LONDON, March 27 — English wines could benefit at the expense of French and Italian vines as climate change shifts the landscape in traditional wine growing, according to a new study published yesterday. Increased heatwaves and erratic rainfall could wipe out vineyards from Greece to California by 2100, researchers found — while creating optimal conditions … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — A report that assesses the progress of governments across the region in supporting the industry shift towards cage-free farming has found that Malaysia scored the lowest when evaluated on three key pillars — ending cages, policy framework and welfare standards. Malaysia ranked equal lowest alongside Bangladesh and Vietnam at four … Read more
CAVE CREEK, AZ, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – Endexx Corporation (OTCQB: EDXC), a leader in the development and distribution of innovative wellness and nutritional products, today announced a strategic update on its auditing and financial reporting processes, underscoring its commitment to operational excellence and heightened transparency for its shareholders. Strategic Decision … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 16 — Microsoft yesterday shook up the video game world with word it is making some once-exclusive Xbox video games available for play on rival consoles. Xbox head Phil Spencer did not specify which titles were expanding beyond the Xbox, but the Verge, citing unnamed sources, said they will be Hi-Fi Rush, … Read more
Toronto, Ontario, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control, a leader in pest management, reports a concerning rise in rat populations within suburban areas. As communities regain a sense of normalcy post-COVID-19, a new challenge is surfacing nationwide. Rats that made their way to the suburbs during the pandemic are now firmly entrenched … Read more
JOHOR BARU, Feb 1 — The Johor government has ordered developers and contractors as well as manufacturers in the state to resolve the placement issue of migrant workers by placing them in registered Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) within two months. State Youth, Sports, Entrepreneur Development, Cooperatives and Human Resources Committee chairman Mohd Hairi Mad Shah … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 31 ― To what extent can AI software such as ChatGPT influence internet users’ opinions on hot topics such as the climate crisis or the Black Lives Matter movement? To find out, researchers in the US conducted an experiment involving 3,000 people from different socio-cultural backgrounds. And some of the results were … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) is set to undergo a paradigm shift by placing emphasis on the immediate implementation of policies and programmes in response to the challenge from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the nation’s higher education institutions (IPT) to transform and compete globally. Minister Datuk … Read more
OCTOBER 26 — Three years ago, in the 1MDB audit report tampering case, the prosecution applied to amend the charges against former prime minister Najib Razak and former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer Arul Kanda Kandasamy. The High Court allowed the application. Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan made the decision after finding that the … Read more
SEOUL: Conservative South Korean opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol rode to victory in a tight presidential election on a wave of discontent over economic policy, scandals and gender wars, reshaping the political future of Asia’s fourth-largest economy. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
