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Heineken sold more beer than expected in the first quarter, reporting significant year-on-year growth, as it kept its 2024 profit growth forecast www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/heineken-sells-more-beer-q1-sticks-outlook-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Success in Q1 2024 for Biogen
- Strong performance in the first quarter of 2024 showcased Biogen's impressive earnings per share growth.
- A shift towards supporting patients with Alzheimer's, Friedreich's Ataxia, and postpartum depression is a key focus.
- LEQEMBI and SKYCLARYS are showing promising results, prompting an expansion of the sales team to enhance market presence.
- The company remains committed to optimizing its R&D pipeline, emphasizing the development of new treatments for rare diseases and immunological conditions.
Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/chinese-metal-tycoon-s-heir-buys-62-million-singapore-mansion
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Myanmar’s Junta Recaptures Town That Was a Significant Gain for Rebels: Resistance soldiers were forced to leave Myawaddy, a key trading center on the border ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/world/asia/myanmar-junta-rebels-myawaddy.html
In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260173/philippines-its-so-hot-you-cant-breathe-heat-index-touches-47-degrees-celsius
#HeatAlert . Today could be the hottest day. The forecast predicts highs of 43°C in the North and 40°C in Bangkok. Stay hydrated!
Indonesia's central bank delivers surprise rate hike to anchor rupiah: Indonesia's central bank delivered a surprise rate hike on Wednesday, stepping up efforts ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/indonesias-central-bank-delivers-surprise-rate-rise-support-rupiah-2024-04-24/
Eisenstadt cult restaurant “Mangoo” is looking for a new tenant: Peter Taferner is retiring after 17 years, his son wants to concentrate on “Cebu”.
bvz.at/eisenstadt/vor-dem-aus-eisenstaedter-kult-lokal-mangoo-sucht-neuen-paechter-419015741
Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing 10 crew: Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/asia/malaysia-lumut-navy-helicopter-crash-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-man-who-helped-victims-said-teen-s-dad-kept-calling-for-her
Singapore has grown rapidly under three prime ministers, but changes to its corporate tax break rules could potentially dent its appeal as an investment base ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Lawrence-Wong-Singapore-s-next-PM-seeks-growth-in-troubled-world
Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25: The 42-year-old man was arrested on April 24 after being discharged from hospital.
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-fatal-accident-driver-to-be-charged-on-april-25
India lets oil firms procure extra ethanol from sugar mills, source says: India has agreed to allow oil marketing companies to procure ethanol by diverting an ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/india-lets-oil-firms-procure-extra-ethanol-sugar-mills-source-says-2024-04-24/
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, praised King Salman and Crown Prince ... Show more
"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now time.com/collection/time100-leadership-series/6970223/coco-gauff-interview-2024/
Quick Glance: Gauff evolving as a triple-surface threat, per Gilbert
- Coco Gauff has proven to be an all-surface player.
- Despite her success, she has shown preferences for certain surfaces as she climbed to world No.3.
- Her coach Brad Gilbert believes hard courts are currently her best surface, but sees grass as where she has the most room for improvement.
- Gilbert is impressed by Gauff's talent and drive to continuously improve.
‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May: The light installation will run on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays from May 5.
straitstimes.com/singapore/northern-lights-coming-to-supertree-grove-in-gardens-by-the-bay-in-may
An aide to Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming is expected to be named as the DAP candidate for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703433
A senior Myanmar military official has not been seen in public for weeks following a drone attack, leading to speculation he might have been wounded ... Show more
Temperature feels like 52 degrees: Thai authorities warn of extreme heat in Bangkok
spiegel.de/panorama/thailaendische-behoerde-warnt-vor-extremhitze-in-bangkok-a-22c2d33e-90a3-49b1-9705-3b0e87216e9a
Saudi Arabia's King Salman leaves hospital following routine check up - TV: Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz has left King Faisal Specialist hospital in ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-king-salman-hospital-routine-check-up-tv-2024-04-24/
LISTEN | 'We did not fail': NPA speaks out on high-profile state capture cases
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-24-listen--we-did-not-fail-npa-speaks-out-on-high-profile-state-capture-cases/
India inspects plants of spice makers MDH, Everest over alleged contamination: India is inspecting facilities of spice makers MDH and Everest for compliance with ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-inspects-facilities-spice-makers-mdh-everest-regulator-says-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: FSSAI Testing Spice Samples After Hong Kong, Singapore Product Recalls
- Following the discovery of ethylene oxide in products from Everest and MDH in Hong Kong and Singapore, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated the collection of samples of powdered spices from all brands across the country to assess their quality.
- An unidentified official mentioned that India's food safety regulator has commenced sampling spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest, to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- The official also highlighted that India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, operating under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, does not monitor the quality of spices exported from the country.
- According to Maharashtra Food Assistant Commissioner Ulhas Ingwale, the authority received reports of pesticide residue in specific flavors of MDH and Everest, prompting considerations for sampling and pesticide testing.
Driver arrested over multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people: SINGAPORE: A 42-year-old car driver has been arrested for dangerous driving ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-driver-arrested-two-killed-4284941
Standard Chartered lowers Vietnam 2024 growth forecast to 6.0%: Standard Chartered has cut its forecast for Vietnam's economic growth this year to 6.0% from 6.7% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/standard-chartered-lowers-vietnam-2024-growth-forecast-60-2024-04-24/
Kate Middleton honored by King Charles for taking on 'more responsibilities,' loyal service to the Crown
nypost.com/2024/04/24/entertainment/kate-middleton-honored-by-king-charles-for-taking-on-more-responsibilities-loyal-service-to-the-crown/
Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/thai-cbank-minutes-show-economy-expanding-uncertainty-remains-2024-04-24/
Tampines crash victims buried at Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery, one grave apart from each other
straitstimes.com/singapore/tampines-crash-victims-buried-at-choa-chu-kang-muslim-cemetery-one-grave-apart-from-each-other
Philippine conglomerate SM to invest $2bn in 2024, up 40%: MANILA -- The Philippine conglomerate SM Group has increased its spending plan for 2024 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Markets/Property/Philippine-conglomerate-SM-to-invest-2bn-in-2024-up-40
Paid articlePaid In South China Sea, Xi Jinping's Ships Are Winning the Battle for Oil and Gas - Bloomberg
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Paid articlePaid Tony Fernandes to remain AirAsia parent CEO for another 5 years: KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -- Capital A's Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday he has agreed to put ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Tony-Fernandes-to-remain-AirAsia-parent-CEO-for-another-5-years
Paid articlePaid Thailand to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers: Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to select a new slate of senators who will no ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-replace-military-appointed-senate-reduce-its-powers-2024-04-23/
The family members of Navy Laskar Kelas I Joanna Felicia Rohna, who tragically lost her life in a helicopter crash in Lumut are grieving ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/23/copter-tragedy-family-of-victim-grieving-tragic-loss-of-daughter-elder-sister thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
The late Able Seaman I Joanna Felicia Rohna, who perished in the crash of two Navy helicopters in Lumut, is expected to be buried at Kampung Engkaroh Tebakang ... Show more www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/copter-tragedy-victim-from-serian-to-be-sent-back-for-burial-on-april-25 thestartv.com/c/news cutt.ly/TheStar fb.com/TheStarOnline
Morning Bid: Risk asset resilience, Indonesia's rate call: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
reuters.com/markets/asia/global-markets-view-asia-graphic-pix-2024-04-23/
A defeat in the upcoming by-election would force Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his coalition to return to the drawing board instead of riding on the notion ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703491
Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/prabowo-vows-fight-all-indonesians-calls-unity-among-political-elites-2024-04-24/
The Philippines is often an afterthought for investors: neither a giant like India nor a manufacturing superstar like Vietnam ... Show more www.economist.com/asia/2024/04/23/without-fanfare-the-philippines-is-getting-richer
Malaysia jails woman who threw scalding hot water on Down’s syndrome man: A woman in
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3260123/woman-who-threw-scalding-hot-water-downs-syndrome-man-malaysia-gets-10-years-jail
Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/singapore-inflations-cools-in-march-as-mas-retains-2024-forecast
Paid articlePaid The founder and administrator of Wake Up Singapore, Ariffin Sha, has been charged over the publication of an online article about a purported miscarriage at KK ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/wake-singapore-administrator-charged-article-falsehood-kkh-miscarriage-claims-court-4287706
Malaysia: 10 killed in mid-air helicopter collision during Navy Parade rehearsal#malaysia #navyparade
Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thailand-plans-for-first-post-coup-senate-election-referendum
Paid articlePaid COE quota to increase by 2.7% in May-July quarter: SINGAPORE: There will be a 2.7 per cent increase in the overall supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/coe-quota-may-july-quarter-increase-lta-4288611
‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
straitstimes.com/singapore/my-goodbye-to-her-was-my-last-friends-say-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident-was-bright-friendly
Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Studio Ghibli’s work ‘like Shakespeare’, says My Neighbour Totoro stage show’s director
theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/23/studio-ghibli-like-shakespeare-says-my-neighbour-totoro-stage-show-director
Malaysia helicopter crash: Pilot spoke to parents an hour before the accident: The pilot was among 10 crew members who died after two naval helicopters collided ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-helicopter-crash-pilot-spoke-to-parents-an-hour-before-the-accident
Malaysia rolls out 'Golden Pass' to lure unicorns and VC firms: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia has rolled out new incentive packages to attract the world's ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Malaysia-rolls-out-Golden-Pass-to-lure-unicorns-and-VC-firms
‘As loud as a lawn mower’: What to expect from the historic cicada emergence: Naturalists have already spotted the first arrivals in a rare phenomenon during ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/americas/cicadas-2024-historic-emergence-scn/
Motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry on PIE: The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-with-lorry-on-pie
Saudi Arabia: Mecca, Medina brace for downpours: Rainfall forecast to drench other areas in the kingdom until early May
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-mecca-medina-brace-for-downpours-1.102309731
Pen pal program helps war widows find friendship and revive the art of letter writing
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-24/war-widows-find-friendship-through-pen-pal-program/103753296
Singapore woman killed in Spain: Car rented by suspect reportedly caught on CCTV at crime scene
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mitchell-ong-audrey-fang-spain-killing-suspects-car-caught-cctv-crime-scene-4287906
US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year: The annual US human rights report also says that Uyghurs remain in internment camps in China.
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/rohinya-ethnic-cleansing-04222024152550.html
The fire in Taguig City destroyed P300,000 that was supposed to be used as an investment for the economic jeep.
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Thailand has warned Myanmar's junta and a powerful ethnic army against encroaching on its territory in their battle for control of a city near the two ... Show more #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar www.rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/thailand-myanmar-warning-04242024033926.html
He was a larrikin, a cult hero and a very good rugby league player too.
The much-loved Terry Hill, who played nearly 250 first grade games ... Show more #9News wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2024-terry-hill-death-heart-attack-philippines/546c63e9-ce82-45f1-9e66-70ecbc895b8a
Vietnamese experts say Hanoi should push Phnom Penh to delay a Cambodian canal project to allow consultation in order to protect the Mekong River Delta ... Show more www.rfa.org/english/news/vietnam/vietnam-cambodia-canal-04242024062321.html
Tampines accident: Parliamentary questions filed on road safety, penalties following public concern
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-multi-vehicle-pie-road-safety-penalties-enforcement-parliament-questions-4289016
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Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
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Sterling dips as investors book profits on scorching rally: The pound eased on Wednesday, surrendering some gains from its biggest one-day rally in four months ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/sterling-dips-investors-book-profits-scorching-rally-2024-04-24/
‘Always had a way to light up the classroom’: TJC pays tribute to teen killed in Tampines accident
straitstimes.com/singapore/always-had-a-way-to-light-up-the-classroom-tjc-pays-tribute-to-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident
Thailand's $13.5 billion digital wallet stimulus policy was given cabinet approval, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for the ...
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Philippines’ Marcos Jnr intervenes in feud between first lady, Vice-President Duterte: ‘she still has a lot to learn’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3260165/philippine-president-marcos-intervenes-feud-between-first-lady-and-vp-duterte-she-still-has-lot
Ten dead as two Navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: One of the choppers clipped the rotor of the other before the two crashed into the ground ...
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68852721
Philippines: Top 5 tourists, by country of origin: Visitor arrivals jump 21.27% in Q1 2024, as tourism agency ramps up campaign
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-top-5-tourists-by-country-of-origin-1.1713865940523
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