Former McDonald’s restaurants in Belarus to be renamed Mak.by
April 19, 2023 12:04 AM In using the name Mak.by, the Belarusian company is retaining some brand recognition. Read More
Russia’s Lavrov to talk Ukraine grain deal with UN chief next week
April 18, 2023 11:51 PM The grain export deal was brokered by the United Nations and Turkey in July last year to help tackle a global food crisis. Read More
Absolut vodka halts exports to Russia after boycott calls flare up
April 18, 2023 9:56 PM Several well-known bars and restaurants in Stockholm had stopped selling Pernod Ricard products. Read More
MPs call for more protection for the vulnerable, better political discourse in day 2 of debate on President’s Address
Members of Parliament also highlighted the importance of lifelong learning and spoke against ageism against the elderly.Read More
Man found guilty of sexually assaulting younger man who had fallen asleep on his room floor
A High Court judge found the victim “unusually convincing” and the accused man “a disingenuous witness”. Read More
Police appeal for information on 13-year-old boy missing since Apr 12
Pritesh Ram Sivan Kumaran was last seen at Block 146 Serangoon North Avenue 1 at about 7.45pm on Apr 12, 2023.Read More
Singapore’s first electric ferry ready to set sail next month, as maritime sector continues green push
The Penguin Refresh will begin ferrying Shell personnel, contractors and visitors between Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal and Pulau Bukom in May.Read More
Electric vehicle adoption: Demand for green car loans up as some banks lure customers with perks
OCBC said its Eco-Care car loans accounted for nearly one in 10 car loans last year.Read More
Retailers see rise in demand for masks, ART kits amid Singapore’s COVID-19 wave
While sales of ART kits and masks have increased in recent weeks, stocks are sufficient and prices have been stable, retailers told CNA.Read More