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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

Singapore, China to elevate ties following PM Lee-Xi meeting

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.

Trump becomes first sitting or ex-US president to face criminal charges

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

System issue causes delays at land and air checkpoints

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.

Britain's entry to CPTPP will enhance UK-S'pore ties, says Gan Kim Yong

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

Britain strikes deal to join trans-Pacific free trade pact

2 mins

Trump's indictment energises his supporters but comes at a cost

Criminal charges may turn independent voters, moderate Republicans against him

Trump's indictment energises his supporters but comes at a cost

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

'Old friends' meet on last leg of PM's China visit

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.

Rapper lobbied illegally on behalf of Jho Low, China: US prosecutor

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

Najib fails in final bid to get 1MDB-linked conviction reviewed

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

Chinese aircraft cross strait as Tsai continues US meetings

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.

Death toll in India temple accident rises to 36

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

Tokyo digging deep to boost city's resilience against floods

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.

Ukraine controls only a third of Bakhmut: Official

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.

Lukashenko warns of invasion, says Belarus needs nuclear 'safeguard'

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.

CEOs here expect recession; many delay or halt investments: Survey

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

Comfort DelGro to spend $6b on switch to EVs

2 mins

SHANTI 'REALLY ENJOYING IT'

New perspective drives sprint queen to shatter own 100m record in Brisbane

SHANTI 'REALLY ENJOYING IT'

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.

'On fire' Saka returns to stoke Gunners in title race

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.

Singer Lee Seung-gi to perform in Singapore in June

1 min

Baby on the way for singer Eric Chou

Taiwanese singer Eric Chou is excited that he will be a father soon.

Baby on the way for singer Eric Chou

1 min

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