The Straits Times - March 25, 2023
The Straits Times - March 25, 2023
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March 25, 2023
Manufacturing: Output falls again in Feb
8.9% year-on-year drop in Feb worse than expected by analysts; biomedicals worst hit
2 mins
'Earnest and temperate: TikTok's Singaporean CEO's poise fails to sway sceptics in US Congress
With his hands folded on his lap, TikTok chief executive Chew Shou Zi was a picture of calm facing a sea of photojournalists snapping his picture in the 10 minutes before the start of Thursday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.
3 mins
RTS 45% finished on S'pore side; on track for end-2026 start date
Iswaran describes new link as vital addition to present Malaysia-S’pore road connections
2 mins
S. China Sea - Manila calls for end to coercion
Philippine diplomat recalls both Marcos and Xi had agreed to find peaceful resolution
2 mins
Manage political issues to advance Asean-China economic ties: PM Lee
He says other countries must accommodate Beijing’s bigger role on the global stage
3 mins
China-Russia cyberspace links a source of concern, says top US cyber warrior
America in midst of identifying type of info the two had shared
3 mins
N. Korea tests nuclear-capable underwater attack drone
North Korea has tested a new nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media reported on Friday, as leader Kim Jong Un warned that joint military drills by South Korea and the US should stop.
2 mins
Number of TB cases in Singapore falls for 4th straight year
Those aged 50 and above, men constituted majority of the 1,251 new infections in 2022
2 mins
All dressed up for Kinabalu summit
It is not exactly a sight you would expect to see at the summit of Malaysia's highest peak: A Japanese man in a three-piece suit and leather shoes, carrying a messenger bag and wearing an office ID.
1 min
Don't make unfounded allegations, Speaker tells MPs
MPs should not make unfounded and unsubstantiated allegations in Parliament, such as may be seen in other countries, Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin said on Friday.
2 mins
President Halimah gives her assent to spending plans under Budget 2023
President Halimah Yacob on Thursday gave her assent to the Government's spending plans for the coming financial year starting on April 1, saying that Budget 2023 is balanced and fiscally responsible.
2 mins
TikTok's future in US shaky over security fears
It’s fighting potential ban, forced sale amid worries of China link
4 mins
China urges US to stop treating Chinese companies as security threats
Beijing urged the United States to stop baselessly accusing Chinese companies of threatening US national security, a day after a congressional hearing to clarify popular social media app TikTok's relationship with the Communist Party of China.
2 mins
US due diligence firm says staff detained in China after office raid
The Chinese authorities raided the office of US corporate due diligence firm Mintz Group in Beijing and detained five local staff, the company said, stoking worry among foreign companies in China just as it hosts an international economic forum.
2 mins
KL airport seeks to boost ranking with major revamp
Facilities to be upgraded as airport aims to climb back to Skytrax top 10 spots by 2028
3 mins
India's Parliament disqualifies opposition leader Rahul Gandhi
India's Parliament disqualified the leader of the opposition Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, a day after a magistrate's court jailed him for two years in a defamation case linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname.
2 mins
Indonesian govt bans civil servants from gathering to break fast
Indonesia has disallowed gatherings by civil servants for the breaking of fast during the fasting month of Ramadan, a move that has triggered backlash from several Islamist political parties.
3 mins
S'pore students join 95,000 in lawsuit against UK universities
They are seeking compensation for disruptions to teaching, access to facilities during pandemic
3 mins
US House passes Partner with Asean Act
Act designates Asean as international body with diplomatic privileges and immunities
2 mins
French street protests: Macron vows not to yield to violence
French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the violence that erupted in Thursday's demonstrations against raising the French retirement age and said he would not give in to it.
2 mins
Ukrainians say Russian drones pose growing threat in Bakhmut
Soldiers urge Western allies to supply more anti-aircraft weapons to counter air attacks
2 mins
China calls on Europe to play its part for ceasefire in Ukraine war
China's top diplomat Wang Yi urged Europe to play a role in supporting peace talks for Russia's war in Ukraine, though the United States warned that Beijing's proposals would effectively freeze the Kremlin's territorial gains.
1 min
Fire in crowded HK district forces thousands to evacuate
Hong Kong firefighters on Friday battled a blaze at a warehouse in the city's bustling Kowloon district for five hours before putting it out, with 3,600 people evacuated from nearby buildings, although there were no reports of fatalities yet.
1 min
Europe's plan to tackle climate change could lead to trade protectionism
Push to boost growth of EU’s green sector will end its commitment to open markets
3 mins
NCMP deletes parts of FB post after minister's request to remove it fully
He says it was not his intention to cast aspersions on ministers
3 mins
Call to help alleviate struggles of lower-income women
New book highlights multi-faceted challenges faced by these women
2 mins
Campaign to educate public on dog behaviour, pet care
Local animal welfare group Chained Dog Awareness Singapore (CDAS) has launched a new campaign to educate the public about dog behaviour and science-based pet care.
2 mins
Marina Bay Sands gets one more year to start $4.5b expansion work
Integrated resort (IR) operator Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has been given yet another year to kickstart its $4.5 billion expansion plan with this reprieve granted by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB).
1 min
Former NUS lecturer charged with molesting a woman
Former National University of Singapore (NUS) lecturer and Tembusu College fellow Jeremy Fernando, 43, was charged on Friday with one count of molestation.
1 min
HK cuts taxes for family offices to woo super rich as it plays catch-up with S'pore
Hong Kong's government will cut taxes for family offices as part of measures aimed at attracting the world's wealthiest families to open or expand their presence in the city.
1 min
Terra chief charged in US hours after arrest in Europe
S. Korean on the run after cryptocurrency crash detained before flight in Montenegro
2 mins
Risk of recession may have surged amid inflation fight
Central banks seen as losing control over fallout as they persist with large rate hikes
3 mins
Shareholders of 90.4% of Sats shares make valid applications for rights issue
Shareholders making up 90.4 per cent of Sats shares have made valid applications for new shares it will be issuing, the in-flight caterer and ground handler announced in a bourse filing on Thursday.
1 min
Yellen prepared to take further action to keep bank deposits safe
United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reiterated on Thursday that she was prepared to take further action to ensure that Americans' bank deposits stay safe amid turmoil in the banking system.
2 mins
US banking giants tell staff not to poach clients of distressed lenders
As a series of US lenders were besieged by customers yanking out their money in March, banking behemoths JPMorgan Chase & Co, Citigroup and Bank of America warned employees: Do not make it worse.
1 min
UOB chief executive's pay up 30% to $14.2m
With its net profit hitting a record high of $4.6 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, the salary of UOB's chief executive officer has also gone up.
1 min
UBS readies measures to retain Credit Suisse's Asia staff
UBS Group wealth boss Iqbal Khan told Credit Suisse Group staff in Asia that retention measures could come as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter, as the bank seeks to prevent an exodus of top talent.
1 min
Can India's soft power build on Naatu Naatu's success?
India must boost funding and think more creatively, among other things, to sustain its charm worldwide.
6 mins
Home ground helps US women beat Canadians
It was a battle of the United States against Canada on Thursday and it was the Americans who prevailed on home soil, securing straight-sets victories to book their spots in the third round of the Miami Open.
1 min
KANE'S FEAT GETS 'BRILLIANT RECEPTION'
Southgate praises his strength of character’ in away win over Italy in first Euro qualifier
3 mins
Martinez hails committed Ronaldo after brace
New Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised the positive influence of record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo as they beat Liechtenstein 4-0 on Thursday in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign opener.
2 mins
Messi dubs Argentina's homecoming 'the best thing' after 800th goal
The 800th goal of Lionel Messi's career could not have come at a better time as world champions Argentina celebrated their homecoming with a 2-0 friendly victory over Panama in Buenos Aires on Thursday.
2 mins
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