Nikkei ends at 2-month low

Nikkei ends at 2-month low

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a Tokyo brokerage house as the Tokyo Tock Exchange key Nikkei index fell to its lowest close in more than two months o April 15.

Singapore SARS victims recount their ordeals

Singapore SARS victims recount their ordeals

SINGAPORE - SARS survivors Lim Ing Haan (R), a 31-year-old cardiologist, Ong Pei Yuin (C), a 26-year-old surgeon, and Ashirdahwani Asmawi, a 24-year-old nurse, pose at a government-organized event aimed at ''celebrating life after SARS'' in Singapore on May 21. They contracted the disease while working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and spoke about their ordeals.

Remaining open to immigrants critical to Singapore's prosperity: deputy PM

STORY: Remaining open to immigrants critical to Singapore's prosperity: deputy PM DATELINE: July 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a family reunion in a hall 2. various of an old man saying STORYLINE: Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat has called for the Southeast Asian nation to remain open to immigrants, saying it is critical for the nation to continue to thrive. "Those who may not be born and bred here can contribute to the next chapter of the Singapore Story," local media cited Heng as saying on Wednesday. Heng made the remarks here on Tuesday at the launch of a new book titled "An Illustrious Heritage: The History Of Tan Tock Seng And Family." Published in both English and Chinese, the book is about the life stories of Singapore's famous pioneer Tan Tock Seng and his descendants. Tan Tock Seng, who came to Singapore from Malacca in 1819, was one of the most successful businessmen and philanthropists in the history of Singapore. On

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Croatia - Albina Grcic - Tick-tock (Branimir Mihaljevic/Tihana Buklijas Bakic/Max Cinnamon) - Eurovision song contest first semi-final, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2021. Photo by Sander Koning/Pool/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Croatia - Albina Grcic - Tick-tock (Branimir Mihaljevic/Tihana Buklijas Bakic/Max Cinnamon) - Eurovision song contest first semi-final, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2021. Photo by Sander Koning/Pool/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Croatia - Albina Grcic - Tick-tock (Branimir Mihaljevic/Tihana Buklijas Bakic/Max Cinnamon) - Eurovision song contest first semi-final, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2021. Photo by Sander Koning/Pool/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Croatia - Albina Grcic - Tick-tock (Branimir Mihaljevic/Tihana Buklijas Bakic/Max Cinnamon) - Eurovision song contest first semi-final, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2021. Photo by Sander Koning/Pool/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Eurovision First Semi-Final - Rotterdam

Croatia - Albina Grcic - Tick-tock (Branimir Mihaljevic/Tihana Buklijas Bakic/Max Cinnamon) - Eurovision song contest first semi-final, Rotterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2021. Photo by Sander Koning/Pool/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nikkei ends at 2-month low

Nikkei ends at 2-month low

TOKYO, Japan - A pedestrian looks at the price board at a Tokyo brokerage house as the Tokyo Tock Exchange key Nikkei index fell to its lowest close in more than two months o April 15. (Kyodo)

Seabiscuit (2003)

Seabiscuit (2003)

William H. Macy Characters: Tick Tock McGlaughlin Film: Seabiscuit (2003) 25 June 2003 Date: 25 June 2003

Seabiscuit (2003)

Seabiscuit (2003)

William H. Macy Characters: Tick Tock McGlaughlin Film: Seabiscuit (2003) 25 June 2003 Date: 25 June 2003

Seabiscuit (2003)

Seabiscuit (2003)

William H. Macy Characters: Tick Tock McGlaughlin Film: Seabiscuit (2003) 25 June 2003 Date: 25 June 2003

Singapore SARS victims recount their ordeals

Singapore SARS victims recount their ordeals

SINGAPORE - SARS survivors Lim Ing Haan (R), a 31-year-old cardiologist, Ong Pei Yuin (C), a 26-year-old surgeon, and Ashirdahwani Asmawi, a 24-year-old nurse, pose at a government-organized eevent aimed at ''celebrating life after SARS'' in Singapore on May 21. They contracted the disease while working at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and spoke about their ordeals. (Kyodo)