Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
No more single-use plastic bags at 20 retail chains from Oct 1 - Nga
Starting October 1, 20 hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and pharmacy chains will stop providing single-use plastic bags at their 8,000 outlets.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple
Apple has 47 stores in mainland China. Huawei, which did not open a flagship store until 2019, now has 11 of them.
Wed May 15 2024
US TikTok bill sets up fight over free speech protections
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday to ban the social media platform from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots
Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Burger King says tomatoes on 'vacation' as India battles food inflation
The burger chain, one of India's biggest with nearly 400 outlets, joins many McDonald's and Subway stores that removed tomatoes from menus.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Apple to open first online shop in Vietnam in a push to emerging market
The opening on May 18 comes just weeks after the Cupertino, California-based company opened its first Apple stores in India - Mumbai and Delhi.
Fri May 12 2023
Supermarts, retail stores in five states face egg shortage
The supply of eggs in supermarkets and retail stores in five states - Perak, Penang, Kelantan, Selangor and Melaka - is dwindling.
Thu Dec 15 2022
KPDN, MAFI to discuss eggs, cooking oil shortage tomorrow - Salahuddin
Salahuddin today made a surprise visit to grocery stores in Putrajaya and came about a shortage of subsidised eggs and cooking oil in polybags.
Thu Dec 08 2022
How Brazil is feeding the world's appetite for superfoods
For the past 10 years, Brazil has been feeding the superfood trend by bringing many of the country's dietary traditions to stores worldwide.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO plunges to death at New York's Jenga tower
Last week, Bed Bath & Beyond said it would close 150 stores, cut jobs and overhaul its merchandising strategy.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Rising costs: Sarawak Kek Lapis Association wants to cooperate with baking supply stores
The Sarawak Kek Lapis Entrepreneurs Association plans to hold discussions with baking goods suppliers soon to avoid a sharp increase in the price of the state's iconic home products.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Special taskforce on jihad against inflation to encourage sales campaigns
The Special Taskforce on Jihad Against Inflation will have discussions next week to encourage all outlets, grocery stores and shopping malls to hold cheap sales campaigns.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Netflix, KPMG, PwC, AMEX sever ties with Russia
A number of other Western companies, including Nike, Ikea and French bag maker Birkin Hermes have closed stores or offices or ceased operations.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Paracetamol supply scarcity in pharmacies, convenience stores
Paracetamol, a drug commonly used to relieve fever and headaches, is reportedly in short supply and relatively difficult to find at community pharmacies and convenience stores.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024