The Straits Times - March 28, 2023
The Straits Times - March 28, 2023
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March 28, 2023
Myanmar junta chief vows to press on with crackdown and elections
Flanked by tanks and missile launchers, Myanmar's junta chief on Monday vowed no let-up in a crackdown on opponents, and insisted that the military would hold elections - weeks after admitting it did not control enough territory to allow a vote.
1 min
IPs - Insurers raise rider coverage for treating cancer
This is to offset limits that will be in place on Integrated Shield Plans from Saturday
2 mins
Singapore bank bonds more volatile amid fallout, but lenders not hit hard
Credit Suisse crisis hits AT] bonds but banks well placed to shore up capital if needed
3 mins
Anwar's China trip set to focus on economic ties, not geopolitics
Malaysia's pivot economic diplomacy since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took power four months ago will come into focus when he begins a six-day visit to Beijing on Tuesday.
3 mins
Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou heads to China, pledging peace
Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou on Monday became the first sitting or former Taiwanese leader to visit mainland China since the Communist revolution in 1949. He said he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations.
1 min
PM Lee starts week-long China visit
He visits Guangzhou autonomous driving company, meets Singaporeans
3 mins
No sign Russia has moved nuclear weapons, says US
The United States has seen no indication that Russia has yet moved any nuclear weapons, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Sunday, after Moscow announced that it would station tactical nuclear arms in Belarus.
1 min
Nato criticises Putin for 'dangerous and irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric
Nato on Sunday criticised Mr Vladimir Putin for what it called his \"dangerous and irresponsible\" nuclear rhetoric, a day after the Russian President said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
3 mins
Rising costs pushing European businesses in Singapore to consider relocation: Survey
Rising rents and costs amid inflation have led to European businesses operating in Singapore to consider shifting operations out of the country, while employees exhibit visible anxiety and psychological distress over the higher residential rental costs.
1 min
3 possible causes of death for infant found motionless at nanny's home
There are three possible reasons behind the death of a six-month-old boy who was found face down in a flat while under the care of a nanny.
2 mins
11 hotels, food businesses lauded for using local produce
Recognition scheme aims to encourage eateries to help boost demand for farms
3 mins
EDB chairman Beh Swan Gin to become permanent secretary at MTI
Economic Development Board (EDB) chairman Beh Swan Gin will move into a new role as permanent secretary for development at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) from May 1.
2 mins
Japanese army must prevent harassment, says PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the country's Self-Defence Forces (SDF) must prevent harassment from occurring after a female former soldier went public on \"routine\" sexual harassment in the Japanese army.
1 min
N. Korea fires missiles as US aircraft carrier stages show of force with S. Korea
Launch of 2 short-range missiles comes as US carrier strike group joins military drills
2 mins
Malaysia's chicken supply sufficient until Hari Raya: Minister
The supply of chicken in Malaysia will be sufficient until the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations in April, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Salahuddin Ayub on Sunday.
1 min
Chinese ship patrolled Russian gas field in Vietnam's EEZ, data shows
A Vietnamese ship monitored a China Coast Guard vessel on Saturday in a Russian-operated gas field in Vietnam's South China Sea exclusive economic zone (EEZ), data shows the latest Chinese patrol in a pattern stretching more than a year.
3 mins
Mahathir accuses Anwar govt of reiecting Constitution
Former premier says PM obstructed launch of Malay Proclamation by scuttling rally
2 mins
Battle in Ukraine shifts to 'post-apocalyptic' town
Moscow eyes Avdiivka amid flagging assault on Bakhmut; Kyiv planning next move
4 mins
Foxconn founder visiting US as he mulls Taiwan presidential bid
Mr Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn, will visit the United States this week, his office said on Monday, as he considers another run for Taiwan's presidency.
1 min
Nearly 200 Rohingya refugees land in western Indonesia
A Vietnamese ship monitored a China Coast Guard vessel on Saturday in a Russian-operated gas field in Vietnam's South China Sea exclusive economic zone (EEZ), data shows the latest Chinese patrol in a pattern stretching more than a year.
1 min
China detains employee of Japan firm over suspected espionage
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday that an employee of Japanese firm Astellas Pharma had been detained on suspicion of espionage.
2 mins
Netanyahu agrees to delay reforms to judiciary
Move follows mass protests over sacking of minister who called for halt to the overhaul
3 mins
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan
Saudi Arabia's and Iran's foreign ministers have vowed to meet before the end of the holy month of Ramadan to implement a landmark bilateral reconciliation deal, said Riyadh on Monday.
1 min
Beijing says US firm under probe for 'illegal operations'
China is investigating a US due diligence firm for \"illegal\" activities, a government spokesman said, after the company accused the authorities of detaining five local employees and shutting down its Beijing office.
1 min
Small town wiped out after devastating tornado tears through Mississippi
Mississippi started clean-up operations on Sunday after a destructive tornado tore across the state, killing at least 25 people, shredding houses and largely wiping out the small town of Rolling Fork.
2 mins
Australia edging closer to major Bill on cutting emissions
Key deal reached with Greens party for curbs on new gas and coal investments
3 mins
Outrage in Chiang Rai as PM2.5 levels breach safety limits
Chiang Rai residents protested at the district office on Monday, demanding that the authorities take urgent action to tackle air pollution.
1 min
Berliners vote against plan for higher climate goals
A referendum in Berlin on Sunday that would have bound the city to strive to be climate-neutral by 2030 has failed, the city's Mayor Franziska Giffey said in a statement.
2 mins
Prince Harry, Elton John appear in court hearing against Daily Mail publisher
Britain's Prince Harry and singer Elton John made a surprise appearance at London's High Court on Monday, as they and five others began a lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail paper over years of alleged phone-tapping and privacy breaches.
2 mins
$16k daily rate: UK politicians caught negotiating pay for second jobs
A senior British minister on Sunday defended former Cabinet colleagues after they were shown negotiating top-dollar rates to work on the side for a fake South Korean consultancy.
2 mins
'Mega strike' brings German transport network to a standstill
Airports, ports, railways, buses and metro lines hit by 24-hour walkout
2 mins
Driver, 72, dies after van crashes into covered walkway in Redhill
A 72-year-old driver died after his van skidded and crashed into a covered walkway near Redhill MRT station on Monday afternoon.
1 min
Vital to provide best start in life for every child: President
This is regardless of what their needs are, especially for kids with developmental needs
2 mins
New pacts to give firms here wider range of credits to offset carbon tax bill
Companies looking to use carbon credits to offset part of their carbon tax bill could soon have a wider range of options to choose from, with the authorities inking new agreements with two international carbon credit organisations.
3 mins
S'pore firm and UK partners build satellite engine that runs on water
AquaHET is greener and cheaper than engines propelled by expensive rare gases
3 mins
Fall in China industrial profits deepens on soft demand, high costs
The slump in Chinese industrial firms' profits deepened in the first two months of 2023, weighed by lacklustre demand and stubbornly high costs, as the world's second-largest economy struggled to fully shake the long-term effects of Covid-19.
2 mins
Banking turmoil, recession risks keep global IPO market mired in slump
Firms raise 26.3b in 2023 via IPOs, down 70% year on year and lowest since 2019
3 mins
First Citizens to buy collapsed SVB, deal soothes broader markets
First Citizens BancShares agreed to buy failed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), closing one chapter in the crisis of confidence that has ripped through global financial markets.
2 mins
HP inkjet printers find new uses in cancer research, vaccine discovery
Singapore remains key hub as HP readies the technology for bigger purpose, brighter future
4 mins
Women's cricket league in India set to 'get bigger and bigger'
Indian cricket administrators and pundits on Monday hailed the Women's Premier League (WPL) as a huge success, after the inaugural tournament ended in fireworks with the Mumbai Indians winning the trophy in front of a huge crowd.
1 min
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