By K Raveendran The ‘freeze’ ordered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a response to the outbreak of Covid pandemic had gone terribly wrong in terms of its timing. Millions of lives and livelihoods were lost as everything ground to a halt, a mistake for which the nation continues to pay a heavy price. Now […]
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Hong Kong People Are Becoming More “Reactive Cleaners” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 26 April 2022 – Today, Dyson announces the results of its annual global dust study that includes investigating Hong Kong people’s cleaning habits and behaviours and delves into our understanding of household dust and the potential impact it can have on our well-being. The study[1], undertaken by 32,282 respondents from 33 countries […]
James M Dorsey Russia and the Nordic countries’ pavilions at this year’s Venice Biennale, the world’s most prestigious art exhibition, project two different concepts of civilization, nationalism, and sovereignty that have come to blows in Ukraine. Newly renovated, brooding, and inward-looking, Russia’s art nouveau pavilion stands empty and abandoned after its Lithuanian curator and artists resigned in protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A lone armed guard is what […]
By Dr. Gyan Pathak The last one week has triggered a range of speculations regarding the direction in which Bihar politics is moving which included the claim that chief minister Nitish Kumar will be moving to play a greater political role in New Delhi and the counter claim that he will remain CM of Bihar […]
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Spackman Media Group artist Kim Sang-kyung’s new film, AIR MURDER, top Korean film at the weekend box office in Korea, following its premiere on April 22 AIR MURDER is co-produced by the Group’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Platform Media Group Veteran actor Kim Sang-kyung of Spackman Media Group recently starred in SBS drama, RACKET BOY BAND (2021), which was released on Netflix & SBS SINGAPORE – Media OutReach […]
India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, global airlines body International Air Transport Association (IATA) has told its member carriers. The move appeared to be a response to Beijing stonewalling India’s appeals about approximately 22,000 Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities who are unable to go back for physical classes. The neighbouring country […]
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By Harihar Swarup Elections in Gujarat have traditionally been direct fights between the BJP and the Congress. However, the 2022 Assembly polls expected to be held in November-December, are set to be different after Aam Aadmi Party announced it would contest all 182 seats. The ruling BJP is attempting to win an absolute majority for […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Economic outlook for all the countries across the world in 2022 remains fragile due to a range of issues including rising COVID-19 caseloads, higher inflation, and Russian aggression on Ukraine. Economic recovery has been assessed to be slower than the projected earlier, which will make labour market recovery even slower. Fostering […]
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By K Raveendran We have so many laws to be followed that it is virtually impossible to live for a moment without breaking one. It is a different matter that some of these laws had ceased to have any relevance ages ago, but these continue to fill the statute books for no rhyme or reason. […]
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By Sanjay Roy One of the major reasons for rising income inequality in both developed and developing countries in the globalised economy is the widening wage gap between skilled and unskilled workers in different sectors. It is often attributed to the increasing demand for skilled workers, particularly on account of rise in the use of […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 April 2022 – On April 22, Earth Day, Sino Jet announced the import of its own Dassault Falcon 7X business jet from France, and “carbon neutrality” was achieved through adopting low-carbon emission initiatives and the offsets of China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER) throughout the entire flight in the aircraft introduction. This is the first “carbon neutral” flight in China’s […]
By K R Sudhaman Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done reasonably well in managing the Indian economy during the difficult two years of covid pandemic despite several challenges by ensuring food security to millions of people who became jobless. This has won accolades from World Bank and International Monetary Fund. But the major challenge is […]
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By Ashis Biswas Once more, the Bangladesh Government finds itself embroiled in a tricky public debate with civil rights groups — this time over a touchy matter involving the quantum of food supply to the stranded 1.1 million strong Rohingya population. The bone of contention: whether the Rohingyas produce too many children because some of […]
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Third set of guidelines by the Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee (ICCSC) to elevate quality of financial advisory services as demand for protection, investments and savings grows SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 April 2022 – The Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee (ICCSC) recently released its third paper ‘Intermediary Culture and Conduct Best Practices – Promoting Ethical Culture and Conduct in Insurance Intermediaries (Life)’ [1] […]
By Dr. Gyan Pathak Concealing COVID-19 deaths is anti-people. It saves the exchequer some money that would have been otherwise given as compensation, and the government saves itself from the burden of fixing accountability for the deaths which may necessitate the guilty to put into jails. The greatest beneficiary of this are the rulers, since […]
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Adapting to transformations and latest trends in the building industry HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 April 2022 – The Quality Building Award (QBA) is a biennial industry award bestowed upon industry players demonstrating excellent teamwork capabilities and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in the design and construction of quality buildings. In line with QBA’s aim to promote the collective commitment by the building […]
Only 1% to 3% of the US population has invested in precious metals. If you’re looking for a steadier investment that maintains its value through a physical backer, you need to consider bullion. What is bullion? Use this useful guide to find and learn all the benefits when you buy gold bullion or buy silver bullion. What Is Bullion? Bullion is a precious metal in its purest […]
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 April 2022 – Pollisum is a leading Singapore-based crane & transport leasing, marine, logistics and fabrication company specialising in mobile crane rentals and lorry crane rentals. As part of its rental services, Pollisum also offers logistic & transport solutions, tugboats, barges/crane barges and fabrication services. Pollisum has been steadily increasing its market presence through its continuous growth and investment in manpower […]
Have you thought about investing in Texas? There are several reasons why many are choosing the Lonestar state for investment benefits. Read this guide on why Texas is the place to invest today! Home Values Check out this investment market in Austin. The Austin real estate market is booming right now with a growing population, increasing home values, and more. While real estate keeps increasing, you might be able […]
By Aman Kumar Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India has not taken any position at the United Nations [UN]. In all of the voting, India has abstained. The recent abstention is regarding a resolution suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council. The Resolution “Express(es) grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian […]
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By Kurt Hackbarth The outcome was never in doubt: Andrés Manuel López Obrador was going to win Mexico’s historic recall election on Sunday, April 10. And he did, with 91.86 percent of the vote — or 15.1 million out of 16.5 million votes cast. The election is important on two counts. In addition to ensuring […]
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By Dr Arun Mitra Healthcare today is faced with several challenges right from medical education, primary prevention of disease, delivery of healthcare, funding for healthcare, scientific inputs, drug pricing etc. In the ancient times promotion of good health was learnt through day-to-day experience, so developed the concept of developing resistance to diseases through healthy nutrition […]
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By Sushil Kutty This time, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao chose to travel to “national capital” Delhi. The last time it was to Mumbai, India’s commercial capital. Then, he sat with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to plot the ouster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi come 2024. This time he doesn’t need another pair […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak When a person in extreme poverty gets food to eat, it is indeed a relief, and absorbs the major chunk of shock from destitution, but does not eradicate poverty. Throwing some loafs of bread before a hungry is not at all a poverty eradication programme, and hence the praise showered on […]
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