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SINGAPORE & THAILAND: It is in demand every Chinese New Year and is believed to bring good luck. But the red grouper is also overexploited or from unsustainable sources, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It is among the three in four popular seafood species consumed here that WWF Singapore considers overfished or not well-managed, a list that includes swordtip squid and stingray. In a country where people love to eat seafood – on average, 21kg per person in a year, compared to the global average of 20kg – one solution to the depletion of fish stocks is to eat responsibly. READ & WATCH: Saving our ocean’s fish stocks, one plate of nasi lemak at a time To this end, a growing number of businesses, like Marina Bay Sands, are starting to use more certified sustainable products in their kitchens. But are such measures really benefiting the environment? In January, nearly 70 organisations and individuals criticised the Marine Stewardship Council … [Read more...] about The truth behind ‘sustainably fished’ and ‘organic’ labels

Next Don't miss the Satya Paul showing from the fifth and final day of Lakme Fashion Week. O ne of India's leading ethnic couturiers, Puneet Nanda of Satya Paul showcased a stunning collection at the LFW today. Called 'The Jewels of the Sea', the line paid homage to the designer's underwater inspiration with three distinct segments. The first, Ultramarine, was fluid in shades of blue and hints of lime green for the resort look. The second, Multi Marine had nautical marine prints with shimmering solids, lace, sequins and rhinestones; and the third, the X-ray Marine Look showed bold black and white graphic prints with crystals, stones and large splashes of pleating. To showstop for the line, Nanda roped in former Miss India Sarah-Jane Dias -- take a look. N icole Faria starts things off in this exquisite aqua drape with a large ruff decorating the shoulder. Image: Nicole Faria for Satya Paul Photographs: Sanjay Sawant and Rajesh Karkera … [Read more...] about PIX: Satya Paul’s shimmering saris dazzle catwalk

Foreign ship arrivals down 6 percent in first two months Vietnam’s sea ports have berthed some 4,900 foreign vessels over the last two months, a decline of 6 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Marine Administration. The fall was due largely to the impact of COVID-19, which is resulting in major fluctuations in the transport sector, a representative of the administration said. Despite the lower number of foreign ships, the volume of import and export goods through ports grew. In January and February, 35.3 million tonnes of imports and 26 million tonnes of exports were handled at ports nationwide. The former represented an annual increase of 14 percent while the latter was as same as that last year. In particular, nearly 1.3 million TEUs for exports and 1.2 million for imports were handled during the period, up 32 and 16 percent, respectively, year-on-year; the highest growth since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, the arrival of domestic vessels totalled … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 3

The best time to shop for the cheap generators is when you don’t need one. If you wait until a hurricane is headed your way or during an area-wide power outage, generator deals will be hard if not impossible to find. Normally, however, you’ll find loads of excellent deals for the best portable generators as long as you shop ahead of time. Whether you want a generator for storm-related outages, to have power for tools and lights on a work site, to use with an RV, or for tailgating, camping, or other recreational pursuits, you can find excellent generator deals to meet any need. Just don’t try to find cheap generators when the power is already out. We found the best generator deals available for a variety of uses, listed below. We’ll update this post regularly with the best cheap generators, so check back often. Today’s best generator deals Sportsman 4,000/3,500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator — $279 , was $369 Sportsman 2,200/1,800-watt Dual Fuel Portable … [Read more...] about Best cheap generator deals for March 2021

SANDAKAN, Sabah: On most afternoons, Hassan Suhidin and his younger brother, Khairul, would climb down the rickety wooden planks of their village into the rancid shallow waters underneath. The coastal areas surrounding the island, Pulau Berhala, were covered in garbage, animal carcasses and human waste, due to the absence of a waste management system. Seemingly oblivious to the murky waters, the brothers would tread around barefooted collecting plastic bottles, wooden planks or metal sheets — anything that could potentially be sold for pocket money. “We never really got used to the smell, but we don’t have a choice,” said Hassan, 12. “What do we do with them? We keep them and in time of need when we have no more food, we’ll sell them and use the money,” he added. The pair are among hundreds of stateless children on Pulau Berhala forced to grow up amid harsh living conditions. The island, located about 10km off the coast of Sandakan, is home to about 5,000 people. It is … [Read more...] about Living in a sea of trash: Sabah’s stateless children face bleak future