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Singapore sees tourism revenue down 19 percent

Alex Kennedy Associated Press Writer 15.02.2009
Ministry of Public Health reinforces preventive measures against A (H1N1) flu

Ministry of Public Health recently reinforced measures to control the spread of the A (H1N1) flu virus (formerly called Swine Flu) by installing another 32 infrared thermal scanners nationwide.

Singapore sees tourism revenue down 19 percent

SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore expects tourism revenue to plunge as much as 19 percent this year as a global economic slowdown undermines spending on travel.

Hot and Dry Australia sees wildfire danger rise

By Rohan Sullivan Associated Press Writer 15.02.2009
 
Hot and Dry Australia sees wildfire danger rise

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia may be getting a glimpse of its globally warmed future. Experts agreed Tuesday that no one drought, food or wildfire can be attributed to global warming, but they stressed that the eucalyptus forests and farms of southeastern Australia are becoming warmer, drier and more prone to fire as the planet heats up.

 
 

 

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