Andy Thomas

How to Protect Your Valuables from Theft While Flying 0
- Travel
- 12/17/2024
Experts share key strategies to prevent in-flight theft and keep belongings secure Reports of in-cabin theft are on the rise, particularly on routes to Vietnam, Bangkok, and China. On December 4, Hong Kong’s security chief revealed that thefts on flights bound for the territory had nearly doubled in 2024, with 169 cases reported within the
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Elon Musk Warns Singapore Risks “Going Extinct” Amid Falling Birth Rate 0
- Economy
- 12/17/2024
Experts explore solutions like automation and foreign workers to counter a shrinking labour force Elon Musk has recently made headlines by asserting that Singapore is at risk of “going extinct” due to its persistently low birth rate and dwindling workforce. Musk’s statement came in response to a post on X discussing the nation’s demographic challenges
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Asia’s Tourism Arrivals Set to Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2025 0
- Travel
- 12/16/2024
Report predicts a 4.7% rise in visitors compared to 2019 as the region recovers from Covid-19 According to a new report by global market intelligence firm BMI, Asia’s tourism arrivals are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2025, with a projected increase of 4.7 per cent compared to 2019. Despite this recovery, Asia is
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Allianz Ends $2.2 Billion Acquisition Plan with Income Insurance Amid Regulatory Scrutiny 0
- Business
- 12/16/2024
German Insurer Withdraws Offer Citing Financial Prudence After Government Intervention Allianz has officially ended its bid to acquire a 51 per cent stake in Income Insurance for S$2.2 billion, citing financial discipline and regulatory challenges as key reasons behind the decision. The German insurer’s withdrawal marks the conclusion of a five-month pursuit to secure control
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