The Straits Times - May 19, 2023
The Straits Times - May 19, 2023
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In this issue
May 19, 2023
Move Forward unveils eight-party coalition plan for next Thai govt
But Pita Limjaroenrat's path to premiership could be blocked by appointed senators
3 mins
Singapore and Kenya sign three new deals, move investment treaty forward
Singapore and Kenya have agreed to bring into force a bilateral investment treaty and an avoidance of double taxation agreement that had been signed earlier, paving the way for greater trade and investment activity between the two countries.
3 mins
New $820m cancer centre to cater to growing pool of patients
Capacity is twice that of previous building, with enhanced facilities for care, research
3 mins
Farm delays, lower demand hit S'pore food production
Local egg output hit by disease outbreak at farm; vegetable, seafood production also dip
3 mins
Uniformed personnel beat the heat with hydration regimes, work-rest cycles
Uniformed personnel across the Home Team and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) already undergo measures to regulate their temperatures and protect them from heat stress, but these are constantly being reviewed.
2 mins
China, Russia, climate change and Al crowd G-7 leaders' agenda
Beijing's 'economic coercion' and tougher sanctions on Moscow topmost on the list
4 mins
Australia offers drones to Philippine Coast Guard
Training and related technology will also be provided to boost Manila's border patrols
2 mins
Biden calls Papua New Guinea leader after cancelling meeting
Blinken going in US leader's place; bilateral defence pact to be signed
2 mins
Kuala Lumpur's Mid Valley Megamall resumes operations a day after fire
The Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, which closed on Wednesday following a fire at its premises, reopened on Thursday.
2 mins
Clock ticking for India's diesel-run 4-wheelers
Govt panel wants to ban such vehicles, sparking opposition from auto industry
3 mins
French court upholds jail sentence for ex-president Sarkozy in corruption case
He is to serve home detention for one year, be banned three years from public office
3 mins
Ukraine rejects China overture for immediate ceasefire
Mediation by Beijing, seen as supporting Russia, never stood much of a chance
3 mins
'Special forces' tourists mar China's travel recovery
Spending down amid new trend of seeing as much as one can for as little as possible
3 mins
Titanic shipwreck captured in first full-sized 3D scan
The first full-sized 3D scan of the Titanic shipwreck published on Wednesday may reveal more details about the ocean liner's fateful journey across the Atlantic more than a century ago.
1 min
Thomson CC's renovation delays leave residents frustrated
They lament lack of activity venue since 2019; works delayed due to pandemic
3 mins
Maid who stabbed 70-year-old 26 times guilty of murder
Judge finds she was conscious of her actions during attack on boss' mum-in-law
3 mins
NUH doctors tap Al to assess stroke patients in under 1 min
RapidAl triage tool helps team to make swift decision on most suitable treatment
3 mins
942 cadets graduate as SAF specialists and military experts
Whenever Military Expert 1 (ME1) Sherry Lim's father spoke of working as an engineer in the Singapore Army, it was clear to her that he felt proud and fulfilled serving his nation.
2 mins
S'pore's Whampoa Group plans to set up digital bank in Bahrain
In-principle approval granted; services will include catering to needs of crypto clients
1 min
Japan's export growth slumps to two-year low
Japan's export growth hit its weakest pace in more than two years in April as China-bound shipments slumped amid lingering worries about faltering global economic demand.
1 min
Hatten Land refutes claim of probe into Melaka project unit
Harbour City developer says it remains committed to completing project after delay
2 mins
Hopes of strong China rebound fade amid underwhelming data
Analysts say lack of susbstantial fiscal stimulus holding back economic recovery
4 mins
HEAT UNBEATABLE WITH HOT BUTLER
Teammate Vincent heaps praise on forward whose fifth 30-point play-off game helps burn Celtics
2 mins
Injured Swiatek a doubt for French Open
French Open champion Iga Swiatek said she will know in the coming days how serious her thigh injury is and whether she can defend her title at Roland Garros which gets under way on May 28.
2 mins
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