The Straits Times - September 15, 2022
The Straits Times - September 15, 2022
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September 15, 2022
Xi lands in Kazakhstan in first trip abroad since pandemic hit
He will go on to meet Putin on sidelines of summit of Beijing-led bloc in Uzbekistan
2 mins
US mulling over options for China sanctions over Taiwan
The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
2 mins
She's the first S'porean woman to swim across English Channel
Kimberly Kwek
3 mins
Ukraine seeks to extend counter-attack against Russians
Zelensky visits front line while Moscow says forces hitting back against areas recaptured
2 mins
At least 99 killed in Azerbaijan and Armenia border clashes
Azerbaijan and Armenia have resumed fighting at their border despite appeals from the US and France for them to respect a Russia-brokered ceasefire, resulting in the worst death toll since a 2020 war.
1 min
People in India simply won't accept 10-rupee coins
Indian central bank has roped in Bollywood legend to encourage people to use coins
2 mins
Wind batters Chinese city as typhoon makes landfall
Powerful gales and torrential rains battered Zhoushan in eastern China on Wednesday, as Typhoon Muifa made landfall at the port city.
1 min
Kelantan Sultan's queen consort holds first public engagement
The new queen consort of Malaysia's Kelantan state held her first public engagement on Tuesday, following her recent secret marriage to Sultan Muhammad V.
1 min
Large crowds gather in London to pay final respects to Queen
Lying-in-state takes place at Westminster Hall from Wednesday till next Monday
2 mins
Biden hails anti-inflation Act as food, rent prices rise
He touts law on drug price caps, electric vehicle grants and minimum corporate tax
2 mins
US must play greater role in global semiconductor decisions: Blinken
The United States should take on a greater role in the global semiconductor industry for the sake of its economy and security, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
1 min
Tesla defends China presence as key to goal of making 20m cars yearly
Tesla chairman Robyn Denholm has defended the US electric carmaker's focus on China and plans to expand further there, saying that reaching a goal of making 20 million vehicles a year by 2030 will require manufacturing capabilities on every continent.
1 min
Joe Biden's industrial policy is big, bold and fraught with difficulty
From semiconductors to electric vehicles, the American government is going into business
4 mins
Go beyond national culture to understand mask-wearing behaviour in Singapore
I read Straits Times mobile editor Jeremy Au Yong's article, "What makes Singapore Singaporean? Society's unique cultural traits offer a clue" (Sept 11), in detail and reflected on it.
1 min
NEW EXEC DUO JOIN SINGAPORE TURF CLUB
Dayle Brown and Soo Lai Kwok take up senior racing managerial roles at Kranji
2 mins
Suns owner fined $14m and banned for misconduct
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was suspended for one year and fined US$10 million (S$14 million) by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Tuesday, following an independent investigation into allegations over workplace misconduct.
1 min
Wasteful Barcelona incur wrath of Xavi
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez criticised his team's inability to convert their opportunities on Tuesday after losing 2-0 at Bayern Munich in a Champions League game which he insisted his men had "dominated".
1 min
Crowds cheer twin Sri Lankan sports wins
The streets of Sri Lanka's capital have been jammed with crowds in recent months, as rage over an economic meltdown led to protests that dethroned a long-ruling political dynasty.
3 mins
Singaporean CEO and lawyer joins the ranks of K-pop stars
Businessman David Yong is the latest artist to sign up with the same agency handling hit K-pop girl group Mamamooo
4 mins
Queen's death puts The Crown on Netflix's Top 10 chart
The first season of Netflix series The Crown (2016 to present) has cracked the Top 10 chart after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
1 min
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