Technology
What to do about the influx of China’s subsidised, yet high quality EVs
THE global war over electric vehicles (EVs) has heated up in the past few weeks and threatens to get even hotter in the coming months. On Jun 12, the...
Fitch assigns CapitaLand India Trust ‘BBB-’ rating on stable outlook
CREDIT rating agency Fitch assigned CapitaLand India Trust (Clint) a first-time long-term issuer default rating of “BBB-” on Sunday (Jul 7) amid a stable outlook. The rating came on...
Hong Kong dollar rally seen peaking in July after dividend boost
THE Hong Kong dollar’s gains against the greenback are expected to peak this month, after getting a boost from hefty dividend payments from firms listed on the city’s stock...
Hang Seng Index expected to continue upward trend
On Jul 3, 2024, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) opened higher at 17,841.77 and maintained its upward momentum throughout the trading day, closing at 17,978.58. This represents an increase...
California Man Who Said Women were Falsely Accusing Men of Harassment Amid #MeToo Movement Sentenced for Killing, Dismembering Fiancée
A Pleasanton, Calif., man was sentenced this week to 15 years to life in prison for the 2023 murder and dismemberment of his fiancée.The Alameda County District Attorney's Office...
South Africa Keen to Elevate Bilateral Relationship with UK as Starmer Takes Charge: Ramaphosa
South Africa is looking forward to working with Keir Starmer to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries and to address current global political and security challenges,...
‘Tesla of Suicides’: Switzerland Braces for Controversial ‘Death Pod’ Sarco, Promising Swift Euthanasia
A cutting-edge euthanasia device, dubbed the Sarco and created by Exit Switzerland, is poised to revolutionize end-of-life choices. This futuristic pod, resembling a coffin, enables patients to end their...
Singapore and Brunei Enhances Bilateral Judicial Cooperation
Chief Justice of Singapore Supreme Court Sundaresh Menon, along with a delegation visited Brunei, as both countries further extended their bilateral judicial cooperation.According to a government press release, the...
