe in large numbers after the easing of domestic COVID-19 restrictions.
Exports to China, a…
Singapore’s biggest skate park opens in Lakeside Garden
Lakeside Green is a lawn area next to the lake that can be used as a venue for performances and events. NParks said the 4,000 sq m lawn has a capacity of around 1,000 people.
Lakeside Plaza is one of the main entrances to the garden and…
Eight arrested for suspected drug offences, ecstasy and ketamine among contraband seized
SINGAPORE: Eight men, aged between 25 and 39, were arrested for suspected drug offences, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said in a news release on Saturday (Apr 1).
Drugs with an estimated street value of S$37,000 (US$27,800) were also…