The Straits Times - January 28, 2023
The Straits Times - January 28, 2023
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January 28, 2023
HDB resale prices rise for 11th straight quarter at slower pace
Number of transactions down 12.6% after cooling measures that kicked in on Sept 30
3 mins
Daily Covid-19 cases remained low over CNY holidays: Ong
The Covid-19 situation in Singapore has stabilised, with new daily cases remaining low over the Chinese New Year holidays, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Friday.
1 min
Japan to drop mask guidance, rank Covid-19 on same level as flu
TOKYO The Japanese government will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday.
1 min
Potential Covid-19 wave in China does little to dent CNY festivities
Many determined to celebrate first CNY in three years without strict pandemic curbs
3 mins
Growth in private home prices slows in Q4 as sales plunge
But price momentum set to continue as new launches draw out fence sitters, say analysts
4 mins
Japan, Netherlands to join US in chip controls on China
Powerful alliance will undercut Beijing's aims to build domestic chip capabilities
2 mins
Changes for Google's Android after antitrust blow in India
Tweaks to how mobile operating system works may impact firm's business model
3 mins
Pro-China propaganda group's posts blocked by Google
SAN FRANCISCO - Google blocked more than 50,000 pieces of content shared by a China-linked propaganda network last year, the company said on Thursday.
1 min
ICC reopens investigation into Philippines' deadly drug war
Tribunal not satisfied nation is willing to pursue its own probe
4 mins
Soaring rice prices a sign that food inflation still bites
Thai benchmark at highest in nearly 2 years on strong demand, while cost of wheat falls
1 min
Russia steps up attacks in Ukraine in bid to advance
Strikes in arc from north to east come after West's pledge of tanks for Kyiv
3 mins
Biden slams Republicans' threat to block increase in debt ceiling
He criticises their demand for deal on spending cuts in attack on their proposals
3 mins
2023 to be the Year of Celebrating Social Service Partners: Masagos
360 recognised at Volunteer and Partner Awards for contributions
2 mins
Black boxes from Nepal crash to be analysed in Singapore
Data retrieved events leading can help in piecing together up to the incident
1 min
Adani rout hits $65.7b as pressure piles on tycoon
India's market regulator said to be studying scathing short-seller report
3 mins
S'pore office rents rise at faster pace of 5.1% in Q4
But retail rents in central region fall 1.1% in fourth quarter over previous three months
2 mins
What if Russia captures Germany's Leopard tanks in Ukraine?
German Leopard tanks may offer a leap in offensive capabilities, but tech security considerations loom in the backdrop.
5 mins
FOOTBALL IS 'NOT DECIDED ON PAPER'
Ten Hag says United may be favourites against Reading, but he is wary and ready
2 mins
Kane still wants to win trophies for Spurs
LONDON - Harry Kane would love the chance to become Tottenham Hotspur's record goalscorer when the team travel to Championship side Preston for their FA Cup fourth-round clash on Saturday.
2 mins
Tsitsipas is the Greek who could be new king of tennis
MELBOURNE - He foot faults and receives time violations. He creates match points and lets them slip away. He talks to himself even as his father desperately semaphores advice from the players' box.
3 mins
EXPECT PLENTY OF FIREPOWER
Big-serving duo evenly matched but contest also a battle of mental strength
3 mins
NO DRAMA FOR NOVAK
Serb defends father over Russian flag incident, demolishes Paul in straight sets
3 mins
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