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While food waste is a global problem, it’s particularly of concern in Asia, which ironically is home to upwards of 370 million undernourished people – about half the world total. While not all of them are starving, the 2021 Asia and the Pacific Regional Overview of Food Security and ...

Only 0.4 per cent of respondents saw India as the most political and strategic influence in Southeast Asia, while only 0.6 per cent were confident of Delhi’s leadership in maintaining a rules-based order and upholding international law.Asean or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, ...

In its annual report, Harm Reduction International says at least 467 drug-related executions took place last year.At least 467 people were executed for drug offences in 2023, a new record, according to Harm Reduction International (HRI), an NGO that has been tracking the use of the death penalty for ...

NEW DELHI, Feb 5: Sony on Monday said it is “disappointment” with Singapore tribunal’s emergency arbitrator’s decision rejecting its plea to restrain Zee from approaching NCLT and asserted that it will “vigorously arbitrate” the matter in the international tribunal.An emergency arbitrator of Singapore International Arbitration ...

Four European countries have moved up to share the top spot on the Henley Passport Index 2024 with those Asian nations.Singapore sets its sights on passport-free departures, from bag-drop to boardingResidents of France, Germany, Italy and Spain now have visa-free access to 194 of 227 destinations, three more than ...

Cross-border payment experts said innocent money remitters in Singapore were likely caught up in increasingly common money laundering raids by Beijing that freeze Chinese accounts as part of their investigations.China has been stepping up its crackdown on money laundering activities by criminals such as scammers who use “money mules”, ...

A full-time traveller who hopes to visit every country in the world has revealed the best destinations for first-time backpackers to explore. Seasoned backpacker Tom Grond quit his nine-to-five government job 11 years ago and has been travelling ever since. The 39-year-old from Holland has now visited over 159 countries, documenting ...

In his new biography Strictly Business: The Kwek Leng Beng Story, influential Singaporean tycoon Kwek Leng Beng shares the secrets of his business successes across various sectors such as real estate, hospitality and finance. The following except from Chapter 10 of the book details how Kwek outwitted Donald Trump ...

Indian tourists adore Singapore, often known as the Lion City, because of its stunning fusion of heritage and modernity. Singapore has something for everyone, whether you’re organising a family holiday, a romantic break, or a single excursion. We’ll walk you through all the information you need to know about ...

Last Updated: July 30, 2023, 12:26 ISTPSLV-C56 / DS-SAR, is the dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited. (ISRO)We are also covering: Army jawaan on leave goes missing, Sonu Nigam ends war with Bhushan Kumar after 3 years among other latest storiesHello, readers! In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings ...