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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

Plane crashes into hillside in Nepal, killing at least 68

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

China expected to report plunge in economic growth for 2022

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

Japan wins support of G-7 nations for its stronger defence posture

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

Kids in Indonesia get burns from snack frozen by liquid nitrogen

2 mins

Biden declares disaster as California takes another storm-pounding

'Disastrous flooding' predicted in key agricultural region south of San Francisco Bay

Biden declares disaster as California takes another storm-pounding

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

Provincial assembly dissolved on former Pakistan PM's orders

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

Thousands protest against Israel PM's plans to rein in apex court

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.

Harry's reconciliation with royal family 'possible' before King's coronation: Report

2 mins

Stocks start 2023 upbeat, but headwinds likely

Decelerating US inflation helps spur gains, though risk of recession remains

Stocks start 2023 upbeat, but headwinds likely

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

S'pore banks likely to stay resilient even as loan demand falls

4 mins

Investments in ports foretell the future of global commerce

It will be more high-tech - and more Asian.

Investments in ports foretell the future of global commerce

5 mins

SLINGERS' SEE-SAW SWING

Perfect two wins in Batam as they again come from behind in beating Bears 88-81

SLINGERS' SEE-SAW SWING

2 mins

AXELSEN EXTENDS REIGN IN MALAYSIA

World No. 1 tames Naraoka, but women's top seed Yamaguchi has to rally against An

AXELSEN EXTENDS REIGN IN MALAYSIA

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

IF IT'S NOT SWIATEK, WHO ELSE?

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

KLOPP 'CAN'T REMEMBER A WORSE GAME'

2 mins

PROFITABLE SPURS RIPE FOR INVESTORS

Experts say EPL side attractive due to good cost control, revenue potential

PROFITABLE SPURS RIPE FOR INVESTORS

3 mins

KIWIS OVERCOME ODDS TO WIN S'PORE SAIL GP

Despite four-point penalty, New Zealand prevail to put pressure on leaders Australia

KIWIS OVERCOME ODDS TO WIN S'PORE SAIL GP

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

Swearing can be a good thing in the age of artificial intelligence

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.

First Filipino-American wins Miss Universe

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.

Taeyang-Jimin collaboration tops iTunes global chart

2 mins

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