The Straits Times - April 01, 2023
The Straits Times - April 01, 2023
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In this issue
April 01, 2023
Singapore, China to elevate ties following PM Lee-Xi meeting
Chinese President calls relations with S'pore a model for others in the region
3 mins
Trump becomes first sitting or ex-US president to face criminal charges
Donald Trump, the former president and front runner to be the Republican nominee in 2024, is set to face a mugshot, fingerprinting and court appearance next week after being indicted over a probe into hush money paid to a porn star in a historic US first.
3 mins
Insurance coverage for migrant workers to rise to $60k from July
From July 1, employers of work permit and S Pass holders will need to provide their workers higher medical insurance coverage with an annual claim limit of at least $60,000, up from the current $15,000.
1 min
System issue causes delays at land and air checkpoints
ICA says technical glitch during scheduled upgrade caused unanticipated overload
3 mins
Britain's entry to CPTPP will enhance UK-S'pore ties, says Gan Kim Yong
The Republic welcomed Britain's decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as its 12th member, and the first European one.
2 mins
Britain strikes deal to join trans-Pacific free trade pact
Biggest trade deal since Brexit comes amid efforts to deepen ties in Indo-Pacific region
2 mins
Trump's indictment energises his supporters but comes at a cost
Criminal charges may turn independent voters, moderate Republicans against him
3 mins
'Old friends' meet on last leg of PM's China visit
PM Lee meets China's third- and fourth-ranking leaders in Beijing
4 mins
Rapper lobbied illegally on behalf of Jho Low, China: US prosecutor
AUS federal prosecutor on Thursday accused Grammy Award-winning rapper Prakazrel \"Pras\" Michel of the Fugees hip-hop group of illegally taking tens of millions of dollars to lobby the United States government on behalf of a Malaysian financier and the Chinese government.
2 mins
Najib fails in final bid to get 1MDB-linked conviction reviewed
Five-member Federal Court panel finds no breach of natural justice in earlier hearing
2 mins
Myanmar's economy to grow just 3% amid conflict: World Bank
Myanmar's growth remains economic \"severely diminished\" and gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase just 3 per cent in the fiscal year to September, the World Bank said on Friday, as the country remains embroiled in conflict two years after the military seized power in a coup.
1 min
Australia, China officials to meet as WTO barley dispute ruling looms
Australian and Chinese officials will meet next week to discuss how to normalise trade, a source told Reuters, as diplomatic ties thaw and as a World Trade Organisation (WTO) ruling on Australia's complaint about Chinese barley tariffs is due.
2 mins
Chinese aircraft cross strait as Tsai continues US meetings
Taiwan condemns 'irrational actions'; President hails close relationship with US
4 mins
Japan foreign minister to visit China this weekend
Japan's top diplomat Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China this weekend, the first such visit in over three years, the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo said on Friday.
1 min
US officials listening to concerns about chip subsidies, says Taiwan
The United States has sent officials to Taiwan to listen to concerns in the chip industry about the criteria for new US semiconductor subsidies, Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Friday.
1 min
Japan to curb chip-making equipment exports
Move seen as win for US which has pushed to restrict China's access to such tech
2 mins
Death toll in India temple accident rises to 36
The death toll rose to 36 on Friday after a floor collapsed at a Hindu temple in India, as rescuers discovered the body of the last person still missing, police told AFP.
1 min
Tokyo digging deep to boost city's resilience against floods
Cavern of tunnels and vaults storing rainwater set to grow further in capacity
4 mins
Turkish Parliament ratifies Finland's Nato membership
Ankara is last member of defence alliance to do so; Sweden's bid still held up
2 mins
Ukraine controls only a third of Bakhmut: Official
Bakhmut - which once had an estimated population of 70,000 people has been virtually emptied of civilians over months of fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
1 min
Lukashenko warns of invasion, says Belarus needs nuclear 'safeguard'
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that he had intensified talks with Russia about deploying tactical nuclear weapons in his country, alleging there were plans to invade Belarus from neighbouring Poland.
1 min
S'pore stocks end week slightly higher, in line with regional peers
STI inches up 0.05%; gainers trump losers 346 to 213. Jardine C&C leads STI; three local banks among top losers. Sembcorp Marine the most actively traded
1 min
White House presses for tighter rules for mid-sized banks
Proposed changes include liquidity requirements and enhanced stress testing
3 mins
Asean finance ministers to boost coordination
Ministers, central bank chiefs to spur growth by coordinating on policies aiding recovery
2 mins
CEOs here expect recession; many delay or halt investments: Survey
Local bosses are in full agreement that a recession is in store this year with many planning to delay or halt planned investments, a new survey noted.
2 mins
Comfort DelGro to spend $6b on switch to EVs
Sum equivalent to almost 3 times its current market value; most to be for acquiring EVs
2 mins
SHANTI 'REALLY ENJOYING IT'
New perspective drives sprint queen to shatter own 100m record in Brisbane
2 mins
'On fire' Saka returns to stoke Gunners in title race
Bukayo Saka will refocus on Arsenal's Premier League title push on Saturday, after enhancing his reputation as one of the world's top young players with a wonder goal in England colours.
2 mins
Singer Lee Seung-gi to perform in Singapore in June
South Korean idol Lee Seung-gi will be performing in Singapore in June during his Asian concert tour, The Dreamers' Dream - Chapter 2.
1 min
Baby on the way for singer Eric Chou
Taiwanese singer Eric Chou is excited that he will be a father soon.
1 min
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