SINGAPORE: A statement from Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant’s parent business on Sunday stated that it will not get any insurance compensation for the loss of the vessel (Jun 26). According to Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises, in compliance with maritime rules, the vessel has a ‘Protection and Indemnity Cover for Third Parties Liability’ losses to third parties, not to the business, …

US: In most cases, the word “mentor” conjures up images of knowledge, thoughtfulness, and even a sense of home. Think of Yoda in Star Wars, or Po in Kung Fu Panda, discovering his actual ability with the guidance of Shifu and Oogway, his two mentors. But what is a mentor, exactly? Venture capitalist Jessica Huang Pouleur says that mentors can …

KYIV: The Ukrainian city of Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles on Sunday (Jun 26), which US President Joe Biden described as “barbarism” as international leaders convened in Europe to debate new measures against Moscow. It was the first time Kyiv had been shaken by an attack of this magnitude in weeks when up to four explosions rattled central Kyiv. …

SINGAPORE: Some analysts believe there may still be some hiccups in Singapore’s aviation business, despite the city’s relatively easy rehiring process compared to Europe and the United States. Singapore aviation industries have been on a recruiting frenzy for positions ranging from cargo handlers to cabin crew, engineers, and marketing and administration roles in recent months as border restrictions have loosened …

SINGAPORE: Supei Ho has an impressive track record. After leaving Singapore at the age of 25, the 41-year-old has worked for a variety of high-profile fashion labels around the world. Despite this, working in a field notorious for its high levels of waste has inspired her to launch her own line, Su by Hand, in 2019. Su by Hand began …

PHILIPPINES: Duterte stated on Saturday that he was “exasperated” with International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan and his intention to resume an inquest into the deaths during the government’s campaign on drugs. Khan stated on Friday that delaying the ICC investigation, as requested by Manila, was unwarranted and that the investigation should resume as soon as possible. Andanar said the …

MEXICO: A single mother living in California was unable to afford the exorbitant medical fees and pressure to reconsider her decision to terminate her pregnancy, so she turned to Mexican activists for help. Shortly before the US Supreme Court abolished the countrywide access to the procedure, the 31-year-old stated, “We’re supposed to be in a free society, in a state …

BANGKOK: By neutralizing COVID-19 when it enters the nose, Thai scientists are creating an antiviral nasal spray. The spray is presently in the development stage of study. The antibody utilized in the prototype was discovered by the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, which collaborated with the public and private sectors to develop it. Assistant Professor Dr Nakarin …

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Saturday that Singapore must do more to diversify its food sources since countries across the world are likely to continue prioritizing local supply in the face of rising prices (Jun 25). After attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, where he advised countries not to turn protectionist in the face …

SINGAPORE: Text messages from a police officer who was investigating a teenager’s suicide attempt were sent to her phone for the next 18 days. Aside from asking who she was meeting and when she ate, washed, and slept, he also demanded to meet with the 19-year-old. When she didn’t respond quickly, he begged her to do so. After pleading guilty …