Category: General

WASHINGTON, Tupperware, maker of the iconic plastic kitchenware boxes, has filed for bankruptcy in the US after years of financial struggles, reported the German news agency (dpa). Tupperware Brands Corp is seeking to sell the business while continuing to operate. It has officially filed for bankruptcy with Chapter 11 creditor protection under US bankruptcy law. The US firm revolutionised the world of housewares with its bowls, dishes and kitchen containers, becoming a symbol of post-World War II prosperity. But the Orlando-based company, founded in 1946 by Earl Tupper, has been struggling amid a fiercer competition in the market for household

PUTRAJAYA, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) will host the Putrajaya Cultural Festival 2024, themed ‘Unity Through Arts and Culture,’ over three days starting this Friday. In a statement today, MOTAC announced that the festival will feature a wide array of arts, cultural heritage, and tourism-related activities, taking place at Dataran Putrajaya from 9 am to 11 pm daily. The main highlight, Malam Gala Warna Warni MADANI will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at 8 pm on Saturday. Visitors can look forward to craft sales, cultural performances, a free theatre show titled ‘Cinta Ahmad

GUANGZHOU, China, Guangdong Province, long a hub for international trade, is once again at the forefront of China’s efforts to open up, as the 136th Canton Fair prepares to welcome the world from October 15th to November 4th, 2024. With roots dating back to the Tang Dynasty’s Maritime Silk Road, Guangzhou continues to serve as a crucial gateway for trade, evolving with each era to meet global demands. The Canton Fair, first launched in 1957, has grown into China’s most prominent trade event, cementing its role as the nation’s top platform for global commerce. Over its 135 sessions, the Canton

KUALA LUMPUR, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in the early trading session on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, tracking the underlying cash market’s performance. At 9.25 am, September 2024 contract eased 3.0 points to 1,659.0, October 2024 fell 4.0 points to 1,660.5, December 2024 declined 5.0 points to 1,665.0, and March 2025 shed 4.5 points to 1,652.0. Turnover stood at 1,390 lots, with open interest at 45,212 contracts. The FBM KLCI slipped 5.73 points to 1,658.55 after 35 minutes of trading. Source: BERNAMA News Agency

Manila: Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution commending the crew of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the country’s presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “The crucial and immeasurable contribution of the officers and crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua should be recognized and commended,” he said in the Senate Resolution No. 1202 he filed Tuesday evening. In April 2024, the PCG deployed the Magbanua to monitor China’s reclamation activities in the WPS, particularly in the Escoda Shoal, and to maintain the Philippines’ presence within the 200 nautical miles