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State weather forecasters ssay that the tropical depression outside the Philippines’ area of responsibility will strengthen into a typhoon by this weekend. From Himawari IR1 via Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — The tropical depression outside the Philippines’ area of responsibility strengthened on Tuesday, with state weather meteorologists predicting that it will become a typhoon by the weekend. Latest updates from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that the tropical depression was last spotted 1,290 kilometers east of Mindanao. It had maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 70 kph.  It is moving west at a speed of 20 kph. Even though it is currently moving westward, Pagasa said that it is likely to move to the north by Wednesday, by which time it would have become a tropical storm. After Wednesday afternoon, it may move northeast and become a severe tropical storm by Friday ... » Learn More about Storm outside PAR strengthens; may intensify into typhoon by weekend

PETALING JAYA: The enhanced movement control order will be enforced in several parts of Tawau, Kota Belud and Sandakan in Sabah and in Temerloh, Pahang, from April 14-27, after drastic increases in Covid-19 cases, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In a statement on Tuesday (April 13), the Senior Minister (Security) said the EMCO will be enforced in Flat Sim-Sim, Mukim Beerhala and Kampung Sungai Obar, Mukim Sentosa in Sandakan. Ismail Sabri said 38 screenings were conducted at the Sim-Sim housing area and 17 positive cases were recorded, while 46 screenings were conducted in Kampung Sungai Obar with 10 positive cases detected. In Sabah, the EMCO will be enforced in Taman Villa MAS, Tawau after seven positive cases were detected in 42 screenings. "The Health Ministry confirms that there has been a drastic hike in cases within a week and there are still 35 screenings where the results are not known yet," he added. The EMCO was also enforced on Kampung Melangkap Tomis in Kota ... » Learn More about Ismail Sabri: EMCO for four areas in Sabah and Pahang from April 14-27

19 new Covid-19 cases were detected in quarantine with 2 apparent reinfections, according to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases is raised to 3,998 with 3,803 recoveries and 60 deaths. 135 people are currently receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus. A 20 year old Thai woman travelling from Switzerland tested positive for Covid-19. She arrived on November 22 and tested positive 5 days later at a quarantine hotel in Bangkok. She was first infected with the coronavirus on November 11. A 20 year old Thai man travelling from the United States tested positive for Covid-19. He arrived on November 22 and tested positive 5 days later. He was first infected with the coronavirus on November 4. A 35 year old Thai man travelling from India with a layover in the United Arab Emirates tested positive for Covid-19. He arrived on November 15 and tested positive 8 days later while at a quarantine hotel in Bangkok. A 39 year old ... » Learn More about 19 new Covid-19 cases detected in quarantine, 2 apparent reinfections

SINGAPORE: Two years after founding his Uber-like taxi service, Anthony Tan was already unabashedly ambitious. “If we get this right, we can literally go into the history books,” the Harvard Business School-educated entrepreneur proclaimed in 2014. Seven years later, the 39-year-old scion of one of Malaysia’s wealthiest families is poised to do exactly that. His company, Grab, Southeast Asia’s most valuable start-up, is finalising the world’s biggest merger with a SPAC, or special purpose acquisition company. It would value his business at about US$35 billion and list it on Nasdaq. READ: Commentary: Why a bumper crop of Southeast Asian tech unicorns look set to IPO this year The eye-popping numbers give a sense that Tan is blazing a trail for the entire region, which is very much in character. “Anthony always wants to be number one. He is the guy in Seat 1A and the first one off the plane,” says a lawyer whose firm works for Grab. Tenacious and driven, Tan also ... » Learn More about Commentary: Anthony Tan, the ‘unabashedly ambitious’ man behind Grab

Matteo Darmian scored the only goal as Serie A leaders Inter Milan held off lowly Cagliari 1-0 to stretch their winning streak to 11 games as they close in on a first league title in over a decade. Champions Juventus consolidated third place with a 3-1 win over Genoa as Napoli moved fourth and back into the Champions League spots with a 2-0 win at Sampdoria. Inter are 11 points clear of second-placed AC Milan who won 3-1 at Parma on Saturday, as a first title since 2010 beckons for Antonio Conte's side with eight game left to play. Moroccan Achraf Hakimi came off the bench and minutes later set up Italy defender Darmian to grab the winner in the San Siro to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on Cagliari. "We are starting to see the finish line, but we're not there yet and can't afford to make calculations," Conte said. "It's not easy to be under constant pressure but we're getting used to it. "We just need to continue pedalling to the max as we approach our goal." Inter ... » Learn More about Inter streak towards Serie A title as Juve consolidate third spot

People drink in the street in the Soho area of London, on April 12, 2021 as coronavirus restrictions are eased across the country in step two of the government’s roadmap out of England’s third national lockdown. Britons on Monday toasted a significant easing of coronavirus restrictions, with early morning pints — and much-needed haircuts — as the country took a tentative step towards the resumption of normal life. Businesses including non-essential retail, gyms, salons and outdoor hospitality were all able to open for the first time in months in the second step of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown. (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP) GENEVA, Switzerland  – Europe passed the grim milestone of one million coronavirus deaths on Monday, as the World Health Organization warned that infections are rising exponentially despite widespread efforts aimed at stopping them. The death toll across Europe’s 52 countries, compiled by AFP from official sources, totalled at least 1,000,288 by 1830 ... » Learn More about Pandemic hits ‘critical point’ as Europe deaths top one million

FILIPINO cue artists Jeffrey De Luna and Roberto Gomez will join forces as they compete against the world’s perennial pool players in the World Cup of Pool set on May 9 to 14 at the Stadium Milton Kaynes in England. De Luna and former world championship runner-up Gomez will face top-notch players from Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, among others. Philippines is already a three-time World Cup winner and is hoping to notch the record-breaking fourth crown from De Luna and Gomez. Thirty-two teams will be aiming for the doubles’ glory that comes with a cool $60,000 cash prize or P2.9 million for the champion pair. The runners-up will get $30,000, semifinalists will win $15,000 and quarterfinalists will get $9,000. Albin Ouschan and Mario He of Team Austria will be defending their crown in the pool championship that hands out a total of $250,000 cash prize. Russia will be represented by ... » Learn More about De Luna, Gomez set for World Cup of Pool in England

The price of bitcoin, the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency continues to rise to new heights, reaching an all-time record-high of 1.7 million baht in April 2021. Although institutions and investors in Thailand and beyond have repeatedly warned against investing too heavily in what may well be the biggest asset bubble of the century, entrepreneurs in Thailand are undeterred. Will Regulation be Put in Place for Bitcoin Mining? It was recently revealed that Thailand is one of the world’s largest markets for bitcoin mining after China. Countless gigawatts of electricity are being spent in the race to mine as much of the digital gold as possible. The Thai bitcoin mining craze is perhaps exemplified by the recent opening of the mammoth ZMINE facility just outside of Bangkok, a 16,000 sqm mining facility that spends $250,000 of electricity every month mining BTC for Thai clients. The craze for bitcoin mining throughout Thailand has intensified to such a degree recently that ... » Learn More about Covid-19 Pandemic Bitcoin Boom Fuels Mining Mania in Thailand

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, April 14. People can now choose which Covid-19 jab to take with listing of vaccination centres and vaccines in S'pore The Moderna shot is being given at 11 out of the 38 centres. READ MORE HERE 2 women to be charged under OSA, including civil servant who allegedly leaked Covid-19 numbers 22 times The civil servant had allegedly shared the information with members of a private chat group. READ MORE HERE Grab's US listing plan casts spotlight on South-east Asian ecosystem It signals to investors that the region is a viable and attractive market, say industry players. READ MORE HERE Motorists and cyclists divided on review of rules for cycling on S'pore roads Most drivers are supportive of licensing, but cyclists say making bikes like cars would not help make roads safer. READ MORE HERE Patients who have recovered from Covid-19 may be at risk of getting ... » Learn More about Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 14, 2021

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – who died April 9 at 99 – spent most of his life as a stalwart companion to his bride, who became Queen Elizabeth II unexpectedly in 1956. Through those many years, in addition to several documentaries where he appeared as himself, the prince was portrayed by a variety of actors in movies and television. The most recent and high-profile depiction has been on Netflix’s hit series The Crown, where Philip was played at various ages by two different British actors, with a third upcoming in the series’ fifth and sixth seasons. An American was cast as Philip in The Queen, while one of his real-life friends took the reins in a 1982 TV movie for CBS. He was even portrayed in another TV movie by the actor who menaced Middle-earth as Saruman in Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Curious about how Hollywood sees Prince Philip? Here are the actors who’ve taken on the role over the years – and one who will play him in the near ... » Learn More about Prince Philip had rich Hollywood history depicted in film and TV