MANILA: A Philippine court has blocked the commercial propagation of genetically modified golden rice because it said conflicting scientific views gave rise to “severe” health and environmental safety concerns. The Philippines was the first country in the world to approve golden rice, which is enriched with the Vitamin A precursor…
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MANCHESTER: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side’s rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory over the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday (Apr 24) just when more trouble loomed for beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag. Twice United trailed against a side destined for a quick return to the Championship with Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz both on target for the visitors but Fernandes helped avert another damaging…
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SINGAPORE: A 51-year-old American man who was extradited to Singapore last year was sentenced to 39…
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“We do one-dish Peranakan meals at our outlets, very symbolic of the Peranakan culture. So, we’re doing grandma really proud. All done from scratch,” Sharon said. Made to Alan’s exacting standards, the Nyona laksa was served with prawns, fishcake slices, half a hardboiled egg, taupok (tofu puff), beansprouts and a…
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Ban or no ban, TikTok’s partners in the music and advertising world plan to stick with the massively popular short-form video platform until the bitter end, seven industry leaders told Reuters. The US Senate passed a bill late on Tuesday (Apr 23) that gives Chinese tech firm ByteDance up to…
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HANOI :Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong said on Thursday he planned to invest $1 billion more from his own fortune into Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast, and was considering listings for other companies he controls.Speaking at a shareholders meeting of Vingroup, the conglomerate he chairs and of which he…
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With the mercury rising on Singapore’s shores, the idea of a winter break in the months ahead comes as welcome relief. Nestled near the southernmost edge of Western Australia in the Pemberton wine region lies Ampersand Estates, a haven awaiting discovery. Say hello to sweater weather, with temperatures lingering between 10…
