Monthly Archives: May 2023
France inaugurates first of four gigafactories in the north
CNA - France yesterday inaugurated a battery-making gigafactory, the first of four such plants European and Asian companies plan to build in the north...
Chennai win fifth IPL crown as Dhoni eyes return next year
AHMEDABAD, INDIA (AFP) - Indian cricket superstar M S Dhoni said he will look to return for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season...
Electricity bill based on estimated usage?
We would like to call on the authority to take a serious look at the current practice of using estimated power usage to determine...
Biondi shoots 67 to rally from deficit for NCAA men’s golf title
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (AP) - Holding a one-shot lead on the 18th tee, Fred Biondi (AP, pic below) put a towel over his head, took...
We strive to make NLMS efficient, user-friendly: Dept of Labour
The Department of Labour, Ministry of Home Affairs, would like to refer to Stressed-Out Boss’ letter, ‘Unable to apply for special passes’, published in...
Japan’s top financial authorities meet to discuss markets
CNA - Top officials from the Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan and the financial watchdog met yesterday to discuss financial markets, the ministry...
Golf clubs should have reciprocal agreements
Since there are only a few golf clubs in the country, there should be reciprocal agreements between them to allow their members to play...
Sweden’s economy grows more than expected
STOCKHOLM (AFP) - The Swedish economy grew more than expected in the first quarter despite high inflation and rising interest rates, official statistics showed...
Not everyone wears seat belt
When the United Kingdom mandated the use of seat belt for drivers and front-seat passengers in 1983, it soon became clear that the new...
Belarus has no immediate plans to adopt Russian currency: Lukashenko
TALLINN, ESTONIA (AP) - Belarus and Russia have no plans to adopt a joint currency in the near future, Belarus’ strongman leader announced on...