The Straits Times - March 13, 2024
The Straits Times - March 13, 2024
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March 13, 2024
Government remains most trusted institution in Singapore, survey finds
Trust in the Government has increased slightly in Singapore, and it remains the most trusted institution here, according to an annual survey.
4 mins
QR code immigration clearance for travellers in cars from March 19
Overall waiting time set to be cut by over 30% if most car travellers use this option
3 mins
Singaporean killed after tour van collides with lorry in Sabah
A 60-year-old Singaporean man was killed after a tour van he was travelling in collided with a trailer lorry in the Malaysian state of Sabah on March 11.
1 min
Women earn 14.3% less than men but gap has narrowed
Differences in occupation the key factor influencing pay gap in 2023, says MOM
5 mins
Former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station's canopies back after six years
Platform shelters had been cut up, moved elsewhere so MRT station could be built
4 mins
China's push for 'new productive forces' new slogan, old ideas?
Questions remain over whether Xi’s call for innovation-led growth will have real impact
4 mins
Taiwan updates first strike' definition amid heightened tensions with China
It now includes any warplane or vessel incursion into island’s territorial space
1 min
Tokyo expected to be mainland Japan's earliest bloomer in sakura season
Warmer temperatures, heat island effect’ impacting when cherry blossoms flower
3 mins
First Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as famine looms for Palestinians
Pilot project to open a new sea route for relief supplies brings 200 tonnes of food
4 mins
Haiti PM resigns as violence escalates
Other forces trying to fill vacuum, with gangs tightening grip on country
3 mins
How Sweden's Nato entry contributes to strategic shift in Europe's security
Its well-equipped, well-trained armed forces a big boost to alliance’s capabilities
4 mins
US approves weight-loss drug for cutting stroke, heart risks
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy on March 8 for lowering the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults who do not have diabetes.
2 mins
New Sensoryscape aims to boost Sentosa's connectivity, capacity
The 30,000 sq m, 350m-long walkway links RWS to beaches in the south
3 mins
Tony Tan's book gives insight into S'pore's nation-building journey
PM Lee hopes memoir will inspire more to follow in ex-president’s steps
4 mins
Nurse who molested patient gets caning, 16 months' jail
Male patient was recovering from a procedure when offences took place
2 mins
Singapore stocks edge up ahead of US inflation data
Singapore stocks closed slightly higher on March 12 amid mixed trading in regional markets as investors awaited the release of United States inflation data.
1 min
A year after US bank crisis, proposed rules spark tensions
Large banks feel they are being punished by rules aimed at clamping down on lenders
4 mins
Investors see stronger signs of China market bottoming out
Rebound in Chinese stocks, return of foreign inflows among positive shifts
3 mins
JPMorgan CEO urges Fed not to cut rates until after June
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon on March 12 urged the US Federal Reserve to wait until after June before cutting interest rates, arguing that the central bank needs to shore up its inflation-fighting credibility.
2 mins
Hiring outlook here weakens for 2nd straight quarter: Poll
Decline driven by a sharp rise in employer pessimism in communication services
2 mins
AL-ARABIYA NOVICE PAIR CATCH THE EYE
Bakeel and Shihab serve notice for 75,000 event with their sparkling 600m hit-outs
3 mins
JOKIC BITES BACK AT RAPTORS
Star centre leads Nuggets comeback with triple-double; Boston hit 50 wins
2 mins
Erasmus mulls over Springboks captaincy
Two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa in 2024, although he may not lead the side, coach Rassie Erasmus said on March 12.
1 min
'RECKLESS' TO HOST THE C'WEALTH GAMES
Malaysia officials say 2026 edition is too soon, no longer marquee with little benefits
3 mins
INTER ARE LIKE A MACHINE: MATERAZZI
He rates current side as better than his 2010 treble-winning team for playing as a family
3 mins
LIN SHUTS FAN DOWN
Teenager ends world No. I's 13-match singles winning run at Singapore Smash
3 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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