The Straits Times - July 22, 2022

The Straits Times - July 22, 2022

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In this issue
July 22, 2022
Wickremesinghe sworn in, plans to set up unity govt
New Sri Lankan president expected to invite ex-minister Dinesh Gunawardena to be PM

3 mins
Indonesia considering new farm in Batam to export fresh chicken to Singapore
A new farm to supply fresh chicken to Singapore could be up and running in Batam if there is healthy demand over the next year.

2 mins
Expect fierce confrontation in coming weeks as British PM race hots up
Sunak, Truss face off in nationwide party vote, but neither has powerful support

4 mins
Another Indonesian company to ship frozen chicken to Singapore
A second Indonesian company will start shipping frozen chicken to Singapore, after having received approval from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

2 mins
Johor Sultan visits RTS terminus, Sembawang Air Base
Sultan, who is on 3-day visit, also meets Tharman and other ministers

3 mins
Tribal politician elected as India’s president
Droupadi Murmu will be only second woman to hold the office in the country

2 mins
Ukraine war forcing Beijing to do rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief
China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia’s experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing’s calculations on when and how – not whether – to invade, said the US Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) chief.

2 mins
Biden expects to speak with Xi within next 10 days
Announcement comes as US considers tariff reductions on Chinese imports to ease inflation

2 mins
Nearly a third of the US faces excessive heat
No let-up in heatwave across central US; heat warnings issued for 28 states, with southern areas hit the hardest

3 mins
Fears of new lockdowns in China as infections remain high
Some areas in Shenzhen locked down, while Shanghai requires weekly testing till end-Aug

3 mins
Soaring subsidy bill forces KL to go on austerity drive
But cost-saving measures could hurt govt’s election prospects, with polls due in a year

5 mins
Biden’s climate executive actions will have marginal effect without legislation
US President takes on ‘clear and present danger’, but Congress holds real power

3 mins
Draghi quits as prime minister, leaving Italy in political chaos
Resignation comes after 3 coalition partners withdraw support in a confidence vote

3 mins
US probes Huawei amid concerns over military data
Authorities worry company could access sensitive info via gear fitted in US cell towers

2 mins
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