The Straits Times - May 21, 2024
The Straits Times - May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Lower vegetable, seafood production from S'pore farms
Fall in 2023 output comes amid challenges during Covid-19 pandemic, cost pressures
3 mins
Pharma giant AstraZeneca to build $2b manufacturing facility in S'pore
Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca intends to build a US$1.5 billion (S$2 billion) manufacturing facility in Singapore, the company said on May 20.
3 mins
No disruption to state affairs, says Supreme Leader
All eight on board helicopter, including Foreign Minister, killed in crash
3 mins
Raisi a hardliner on morality, protests and nuclear talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died at the age of 63 following a helicopter crash on May 19, rose through Iran's theocracy from hardline prosecutor to uncompromising president, overseeing a crackdown on protests at home and pushing hard in nuclear talks with world powers as he burnished his credentials to position himself to become the country's next supreme leader.
2 mins
Taiwan's new President urges China to stop its military, political threats
Beijing says Lai's speech sends dangerous signals, undermines peace and stability
4 mins
Firefighter Kenneth Tay cremated after making 'the ultimate sacrifice'
SCDF honours officer in a final farewell as bugle call signals end of his duty to nation
3 mins
MFA director-general gets jail for lying over use of diplomatic bags
Fine inappropriate, says judge, citing serious potential impact to public service, ministry
4 mins
No Tesla factory? Satellites will do for now as Indonesia courts Musk
Jakarta invites billionaire to help with restoration of mangrove forests
4 mins
BJP drums up support as Modi faces voter fatigue in Indian polls
Ruling party faces resurgent opposition, bread and butter issues, youth discontent
4 mins
Indians vote early in fifth phase of polls to avoid blistering heat
Indians voted on May 20 in the fifth phase of a mammoth general election, with actors and sports celebrities among the thousands who turned out early in a bid to avoid scorching afternoon heat in the financial hub of Mumbai.
2 mins
Johor tourism unlikely to be hit by attack at Ulu Tiram police station
Industry players in state do not expect fall in number of visitors, especially those from Singapore
1 min
Israel vows to broaden Rafah sweep amid heavy fighting in parts of Gaza
Aid agencies warn of widespread hunger and dire shortages of fuel, medical supplies
3 mins
India issues new dietary guidelines for its citizens
They include consuming less food high in fat, sugar and salt, and reading food labels
4 mins
Uncertainty plagues Britain's post-Brexit border with EU
Repeated delays in implementing full Customs controls driving up costs for businesses and govt
2 mins
Test kits fly off the shelves as Covid-19 cases spike
Pharmacies report surge in demand for kits, masks as S'pore faces new infection wave
4 mins
CHIJ celebrates 170 years of teaching generations of girls
Second-oldest girls' school holds big bash for staff and students, past and present
3 mins
Japan's inexperienced investors fall for scams 'like babies'
As Japan's stock market booms, something else is also on the rise in the nation: investment scams.
3 mins
S'pore firms continue to expand in China, driven by long-term potential
EnterpriseSG has helped businesses grow there through 300 projects over past 2 years
3 mins
NO GUINEAS, BUT GREATER GOOD FOR GREATHAM BOY
Fitzsimmons vindicated in decision to steer 3YO from G2 feature towards softer option
3 mins
LAXON WINS, BUT THE EQUINE VERSION
Unlike his famous namesake, Darci Brahma 3YO just tasted his first success in Malaysia
3 mins
MOMENT OF TRUTH FOR NEW APPROACH
Floorball men can show at world qualifiers results of overhauled training methods
3 mins
MAJOR MOMENT EARNED
Schauffele holds his nerve to win in Valhalla and end 2-year title drought
3 mins
EMBRACE CHANGE AND FUTURE: KLOPP
In his farewell speech at Anfield, he urges fans to back Slot as he becomes one of them
2 mins
STARS ALIGN FOR RIYADH
Singapore mountain biker takes historic World Cup silver after rivals falter
3 mins
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