Japan's diaper makers look to adult market for revenue as births fall
With births falling last year to a record low, Japan's population is likely to decline by about 30% to 87 million by 2070, with four people in every 10 aged 65 or more.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Grey oyster mushroom farming helps Mendriq Orang Asli generate extra income
The Mendriq Orang Asli community can harvest 10 kilogrammes of mushrooms every day, or more than 300 kilogrammes in a month.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Harry and Meghan's Spotify deal comes to an end
The deal was estimated by media to have been worth as much as $20 million or more.
Fri Jun 16 2023
RM11.2 billion unclaimed money as of April 30
Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said over 70 pct of the unclaimed money was from bank accounts which had been inactive for seven years or more.
Wed May 24 2023
8,000 steps once or twice a week cuts mortality risk: study
The health benefits of walking 8,000 steps or more one or two days a week appeared higher for participants aged 65 years and older.
Sun Apr 02 2023
Europeans scramble in AI race
Dozens of startups are working on developing their own bots based on existing AI models or, more rarely, developing their own.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Which of these diets has the smallest carbon footprint?
Approaches to eliminate the consumption of one or more foods have become commonplace when it comes to filling our plate.
Sun Mar 05 2023
GE: Additional ballot box for 10 parliamentary seats and two state seats - EC
The EC will add one additional ballot box at constituencies that will see seven candidates or more contesting in the GE15, said EC secretary Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Explainer: Will Twitter layoffs violate US law?
WARN Act requires businesses with 100 or more employees to provide 60 days' notice before engaging in mass layoffs.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Rosmah's lawyer argues risk of bias due to 'leaked judgment'
Rosmah's defence team said the purported draft judgment was prepared by an individual, or more than one person, who had no authority.
Thu Sep 01 2022
US rapper Lil Wayne denied entry into UK for festival performance
Any individual who has been sentenced to a custodial sentence of 12 months or more must have their application refused, UK authorities told.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Sri Lankan woman rickshaw driver has to queue 12 hours, or more, for fuel
Lasanda scrambles to find adequate petrol and earn enough as rides dwindled and inflation surged past 30 pct year-on-year.
Tue May 31 2022
South Korea drops outdoor mask rule but many prefer to keep them on
People are still required to wear masks indoors, and at outdoor events with 50 attendants or more, such as at rallies, concerts and sports stadiums.
Mon May 02 2022
FELDA has the potential to become world's top plantation group again - Muhyiddin
Armed with land bank totalling 832,000 hectares or more than two million acres, Muhyiddin says FELDA has the capability and huge potential.
Wed Jul 07 2021