The Straits Times - March 22, 2023
The Straits Times - March 22, 2023
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March 22, 2023
Xi and Putin agree to advance 'no limits' strategic partnership
President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have inked a joint declaration to advance their \"no limits\" strategic partnership, while Mr Putin has said he is committed to restarting peace talks \"as soon as possible\".
3 mins
Care facilities set up during pandemic to become permanent
New transitional care facility will also be set up in the west in the next few months
3 mins
Much scope for S'pore and Malaysia to expand cooperation: President
There is much scope for Singapore and Malaysia to expand their cooperation for mutual benefit, President Halimah Yacob said at the Istana Negara on Tuesday during a state visit to Malaysia.
2 mins
President calls for joint S'pore-KL effort on gender parity
She also notes advancements by women on various fronts in both countries
2 mins
How bonds, seen as a safer investment, triggered a bank crisis
Despite their volatility, it was not an emerging asset class in the new economy like cryptocurrencies or a meme stock that triggered the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 8, but the venerable bond.
3 mins
Credit Suisse staff from S'pore to London out to find jobs
Recruiters worldwide report flood of calls from those worried about being retrenched
3 mins
$4b IMF bailout for ailing Sri Lanka comes with tough reforms
Sri Lanka has secured a US$3 billion (S$4 billion) loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help tide it over its worst economic crisis since independence.
3 mins
Dorscon colour codes in health alert system to be replaced
New four-tier framework to reflect severity of situation, from peacetime to emergency
3 mins
S'pore came through pandemic well without overspending: DPM
It did well in saving lives, livelihoods relative to other countries, says Lawrence Wong
3 mins
Malaysia turns to smart farming as part of food security measures
Farmers could use drones and robots to help solve labour issues, boost yields
3 mins
Malaysian parents wear uniforms alongside son on first day of school
The first day of school can be a daunting event for both children and their parents.
1 min
Zahid puts Umno on even keel for now, but crucial test lies ahead
Challenge is whether the Deputy PM’s Umno line-up can reclaim Malay support
3 mins
Japan's Indo-Pacific vision upgrade not inclusive or realistic
Analysts note China not mentioned in upgraded Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision
3 mins
Indonesia passes job decree into law to streamline business rules despite criticism
Indonesia's Parliament on Tuesday voted to pass President Joko Widodo's emergency decree to cement rules on investment and jobs in South-east Asia's biggest economy, replacing a 2020 law that has been ruled partially unconstitutional.
1 min
Pakistan's Parliament summoned in midst of crisis over ex-PM Khan's defiance
Pakistan's Parliament is to meet in a special joint session on Wednesday to \"take important decisions\" to enforce the state's authority, local media reported, in the midst of a crisis over anti-government defiance from former premier Imran Khan.
1 min
Tsai to visit US, but no word yet on meeting with House Speaker
Taiwanese leader to stop over in LA and NY on her way to and from Latin America
3 mins
German minister visits Taiwan in first Cabinet-level trip in 26 years
Germany's education minister said on Tuesday she was honoured to visit \"esteemed partner\" Taiwan but that her trip was not connected to her government's China strategy.
1 min
French govt survives no-confidence vote but faces more challenges
President Emmanuel Macron's government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion in France's National Assembly on Monday, after bypassing the Lower House to push through a deeply unpopular change to the pension system.
1 min
Moderna compensated US govt more than enough for Covid-19 tie-up, says firm
Moderna plans to tell US lawmakers that it more than adequately compensated the government for its role in a Covid-19 vaccine partnership that brought the drugmaker billions of dollars, a central point in what is likely to be a heated Capitol Hill hearing this week.
1 min
New York City on alert over possible Trump indictment
Concerns as ex-president urges supporters to protest over his looming arrest’
3 mins
Washington authorises $469m more in military aid to Ukraine
The United States is authorising another US$350 million (S$469 million) in military aid for Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, as Kyiv builds up its arsenal for an anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces.
1 min
TikTok at pivotal moment amid calls for ban, says CEO
TikTok chief executive Chew Shou Zi said the Chinese-owned short video app company faces a pivotal moment as a growing number of US lawmakers seek to ban the popular app over national security concerns.
1 min
Bali celebrates first new year without virus curbs
Day of silent introspection preceded by colourful and joyous religious ceremonies
3 mins
Rail reliability high despite major MRT breakdowns doubling
Second-highest number of major breakdowns in 5 years; Downtown Line best performing
4 mins
Rapper denies trying to create ill will among racial, religious groups
Local musician Subhas Nair admitted in court on Tuesday he had posted messages which the prosecution described as inflammatory comments on race and religion.
2 mins
China's Russian energy imports balloon to $118b since Ukraine war
In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, roiling energy markets across the globe, China's appetite for Moscow's oil, gas and coal has grown apace, with imports rising by more than half.
1 min
Amazon to cut 9,000 more jobs, deepening biggest pullback ever
Amazon.com is laying off an additional 9,000 employees, adding to cuts that were already the largest round of firings in the company's history.
2 mins
Adobe plans to pay AI-content creators in groundbreaking move
It will also allow creators choice to not let their work be used to train its AI model
3 mins
Tesla bonds exit junk-rated status after Moody's upgrade
Elon Musk-loving stock traders are famously bullish on Tesla, the eighth-most valued company in the world. Now, credit rating providers, playing catch-up, are giving heft to the carmaker's blue-chip valuation.
2 mins
Golden Energy investors urged to accept revised offer
KGI Securities says offer price highest since firm’s listing, cites uncertain outlook for coal
2 mins
Google suspends Chinese app Pinduoduo over malware issues
Google has suspended PDD Holdings' main Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo after discovering malware in unsanctioned versions of the software, dealing a blow to one of China's biggest online retailers.
2 mins
Credit Suisse bond holders may sue over $23b wipeout
Lawyers from Switzerland, the United States and Britain are talking to a number of Credit Suisse additional tier one (AT1) bond holders about possible legal action after their bonds were wiped out, law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan said on Monday.
1 min
What decoupling? Banking crisis shows global economy still tightly knit
Strong financial links seen from how fast SVB collapse led to global market sell-off
4 mins
Macron survives French pension battle, but at what cost?
France needs to raise its pension age, but the President’s methods risk pushing voters to the extremes, with consequences for the country and Europe
7 mins
Four ways to fix the bank problem
It is not clear how bad this crisis is going to be, but reform is urgently needed.
4 mins
Mahathir's Malay rights game
Before the former PM's planned Malay Proclamation’ rally on Sunday, there was the 2019 Malay Dignity Congress
4 mins
Singapore Racing Awards 2022: LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO IS HORSE OF THE YEAR
Top owner Lim’s Stable’s star also voted Champion Sprinter and Champion 4YO
3 mins
DEFENCE KEY TO BULLS' STUNNER
Chicago’s victory ends Sixers’ eight-game winning streak, denies them play-off ticket
3 mins
Nadal out of top 10 but not out of French Open tilt
Casper Rudd believes that Rafael Nadal will still be the \"man to beat\" at the French Open even if the Spaniard's absence from Indian Wells saw him slip out of the top 10 for the first time since 2005 on Monday.
2 mins
World Cup favourites' tag a burden, Hansen warns Irish
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Ireland that they must cope with the pressure of being favourites at the Rugby World Cup to avoid being \"chokers\" when the tournament kicks off in September.
2 mins
Mbappe set to be new France captain
Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team said on Monday.
1 min
Strength training: Exercise keeps Law Minister's mind sharp
Mr K. Shanmugam, who is also the Minister for Home Affairs and is in his 60s, includes strength training in his regimen
3 mins
Song Ji-hyo praised for using sign language to communicate with fans in Malaysia
South Korean actress Song Ji-hyo (right) recently won the hearts of netizens after a video of her interacting with Malaysian fans with disabilities went viral on social media.
1 min
Fans left reeling as Bollywood songs vanish from Spotify
Spotify users who listen to Bollywood music have been left disappointed by the disappearance of hundreds of songs from the music streaming app.
1 min
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