U.S. gunmaker Remington files for bankruptcy
(Reuters) – Remington Outdoor Co Inc , one of the largest U.S. makers of firearms, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday to carry out a debt-cutting deal with creditors amid…
Twitter to ban crypto ads as online crackdown widens
LONDON (Reuters) – Twitter is to ban cryptocurrency advertising, joining Facebook and Google in a clampdown on the industry over the risk of giving publicity to potential fraud or large…
Wall Street climbs as trade war fears cool
(Reuters) – U.S. stocks were higher on Monday as fears about a trade war between the United States and China eased following reports that the two countries were willing to…
SINGAPORE: Developers required to use prefab bathroom units from 2nd half of 2014
From the second half of 2014, developers will be required to use prefabricated bathroom units (PBUs) for all residential projects on government land sales sites. source
17 Dec 2013: Interview with Vikram Nair
Vikram Nair, member of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law, joins us to discuss foreign worker concerns such as the proposed alcohol ban and curfew. source
CHINA: China’s long public holidays boost economic growth
More holidays for workers appear to be helping domestic consumption in China, which is often cited as being central to sustain long-term economic growth. source
INVESTOR INSIGHTS: Global Equities VS U.S Equities
Jason Ambrose, CEO, Vanda Securities and Paul Hodes, Head of Consumer Wealth Management APAC, Citi debate on the best place for you to put your money. Find out what they…
3 countries in the running to host CHAN 2018
In Football Planet this week, we deleve into the 2018 African Nations Championship. Three countries are now in the running to succeed Kenya in hosting the event. These include Ethiopia,……
Investigation to follow police brutality allegations in Nigeria [The Morning Call]
We begin in Nigeria where the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian police better known as ‘SARS’ has come under pressure following claims that a young man was killed over…
Obesity tied to shorter life, overweight people more years with heart disease
When middle-aged people were obese, men were 67% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or cardiovascular death and women had 85% higher odds compared to normal-weight…