Izaac Quek loses in Singapore Smash’s opening round, but wins hearts
The 18-year-old lost 3-1 (9-11, 11-4, 8-11, 7-11) to Sweden’s world No. 16 Anton Kallberg. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Japan sees record surge in foreign workers amid labour shortages
The ongoing reliance on foreign workers highlights Japan’s dependence on overseas labour to sustain its economy. According to ...
ED’s crackdown on overseas ‘illegal’ wealth: assets worth about ₹16,000 crore in 16 foreign jurisdictions attached
Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth ₹16,000 crore across 16 countries in high-profile financial fraud cases.
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Asia’s booming trade: Record-breaking box traffic from Asia to the US
As The Loadstar (TL) reported, China’s exports to the US increased by 16%, reaching 11.8 million TEUs. This was followed by a ...
Singapore’s president cites global ‘mistakes’ as inflation worries World Economic Forum
Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a veteran economist and ex-finance minister, said that inflation would be lower if not for 15 years ...
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Eala faces Japanese in Mumbai opener
Alex Eala returns to action on Monday, Feb. 3, when she competes in the L&T Mumbai Open in India. The unseeded Eala is ...