The Straits Times - August 09, 2022
The Straits Times - August 09, 2022
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In this issue
August 09, 2022
S’poreans must brace themselves for less peaceful region, high inflation: PM
Unity they displayed during Covid-19 pandemic crucial as country moves forward
3 mins
HK taking cue from Beijing in its response to Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
As tensions escalated between China and the United States last week over Taiwan, a surprisingly vociferous wingman has emerged in the form of the Hong Kong government.
2 mins
Air traffic near Taiwan returning to normal despite new China drills
SIA, Scoot resume flights to island as airspace reopens; no Beijing alert on danger areas
2 mins
Padang to be gazetted as S’pore’s 75th national monument today
Site of ‘shared memories’ is first green, open space to get recognition
2 mins
Singapore must plan for the next 50 years and beyond: PM Lee
Singapore has to look to the long term, beyond addressing immediate issues such as inflation and the cost of living, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday.
1 min
3 public service veterans top this year’s National Day Awards list
They receive the Distinguished Service Order for contributions to Singapore over the years
3 mins
US Senate narrowly passes $593b Bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs
Democrats overcome Republican attempts to scupper legislation in major win for Biden
3 mins
Singapore shuttlers bag historic mixed doubles gold at Birmingham Games
They beat higher-ranked home favourites in final and now eye top 20 of world rankings
3 mins
Hainan orders more cities into lockdowns as virus cases spike
Tens of thousands of tourists stranded during Chinese province’s peak holiday season
2 mins
Covid-19 stigma in China can cost jobs and homes
Infection history in health apps a stumbling block; lack of awareness leads to prejudice
3 mins
India seeks to oust China firms from low-price phone market
India is seeking to restrict Chinese smartphone makers from selling devices cheaper than 12,000 rupees (S$208) to kickstart its faltering domestic industry, dealing a blow to brands including Xiaomi Corp.
1 min
UN calls for access to Ukraine nuclear plant after shelling
Separately, 12 grain-carrying ships have left Ukraine’s Black Sea ports since last week
3 mins
Seoul minister quits after outcry over plan to lower school entry age
South Korea’s education minister yesterday said she would step down amid backlash over her proposal to lower the school entry age, presenting President Yoon Suk-yeol with another in a series of personnel setbacks that has ruined his approval rating.
1 min
Israel opens border crossings into Gaza, letting fuel in
Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad holds, but both sides on alert
3 mins
Building the Singapore we want, despite the gathering storm
The pandemic has been a test of a generation, but Singapore has emerged stronger and more united from it. Yet the road ahead will not be easy given the geopolitical and economic turbulence ahead, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in his National Day message yesterday. Here is the full text of his speech.
5 mins
Students celebrate family ties in exhibition marking National Day
About 180 artworks chosen from more than 3,000 submissions from schools
2 mins
$5m donation for pilot project to boost Queenstown residents’ health
A pilot project to help Queenstown residents take better care of their mental and physical health got a boost with a $5 million donation yesterday.
1 min
Growing ease of access to deepfake tools a worry, say experts
Technology at stage where images created can likely fool big groups and soon, the trained eye
3 mins
The humbling of crypto exchange giant Coinbase
Strategic missteps, steep market fall among factors for its decline
4 mins
TOM STEAMROLLS RIVALS
Korean golfer is second-youngest winner on PGA Tour after stunning round at Wyndham
2 mins
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