The Straits Times - November 28, 2022
The Straits Times - November 28, 2022
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November 28, 2022
China signals no change to zero-Covid-19 policy despite mass protests
State media stresses unwavering persistence to the end’ amid wave of discontent
3 mins
New CBD cycling paths link workplaces, MRT stations
There are now another 6km of cycling paths in the Central Business District (CBD), linking popular areas like the Marina Barrage with transport nodes and workplaces, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Sunday.
2 mins
Chinatown turns up festivities for Christmas market to boost footfall
Chinatown is welcoming Christmas in a big way this year, with a two-day festive market in December where visitors can buy arts and crafts, attend workshops and get a massage as they enjoy performances by buskers.
3 mins
Elderly couple die of injuries in condo fire
They were among 3 who fell unconscious in Sengkang condo; one man remains in hospital
2 mins
'Blank paper' protests in China against Covid-19 curbs
As public anger spreads, residents take to silent dissent in a bid to evade censorship
2 mins
Malaysian Cabinet posts not reward for support, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said that his forthcoming Cabinet appointments should not be seen as a \"reward\" for politicians who backed him to lead the so-called unity government, which comprises multiple rival coalitions.
2 mins
KMT's win in local elections does not mean Taiwan is pro-China: Analysts
Officials elected in midterm polls have no direct say on foreign policy
2 mins
National Day Awards: Top honours for 3 public service veterans
6,258 people, including community leaders, receive awards across 2I categories this year
2 mins
Pakistan's ex-PM vows to fight until 'last drop of blood'
But Khan calls off protest march to Islamabad for fear of unleashing havoc’
2 mins
Seniors in workforce may help offset low birth rate
BANGKOK - Like many other countries, Thailand is facing a double whammy of falling birth rates and an ageing society.
2 mins
Kim wants N.Korea to have world's strongest nuclear force
North’s leader says aim is to protect dignity and sovereignty’ of state and its people
2 mins
Musk says Twitter user sign-ups at all-time high, touts 'everything app'
Twitter chief executive Elon Musk has said that new user sign-ups to the social media platform are at an \"all-time high\", even as he struggles with a mass exodus of advertisers and users to other platforms over concerns about verification and hate speech.
1 min
India's love affair with sakura keeps blossoming
Cherry blossom festivals in north-eastern states attract thousands of visitors
3 mins
State of emergency on Italian isle after landslide
TERME - Italy's CASAMICCIOLA government declared a state of emergency on Sunday after a landslide on the southern island of Ischia killed at least one person and left a dozen missing.
1 min
Learner drivers pay for bots to book preferred training slots
More are signing up for driving lessons due to pent-up demand post-pandemic
4 mins
What tech job cuts mean for other industries
Experts look at the possibility of broader cuts and rehiring of those laid off
6 mins
Markets hoping for a Fed pivot amid signs of slowing inflation
Contents of the minutes of the latest United States Federal Reserve meeting provided some support to market sentiment in the past week.
4 mins
Investors head north from S-E Asia as a new wind blows
Pickup in North Asian equities seen as the beginning of a potential bull run
3 mins
Hire me or fire me, but I plan to stay hot
Nature of work changing, with freelancing and ability to realign quickly being prized
5 mins
China's zero-Covid-19 strategy leaves it tied in knots
The policy's early success is giving way to outbreaks of public anger. There are paths out of the bind the government is in but it has to weigh the costs, not least the loss of lives and pride. Power Play is a weekly column that looks at various facets of US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia
7 mins
Scientists swim across river monthly to confirm new peat tree species
Deep in a peat swamp forest in southern Sumatra, an Indonesian researcher and his team swam across a muddy river and climbed a giant tree once a month for more than a year to get a closer look at what they suspected to be a new tree species.
3 mins
Rough start but local firm finds success with cancer test kit
Mirxes developed first molecular blood test for early-stage gastric cancer
5 mins
CHAVEZ OFF TO FLYING RESTART IN DUBAI
Kranji licence not renewed, Panama-born jockey makes instant impact at new base
3 mins
Keefy powers to 4YO Classic Series contention
Keefy has emerged as a legitimate Four-Year-Old Classic Series contender after his crushing victory in the HK$3.8 million (S$670,000) Class 1 Chevalier Cup Handicap over 1,600m at Sha Tin on Sunday.
2 mins
ANUNOBY IS RAPTORS' MAIN MAN
He adds 26 points and solid defence on Doncic in 105-100 win over Mavericks
2 mins
'STUFF TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT'
Klinsmann wants to calm things down’ after Queiroz blasts his outrageous’ remarks
2 mins
Chinese television cuts scenes of maskless fans
China's state broadcaster is cutting close-up shots of maskless fans at the World Cup in Qatar, after early coverage sparked anger at home where street protests have erupted over harsh Covid-19 restrictions.
1 min
NO NEYMAR BUT OPTIONS GALORE
Casemiro unfazed about Brazil talisman’s absence, with host of talent ready to step in
3 mins
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