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As population soars, India battles to tame malnutrition
| Agnes Bun | DARBHANGA, India (AFP) – As another dangerously underweight toddler balances precariously on his set of scales, Dr Om Prakash knows he has to move fast to avert tragedy. “The...
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GM unveils Bolt electric car in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – General Motors on Wednesday unveiled the production version of its Chevrolet Bolt electric car, on which the US auto giant is pinning its hopes for the emerging segment. The Bolt aims...
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Riding record sales, Detroit auto show to dazzle with 40 new models
| Mira Overman | CHICAGO (AFP) – Forget the winter chill: the mood at the Detroit auto show is expected to be nothing short of exuberant when carmakers riding high on record US sales reveal...
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BMW i Vision Future Interaction
VEHICLES with highly automated driving are an important milestone on the road to Vision Zero, the idea of accident-free individual mobility. This increases the aspirations of drivers for the user...
View ArticleNo link between contraceptive pill and birth defects: Study
PARIS (AFP) – Oral contraceptives taken just before or during pregnancy do not increase the risk of birth defects, according to a large-scale study published Wednesday. Examining records for nearly...
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Teeth whitening can cause permanent damage
VANCOUVER (Xinhua) – People hoping for a whiter, brighter smile should be careful while using teeth whitening and bleaching products as they can cause permanent dental damage, a Canadian expert said...
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Reducing sugary drinks cuts calories, but only a few
LONDON (Reuters) – Studies from Britain and Mexico suggest reducing sugar in sweetened drinks or taxing it more to cut consumption can help people limit their calorie intake and lower their risk of...
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Shortage of malaria drug points to better tool against Ebola
MIAMI (AFP) – As doctors struggled to treat growing numbers of patients during the Ebola crisis in West Africa, the shortage of one helpful drug may have led to the discovery of a better one. The...
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PTSD nation? US shootings inflict growing mental toll
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Mass shootings from Newtown to San Bernardino are weighing ever more heavily on Americans, with signs of post-traumatic stress spreading far beyond the circle of survivors and loved...
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Human-carrying drone unveiled
| Ryan Nakashima | LAS VEGAS (AP) – Chinese drone maker Ehang Inc on Wednesday unveiled what it calls the world’s first drone capable of carrying a human passenger. The Guangzhou, China-based...
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KFC rolling out new wrap product
| Fizah HAB | KFC is rolling out a new item, the KFC Wasabi Rice Wrap, a wholesome wrap with a zest of thrilling and flavourful Wasabi mayonnaise. The new Wasabi Rice Wrap consists of two...
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Concepts Computer welcomes Year of Monkey with promotion deals
| Achong Tanjong | AS PART of the upcoming celebrations for the Year of the Monkey, Concepts Computer will be extending its “2 is Better than 1” promotion, where a purchase of two separate,...
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New Kia Optima offers optimum satisfaction
| Wani Roslan & Syazwani Hj Rosli | GRAND Motors Sdn Bhd has unveiled a new Kia Optima loaded with evolutionary design and cutting edge technology, making it more stylish, sporty and...
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Walk-in customer picks the winners for Dee Jay’s December lucky draw
A WALK-IN customer picked the winners for Dee Jay’s 29th anniversary Come, Shop & Win Lucky Draw Promo for the month of December 2015. The grand prize winner will take home a Samsung Galaxy A8...
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Lifestream Organic a place for the health conscious
LIFESTREAM Organic is a new health-oriented grocery shop in Kampong Kiulap, selling mainly organic groceries and natural wholefoods. It has a comprehensive range of organic products to complement a...
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Bossini celebrates Brunei Salebration
IN CONJUNCTION with the Brunei Salebration, Bossini is introducing new premium items to the public on January 10. The new items are available in limited stock, and will include beverage coolers, which...
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Floods hit Temburong
| Hj Mohd Said Arshad | SEVERAL villages were yesterday flooded following heavy downpour in the morning. The affected areas included a primary school in Kampong Bokok, while the affected...
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Wu Chun hails move to open SME centre
| James Kon | THE market might be small but that doesn’t mean there is no potential at all. This was stated by local actor Wu Chun as he gave a statement pertaining to the recent titah...
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Ampelmann celebrates two million safe transfers with BSP
| Faza Suraj | AMPELMANN, the global leader in motion compensated offshore access solutions, yesterday celebrated its latest achievement of two million safe transfers with Brunei Shell...
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5 RBAirF personnel receive pilot wings
| Siti Hajar | HUMAN capacity expansion within the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) continues to gain flight as five more of its personnel joined the ranks of military pilots in a ceremony...
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