The Straits Times - March 19, 2023
The Straits Times - March 19, 2023
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In this issue
March 19, 2023
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes
Russian President accused of illegally deporting at least 100 children from Ukraine
3 mins
Singapore first country in Asia to get new pneumococcal vaccine
Singapore will be the first country in Asia to get Pfizer's new pneumococcal vaccine, which has a broader range of protection and could replace the two that are now in use here.
3 mins
From stilt houses to eco-houses: Former Lazarus islanders recall their old home
Redevelopment of the island is finally taking shape after its residents were resettled nearly 50 years ago
4 mins
WHO accuses China of hiding data on Covid-19 link to animals
Research may connect origins of pandemic to raccoon dogs at Wuhan seafood market
4 mins
ICC arrest warrant for Putin will deepen his global isolation
Russian leader unlikely ever to stand trial, but his movements overseas could be limited
3 mins
UBS under govt pressure to take over Credit Suisse, say sources
Move could come with a guarantee by the authorities against the risks involved
2 mins
N. Korea claims about 800,000 volunteer to fight against US
North Korea claims that about 800,000 of its citizens volunteered to join or re-enlist in the nation's military to fight against the United States, Pyongyang's state newspaper reported on Saturday.
1 min
US investigating TikTok parent over possible spying
ByteDance says it has fired staff who inappropriately obtained data of reporters
3 mins
Germany, Japan to deepen ties on defence, resources
TOKYO Japan and Germany vowed to deepen cooperation on defence and climate protection, and work more closely together to reduce excessive dependencies in critical areas such as raw materials.
3 mins
Yellow Vest redux? French union unrest spirals
Macron's move to force through pension reforms could see hardliners turning violent
3 mins
Scientists slam 'cruel' proposal for world's first octopus farm
A plan by a Spanish multinational company to set up the world's first octopus farm has drawn flak, with scientists and animal welfare groups slamming the proposal as \"cruel\" to the intelligent creatures.
2 mins
Prominent women in India speak out against sexual harassment within family
Revelations about rape, incest creating ripples in a country where most cases go unreported
3 mins
DPM Wong: More must be done to ensure sustainable water supply
Demand is estimated to double over the next 30 years to meet population and economic needs
2 mins
Big recognition for Everything Everywhere. But what happened to Singapore film?
Do we support stars only after they make it big overseas?
5 mins
Love scams rise in wake of crypto implosion
Scammers switch from crypto to romance ruses as people grow wary of investing in digital coins
7 mins
Holding cash a winning strategy this year: Survey
In 2023, cash is far from trash. That's the verdict of 404 professional and retail investors who took part in the latest MLIV Pulse survey. Two-thirds of respondents said the cash in their portfolios would bolster rather than drag down their performance in the year ahead.
2 mins
SVB collapse raises the question: Is active or passive investing better?
With no clear-cut answer, investors would do well to consider both strategies
4 mins
Fund manager has not had a losing year in FX markets
Her currency investments have brought an element of stability to her portfolio in volatile times
5 mins
Wolff confident Hamilton will not leave Mercedes
JEDDAH Toto Wolff admitted on Friday that he would not blame Lewis Hamilton for leaving Mercedes if the team failed to give him a realistic chance of competing for a record eighth Formula One world title.
2 mins
For Rybakina, 'everything coming together'
INDIAN WELLS - Elena Rybakina said she showed glimpses of her best form during her dominant win over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the Indian Wells semi-finals on Friday, adding that she feels she can beat anyone by maintaining that level.
2 mins
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Language: English
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