Employer in Sumo Salad case was fully reimbursed by insurer, which did not flag if fraud was involved: MOM

INSURERS LOOK FOR ANOMALIES TO DETECT FRAUD Responding to CNA’s queries, Income Insurance’s general manager of corporate business Susan Ong said that work injury compensation fraud “rarely occurs”. When a claim comes... Read more »

50 Countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh, have tariff rates lower than India. Complete list here

While US President Donald Trump imposed on India 25% tariff plus a “penalty” if New Delhi buys fuel and military hardware from Russia, he imposed lower tariffs on more than 50 countries,... Read more »

How Trump-vetted scientists are trying to shred the climate consensus

A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy says projections of future global warming are exaggerated, while benefits from higher levels of carbon dioxide such as more productive farms are overlooked.... Read more »

Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax after ex-shadow chancellor’s call – UK politics live | Politics

Reeves refuses to be drawn on wealth tax Rachel Reeves has said the government has “got to get the balance right on taxation”, following a call by the former shadow chancellor Anneliese... Read more »

Relief in South-east Asia as Trump’s tariffs level playing field

BANGKOK – South-east Asian countries breathed a sigh of relief on Aug 1 after the United States announced tariffs on their exports that were far lower than threatened and levelled the playing... Read more »

Vivo X200 FE Review: Come for Compact Design, Stay for Camera

The compact flagships are finally making a comeback in 2025. Multiple brands are now eyeing this trend, while some, like Vivo, are already ahead of the curve. The company recently introduced its... Read more »

Things to Do in Tokyo in August | Events

Tokyo Vibes Vol. 7: Art + DJs August  2  Credit: Courtesy of Tokyo Vibes A six‑floor arts and music mash‑up in Nihonbashi, Tokyo Vibes Vol. 7 brings together local DJs, visual artists, and laid‑back... Read more »

China-backed centres at UK universities under threat from new free speech laws | Higher education

Confucius Institutes at universities across England are under threat from new free speech rules, setting off urgent talks between ministers, vice-chancellors and regulators over the fate of the China-backed language and culture... Read more »

Singapore hotel room rates dip in Q2 as demand softens, supply grows

[SINGAPORE] Year-on-year falls in Singapore hotel rates and occupancy for the second quarter of 2025 were the result of dampened travel sentiment combined with new hotel rooms, industry watchers said on Thursday... Read more »

LoP Rahul Gandhi agrees with Donald Trump calling Indian economy ‘dead’, says glad US president ‘stated a fact’

Rahul Gandhi further questioned PM Modi over several of Trump’s statements, such as his claims of mediating a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan, loss of Indian jets, and the recent announcement of... Read more »