The Straits Times - December 05, 2022
The Straits Times - December 05, 2022
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December 05, 2022
China further relaxes Covid-19 rules in Shanghai, Beijing
Checks on test results scrapped at some places in a sign nation is moving towards coexisting with virus
2 mins
NUS to expand entrepreneurship scheme that has created unicorns
Annual capacity to double to 600 students in 5 years; new overseas destinations added
3 mins
Floorboards at ZoukOut VIP tent sink amid heavy rain
No one injured at Sentosa dance music festival; Zouk says event not disrupted
2 mins
Drink makers roll out Nutri-Grade label ahead of Dec 30 deadline
They want to ensure drinks are labelled in time; some reformulate healthier options
3 mins
More than 500 Ukrainian localities without power
KYIV - More than 500 Ukrainian localities remained without power on Sunday following weeks of Russian airstrikes on the electric grid, a ministry official said.
2 mins
British military may be roped in to ease public sector strike
Govt makes contingency plans even as it urges key workers to remain on the job
2 mins
Indonesia raises alert to highest level as volcano erupts and thousands flee
Semeru in Java spews ash cloud 15km into the sky while monsoon rain lashes region
2 mins
Jacindamania loses its cachet as NZ economic woes mount
Approval ratings for PM Ardern's party fall amid soaring cost of living, interest rates
3 mins
India seeks close academic linkages with 3 S'pore unis
NUS, NTU and SMU among top global unis it has contacted to offer joint, dual degrees
3 mins
Pakistan's military will defend every inch of motherland: New army chief
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military is ready to defend \"every inch of our motherland\" if attacked, its new army chief said during a visit to the Line of Control (LOC) that divides the disputed Kashmir region, which is claimed by both Pakistan and neighbouring India.
1 min
Malaysian chicken breeders urge minister to fix longstanding issues
They hope new agriculture chief can help farmers keep going amid rising costs
2 mins
Longer travel times after road changes in Novena
LTA will continue monitoring traffic conditions in area and make adjustments if necessary
3 mins
New investment challenges call for new playbook, says strategist
Policymakers and investors need a new playbook for a world of new investment challenges which could see long-term higher inflation, supply chain challenges and geopolitical recalibrations.
3 mins
Big increase in demand for flexible co-working spaces
Occupancy and leasing volume are up, but rising costs hurt operators' profit margins
4 mins
Did chess 'bad boy' Niemann cheat?
NEW YORK The day before he beat the greatest chess player in the world, Hans Niemann was a curly-haired 19-year-old American known only to serious fans of the game and mostly as an abrasive jerk.
3 mins
SCALONI EAGER TO FACE IDOL VAN GAAL IN Q-FINALS
Messi scores in his 1,000th game to help Argentina beat Australia in the last 16
3 mins
LES BLEUS TURN ON STYLE
Giroud breaks scoring record, Mbappe nets brace as France overcome Poland easily
2 mins
Pele says he remains strong amid cancer battle
SAO PAULO - Brazilian football great Pele said on Saturday he was \"strong\" and grateful for the widespread support he has been receiving after being hospitalised in Sao Paulo earlier this week as he battles colon cancer.
2 mins
TWO GIGANTIC TESTS
Impressive Japanese and Koreans face toughest task yet against Croatia and Brazil
3 mins
Annual switch of form class teaches kids to deal with change
Having different classmates during one's school year can help broaden one's network of friends and develop positive growth mindsets around learning
3 mins
Covid-19 disruptions, an uncertain economy: Gen Z really does have it harder than millennials
UNITED STATES - Every generation thinks it has it harder than anyone else, but Generation Z the young people who are now graduating from college and entering the labour market - may actually have a point.
3 mins
Mayday stage electrifying show
It was powered by nostalgic hits, a huge LED screen and synchronised lightsticks
3 mins
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