The Straits Times - March 26, 2023
The Straits Times - March 26, 2023
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March 26, 2023
Early signs of rental, resale property markets slowing
Construction of BTO projects ramped up; it will take about two years to clear backlog
3 mins
Thai PM Prayut to run for re-election in May
BANGKOK - Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was officially nominated for re-election on Saturday as his party's first candidate to be the country's next leader in polls set for May 14.
1 min
NEA warns dengue outbreak is likely
Over 2,000 cases since start of year; mosquito is set to surge in warmer months population
2 mins
BTO flats in mature estates cost more but must still be affordable: Desmond Lee
They must remain so for a wide spectrum of Singaporeans, he says
4 mins
King Charles' visit to France postponed amid violent unrest
Severity of protests highlights growing security, political woes facing Macron
3 mins
Macron gets flak for removing pricey watch during TV interview
French President Emmanuel Macron subtly removed a pricey wristwatch during a television interview on his unpopular pension reform, drawing criticism that he is the \"President of the rich\" and out of touch with the ordinary people.
1 min
Bullying scandals cast spotlight on school violence in South Korea
Concern growing as cases expected to rise to pre-pandemic levels of some 30,000 a year
4 mins
Concerns grow over freedom of expression under Anwar govt
Four months into PM role, he has done little to fulfil campaign promises of greater civil liberties
2 mins
Rahul Gandhi blames Modi for removal from Parliament
Opposition leader says call for probe into Indian PM's ties with tycoon led to ouster
2 mins
India continues manhunt for Sikh separatist preacher amid fears of unrest
Nirmala Ganapathy
3 mins
Long road ahead for US to ban Tik Tok
Any attempt to block app would face legal hurdles and could be unconstitutional, say experts
3 mins
Taiwan President reviews troops ahead of high-profile US visit
CHIAYI - Taiwan President Tsai Ingwen visited army engineers on Saturday and reviewed their training, saying that defending democracy is the armed forces' \"great\" mission, ahead of a trip next week to the United States and Central America.
1 min
Russia pounds Donbas front amid slowdown in Bakhmut
Ukraine says assault on city losing steam and Kyiv could go on offensive 'very soon'
3 mins
Undergrad seeks public's help to list water cooler points on Google Maps
He hopes map can be useful to the public, reduce reliance on bottled and canned drinks
2 mins
Phoneless in Orchard Road, I discover the new anxiety: 'Nomophobia'
The flip side of being untethered the discovery of things I would have ordinarily missed
4 mins
Cities can be liveable. But what makes them lovable?
Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong and Japan each offer a glimpse of the intangible features that attract affection
6 mins
Improving every day, Anywhere
Believing tomorrow will be better than today helped Lim Wai Mun, founder and CEO of Doctor Anywhere, overcome life's hurdles, Executive Editor Sumiko Tan finds out
9 mins
Why investors should not make knee-jerk decisions
Selling when there's bad news leads to buyback at higher prices
3 mins
Jabeur, Sakkari suffer shock losses in Miami
MIAMI It was a day of upsets at the Miami Open on Friday, as fourth seed Ons Jabeur and seventh seed Maria Sakkari both crashed out in the second round.
2 mins
TUCHEL, A TALENT WITH A TEMPER TO MATCH
Successful German coach has challenged previous clubs' hierarchies to his detriment
2 mins
FRANCE FIZZING WITH GOOD 'VIBES'
Les Bleus back in the groove after World Cup agony as captain Mbappe sizzles
2 mins
For new Belgium coach, winning is best way to unite
STOCKHOLM - New Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco believes he is the man for the job and he is also hoping that victory will unite the squad after their poor 2022 World Cup campaign.
2 mins
Record-breaker Harry Kane will still feel like Old Mother Hubbard
It had taken Harry Kane 81 caps to become England's leading goalscorer as he stroked home a penalty against Italy in their Euro 2024 qualifying win on Thursday. In September 2015, Kane was in Wembley's dressing room as Wayne Rooney gave a speech to his England colleagues after scoring a then-record 50. \"You can pass me in the future,\" Rooney said that night to Kane.
2 mins
Shanti at 'Asian level' with 200m mark of 23.16sec
As Shanti Pereira continued her fine form with her second national record of the season on Saturday, her coach Luis Cunha believes that the sprinter has elevated her performance to another level.
1 min
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