The Straits Times - August 08, 2022
The Straits Times - August 08, 2022
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In this issue
August 08, 2022
AMK Sers residents can now apply for BTO flat in same area
They are included in priority scheme which sets aside 10% of units in upcoming project
3 mins
Taiwan tensions mark a low in US-China relations, but it could have been worse
Beijing has stopped short of more drastic action that would severely hurt ties with US
3 mins
US diplomat warns against coercive regimes during Pacific trip
A top US diplomat warned the Pacific islands of a new struggle against violent, power-hungry regimes yesterday, as she visited the Solomon Islands to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s Battle of Guadalcanal.
1 min
More grain shipped out from Ukraine even as new shelling hits nuclear plant
Four more ships carrying about 170,000 tonnes of grain set off from the Black Sea ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk yesterday, the Ukrainian authorities said, as Moscow accused Kyiv of carrying out a new strike against a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.
2 mins
4,000 recruits for aviation sector in first half of this year: Iswaran
New ranks of workers have helped sector cope with surge in passenger volume
2 mins
Migrant workers tour National Gallery, Gardens by the Bay
Construction engineer Muthu Ramesh has passed by the National Gallery countless times but had not visited the imposing colonial-era building until yesterday.
2 mins
Malaysia election: Minister denies budget will be brought forward
Finance Minister dismisses talk amid growing speculation of polls by November
2 mins
Aussie nuclear-powered sub plan raises fears of arms race
Submarine deal with US, Britain meets with growing opposition from Asian countries
3 mins
Steep competition for coveted government jobs in India
Coaching centres spring up to help candidates prepare for entrance exams
3 mins
South Africa fruit growers squeezed by fresh EU safety rules
Citrus group files complaint with WTO as their orange shipments left stranded at ports
3 mins
Families of trapped Mexican miners more desperate
The families of 10 Mexican coal miners trapped in a flooded deposit for days were becoming increasingly desperate yesterday, as rescue efforts made little progress and hopes of reaching survivors began to dwindle.
1 min
Israel, Palestinians agree to truce in Gaza, sources say
Violence kills 31 Palestinians, is worst since last year’s 11-day conflict devastated territory
3 mins
Blinken kicks off African tour to counter Russia’s influence
Trip seen as another bout of great power rivalry over continent
2 mins
Flight tracking exposure irks billionaires and governments
Websites, Twitter accounts that give real-time views of air traffic attracting thousands of followers
3 mins
A good life is not achieved alone but with and for others
This is the last of 12 primers on current affairs issues under the news outreach programme by The Straits Times on issues of interest to younger readers
6 mins
$10m research centre launched to solve urban farming challenges
Crop breeding strategies it will explore could boost S’pore’s food security
3 mins
Floating farms among inventions by SUTD students
Project that aims to boost food security one of the ideas to tackle Singapore’s challenges
2 mins
5 key issues from World Cities Summit
Tackling challenges cities face needs clear action plans, funding, citizen involvement
6 mins
Finding adaptable, resilient staff key for start-ups to remain agile
Each hire must count, given the uncertainty and challenges faced by early-stage firms
3 mins
NEW YARD, NO PROBLEM AT ALL FOR PALETAS
Despite recent stable transfer, 6YO needs little time to adapt to Jason Lim’s training
3 mins
COUPLE IN HISTORIC RUN
Hee and Tan on track for first Games gold in mixed doubles; face English pair next
3 mins
Jackson Wang wishes Singapore ‘happy birthday’
In town for a party at Marquee, the Chinese K-pop star was received by hordes of fans who waited hours to catch a glimpse of him
3 mins
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