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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

Study: Cost of eating out likely to rise relative to incomes

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

Singapore banking system still sound despite collapse of 2 US banks: MAS

3 mins

China's new premier promises stronger support for private sector

Li Qiang also addresses concerns following spate of regulatory crackdowns in 2022

China's new premier promises stronger support for private sector

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

South Korea, US kick off largest military drill in 5 years

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.

Biden hosts UK, Australia to reveal anti-China submarine pact

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.

Xi plans to meet Putin in Russia, talk to Zelensky

1 min

Fierce battle rages for control of centre of Bakhmut

Ukraine says defenders inflicting significant losses on Russian mercenary group Wagner

Fierce battle rages for control of centre of Bakhmut

2 mins

BBC seeks to end crisis by reinstating star sports presenter

Ex-footballer's suspension sparks debate over free expression and govt influence

BBC seeks to end crisis by reinstating star sports presenter

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

Public transport workforce to grow by 4% by 2025

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

Dispute with cafe over guide dog casts spotlight on issue

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

Volatile day for Asian markets as US limits fallout from bank failures

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

The Wagner Group: Rising Russian force

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.

Why ChatGPT failed PSLE miserably but passed prestigious law exams

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.

Tim Cook bets on Apple's new headset to secure his legacy

4 mins

What if Joe Biden decided against running for re-election?

The Democratic bench has plenty of talent

What if Joe Biden decided against running for re-election?

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.

Garin finds it 'very special' to beat Ruud

2 mins

SCHEFFLER SEES FUN WEEK IN MASTERS DEFENCE

Comfortable with game, American back at world No. 1 after winning Players by 5 shots

SCHEFFLER SEES FUN WEEK IN MASTERS DEFENCE

3 mins

TEN HAG BEMOANS INCONSISTENT CALLS

Casemiro gets second red in weeks after avoiding one in over 500 club matches

TEN HAG BEMOANS INCONSISTENT CALLS

2 mins

Everything Everywhere wins big at Oscars

The sci-fi comedy nabbed seven awards, marking a historic shift towards multiculturalism

Everything Everywhere wins big at Oscars

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.

5 highlights from the Oscars

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.

Tony Leung receives best actor prize from actress-wife Carina Lau

1 min

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