The Straits Times - March 31, 2023
The Straits Times - March 31, 2023
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March 31, 2023
Tech talent still highly sought after in S'pore: MOM vacancy report
Companies in Singapore are scrambling to hire technology talent, even as the global tech industry grapples with flagging growth and makes big job cuts. Nearly seven in 10 of all vacancies in information and communications were new positions - the highest level across all sectors for the third year running the latest report by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on annual job vacancies for 2022 showed.
2 mins
Regional groupings will help strengthen Asia in a troubled world, says PM Lee
Economic relations between China, neighbours will benefit from broader ties that encourage mutual trust, he says
3 mins
Bird Paradise in Mandai to open on May 8 with discounted tickets
Bird Paradise in Mandai Wildlife Reserve will welcome its first guests on May 8, and visitors will be able to get discounted tickets until May 26.
3 mins
Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim accused of molestation
Once the chief judge on reality Singapore singing competition Idol, Ken Lim Chih Chiang was on Thursday made to stand before a district judge after he was accused of molestation.
2 mins
MOH says WHO's new recommendations still in line with approach to Covid-19 jabs in S'pore
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) latest revision to its global Covid-19 vaccination recommendations for a new phase of the pandemic is still consistent with Singapore's current approach that medically vulnerable persons receive a booster in 2023 and children aged five years and above get minimum protection, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Thursday.
2 mins
UN adopts landmark resolution on climate rights
Vanuatu’s resolution seeks clarification from top court on obligations of big polluters
3 mins
Singapore, Malaysia leaders reaffirm close ties at meeting
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday reaffirmed the close ties shared by both countries at a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference in Hainan, China.
1 min
Chaos, conflict in Asia will threaten future, says Chinese Premier Li
He stresses need for peace for region to prosper, urges leaders not to take sides
2 mins
Advanced skills take time to catch up with demand, say observers
They urge employers to think ahead, work with Govt, unions, education institutions
3 mins
S'pore trial finds cholesterol drug can potentially treat diabetic eye condition
Researchers in Singapore have found that fenofibrate, a drug used to treat high blood fat and high cholesterol, could also potentially remedy a diabetic eye condition that could lead to blindness.
3 mins
Taiwan President starts sensitive US stopover amid warnings from Beijing
She vows not to let external pressure stop island from engaging with world
3 mins
Taiwan, China must do everything possible to avoid war: Ma Ying-jeou
Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war, and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday.
1 min
Fugitive Sikh separatist taunts Indian police in video
A firebrand fugitive Sikh separatist has posted a video taunting the Indian authorities after a fruitless almost two-week manhunt involving thousands of police officers and Internet shutdowns.
1 min
Malaysians tighten belts during Ramadan as inflation bites
Many are more cautious in spending as rising prices squeeze purchasing power
2 mins
Top US general warns of high ammo use in event of major war
America's top military officer warned on Wednesday that war between the United States and another major power would see \"off-the-charts\" consumption of munitions, and that there is work to be done to ensure the country is prepared.
1 min
Biden unveils $917m in funding to boost democracies around the world
But dozens of nations hold back on summit declaration backing democratic principles
2 mins
IAEA chief working on compromise plan for nuclear plant in Ukraine
The chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday that he was working on a compromise security plan for the Moscow-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and warned of increased military activity around it.
3 mins
Germany commits $11.5b in military aid for Ukraine
Germany agreed on Wednesday to give billions of euros of new military aid to Ukraine in the coming years to bolster Kyiv's fightback against Russia.
1 min
TikTok's owner pushes a new app while under American glare
Lemon8 tries to woo content creators in bid to become a top global social media service
4 mins
Russia detains Wall Street Journal reporter on suspicion of spying
A Moscow court ruled that a US journalist for The Wall Street Journal newspaper should be detained for nearly two months on suspicion of spying for Washington, the most serious move against a foreign journalist since Russia invaded Ukraine.
2 mins
Antarctic ice melt could disrupt the world's oceans: Study
It is affecting flow of currents that shift heat, oxygen and nutrients around the globe
3 mins
Burst of heavy rain causes flash flood in Orchard Road area
A heavy burst of rain in the late afternoon on Thursday resulted in a flash flood in the Orchard area.
1 min
Sembmarine bags its biggest single deal for supply of renewable energy
Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) has secured its biggest-ever single deal for the supply of renewable energy, which will boost its order book to well over $20 billion.
2 mins
Japan to be short of ll million workers by 2040: Study
Japan may face a shortfall of more than 11 million workers by 2040, a study has found, underscoring the economic challenges the nation faces as its population ages rapidly.
1 min
Alibaba considers yielding control of some businesses in overhaul
Decisions to be made after each unit’s PO; plans to monetise more non-strategic assets
3 mins
How to escape the hell of bad meetings
There is a goldilocks number for every group, one of many insights of evolutionary psychology that can help managers to build successful teams
6 mins
JAMES TAKES BULLS BY THE HORNS
Lakers star says he is still not at his best in win as his side move to eighth in the West
2 mins
OLD HAND CIRSTEA STILL HAVING A BALL
Fitter and calmer Romanian in just her 2nd WTA 1000 semis after win over Sabalenka
3 mins
UKRAINE SLAMS IOC'S U-TURN ON ATHLETES
Bach hits back against double standards’ in row over return of Russia, Belarus in sport
2 mins
S'PORE OPEN IN HIS SIGHTS
World and Olympic champion Axelsen aiming to complete Causeway double
2 mins
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