The Straits Times - January 17, 2023
The Straits Times - January 17, 2023
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January 17, 2023
Govt working to ensure basic retirement needs are met: DPM
Investing in skills a key area to ensure work remains a central way for S’poreans to thrive
2 mins
New private home sales slump to 14-year low in December
New private home sales sank to a 14-year low in December amid a sharp drop in new condominium launches, rising interest rates and buyers waiting for a slew of new projects in 2023.
3 mins
Less-educated S'poreans risk falling behind as jobs change
They are less aware of tech disruptions and less adept at getting trained, says IPS study
3 mins
How Govt is helping firms become more inclusive
Apart from codifying provisions against workplace discrimination into law, the Government will encourage more employers to promote inclusive workplaces and fairer employment practices, including in the public service, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday.
2 mins
More energy and logistics firms among fastest growing in S'pore
List of high-growth companies also sees increased number of manufacturing firms
2 mins
Climate activists accuse big oil of hijacking debate in Davos
They protest against role of major oil firms at World Economic Forum
1 min
World's biggest floating offshore wind farm off Hainan coast
BEIJING - China is building the world's largest commercial floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Hainan, in what analysts see as a sign that the growth of renewable energy is gathering momentum.
2 mins
Virus stakes up as Chinese head home for reunions
City workers hometowns excited to be going to for holidays after 3 years
3 mins
Flagging world economy looks for stimulus from China as it reopens
Tourist-reliant regions like S-E Asia set to gain and financial markets already rising
3 mins
Recovered black boxes may provide clues about Nepal crash
Plane went down in clear weather just before landing on Sunday, killing at least 70
2 mins
British teachers may strike as govt attempts to contain unrest
Nurses, ambulance drivers and rail workers already taking industrial action over pay
3 mins
Death toll from Russian missile strike in Ukraine rises to 40
Dozens more missing, officials see little hope of finding anyone else still alive
3 mins
Hard for family to break silence on child abuse
Social workers cite emotions such as shame, fear, and bonds of love as possible reasons
4 mins
S'pore inflation expectations ease from 11-year high: Survey
Consumers expect inflation to fall amid slowing economic growth and rising interest rates
2 mins
From Ukraine to Syria to Myanmar, it's a world of refugees
Not since 1945 have so many people fled their homes and nations, and it creates both moral and security dilemmas for Western democracies
5 mins
Questions over impact over impact on green agenda as oil boss set to lead UN climate talks
He heads the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Will this conflict with his new role leading COP28?
7 mins
5 tools that tell if content is written by a bot
Race to beat Al-assisted plagiarism and cheating is on
4 mins
KYRGIOS PULLS OUT WITH INJURY
Local hero 'devastated' by torn meniscus, but says 'that's life'
2 mins
WORLD'S TOP TWO COMING TO SENTOSA
Kiwi Ko and American Korda to tee off in HSBC Women's World C'ship in March
1 min
ARSENAL ARE 'READY TO FIGHT TO WIN THE TITLE'
Spurs boss concedes Gunners are clear favourites to lead all the way to glory
3 mins
Cate Blanchett slams 'patriarchal' awards shows
LOS ANGELES - Cate Blanchett criticised the \"patriarchal pyramid\" of Hollywood awards shows as she accepted a Best Actress gong at the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
2 mins
Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang and former K-pop star Jessica Jung get pally
BEIJING - Taiwanese singer Rainie Yang, who is known to be on good terms with several celebrities, has added former K-pop star Jessica Jung to her circle of friends.
1 min
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