The Straits Times - May 15, 2023
The Straits Times - May 15, 2023
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In this issue
May 15, 2023
New homes to be built on former Sers site near Great World mall
New homes are set to be built on two land parcels in Zion Road that were part of a Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) site.
3 mins
Early results show opposition parties in the lead in Thai election
Pheu Thai, Move Forward the front runners, indicating desire for change
3 mins
President stresses importance of female role models and mentors
Female community leaders from faith-based and secular organisations on Sunday called for role models and mentors to positively influence younger women and boost their confidence, achievement levels and well-being.
2 mins
Fall in motorcycle COE price a boon for some, but a bane for others
Some dealers see uptick in sales, others say stock of second-hand motorbikes losing value
3 mins
Singapore begins importing live broiler chickens from Indonesia
Singapore has a new source of live broiler chickens - an avian influenza-free farm in Indonesia.
1 min
DPM Wong meets Singaporeans in Shanghai at start of China trip
Visit will also take him to Beijing, where he is slated to meet Premier Li Qiang
2 mins
PM Lee arrives in Cape Town for six-day visit to Africa
CAPE TOWN - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Cape Town on Sunday morning, kicking off a six-day official visit to South Africa and Kenya.
1 min
Mood among Thai voters on big day calm and hopeful
Process largely peaceful and uneventful as people turn out in droves to vote
3 mins
S-E Asia hit by record temperatures and cases of heatstroke
South-east Asia continues to grapple with blistering heat amid reports of record temperatures and cases of heatstroke that further add to signs of extreme weather changes.
1 min
Cyclone causes floods in Myanmar city but spares refugee camps
Cox’s Bazar in neighbouring Bangladesh, with its Im Rohingyas, relatively unscathed
2 mins
Taiwan electronics makers move more ops from China to Vietnam
Big manufacturers lead the way in wake of US-China tensions, pandemic disruptions
4 mins
Kyiv, Western backers could make Russia's defeat irreversible as early as 2023: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday Kyiv and its Western supporters could make a Russian defeat in the war in Ukraine irreversible” as early as this year and thanked Germany for being a true friend” during a visit to Berlin.
2 mins
Turkey votes in pivotal polls that could end Erdogan's 20-year rule
Nation’s governance, economy and foreign policy are at stake in the tight contest
3 mins
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests
Freedom does not come easily, he tells supporters, and pledges return to campaigning for polls
3 mins
Canada's key oil-producing province braces itself for more wildfires
Canada’s main oil-producing province of Alberta faces an upsurge in wildfire activity as the country’s west swelters in hot, dry weather and blazes keep thousands from their homes.
2 mins
More demand for natural language skills amid AI boom
They are key in directing apps like ChatGPT to carry out tasks
5 mins
Carbon removal likely to take centre stage at Dubai climate talks
Renewed attention to carbon capture and storage, utilisation expected: Observer
3 mins
Markets fret over US debt ceiling and recession
Data showing marked drop in US consumer sentiment also weighs down markets
5 mins
New Twitter CEO excited to help transform platform
She says user feedback is vital to build Twitter 2.0 and she is committed to creating a brighter future
1 min
S'pore in pole position to tap trillions in green financing
Its key role in global supply chains and hub status open up opportunities for firms here
5 mins
TAKAOKA STILL THE BIG SOUSUI
After 22 years at Kranji, trainer from Land of the Rising Sun to ride off into the sunset
3 mins
Baffled fighters question contentious stoppage
American Rolando Romero defeated Venezuela's Ismael Barroso with a controversial ninth-round stoppage to win the vacant World Boxing Association super lightweight title on Saturday.
2 mins
S'PORE'S 'MILESTONE' WIN
Water polo men set to rule after beating Indonesia, spoilers of their 27-gold run
3 mins
Lee Do-hyun draws over 1,000 fans on first Singapore visit
The K-drama star was surprised when he was recognised at a convenience store
2 mins
Actors Andy Zhang, Catherine Hung call off divorce
Hong Kong actress Catherine Hung and Chinese actor Andy Zhang Danfeng have called off their divorce.
1 min
Influencer Melissa Koh gives birth to third child
Weeks after the death of her second son, local lifestyle influencer Melissa Koh has given birth to her third child.
1 min
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