The Straits Times - September 21, 2022
The Straits Times - September 21, 2022
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September 21, 2022
Canned, bottled drinks may cost 10 to 20 cents more in recycling scheme
By mid-2024, consumers seeking to quench their thirst from a canned or bottled drink will likely have to fork out 10 cents to 20 cents more.
3 mins
Integrated depot slated to be ready in 2025; structural works 75% done
When finished, it can house 220 trains from 3 MRT lines, provide parking for 760 buses
1 min
'Polluters must pay': UN chief calls for taxes to help climate victims
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged rich countries to tax windfall profits of fossil fuel companies and use that money to help countries harmed by the climate crisis and people who are struggling with rising food and energy prices.
2 mins
Ukrainian separatists plan referendums on joining Russia this week
Two Russian-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine announced plans to hold referendums on joining Russia later this week, and an ally of President Vladimir Putin said the votes would alter the geopolitical landscape in Moscow's favour forever.
2 mins
Firms that help staff grow can retain talent better: Panel
More companies also considering skills over traditional credentials when hiring people
2 mins
HK flags change in quarantine rules for 'orderly opening-up'
Chief exec says city must stay competitive as it looks to ease tough Covid-19 restrictions
2 mins
Marcos on US charm offensive, signalling shift from Duterte
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he cannot envision the Philippines not having the US as a partner, marking his strongest statements yet on the longstanding alliance undermined by his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
2 mins
Concerns over 'strategic clarity' on Taiwan
Apparent shift in US policy could increase pace of China's military build-up
3 mins
Jokowi's popularity takes hit over fuel price hikes that stoked protests
Indonesian President Joko Widodo's popularity took a hit after his decision to increase fuel prices stoked public unrest over surging living costs, according to the latest opinion poll.
1 min
Cinemas to reopen in Kashmir city after 23-year lull
A top Indian government official on Tuesday inaugurated a multi-screen cinema hall in Srinagar, the largest city in the restive Kashmir region, and it will begin showing movies next month, more than two decades after cinemas were closed there.
1 min
At least two dead, over 100 hurt after typhoon hits Japan
Two people were confirmed dead and another two were found "without vital signs" after Typhoon Nanmadol slammed into Japan over the weekend, a government spokesman said on Tuesday.
1 min
EV row overshadows first US visit of South Korean leader
Seoul officials upset over US law eliminating tax credits for EVs made outside N. America
2 mins
Britain cleans up and looks to future after Queen's funeral
A quarter of a million people queued round the clock to pay their last respects in the days before funeral
2 mins
Cross Island Line phase 2 to open by 2032 with six MRT stations
It will benefit 40,000 households; 3 private land plots to be acquired for works
3 mins
S'pore Customs raids largest complex of car importers, dealerships
In a move that set the motor industry talking, Customs officers raided Singapore's biggest vehicle complex on Sept 2.
2 mins
China's August coal imports from Russia soar amid heatwave
China's coal imports from Russia rose in August, hitting the highest in at least five years, as power utilities in the world's biggest coal consumer sought overseas supplies to meet soaring demand in extreme hot weather.
1 min
Japan's inflation hits 8-year high, staying above BOJ target
Japan's inflation quickened to the fastest pace in eight years, creating headaches for the central bank this week as it seeks to explain why it needs to continue with monetary stimulus when inflation is far above its 2 per cent goal.
2 mins
Alonso is Aston Martin's 'perfect candidate'
Fernando Alonso has the "speed, hunger, motivation and experience" to help Aston Martin take the next step, but things could get difficult if they do not deliver a fast enough car for the two-time world champion, team boss Mike Krack said.
1 min
FINAL WARMUPS AHEAD OF QATAR
Big Nations League clashes highlight of last international window before World Cup
2 mins
HK veteran Frances Yip raring to sing after pandemic break
Veteran Hong Kong singer Frances Yip was stuck in Australia for 27 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it turned out to be a bit of a blessing.
3 mins
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