The Straits Times - January 18, 2023
The Straits Times - January 18, 2023
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January 18, 2023
S'pore's 2023 visitor arrivals to double to over 12m: STB
Tourism receipts set to rise to $18b-$21b; full recovery for sector expected by 2024
3 mins
Republic's non-oil exports tumble more than expected
Singapore's key exports slumped for the third straight month in December, according to data from Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) on Tuesday, on rapidly cooling global demand.
3 mins
Anwar to make state visit to Singapore by end-January
Trip will set stage for 'significant progress' in longstanding bilateral issues
2 mins
EU urged to work and trade with China on clean tech
The European Union needs to work and trade with China on cleantech and push for a level playing field rather than seek to decouple from the world's second-largest economy, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
2 mins
China says growth will return to normal trend this year
It will expand domestic demand and support private sector: Vice-Premier
2 mins
China's 2022 economic growth slows to 3%, among worst on record
China's economic growth in 2022 slumped to one of its worst levels in nearly half a century as the fourth quarter was hit hard by stringent Covid-19 curbs and a property market slump, raising pressure on policymakers to unveil more stimulus this year.
3 mins
S'pore and Uzbekistan ink 8 pacts to deepen cooperation
Both nations will work together in areas such as transport, trade, education and healthcare
2 mins
S'pore-China flights at less than 10% of pre-Covid-19 levels now
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) expects Chinese tourist arrivals in 2023 to be 30 per cent to 60 percent of the pre-Covid-19 pandemic numbers of about 3.6 million visitors a year from China.
1 min
Vietnam’s President quits, blamed for ministers' 'violations'
It was under his leadership as PM that graft scandals related to pandemic emerged
2 mins
Grieving families start receiving bodies of Nepal air crash victims
Seventy bodies retrieved so far; search continues for two missing bodies
2 mins
Taiwan to include women in reservist training for first time
Taiwan's military announced plans on Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.
1 min
Don't let guard down against terrorism as risk is rising: Shanmugam
He cites case of teacher who self-radicalised, flags challenges like hostile online campaigns
3 mins
Call for scientists to collaborate regardless of geopolitical tensions
The scientific community can collaborate on the advancement of knowledge, regardless of the ups and downs of international relations, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday.
2 mins
India's Internet growth stalls as smartphones get costlier
Number of mobile data users stuck at under 800m for two years now
2 mins
Hurdles to airlines cashing in on China reopening
Lack of aircraft, need for route approvals, virus test rules stand in way of rising sales
2 mins
New logistics platform helps commercial vehicle users to go green
It allows for optimised route planning and lets fleet owners track carbon emissions
2 mins
I NEEDED THESE 51 POINTS: TATUM
Even the home crowd applaud his final trey in Celtics' 130-118 win over Hornets
3 mins
FIRE BACK AS TEO MOVES TO CAMBODIA
Ex-Cheetahs coach relishing challenge with Boeung Ket when season starts in August
2 mins
MURRAY A GRIT WARRIOR
35-year-old Scot survives match point to upset 2022 s-finalist Berrettini
3 mins
SEA GAMES NOD FOR SCANDAL-HIT TRIO
Swimmers Schooling, Teong and Lim among 517 athletes in SNOC shortlist
3 mins
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