The Straits Times - November 15, 2022
The Straits Times - November 15, 2022
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In this issue
November 15, 2022
Xi, Biden vow to avoid conflict, get China-US ties back on track
They discuss trade, Taiwan issue and deepening communication
3 mins
NWC calls on firms to raise wages in 'fair and sustainable' manner
Guidelines also call for firms to implement flexible wage system
3 mins
Germany, S'pore to deepen cooperation in areas such as climate action, defence
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed on Monday to deepen collaboration between their two countries through a renewed road map to strengthen the bilateral partnership.
2 mins
Flaws in US study on Covid-19 reinfection posing higher risk: Experts
Study involving American veterans gave little information on underlying conditions
3 mins
Businesses, HR experts welcome wage guide but say this should be backed by productivity growth
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) employ about 70 per cent of the workforce, according to a UOB report.
2 mins
Crypto.com CEO dismisses allegations that firm is in trouble
More drama played out at the weekend in the cryptocurrency world, prompting Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com to clear the air that it is not in trouble and its balance sheet is strong.
2 mins
Chancellor recounts Hamburg's 182-year-old link to Singapore
Free and fair trade benefits all involved and remains basis of today's prosperity, he says
3 mins
No way to make everyone happy about changes at Twitter, says Musk
Having recently taken over Twitter, the world's richest man, Mr Elon Musk, knows he has ruffled some feathers.
2 mins
Biden unveils investments in Indonesia carbon capture and transport
He meets President Widodo ahead of G-20 summit, says Indonesia is 'critical partner'
1 min
Schneider Electric opens new carbon-neutral logistics hub in Tuas
French energy management and automation company Schneider Electric opened a multimillion-dollar logistics hub on Monday, and will invest $110 million in the facility over the next 10 years.
2 mins
Turkey accuses Kurdish terrorist group of bombing
A suspect is in custody after six killed in area blast; PKK denies allegation shopping
3 mins
PM Ismail leaves home base to campaign for Umno allies
He makes time to help two caretaker ministers who are facing tough contests
2 mins
Tambun's local boy could end Anwar's hopes of becoming PM
But he shrugs off the weight of his task, saying opposition leader Anwar might have giant posters of himself up in Tambun, but the man himself is not a giant.
3 mins
Surging cases test China's bid to ease virus rules
Top health officials say stamping out infections still the guiding principle
3 mins
Playing of protest song by mistake at rugby final draws HK officials' ire
Hong Kong officials have blasted the mistaken playing of a protest song instead of the Chinese national anthem at the final of a rugby tournament in South Korea.
1 min
Slovenia elects first female president
Ms Natasa Pirc Musar, a lawyer, won the second round of Slovenia's presidential election on Sunday and will become its first female head of state, preliminary results showed.
1 min
Zelensky vows to press on with effort to retake all occupied lands
Ukraine leader visits Kherson as Russian and US officials reportedly hold talks
3 mins
Will GM food crop cut the mustard in India? The debate heats up
The renewed prospect of a genetically modified GM) food crop making its way to consumers’ plates has revived an acrimonious debate in India.
3 mins
ADB, Indonesia planning deal for early retirement of coal plant
ADB hopeful this will be the first of many such deals in region
3 mins
Sri Lanka unveils budget aimed at economic recovery by end-2023
The crisis-hit Sri Lankan economy can turn around by the end of 2023 if budget policies, which are not limited to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recommendations, are followed, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in the budget speech on Monday.
1 min
Philippines eyes military pact with Japan amid S. China Sea tensions
Proposed agreement will allow Japanese troops to carry out drills in the country
2 mins
Jurong library will move to transport hub with sports centre
The authorities respond to ST readers and say new facility will be more convenient
2 mins
See restoration in progress at 1880s heritage building
Neil Road townhouse offers chance to learn about conservation; public visits from 2023
2 mins
HSBC eyes substantial growth in Singapore: Group CEO
It aims to double its wealth business and grow commercial banking by double digits
2 mins
AIMING TO RETAIN HIS WORLD TITLE AT HOME
Champion Gilchrist relishes edge as S'pore hosts World Billiards C'ship from Nov 21-24
2 mins
RUBLEV WINS RUSSIAN DOGFIGHT
He overcomes cramp late on to beat erratic Medvedev in three sets, Nadal loses opener
2 mins
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