The Straits Times - March 14, 2023
The Straits Times - March 14, 2023
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In this issue
March 14, 2023
Study: Cost of eating out likely to rise relative to incomes
Kopi cheaper in central Singapore; prata cheaper in the west
4 mins
Security a top priority as Xi sets out agenda for 3rd term
Chinese leader also wants tech and science self-sufficiency amid curbs by US and allies
2 mins
Singapore banking system still sound despite collapse of 2 US banks: MAS
Singdollar money market and forex market also continue to function well, it says
3 mins
China's new premier promises stronger support for private sector
Li Qiang also addresses concerns following spate of regulatory crackdowns in 2022
3 mins
South Korea, US kick off largest military drill in 5 years
Pyongyang warns that such drills could be viewed as a declaration of war
3 mins
Biden hosts UK, Australia to reveal anti-China submarine pact
WASHINGTON Leaders of the United States, Australia and Britain are set to unveil plans to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines on Monday, in a major push against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.
2 mins
Xi plans to meet Putin in Russia, talk to Zelensky
BEIJING Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet his counterpart Vladimir Putin and also speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via a video call as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said.
1 min
Fierce battle rages for control of centre of Bakhmut
Ukraine says defenders inflicting significant losses on Russian mercenary group Wagner
2 mins
BBC seeks to end crisis by reinstating star sports presenter
Ex-footballer's suspension sparks debate over free expression and govt influence
5 mins
Public transport workforce to grow by 4% by 2025
On top of that, another 800 new jobs will be created as S'pore's rail network expands
2 mins
Dispute with cafe over guide dog casts spotlight on issue
Guide dog users often face rejection when dining out or booking rides, says charity
3 mins
Volatile day for Asian markets as US limits fallout from bank failures
Meltdown of 2 American banks unlikely to have direct impact on S'pore firms: Experts
2 mins
The Wagner Group: Rising Russian force
The mercenary force is growing in strength in Africa and is critical to Putin's war in Ukraine. Now its boss appears to harbour political ambitions
7 mins
Why ChatGPT failed PSLE miserably but passed prestigious law exams
Generative AI shows the need to develop a new kind of digital literacy, and the value of trusting users to experiment with it.
5 mins
Tim Cook bets on Apple's new headset to secure his legacy
When Mr Tim Cook unveils Apple’s new mixed-reality” headset later this year, he won't just be showing off the tech giant’s latest shiny gadget.
4 mins
What if Joe Biden decided against running for re-election?
The Democratic bench has plenty of talent
5 mins
Garin finds it 'very special' to beat Ruud
INDIAN WELLS Chilean Cristian Garin’s aggressive play overwhelmed Casper Ruud at Indian Wells on Sunday, as the qualifier upset the third seed 6-4, 7-6 (6-2) to book a spot in the last 16.
2 mins
SCHEFFLER SEES FUN WEEK IN MASTERS DEFENCE
Comfortable with game, American back at world No. 1 after winning Players by 5 shots
3 mins
TEN HAG BEMOANS INCONSISTENT CALLS
Casemiro gets second red in weeks after avoiding one in over 500 club matches
2 mins
Everything Everywhere wins big at Oscars
The sci-fi comedy nabbed seven awards, marking a historic shift towards multiculturalism
2 mins
5 highlights from the Oscars
After 2022's infamous The Slap - where Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock on live television - overshadowed the entire ceremony, the 95th Academy Awards was comparatively sedate in 2023, but not short on emotion.
3 mins
Tony Leung receives best actor prize from actress-wife Carina Lau
HONG KONG - Veteran actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai took home the best actor prize at the Asian Film Awards on Sunday night, surprising even his wife, actress Carina Lau, who was presenting the award.
1 min
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