Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead | Business and Economy News

Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead | Business and Economy News

Singapore – As Singapore’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations draw to a close on Saturday night, a huge fireworks display will illuminate the city’s extraordinary skyline. The numerous skyscrapers and futuristic buildings stand as a tribute to the country’s remarkable development after separating from Malaysia in 1965. This tiny Southeast Asian state, with a population of just…

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Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak | Health News

Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak | Health News

The mosquito-borne virus has crossed the Taiwan Strait from southern China, where confirmed cases of chikungunya top 8,000. Taiwan has reported its first confirmed case of chikungunya fever, imported from China, where a historic outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus is under way. Chikungunya has swept through southern China in recent weeks, primarily in the manufacturing…

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New board to steer SA’s R114m digital news initiative

New board to steer SA’s R114m digital news initiative

The DNT Fund aims to back small publishers with digital tools and innovation. South Africa’s new Digital News Transformation Fund (DNT Fund) has appointed its inaugural board, comprising a diverse group of media leaders. The inaugural board is made up of eight members, including ICT heavyweight and Broadbrand CEO Vincent Maher, who serves as co-chair…

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Religious schools fill gaps amid Afghanistan’s fractured education system | Education News

Religious schools fill gaps amid Afghanistan’s fractured education system | Education News

In Kabul’s narrow alleys and quiet courtyards, boys dressed in white caps and tunics diligently recite Quranic verses across an expanding network of madrassas – religious schools that increasingly bridge critical gaps in Afghanistan’s struggling education system. Public schools continue to function, but their effectiveness has diminished due to resource constraints, insufficient teaching staff and…

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