ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES – The world’s nations are fighting an intense battle for the best workers, and Singapore has yet again been ranked the second-best country to find them. The country comes just behind Switzerland but ahead of 131 countries, according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2022, which was published on Thursday. It is […]
ANN/THE STAR – While trends come and go, there is one interior design choice that has spread at an exceptional pace this year – bold colours. After living with the pandemic for years, many homeowners are feeling isolated and are consequently focussing more on their mental health. A great way to reinforce a brighter mindset, […]
ANN/THE STAR – Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has resigned from his position as the group chief executive officer of AirAsia X Bhd (AAX), citing other commitments. No appointment of a replacement was announced at the time of writing. AAX had redesignated Fernandes as group CEO in July 2022. In a statement, AAX said executive chairman […]
ANN/THE NATION THAILAND – A plastic cup was found inside the corpse of a Bruda whale found floating off Phuket, the Marine and Coastal Resources director-general said yesterday. Department Director-General Atthapol Charoenchansa said the rotting carcass of the 13-metre-long female Bruda whale was found floating in Laem Sai Bay to the south of Koh Racha […]
ANN/THE NATION THAILAND – Bangkok hospitals will offer free COVID-19 vaccination in November to raise the level of protection against the virus in the capital. COVID-19 was downgraded to a “communicable disease under surveillance” on October 1 but vaccination is still considered an important defence against illness and death, especially for those in risk groups. […]