The Straits Times - August 12, 2022
The Straits Times - August 12, 2022
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In this issue
August 12, 2022
Duo allegedly involved in luxury goods scam arrested in Johor Bahru
Victims relieved, hope to recover their money
3 mins
Nutri-Grade label for some fresh drinks by end-2023
Mark will indicate that the bubble tea, coffee or squeezed juice is high in sugar, saturated fat
3 mins
Singapore trade forecasts raised after Q2 beats expectations
Higher oil prices, chips demand likely to continue: EnterpriseSG
2 mins
Former Sri Lankan president arrives in Thailand
His stay in country, on humanitarian reasons, will be temporary, say the Thai authorities
2 mins
Colombo protest site cleared out after crackdown
Protesters in Sri Lanka who brought down the previous government announced on Wednesday that they were dismantling their main demonstration site near the president’s office in the wake of a crackdown against their leaders.
1 min
China threat remains, says Taiwan President
Beijing continues missions around island, though fewer ships and planes are involved
2 mins
Grab’s new HQ to house centre to help SMEs expand online
Company, which turns 10, also plans $1.37m scholarship programme for S-E Asia students
2 mins
Fresh curbs as China outbreaks spread
Cases jump to three-month high; Tibet sets up field hospitals with total capacity of 3,000
2 mins
North Korean leader Kim was ‘seriously ill’ during Covid-19 outbreak
Mr Kim Jong Un’s influential sister has revealed that North Korea’s leader had a “high fever” during a recent Covid-19 outbreak, as she vowed to “eradicate” South Korea’s leaders if they continued to let propaganda leaflets cross the border.
2 mins
Seoul to ban basement homes like those in Parasite film after storm deaths
5% Proportion of homes in the city which were basement or half-basement flats as at 2020, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
2 mins
Crimea blasts may be sign Kyiv can strike longer-range targets
Ukraine says Russia lost nine warplanes; Kremlin claims base explosions accidental
2 mins
Arson suspected as fresh wildfires rage in France
Poland, Germany among EU nations sending help; govt warns drought could get worse
2 mins
‘Extreme heat’ warning issued for parts of Britain
Wildfire threat and pressure on water supplies as mercury set to top 35 deg C
2 mins
Under oath for hours, Trump gives ‘same answer’, derides civil inquiry
Mr Donald Trump has long derided public figures who invoke their constitutional right against self-incrimination, but on Wednesday he took full advantage of the Fifth Amendment.
2 mins
Najib’s eldest son tipped to run for his MP seat in Malaysia’s next election
Accountant touted as candidate for Pekan if ex-PM dad is ineligible to contest over graft conviction, jail term
2 mins
Chinese court rejects TV intern’s #MeToo case appeal
It says evidence given by accuser not sufficient to prove entertainment show host sexually harassed her in 2014
1 min
F1 tickets selling fast, hotel bookings up for race weekend
Organisers expect ticket sales this year to at least match the 268,000 seen in 2019
2 mins
Qatar’s DPM meets President Halimah, ministers on official visit
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, called on President Halimah Yacob at the Istana yesterday.
1 min
President’s Scholar overcame adversity after mum’s accident
Teenager who cared for injured mum is one of 4 President’s Scholarship recipients this year
3 mins
DE VEGA ‘FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT’
Tributes for Filipina sprint star who dazzled fans with her speed and good looks
4 mins
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