The Straits Times - August 17, 2022
The Straits Times - August 17, 2022
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August 17, 2022
35,000 teachers to get pay hike of 5%- 10% from Oct 1
New grade for those with no key personnel roles also part of efforts to draw, retain talent
3 mins
Ex-Malaysia PM Najib loses bid to nullify 1MDB trial; final appeal will proceed
Court throws out motion to introduce new evidence, denies request for adjournment
2 mins
North Kalimantan will be world’s biggest green industrial park, Jokowi tells Parliament
Indonesia is committed to building an integrated ecosystem for industries that will support the development of the global green economy, said President Joko Widodo.
2 mins
Baker Hughes opens its first regional chemicals facility on Jurong Island
American energy tech firm Baker Hughes opened its first chemicals facility in the region on Jurong Island yesterday.
2 mins
Chinese ship docks in Sri Lanka despite India, US fears over spying
A Chinese research vessel docked at Sri Lanka’s Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota yesterday despite concerns from India and the United States about its alleged spying activities.
2 mins
No timeline yet for taking over as PM, says Wong
A decision on when Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as prime minister has yet to be made, but work is underway to prepare for him to take over from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
2 mins
S-E Asia splashes out $5.1b on bubble tea in 2021, study shows
Bubbling excitement for bubble tea across South-east Asia has helped the industry grow to a whopping US$3.7 billion (S$5.1 billion) in 2021 – spent on both bubble tea and similar “new tea” drinks, according to a study published yesterday.
2 mins
Man killed in pre-dawn fire at Jurong East flat
Another occupant flees blaze before SCDF arrives; three in neighbouring flat rescued
2 mins
Malaysia’s ex-navy chief pleads not guilty to charges in ship scandal
Opposition party Muda says the charges do not address issues raised in parliamentary report
2 mins
US, China vie for influence in the Pacific
Group of small island nations seen to have strategic value, not to mention maritime assets
6 mins
Ukraine strikes base of Russian mercenaries
Images show hit on HQ of Wagner Group, a military organisation with close ties to Putin
2 mins
Ukraine crisis ‘raises prospect of more states going nuclear’
Ex-diplomat says matter of time before there are questions on efficacy of US’ extended deterrence
2 mins
China steps up relief measures in places hardest-hit by heatwaves
Water trucks sent to Chongqing, some factories in Sichuan shut down amid electricity curbs
2 mins
Chinese, S. Korean carmakers producing EVs in Indonesia
Chinese and South Korean carmakers are leading Indonesia’s drive towards green mobility by producing electric vehicles (EVs) locally that may be sold at affordable prices in a market traditionally dominated by the Japanese.
2 mins
Indonesian firms tapping into green businesses
Firms with ESG standards not only draw investors but also exploit renewables field
2 mins
Russia unveils model of proposed new space station
Russia’s space agency has unveiled for the first time a physical model of what a new Russian-built space station will look like, suggesting Moscow is serious about abandoning the International Space Station (ISS) and going it alone.
1 min
His photos gave museum visitors a taste of Japan during pandemic
Amid tightened borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, about 80,000 local museum-goers were momentarily transported to Japan when they visited an Asian Civilisations Museum exhibition and were introduced to the country’s geisha community.
1 min
10 logistics firms ink MOUs in bid to attract more women
They pledge to redesign roles, train females to take on jobs in their sector, among other things
2 mins
Apple sets Sept 5 return-to-office deadline after pandemic delays
Apple has set a Sept 5 deadline for corporate employees to be in the office at least three days a week, marking its latest return attempt after Covid-19 spikes delayed its plans several times.
1 min
Beijing urged to roll out more stimulus to boost growth
Central bank-backed newspaper cites call by economist to expand domestic demand, stabilise prices
1 min
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