Major news in China on Jun 29: Leftover men to be a big problem
Top news in <People Daily>: Leftover men to be a big problem The sex ratio at birth has been rising in the past 30 years The sex ratio at birth is also known as newborn infant sex ratio. Under natural circumstances, the ratio of every 100 newborn girls to 103 to 107 newborn boys is […]
Major news in Singapore on Jun 29 : S’pore’s private sector wages up 6.1% in 2011: report
Top news in <The Business Times> : S’pore’s private sector wages up 6.1% in 2011: report The Ministry of Manpower’s Research and Statistics Department jointly released the annual report on wages in Singapore for 2011 on Friday, reporting that total wages (including employer CPF contributions) in the private sector rose by 6.1 per cent in 2011, […]
Major news in Japan on Jun 29: Japan considering taxing music, books downloaded from overseas sites
Top news in <Kyodo News>: Japan considering taxing music, books downloaded from overseas sites The Finance Ministry is considering imposing the consumption tax on electronic books, music and other contents downloadable from websites operated by overseas vendors, sources close to the issue said Friday. The ministry is eyeing taxing these currently tax-free products from overseas […]
Major news in Syria : 3 Injuries in Terrorist Blast inside the Parking of Justice Palace in Damascus
Major news in <SANA>: Three Injuries in Terrorist Blast inside the Parking of Justice Palace in the Center of Damascus A terrorist blast hit the parking of Justice Palace in the Center of Damascus at al-Marjeh area. SANA reporter said that the terrorist blast left behind three injuries and material damage to 20 cars […]
Major news in Kuwait on June 29: Ambassador to S.Korea meets Premier
Major news in <Kuwait News Agency>: Ambassador to S.Korea meets Premier Kuwaiti Ambassador to South Korea Muteb Al-Mutoteh met with the South Korea Premier Kim Hwang-Sik among a host of ambassadors from Arab countries, and gave a speech on their behalf as Acting Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps in which he praised the relations […]
Major news in Sri Lanka : Special committee to handle relief
Top news in <Daily News>: Special committee to handle relief The government will take steps to provide dry rations to farmers whose crops have been destroyed by the severe drought in the country, with immediate effect. Addressing a media-briefing in Colombo yesterday, Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said dry rations will be provided based on […]
Major news in Malaysia on June 28: Govt probes imports of steel wire rods from Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Korea and Turkey
Major news in <The Star > : Govt probes imports of steel wire rods from Taiwan, China, Indonesia, Korea and Turkey KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government is launching a preliminary investigation into the imports of steel wire rods from Taiwan, China, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry said on […]
Major news in Yemen on June 28: Yemenis rejoice over Morsi’s victory
Major news in <Yemeni Times>: Yemenis rejoice over Morsi’s victory Yemenis expressed joy and excitement after the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohammed Morsi was declared on Sunday as Egypt’s president-elect with 13.2 million votes. Before announcing the results, many Yemenis eagerly awaited the poll results, saying Morsi’s win will positively affect Yemen’s future. “I could die of […]