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Fiji rejects Australian billionaire’s ‘Pacific ashtray’ plan to ship, burn waste
SYDNEY: Fiji’s environment ministry on Thursday (Jun 4) rejected a plan by an Australian billionaire to burn rubbish for energy in the South Pacific nation, after a backlash from traditional landowners and tourism operators.The plan to ship non-recyclable rubbish from across the region to Fiji, popular with t
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China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip
WELLINGTON: Beijing has barred a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China after they visited Taiwan in May, Wellington said on Thursday (Jun 4), voicing concern over the ban.The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and made the trip to the island as part of a cross-party delegation, with
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Hong Kong star Chow Yun Fat reunites with former child co-star Xie Miao after 32 years
The pair first appeared together in the 1994 film God Of Gamblers Return and reunited during promotions for Xie Miao’s upcoming action movie.
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US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids’ screen time
WASHINGTON: The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Wednesday (Jun 3) it is reviewing a US$3 billion annual internet subsidy programme for schools and libraries amid concerns about excessive screen time for children, adding that it could reform the scheme or end it.FCC Chairman Brend
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Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says
June 3 : Meta has repeatedly pushed back plans to release its new Muse Spark AI model API to developers, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. A Meta spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday that the company is already testing
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Singapore Airlines limits Business Class advance seat selection based on fare type and membership
For seat selections made on or after Jun 2, passengers booked on Business Lite fares, as well as Saver, Advantage or Promo awards, are limited to a smaller pool of Business Class seats when making advance seat selections.
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NEA taps surveillance tech, video analytics to boost fight against rat infestations
As rats are nocturnal and tend to avoid humans, surveillance tools can help authorities better understand their behaviour and movement patterns, said the agency.
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Man admits posting fake bomb message on Instagram, delaying three flights at Changi Airport
The hoax caused three Scoot flights to be delayed by at least an hour each, costing the airline almost S$2,000.
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Indonesia passes sweeping bill expanding central bank role to spur growth
JAKARTA, June 4 : Indonesia’s parliament on Thursday passed sweeping legislation that places further emphasis on Bank Indonesia supporting economic growth, while empowering lawmakers to evaluate independent financial regulators and the central bank.Parliament passed the bill by acclamation, with support from
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World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges
Supply chain disruptions and the tournament’s expanded format have made sourcing more difficult for some retailers.
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