US Senators introduce aviation safety bill to reform certification after 737 MAX crashes
CHICAGO: US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday (Jun 16) that would reform aircraft certification following two fatal Boeing...
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France’s COVID-19 tracing app hard to link to others, EU official says
PARIS: A coronavirus contact tracing app being introduced in France may not be able to connect with others across the...
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Why some black-owned US businesses are hardest hit by coronavirus shutdowns
Gary Connell talks about the economic impact to his hairstyling business after a nine-week disruption due to the stay-at-home order...
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Commentary: Autonomy cannot be Hong Kong’s future. Hong Kongers know this
Hong Kongers might achieve better results through legitimate means by themselves, says Jocelyn Chey. SYDNEY: Hong Kong’s future is gloomy,...
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China keen to seek benefits from pandemic, distressed US assets: Report
WASHINGTON: U.S. lawmakers and policymakers should be wary of China's moves to target vulnerable U.S. assets and expand its market...
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North Korea blows up liaison office with South in Kaesong
SEOUL: North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office on its side of the border on Tuesday (Jun 16), after...
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Australia accuses China of fuelling ‘infodemic’ over coronavirus
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said China, Russia and Turkey were spreading misinformation about the coronavirus. SYDNEY: Australia's foreign...
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OCBC makes first loan using Singapore’s new SORA benchmark
SINGAPORE: OCBC has made a S$150 million loan referencing SORA - the Singapore Overnight Average Rate - the first loan...
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Business services firms Data Register, Singapore Data Register fined for flouting Companies Act
SINGAPORE: Business services firm Data Register and an associated company, Singapore Data Register, were both fined a total of S$4,500...
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COVID-19: MOM issues fines, orders closure of workplaces for failing to comply with safe management measures
SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has issued 52 fines and ordered seven workplaces to cease operations over lapses in...
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Even with COVID-19, printing companies say they are ready for surge in orders for General Election material
SINGAPORE: As Singapore draws closer to the next General Election, some campaign material suppliers say they have not received orders...
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US companies can work with Huawei on 5G, other standards: Commerce Dept
NEW YORK: The United States on Monday (Jun 15) confirmed a Reuters report that it will amend its prohibitions on...
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BlackRock injects US$18 billion into European firms during pandemic: Source
LONDON: The world's biggest asset manager BlackRock has pumped about 16 billion euros (US$18 billion) into 810 European companies since...
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WhatsApp launches first digital payments option
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Monday (Jun 15) added a digital payments feature to its WhatsApp messaging service, starting in Brazil...
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F1 wants two races in Shanghai: City sports boss
SHANGHAI: Formula 1 chiefs want to stage two races in Shanghai this season after the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed...
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Russia accuses scientist of treason for passing secrets to China: Lawyer
MOSCOW: State prosecutors have charged a prominent Russian scientist with treason after accusing him of passing state secrets to China,...
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Britain’s Johnson to launch cross-government commission on racism
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a cross-government commission would examine racism and the disparities experienced by minority ethnic...
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One Championship lays off staff as MMA shows halted by COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Asia's largest mixed martial arts promotion, One Championship, said on Monday (Jun 15) it was cutting 20 per cent...
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On this day: Born June 16, 1970: Phil Mickelson, golfer
REUTERS: Throughout a good part of his career Phil Mickelson was the best golfer never to win a major but...
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Beijing locks areas down as new COVID-19 outbreak gathers pace
BEIJING: China's capital city raced on Monday (Jun 15) to control a fresh coronavirus outbreak, with 75 cases linked to...
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