The Straits Times - February 07, 2023
The Straits Times - February 07, 2023
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February 07, 2023
Earthquake Over 2,200 dead, thousands hurt in Turkey, Syria
Rescuers and residents were digging through rubble in a desperate search for survivors after a magnitude-7.8 quake struck central Turkey and north-west Syria on Monday.
1 min
Reasons for funding SPH Media remain valid, says Josephine Teo
Circulation numbers not key to assessment of funding: Minister
4 mins
Make S'poreans pay for land cost only if they sell flat: PSP's Leong
Proposed scheme would set user price’ of construction cost, location premium
3 mins
Illegal carpooling chat groups on Telegram grow in popularity
Passengers risk safety for unregulated rides; LTA tracking situation and will take action
4 mins
Link 7 ez-link cards to 1 account, top them up remotely
Commuters who need to top up the ez-link cards of their children or elderly parents can now do so easily with the roll-out of a new family account feature on Monday.
1 min
Major quake rocks Turkey, Syria: 'We were shaken like a cradle'
Over 2,200 killed, thousands hurt; rescuers struggling to pull casualties from rubble
3 mins
China urges restraint as US searches for balloon remnants
It says second balloon, over Latin America, had severely deviated during its test flight
2 mins
Thailand welcomes first tour groups from China as curbs ease
Thailand has welcomed the first tour groups from China since the Covid-19 pandemic began, betting that the return of tourists following Beijing’s reopening will turbocharge the recovery of the South-east Asian country’s vital tourism sector.
1 min
HK-China border reopens as city eyes resurgence
Move an important step in efforts to return to normal life, regain business hub status
2 mins
Chinese scientists successfully clone three 'super cows'
Chinese scientists have cloned three super cows” able to produce 18,000 litres of milk per year and over 100,000 litres of milk in their lifetimes, a feat that may help reduce China’s dependency on imported dairy cows.
2 mins
Taiwanese monk who met 3 Chinese presidents dies
Champion of reunification was respected by the political elite in Beijing and Taipei
3 mins
Subang Airport to be revamped into hub for aerospace industry
PETALING JAYA Subang Airport will undergo a major transformation to turn it into a premium city airport and aviation hub as part of the new Subang Airport Rejuvenation Plan SARP), said Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
1 min
Umno purge puts Anwar's ruling PH coalition in tight spot
Ex-party members seek to join bloc as it tries to preserve ties with partner Umno
3 mins
Skirmishes, political drama mar memorial for Itaewon victims
Families clash with police at event to mark 100 days since tragic crush in South Korea
3 mins
Cambodian man's dream 'airplane home' takes off after 30 years
A Cambodian man, inspired by a lifelong dream of flying, has built a home that is modelled on a plane, complete with a fuselage-like structure standing 6m above the ground housing his bedrooms and bathrooms.
1 min
Russian mural triggers backlash against rising number of expats in Bali
In mid-January, under the cover of darkness, Russian street artist Sergei Ovseikin slipped into a rice paddy in Canggu, Bali, to paint one of his most controversial works yet.
3 mins
British workers stage largest strike in history of health service
Health workers in Britain began their largest strike on Monday, with tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance workers walking out in an escalating pay dispute, putting further strain on the state-run National Health Service NHS).
2 mins
Insufficient evidence to prosecute those involved: Indranee
If compelling and new evidence surfaces, public prosecutor will re-evaluate decision
3 mins
MPs hold lively debate on keeping public housing affordable, accessible
Ramping up BTO supply urgently, capping flat prices among suggestions
5 mins
Shoppers to pay at least 5 cents for plastic bags at most supermarkets
From mid-2023, shoppers at most supermarkets will need to pay at least five cents for each disposable carrier bag.
2 mins
Two e-motorcycles with swoppable batteries begin trial with SingPost
The first two electric motorcycles with battery swopping technology hit the road on Monday for a three-month trial for Singapore Post mail deliveries.
2 mins
Plant nursery fined $57,600 for housing workers in rundown shed
Thirteen foreign workers employed by a plant nursery were housed ina dilapidated farmhouse that was a fire hazard and had an illegally built floor.
2 mins
Adani too entwined in India's political economy to fail: Experts
Embattled group has links to Modi, deeply entrenched in nation’s development
3 mins
HK leader visiting Riyadh to encourage Aramco to list in city
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is seeking to convince oil giant Saudi Aramco and its units to consider a secondary listing in the Asian financial hub as he embarks on his first official visit to the Middle East, according to the South China Morning Post.
2 mins
Singapore luxury property sales drop by a third in Q4
Uber rich said to be holding back purchases amid concerns about recession in US
3 mins
Sembmarine's debt profile improves ahead of vote on Keppel O&M
Sembcorp Marine’s Sembmarine) net debt to equity ratio as at end-2022 has improved further to 0.26 times, from 0.53 times as at end-September 2022.
1 min
Infocomm media start-ups get head start overseas with IMDA's aid
Firms make business connections and get help with market research through IMDA
3 mins
Big Tech uses cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with Al groups
Big Tech companies are aggressively pursuing investments and alliances with artificial intelligence AD) start-ups through their cloud computing arms, raising regulatory questions over their role as both suppliers and competitors in the battle to develop generative AI”.
3 mins
Pre-orders open for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23 phones
$23+, Ultra phones with 256GB of storage for base models
2 mins
HARRY HAS A NEW ACE UP HIS SLEEVE
Group-winning jockey is hoping his next top-draw horse is unbeaten 3YO Sabah Ace
3 mins
First Group I success for Chavez in Dubai
Former Kranji-based jockey Oscar Chavez won a Group 1 race for purebred Arabians in Dubai on Friday.
1 min
AZHAR CHANCES NEW RIDE AND DELIVERS
Apprentice left racing to take food delivery job, but brings winner home at second stint
3 mins
LIKE A DREAM TO ADVANCE TO FINALS: PARK
South Korea rally from 2-0 down to oust Belgium; Becker with Germany at defeat
2 mins
Knicks get over awful start to beat 76ers
Evan _ Fournier, pressed into duty with R. J. Barrett out due to illness just before the opening tip, scored a season-high 17 points and drained three key three-pointers in the fourth quarter as the New York Knicks completed a comeback from a 21-point first-quarter deficit to beat the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 108-97.
2 mins
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