The Straits Times - January 16, 2023
The Straits Times - January 16, 2023
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In this issue
January 16, 2023
EMA to issue green bonds as part of $2b note programme
Proceeds to fund infrastructure, investment projects in S’pore’s transition to net zero
3 mins
Most people in S'pore well protected against severe Covid-19: Expert
People in Singapore who have received their mRNA booster shots are well protected against severe Covid-19, and this applies even when it involves new virus variants like the Kraken, said Professor Ooi Eng Eong, an expert in emerging infectious diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School.
2 mins
Plane crashes into hillside in Nepal, killing at least 68
Search to go on for 4 still missing; witness says Yeti Airlines aircraft dived into gorge
5 mins
China expected to report plunge in economic growth for 2022
GDP forecast to be weakest in 40 years excluding 2020, after pandemic hit exports
2 mins
Japan wins support of G-7 nations for its stronger defence posture
Country seeks display of unity against challenges to the global rules-based order
3 mins
Kids in Indonesia get burns from snack frozen by liquid nitrogen
At least 9 cases across the nation in 2022, including 4-year-old with stomach tear
2 mins
Biden declares disaster as California takes another storm-pounding
'Disastrous flooding' predicted in key agricultural region south of San Francisco Bay
2 mins
Provincial assembly dissolved on former Pakistan PM's orders
Move by Imran Khan part of bid to force early national polls amid political instability
2 mins
Thousands protest against Israel PM's plans to rein in apex court
They accuse Netanyahu of trying to weaken country's democratic institutions
3 mins
Harry's reconciliation with royal family 'possible' before King's coronation: Report
LONDON A reconciliation between Prince Harry and the British royal family could take place before the coronation of King Charles III in May, a report said on Saturday, following the publication of his scorching tell-all memoir Spare.
2 mins
Stocks start 2023 upbeat, but headwinds likely
Decelerating US inflation helps spur gains, though risk of recession remains
3 mins
S'pore banks likely to stay resilient even as loan demand falls
Market watchers confident banks can reprice deposit rates lower if necessary
4 mins
Investments in ports foretell the future of global commerce
It will be more high-tech - and more Asian.
5 mins
SLINGERS' SEE-SAW SWING
Perfect two wins in Batam as they again come from behind in beating Bears 88-81
2 mins
AXELSEN EXTENDS REIGN IN MALAYSIA
World No. 1 tames Naraoka, but women's top seed Yamaguchi has to rally against An
2 mins
IF IT'S NOT SWIATEK, WHO ELSE?
Money on Sabalenka and Pegula after world No. 1, as event looks to crown a new champ
2 mins
KLOPP 'CAN'T REMEMBER A WORSE GAME'
Not since his 2015 debut has Reds boss been as 'massively frustrated' as in Brighton loss
2 mins
PROFITABLE SPURS RIPE FOR INVESTORS
Experts say EPL side attractive due to good cost control, revenue potential
3 mins
KIWIS OVERCOME ODDS TO WIN S'PORE SAIL GP
Despite four-point penalty, New Zealand prevail to put pressure on leaders Australia
2 mins
Swearing can be a good thing in the age of artificial intelligence
It could well be a core part of the human operating system, giving us a means to manifest creativity and learning
4 mins
First Filipino-American wins Miss Universe
NEW ORLEANS - Fashion designer and model R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe last Saturday night, the first Filipino-American to don the tiara.
1 min
Taeyang-Jimin collaboration tops iTunes global chart
SEOUL K-pop idol Taeyang of BigBang made a comeback with a collaboration with BTS member Jimin last Friday, and the new single Vibe has already claimed the No. 1 spot on the Worldwide iTunes Song chart.
2 mins
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