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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.

Earthquake Over 2,200 dead, thousands hurt in Turkey, Syria

1 min

Reasons for funding SPH Media remain valid, says Josephine Teo

Circulation numbers not key to assessment of funding: Minister

Reasons for funding SPH Media remain valid, says Josephine Teo

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

Make S'poreans pay for land cost only if they sell flat: PSP's Leong

3 mins

Illegal carpooling chat groups on Telegram grow in popularity

Passengers risk safety for unregulated rides; LTA tracking situation and will take action

Illegal carpooling chat groups on Telegram grow in popularity

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.

Link 7 ez-link cards to 1 account, top them up remotely

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

Major quake rocks Turkey, Syria: 'We were shaken like a cradle'

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

China urges restraint as US searches for balloon remnants

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.

Thailand welcomes first tour groups from China as curbs ease

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

HK-China border reopens as city eyes resurgence

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.

Chinese scientists successfully clone three 'super cows'

2 mins

Taiwanese monk who met 3 Chinese presidents dies

Champion of reunification was respected by the political elite in Beijing and Taipei

Taiwanese monk who met 3 Chinese presidents dies

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.

Subang Airport to be revamped into hub for aerospace industry

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

Umno purge puts Anwar's ruling PH coalition in tight spot

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

Skirmishes, political drama mar memorial for Itaewon victims

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.

Cambodian man's dream 'airplane home' takes off after 30 years

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.

Russian mural triggers backlash against rising number of expats in Bali

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).

British workers stage largest strike in history of health service

2 mins

Insufficient evidence to prosecute those involved: Indranee

If compelling and new evidence surfaces, public prosecutor will re-evaluate decision

Insufficient evidence to prosecute those involved: Indranee

3 mins

MPs hold lively debate on keeping public housing affordable, accessible

Ramping up BTO supply urgently, capping flat prices among suggestions

MPs hold lively debate on keeping public housing affordable, accessible

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.

Shoppers to pay at least 5 cents for plastic bags at most supermarkets

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.

Two e-motorcycles with swoppable batteries begin trial with SingPost

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.

Plant nursery fined $57,600 for housing workers in rundown shed

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

Adani too entwined in India's political economy to fail: Experts

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.

HK leader visiting Riyadh to encourage Aramco to list in city

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

Singapore luxury property sales drop by a third in Q4

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.

Sembmarine's debt profile improves ahead of vote on Keppel O&M

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

Infocomm media start-ups get head start overseas with IMDA's aid

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”.

Big Tech uses cloud computing arms to pursue alliances with Al groups

3 mins

Pre-orders open for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23 phones

$23+, Ultra phones with 256GB of storage for base models

Pre-orders open for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S23 phones

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

HARRY HAS A NEW ACE UP HIS SLEEVE

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.

First Group I success for Chavez in Dubai

1 min

AZHAR CHANCES NEW RIDE AND DELIVERS

Apprentice left racing to take food delivery job, but brings winner home at second stint

AZHAR CHANCES NEW RIDE AND DELIVERS

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

LIKE A DREAM TO ADVANCE TO FINALS: PARK

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.

Knicks get over awful start to beat 76ers

2 mins

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