While the majority of Indian Americans approve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s job performance and policy priorities, a younger generation is critical of the politician, revealed the latest Indian A ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia Lawmakers Restore $567 Million for K-12 Education
Georgia lawmakers have approved their changes to the current year’s budget, including more money for K-12 schools and public health and $1,000 bonuses for more than 50,000 state employees. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait Pension Fund Had Record Asset Gain, Braces for Volatility
Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security had its best performance ever in the first nine months of the fiscal year and said it’s prepared for any volatility in global markets going forward. ( read original story ...)
Kuwait’s Al Andalus mixed-use scheme in Hawally District is 50% complete
The project is 50% complete, with all structural works done and architectural finishes proceeding for the tower elevations and inside floors. Reflecting Kuwait’s traditional urban forms, Al Andalus ... ( read original story ...)
Kuwait reports 1,048 new COVID-19 cases, 175,031 in total
Kuwait reported on Thursday 1,048 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 175,031. The Kuwaiti Health Ministry also announced five more deaths, taking the ... ( read original story ...)
Australia Should Stop Blocking International Justice in Israel and Palestine
So it was alarming to hear Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne slam the ICC’s decision, saying that Australia “does not recognize a State of Palestine,” has “deep concerns” with the ruling, and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore averted deeper economic recession with fine-tuned measures
As governments around the world moved to contain the coronavirus by imposing lockdowns and shutting businesses, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) had to quickly adjust last year's five Budgets.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Stakeholder capitalism: The Singapore experience
It is hard for a government to get its core functions right. But some, such as the Nordic nations, New Zealand, or Singapore, do manage to do significantly better than others, and their model provides ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines Is Operating Flights With Completely Vaccinated Crews
The travel industry's global vaccination efforts against COVID-19 has reached another important milestone: Singapore Airlines began operating its first-ever flights with fully vaccinated onboard crew. ( read original story ...)
Lao top legislator pays Tet visit to Vietnam’s officers, soldiers working at Laos’ NA House
Pany Yathotou paid a visit on February 11 to officers and soldiers of Army Corps 11 of the Vietnam People’s Army who are working on the construction of the Lao NA House, on the occasion of the Lunar ... ( read original story ...)