The Straits Times - May 18, 2023
The Straits Times - May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023
Car COE premiums fall in first tender after quota increase
The price of certificates of entitlement (COEs) in two car categories fell, while the Open category premium set a record at $125,000 on Wednesday, in the first tender exercise since the quota for Category A and B was increased due to a one-time adjustment.
3 mins
S'pore has to be credible, principled in navigating China-US rivalry: DPM
External parties will come to see Republic as a reliable and trusted partner, he says
4 mins
More than six tonnes of illegally imported food seized in raids
About 6.8 tonnes of illegally imported food from Thailand and Myanmar were seized in raids conducted between Thursday and Saturday last week.
1 min
Singapore's key exports extend slump with 9.8% fall in April
It is seventh straight month of contraction; main drag is 23.3% slide in electronic shipments
3 mins
$1.56b in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants given out since 2019: HDB
The Housing Board gave out $564 million in Enhanced CPF Housing Grants (EHG) to 18,000 households in 2022, with a total of $1.56 billion disbursed since the grant was introduced in 2019.
2 mins
Thaksin lauds Move Forward 'disruptors' for election triumph
Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hailed the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) as disruptors who mastered social media, and said ageing army generals central to years of turmoil should retire with dignity.
2 mins
Singapore studying ways to drive demand for green jet fuel: Iswaran
Mandates, incentives offer more certainty about long-term demand, he says
3 mins
US House Speaker says debt ceiling deal possible by end of week
Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy's US debt ceiling negotiations ended on Tuesday after less than an hour, as the looming fear of an unprecedented American debt default prompted Mr Biden to cut short an upcoming Asia trip.
2 mins
Next 5 years set to be hottest such span on record: UN
Combination of El Nino, greenhouse gases to send up temperatures from now to 2027
2 mins
Expected surge of 1 billion air-cons could cook the planet
Global deal to phase out harmful coolants may also deprive those most in need as mercury rises
4 mins
KMT picks mayor Hou as presidential candidate over Gou
New Taipei City leader has wider appeal than the brash Foxconn founder, say experts
4 mins
Tall order for PM Kishida in push for world without nuclear weapons
Goal remains an ideal for now even with planned call at G-7 summit in Hiroshima
3 mins
Polls loss in south India a setback for BJP: Analysts
PM Modi's party needs to revamp strategy to expand influence in region, says expert
3 mins
Sherpa scales Everest for 27th time, reclaiming record
Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time on Wednesday, reclaiming the record for the most summits of the world's highest mountain.
2 mins
Call to bridge gaps in mental health care for youth
Community support vital amid stigma of hospital treatment, says President
2 mins
Alexandra Post Office to close in June after more than 60 years
After more than six decades serving the postal needs of those living in the vicinity of Bukit Merah, Alexandra Post Office will finally shutter its doors on June 17.
1 min
French frigate here after humanitarian mission to Sudan
Warship answered UN's call for help and evacuated 400 people fleeing conflict
2 mins
Wall Street bosses warn US debt talks already doing damage
US businesses and economy will be hit well before technical default, say banks
3 mins
Aircraft shortage to persist but there's a silver lining: Boeing
Competition between plane makers will keep standards high, flying cost acceptable
3 mins
Japan grows more than expected in Q1 after technical recession
Japan's economy expanded at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter as a further easing of pandemic regulations boosted consumption.
1 min
Record SIA profit due to intense planning during pandemic: CEO
Airline able to get planes off the ground faster than rivals when borders reopened
3 mins
GP AT IMOLA CALLED OFF DUE TO FLOODS
CEO Domenicali says Fl doesn't want to put further pressure on local authorities in Italy
2 mins
'A NEW GENERATION IS HERE'
Top-ranked Djokovic makes comment after loss to Rune, 20, but insists he's still hungry
2 mins
Thai FA slams own staff for brawls in football final
Thai football chiefs apologised on Wednesday and promised \"severe punishments\" for wrongdoers after brawls marred the SEA Games football final against Indonesia in Cambodia.
2 mins
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