The Straits Times - February 04, 2023
The Straits Times - February 04, 2023
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February 04, 2023
78,500 students to benefit from increase in tuition bursaries
Move follows revision in eligibility criteria, will enhance higher education affordability
2 mins
Long-delayed Changi viaduct to open on Feb 19
Motorists eager to use new viaduct
3 mins
SPH Media circulation issue, public housing affordability to be aired in Parliament next week
The overstatement of circulation figures at SPH Media looks set to be a hot topic when Parliament sits on Monday, with 17 questions filed by MPs on the matter.
2 mins
S'pore tech grads in limbo amid shrinking job demand
Unexpected layoffs, hiring freeze by global tech firms force them to look for Plan B
4 mins
Consumers lost $645,000 in prepayments in 2022. says Case
Amount 24% higher than in 2021; beauty, travel industries record highest losses
3 mins
Myanmar junta imposes martial law in resistance strongholds
YANGON - Myanmar's military government imposed martial law in 37 townships where clashes with resistance groups have intensified in recent months, signalling more brutal oppression in pro-democracy strongholds.
1 min
In-depth talks on Myanmar at Asean meeting in Indonesia
Foreign ministers agree on united approach to situation through five-point consensus
2 mins
StarHub, Singtel not broadcasting League Cup final live
‘Limited appeal’ of competition cited as reason; fans here seek alternatives
2 mins
US postpones Blinken trip to China over 'spy balloon' incident
Balloon lingered over sensitive US nuclear sites; China says it is civilian in nature’
4 mins
Pining for cherry blossoms? Here's when and where to go in Japan
Japan's well-loved sakura season is approaching, and the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has released its forecast of when the cherry blossoms are expected to bloom across the country.
1 min
Travel between mainland China, HK, Macau fully resumes on Feb 6
Checkpoints back to pre-pandemic levels; HK scraps vaccination rule for all arrivals
2 mins
Malaysian MPs need not wear ties for a year in Parliament
PETALING JAYA - Malaysian MPs will not be required to wear ties in the Lower House of Parliament for a year from Feb 13.
2 mins
Marcos paves way for greater US presence in Asia-Pacific region
Expansion of defence cooperation pact comes amid persistent tensions with China
3 mins
Disgraced ex-South Korean minister gets two years' jail over graft scandal
SEOUL-A disgraced former South Korean politician, Cho Kuk, was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday for forging documents to facilitate his children's school admissions in a scandal that has deepened political divides and frustrated many young voters.
1 min
Putin invokes Soviet heroism in WWII as he vows victory in Ukraine
MOSCOW - Casting his war in Ukraine as a virtuous fight despite mounting deaths and his forces' plodding progress, President Vladimir Putin vowed on Thursday that Russia would prevail, using a speech in the city formerly known as Stalingrad to compare his invasion to the Soviets' defeat of the Nazis in a decisive World War II battle.
2 mins
Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv during visit by EU leaders
Zelensky urges more punitive measures against Russia, seeks fast track to join EU
3 mins
US consumers snapping up chicks to beat egg price spike
Hatcheries scramble to keep up with demand for chicks that will grow into egg-laying chickens
4 mins
Guinness names 30-year-old Bobi the world's oldest living dog
LEIRIA, Portugal - Meet 30-year-old Bobi, the world's oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever on record.
1 min
Chingay Parade returns in full glory despite gloomy weather
Crowd treated to thrilling performances capped by dazzling fireworks display
2 mins
Network to develop policies on injury compensation for platform workers
It will look into work injury reporting and claims processing in exceptional cases
3 mins
25,000kg of rice to be donated to the elderly, vulnerable in Joo Chiat
Seniors, mosques and churches in Joo Chiat received 25,000kg of rice on Friday as part of a campaign to provide one million meals to the less fortunate in Singapore in two years.
1 min
Crucial to support seniors' mental health: President
Caregivers and youth two other groups needing help in this regard
2 mins
Netflix cracks down on password sharing with trial in 3 countries
Netflix users in Chile, Peru and Costa Rica are being made to connect their viewing devices to their home Wi-Fi at least once every 31 days as part of a trial to crack down on password-sharing on the platform.
1 min
BullsAndBears: Singapore stocks advance as Reits continue to trade higher
STI puts on 0.6%; losers outpace gainers 306 to 281. Most Reits, 3 local banks end higher; top loser Keppel Corp. Region mixed: Japan, S. Korea and KL rise but HK drops
1 min
Apple sees another revenue decline, but iPhone sales set to rise as supply woes ease
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Thursday forecast that revenue would fall for a second quarter in a row, but that iPhone sales were likely to improve as production had returned to normal in China after Covid-19-related shutdowns.
3 mins
Amazon reports almost no profit, slowing tech demand
Firm hit by unexpected weakness in cloud business, inflation and rising interest rates
2 mins
Alphabet's Q4 results disappoint as ad revenue falls
SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet on Thursday fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit and revenue, and chief executive Sundar Pichai said Google's digital advertisement clients pulled back spending more in the period than in the preceding quarter.
2 mins
Indian tycoon's $68b wealth wipeout in 6 days has few parallels
Indian tycoon Gautam Adani has seen US$52 billion (S$68 billion) erased from his personal fortune in the span of just six trading days - a downfall so spectacular that it defies just about every historical comparison.
2 mins
Adani faces nationwide protests as stocks lose $164b
Crisis of confidence in group now a national issue, with both Houses adjourned again
3 mins
US billionaire calls Sri Lanka 'corrupt', then offers Bitcoin fix
A billionaire cryptocurrency evangelist may have had a tougher reception than he expected when proposing widespread adoption of Bitcoin to a bankrupt country.
2 mins
China Trust drop in CapitaLand posts 24.4% second-half DPU on higher rental reliefs
CapitaLand China Trust (CLCT) on Friday posted a 24.4 per cent year-on-year drop in distribution per unit (DPU) to 3.4 cents for its second half ended Dec 31, 2022, from 4.5 cents a year ago.
2 mins
US employers added 517,000 jobs in January
The United States labour market affirmed its strength in January, producing another hefty round of hiring even as interest rates continue to rise.
1 min
Retail sales pick up pace in December, rising 7.4%
But possible slowdown ahead amid risks like inflation and as seasonal hype fades: Analysts
3 mins
747s changed everything for SIA. A new aircraft type needed now
The Boeing 747 jets were the workhorses that launched a fledgling airline’s dream to become a global player in passenger air travel. The question is whether another model can do that in a carbon-conscious world.
6 mins
AMERICA'S RISING CRIME
Democrats feel ripple effects as crime waves swirl
4 mins
NO MORE DRIVING TEST FOR LERNER
After a third on pick-up ride Rocket Star, French hoop aims higher in Merlion Trophy
3 mins
63-POINT GAME DOABLE: JAMES
Lakers star needs just that tally to break NBA record after 26pts against Pacers
3 mins
Embiid, Morant elated to get All-Star spots
LOS ANGELES - LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo now know who will join them on the playground for what is the 2023 version of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game.
2 mins
Wales' Gatland lauds Ireland's 'winning culture'
CARDIFF Wales coach Warren Gatland has hailed his Ireland counterpart Andy Farrell's ability to create a \"winning culture\" ahead of their Six Nations opener on Saturday.
2 mins
PRESSURE NO ISSUE FOR THE DOLPHINS
Defending NSL champions will be without two key players ahead of season-opener
3 mins
US backs Russians as ‘neutrals' at Paris 2024
The United States will support moves to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, provided they are prevented from displaying their national flags or emblems, the White House said.
2 mins
Ford to team up with Red Bull on return to Fl
Ford will return to Formula One in 2026 when the sport enters a new engine era, the American carmaker said on Friday ahead of a launch in New York by world champions Red Bull.
2 mins
WORLD NO. 3 LEE EYES TOP RANKING
She came close in 2022 and would be the first Australian to achieve the feat
3 mins
Rising san Semikawa for Singapore Classic
Japanese golf fans are in for a treat as former world No. 1 amateur Taiga Semikawa has confirmed his participation in the Singapore Classic from Feb 9 to 12.
1 min
Fight like Rashford, Klopp tells his players
LONDON Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged his players to take a leaf out of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's book, as he seeks a revival to his team's season.
2 mins
SABITZER 'FIT AND READY' FOR PALACE
United’s ten Hag says midfielder will feature against Eagles, remains mum on Greenwood
3 mins
Yapp in last 32 of World Pool C'ship
Singapore's top pool player Aloysius Yapp qualified for the top 32 of the World Pool Championship in Kielce, Poland, after beating Briton Chris Melling 11-8 on Friday.
1 min
Injured Mbappe to miss Bayern tie
PARIS - An injury to a key player is once again threatening to derail a Champions League campaign for Paris Saint-Germain with Kylian Mbappe having been ruled out of the first leg of their last-16 tie against Bayern Munich.
1 min
'NO EXCUSES' FOR GUNNERS
Arsenal boss Arteta says he is pleased with the backing he received in January window
2 mins
Sizzling showpieces from Audemars Piguet
The ground-breaking Universelle, which boasts more than L100 components, is among the slew of novelties unveiled this week
2 mins
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