Singapore's manufacturing sector contracts in May
Singapore’s manufacturing sector contracted in May, after expanding for 32 consecutive months. This is according to the latest Purchasing Managers’…
Deadline for Hyflux's binding agreement with Utico extended to Jun 27
The deadline for Hyflux to sign a binding agreement with Utico, a utility firm from the United Arab Emirates, has…
Why do dogs have "puppy eyes"?
A new study has found that pet dogs have evolved human-like eyebrow muscles to appeal to their masters, allowing them…
New SkillsFuture grant will give SMEs up to $10,000
Companies can soon apply for a $10000 subsidy to improve their workers’ skills. The Enhanced Productivity Solutions Grant is targeted…
Dehumanizing the Other, American as the 4th of July
By Sean Yoes, AFRO Baltimore Editor, The images of Brown men, women and especially children on the Texas border being…
[Recipes] BBQ Swaps for the Health Conscious Griller • EBONY
Summer is officially upon us, and with it comes all of those great cookouts! Who doesn’t love grilled dishes, music…
Are Low-Income Residents a Priority?
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, Special to the AFRO Water has for the most part has been restored to…
[MUST READ] ‘What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?’ • EBONY
Fellow-citizens, pardon me, allow me to ask, why am I called upon to speak here today? What have I, or…
Saturday Night by Gigi Boldon – October Gallery
Price: $295 NOW $165Saturday Nightby Gigi Bold0nLimited Edition Signed and NumberedSerigraph Edition 375Size 23 1/2 ” x 22″ Approx Gigi…
KAWS Leaves Perrotin Gallery After 11 Years -ARTnews
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong – March 23, 2019 : Display Companion of KAWS in Hong Kong. PAUL WONG/SHUTTERSTOCK One of…
Chantal Akerman’s Memoir, ‘My Mother Laughs,’ Reckons with Death -ARTnews
Chantal Akerman (right) with her mother (left). COURTESY THE SONG CAVE Chantal Akerman’s films and videos had a habit of…
Under New Budget Veto, Alaska Could Be Only American State Without Arts Agency -ARTnews
COURTESY ALASKA STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS As government-funded arts organizations struggle to survive amid cries for defunding from politicians,…
Artists Joan E. Biren (JEB), Lola Flash, and Tiona Nekkia McClodden on Lesbian Visibility -ARTnews
“Picturing Herstory” panelists, from left, Joan E. Biren (JEB), Lola Flash, and Tiona Nekkia McClodden. ©JADE GREENE In June, as…
3 World Trade Center to Host a New Artist Residency Program Backed by Real Estate Developer -ARTnews
3 World Trade. COURTESY SILVER ART PROJECTS Silver Art Projects, a corporate responsibility initiative financially backed by the real estate…
Nation Time’ at Ca’ Faccanon, Venice -ARTnews
Installation view of “AFRICOBRA: Nation Time,” 2019, at Ca’ Faccanon, Venice. ©2019 UGO CARMENI Pictures at an Exhibition presents images…
In Closely Watched Robert Indiana Royalties Case, District Court Dismisses Majority of Counterclaims -ARTnews
Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture in Midtown Manhattan with unidentified people. CHRISTIAN MUELLER/SHUTTERSTOCK The year-long case surrounding the rights to Robert…
Sankofa bookstore on track for tax relief as it fights to stay alive | WUSA9
WASHINGTON — An independent African-American owned bookstore in D.C. is on track to get a big tax break. Sankofa bookstore…
Segregated By Design: An Animated Look at How African-American Enclaves in U.S. Cities Is Hardly an Accident | Aeon
The majority African-American enclaves found in every major US city are no accident of history. And, although societal racism certainly…
Little Known Black History Fact: National Black Network | Black America Web
The National Black Network became the first coast-to-coast radio network fully owned by Black Americans on July 2, 1973. The…
Lead Belly | Folkways Recordings
Lead Belly is “the hard name of a harder man,” said Woody Guthrie of his friend and fellow American music…
Fund to help companies reduce industrial water usage
Companies can now tap on a fund to help them reduce the use of industrial water. Over the next three…
Ex-offenders need better support to help them reintegrate into society: Shanmugam
Speaking at a seminar organised by rehab group CARE, Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said former offenders need a better…
Becoming Singapore heritage tour and MasterChef lunch | CNA Lifestyle Experiences
A privileged number of CNA Lifestyle’s Facebook followers and their guests got to explore the history of Singapore through its…
China's Xi Meets Turkey's Erdogan in Beijing
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met China’s President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, July 2, in Beijing during his official visit…
Jurong fire: Damping down operations to continue
Damping down operations at the site of the massive fire in Jurong on Jun 21 will continue. This refers to…
CHINA vs. TURKEY – Highlights Women | Final Round | FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2019
Enjoy the Highlights from the women’s match between China and Turkey from the Final Round of the Volleyball Nations League…
Digital banks to benefit micro-SMEs, under-served groups: Analysts
On June 28, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it will issue up to five digital bank licences, allowing…
New training programme for HR professionals in construction sector
It is not easy to attract and keep talent in the construction industry, but HR professionals in the sector will…
Singapore's core inflation eases to 1.3% in April
Singapore’s core inflation, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs, eased to 1.3 per cent on-year in April, the…
Undercover Asia: Philippines' children of the cybersex dens | Full episode
Paedophiles worldwide hunting for children to perform sex shows on webcams are homing in on the Philippines. It is the…
CNA | The Family Affair S2 | E03: For Better or For Worse
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
Real wages in private sector up 4.2% in 2018
More private-sector employees enjoyed a pay rise in 2018, as the economy improved. Wages were up 4.2 per cent on…
English football reigns supreme at two top showpiece events
English football is reigning supreme this year at two top showpiece events, the Europa League and Champions League. It is…
Pasir Gudang pollution: More than 270 students fall ill after schools reopen
All schools and factories in Pasir Gudang will be given gas detectors to help them monitor the air quality. This…
IMDA's CEO Tan Kiat How on Singapore's push towards a 5G ecosystem
Singapore has earmarked S$40 million to build up its 5G ecosystem, with the goal of becoming a 5G Innovation Hub.…
85,000 e-scooters registered as new regulations kick in
More than 85000 e-scooters have been registered with the Land Transport Authority since the start of 2019. Close to a…
'The People's Moon' project calls for submissions to mark moon landing anniversary
Come July 20, it will be 50 years since man first landed on the moon. And Singaporeans can get involved…
Hong Kong police respond to protesters storming into parliament
Hong Kong’s police fired tear gas early on Tuesday (Jul 2) to regain control of the city’s parliament after thousands…
CNA Luxury | Remarkable Living | E06: The weapon in my sushi
In this episode of Remarkable Living, meet a Japanese sushi chef who loves rotting fish, head to a legendary Viennese…
Pioneers of Caldecott Hill broadcast station launch book of 'untold stories'
Iconic moments in Singapore’s media industry have been compiled into a book. Titled On Air: Untold Stories from Caldecott Hill,…
Singaporean detained under Internal Security Act
One Singaporean has been detained under Singapore’s Internal Security Act, while two others have been issued with Restriction Orders. All…
South Korea to file WTO complaint after Japan restricts high-tech exports
South Korea said it intends to lodge a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO), after Japan imposed restrictions on…
How to make your clothes last longer | CNA Lifestyle
Your Guccis, Louis Vuittons and Hermes will thank you. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service:…
Construction of Esplanade's Waterfront Theatre begins
Construction has begun on the Esplanade’s newest performing arts venue, even although funding is still incomplete. Set to open in…
CNA | The New Silk Road S4 | E02: How will China's New Silk Road shape Myanmar's economy?
The New Silk Road is China’s grand trillion-dollar strategy to link up 65 countries and 4.4 billion people. In this…
Environmental sustainability complements business growth: Amy Khor
Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources Amy Khor has said that environmental sustainability can and does…
Cycling in Kuala Lumpur's bicycle lanes during rush hour
Cycle in downtown Kuala Lumpur during evening rush hour? You must be crazy, a few locals told CNA’s Amir Yusof.…
Uber to offer submarine trips to Great Barrier Reef
Uber and the Queensland tourism board have teamed up to offer submarine trips to Australia’s underwater icon, the Great Barrier…
Women's World Cup: England vs US game builds excitement
In England, excitement is building up ahead of the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup on July 3. England will…
US, Google restrictions on Huawei: Analysis
The US government has put Huawei on its export blacklist, and Google has blocked the Chinese tech company from accessing…
Deepfakes major talking point at Interpol World conference
Deepfakes, or AI-manipulated videos, are one of the newest ways false information is spread. So how can the police better…
US-China trade war: China-US trade talks to go ahead, despite tweets from Trump
China has confirmed that trade talks with the US will go ahead this week. That’s despite it looking like negotiations…
Hundreds evacuated after fire breaks out at Grand Hyatt hotel
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Grand Hyatt hotel in the Orchard Road area after a fire broke out…
CNA | The Family Affair S2 | E02: Being Dad and Mum
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
CNA | The Family Affair S1 | E03: Growing Pains
NEW SEASON PREMIERING 24 JUNE. WATCH IT FIRST AT https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 … source
Most won't need to worry after proposed law on online falsehoods is passed: Shanmugam
The people who need to be concerned are those who profit from and peddle in falsehoods … Most people don’t…
Malaysia's PH government has fulfilled 40% of its campaign pledge: Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says his government has fulfilled forty per cent of its campaign pledges. The comment…
CNA | The Family Affair S3 | E03: Difficult Decisions
NEW SEASON PREMIERING 24 JUNE. WATCH IT FIRST AT https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 … source
CNA | The Family Affair S3 | E02: Teenage Angst
NEW SEASON now available: https://cna.asia/family-affair-s4 Be the first to watch the latest episodes every Monday on our website … source
UN investigator reports possible fresh war crimes in Myanmar
The United Nations hurled a fresh accusation at security forces and insurgents in Myanmar. An investigator said their actions in…