Multiple partners are involved in a national skills initiative that will see Microsoft and Generation "upskill" and place tech-enabled jobs for up to 1,000 Singaporeans over two years, who will pick ... ( read original story ...)
EBRD, Turkmenistan to implement new joint projects in 2021
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Turkmenistan will implement new join projects in 2021, the representative of EBRD Anton Usov told Trend. Usov noted that new projects ... ( read original story ...)
World Bank approves $34 million to back Lebanon’s vaccination drive
The World Bank on Thursday said it had approved a re-allocation of $34 million in funds to support Lebanon's vaccination efforts as it races to contain the coronavirus pandemic, marking the first such ... ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan announces final result of presidential polls
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan . Kyrgyzstan’s Central Election Commission on Wednesday announced the final results of the presidential election and referendum. Voters went to the polls on ... ( read original story ...)
Israel offers a real-world test of Covid vaccine programme
All eyes are on Israel. The speed of its vaccination programme will provide insights into how well the jabs work in the real world. Will they eradicate severe disease? Can they curb transmission?The ... ( read original story ...)
Covid: Israel vaccine fears ‘out of context and inaccurate’
And scientists are watching data shared by the country keenly, for signs of how effective the vaccine is when given to a whole population. So there was understandable concern when the man coordinating ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Empower eyes overseas expansion as profit surges to $245.50mln
Empower is on track to expand its operations into other emirates while seeking to enter new market including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain ... ( read original story ...)
Charlize Theron Once Told Michael B. Jordan She Had a ‘Very Emotional Reaction’ the First Time She Saw ‘Black Panther’
Her unique background is what caused her to have a very emotional reaction to the 2018 blockbuster Black Panther. Having seen racial injustice for so long and having Black children of her own, Black ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Hugill revelling in his Norwich City starring role
Jordan Hugill may lose his place when the injured Teemu Pukki returns, but the striker made the most of his extended run in the side with both goals as Norwich City widened their lead at the top of ... ( read original story ...)
Cambodia confirms 5 imported COVID-19 cases, 453 in total
Cambodia on Thursday reported five more imported COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 453, said a Ministry of Health statement. ( read original story ...)