The Straits Times - May 16, 2023
The Straits Times - May 16, 2023
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In this issue
May 16, 2023
Move Forward Party declares victory in Thai general election
Leader Pita Limjaroenrat ready to be PM, aims to form coalition govt with other parties
3 mins
New private home sales hit 7-month high in April despite ABSD rate hikes
New private home sales hit a seven-month high in April, powered by a strong take-up at two major city fringe-projects –one of which was launched just days after a surprise round of property cooling measures took effect on April 27.
3 mins
S'porean entrepreneurs making their mark in South Africa
PM Lee, on first official visit to the country, says there are bright spots and opportunities on African continent
3 mins
S'pore-Shanghai ties can be 'vanguard' of partnership with China: DPM Wong
SHANGHAI Shanghai's vanguard Singapore and relationship can be a of the new partnership between the island state and China, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong told Shanghai party chief Chen Jining on Monday.
2 mins
Elective egg freezing to be in effect by July, age limit raised
Review of research shows that success rates remain relatively stable up to age 37
3 mins
The heart-throb leading Thailand's political shake-up
BANGKOK - Few tipped him seriously as a likely prime minister, but Thai opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat looks set to play a major role after voters rejected almost a decade of army-backed rule.
2 mins
Thai voters have spoken, but will the Senate listen?
Pro-military voting bloc could still back Prayut for PM, and create a minority govt
3 mins
G-7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new curbs
Focus on sanctions evasion involving third countries, exports aiding Moscow’s military
2 mins
Seniors get techy with augmented reality
Non-profit organisation celebrates its 55th anniversary with a day of fun, games and digital learning
3 mins
Erdogan set to stay in power as Turkey faces run-off vote
Incumbent President fails to get outright majority but bulk of votes for eliminated third candidate likely to go to him in next round
3 mins
Cyclone Mocha kills at least three people, destroys over 1,000 buildings in Myanmar
NAYPYITAW - At least three people were killed, 13 injured and more than 1,000 buildings damaged when Cyclone Mocha pummelled Myanmar, state-run western media said on Monday.
1 min
'Old friends' from Singapore get a head start as China reopens
It is on a drive to welcome back investors and businessmen with longstanding ties
5 mins
Zelensky wins pledge of hundreds of long-range drones from Britain
LONDON - Britain promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky long-range attack drones when he visited the country on Monday as part of a European tour aimed at securing new weapons for a counter-offensive against Russia.
2 mins
Don breaks record for longest time living underwater in Florida lagoon
A university professor from the United States broke the world record for the longest time living underwater over the weekend, and he is set to continue with his subaquatic lifestyle for the next few weeks.
2 mins
Coal industry looks at role in climate battle
It must shift to a model that cuts emissions to remain relevant, says leading industrial body
4 mins
Being with patients in the last hours of their lives
Hospice volunteers take turns keeping vigil to ensure the terminally ill do not die alone
3 mins
Grads with autism get help to take on engineering jobs
They are trained and placed in roles under new programme based on pay-for-success model
4 mins
Police probe alleged rental flat scam involving many victims
People seeking a place to stay in Jurong allegedly duped of more than 30,000
3 mins
Man accused of abusing and murdering 5-year-old daughter
She was confined naked in toilet for hours; the 26 charges include abuse of toddler son
2 mins
Former silat world champion fined $8,000 for drink driving
Pencak silat exponent Sheik Ferdous Sheik Alau'ddin, who recently won a silver medal at the 32nd SEA Games, was fined $8,000 and disqualified from driving for 48 months for drink driving.
2 mins
Thai economy grows more than expected in Q1
Nation benefits from resurgent tourism but outlook rests on political stability after polls
2 mins
Sea's path to profit paved with layoffs, single-ply toilet paper
Overhaul of firm has been tough, but CEO has no doubt that it can reach break-even
6 mins
Ronaldo looking forward to June return
Football fans who cannot get enough of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to catch him live in person when he returns to Singapore in June.
1 min
CAPITULATION, NOT CROWN ON ARTETA'S MIND
Apologetic Arsenal boss focuses on collapse against Brighton as title hopes slip away
3 mins
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Language: English
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