In brief: New deeptech venture builder programme launched in S’pore; India’s Meesho is now a unicorn
Singapore Deep Tech Alliance launches new venture builder programme The story: Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA2) has announced the launch of…
Papua New Guinea man dies from COVID-19 in Queensland Hospital
A 77-year-old man from Papua New Guinea has died in a Queensland Hospital following complications with COVID-19. Queensland Health confirmed…
‘Microinsurance will play a pivotal role in accelerating financial inclusion in SEA’: Raunak Mehta of Igloo
Raunak Mehta, Chief Commercial Officer of Igloo Is insurtech in Southeast Asia an underserved market? We previously spoke to Ganesh…
Credit Suisse scraps bonuses, bosses exit after Archegos, Greensill fallout – business live | Business
3.05am EDT 03:05 And the belated print from Germany’s DAX shows the index hitting a fresh record after opening 1.1%…
Indonesia, East Timor flood death toll surges past 150 – The Citizen
Rescuers were searching for dozens of people still missing after floods and landslides swept away villages in Indonesia and East…
Johnson, McIlroy thrill fans with Masters practice round – The Citizen
Top-ranked defending champion Dustin Johnson and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy delighted the first spectators at Augusta National since 2019…
Electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class named in patent – The Citizen
With the announcement made last year after rumours started emerging the year before, Mercedes-Benz has taken another step in realising…
Cow rescued after getting stuck in backyard pool
Emergency services in rural NSW received an unusual call over the Easter weekend after a cow became stuck in a…
Bavuma to manage five ‘new’ Proteas personalities – The Citizen
Those who have played under new Proteas captain Temba Bavuma say his greatest strength is his man-management and that will…
Family sues after California man dies in taco eating contest
The son of a California man who choked to death during an amateur taco eating contest at a minor league…