The Straits Times - January 19, 2023
The Straits Times - January 19, 2023
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In this issue
January 19, 2023
Work begins on first 12 stations of Cross Island Line
Phase spanning 29km to be ready by 2030, serving commuters in Changi, Loyang, AMK
3 mins
Covid-19 deaths in China estimated to hit 36,000 daily for CNY
China is likely to see 36,000 Covid-19 deaths a day during the Chinese New Year holidays, making it one of the most deadly periods of the pandemic, according to an updated analysis of the largest outbreak the world has yet experienced.
2 mins
Watchdog urges govt review of $72.3b in Covid-19 spending
This is to ensure public funds were spent properly, any loss is reported and recovered
2 mins
Easier to spot firms backing better pay for lower-wage workers
1,900 employers have attained Progressive Wage Mark under accreditation scheme
3 mins
Upgrading works on North-South and East-West MRT lines to finish in 2023
Work to refresh Singapore's first MRT lines started in 2012; 3 of 6 core areas completed
2 mins
Panellists call for countries to work together to fight cyber threats
Countries should cooperate and share information about cyber attacks to tackle the threat posed by cybercriminals, panellists at a World Economic Forum (WEF) discussion said on Tuesday.
3 mins
Climate litigation on the rise: WEF panel
Alongside international concern over global warming, climate litigation is also flaring up around the world as the vulnerable move to secure their future.
2 mins
Nobel laureate Ressa, Rappler acquitted of tax evasion charges
Ruling ends years of trial for cases she said were politically motivated
1 min
Ukrainian interior minister killed in helicopter crash
Other key figures in country's wartime leadership and 3 kids also among the dead
2 mins
Australia presses on with plan to buy US nuclear submarines
US lawmakers say deal may leave America without enough subs
3 mins
Yellen, Liu He meet as global rivals seek to limit conflict
Both officials agree the US and China should maintain dialogue and exchanges
2 mins
Macau jails 'junket king' Alvin Chau for 18 years
Suncity founder faced 289 charges of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling
2 mins
Pacific islands fear Fukushima water release
Nations urge Japan to delay plans over worries that fisheries will be contaminated
2 mins
Leniency plea of driver whose Maserati dragged cop dismissed
Judge rejects appeal and chides him for not learning his lesson
2 mins
Is it safe to skip the bivalent booster?
Added protection is good for those living with elderly parents
2 mins
Indian tourists head for Bali despite long transits, higher fares
Recovery in demand for weddings as they take No. 2 spot among visitors there in 2022
2 mins
SLINGERS ROAR BACK TO WINNING WAYS
After loss to NS Matrix, they outplay Louvre 138-83 to finish with 3-1 record in Batam
3 mins
INEOS KEEN ON BUYING UNITED
But owner Ratcliffe may face rivalry from Saudi investors, who are eyeing Red Devils
2 mins
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