The Straits Times - May 23, 2023
The Straits Times - May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023
Thai coalition seals deal, vows to rewrite Constitution
BANGKOK – Eight political parties that won a majority of seats in Thailand’s May 14 general election signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, pledging to rewrite the Constitution, recognise same-sex marriage and end military conscription except in times of emergency
2 mins
Top May Day award for DPM Lawrence Wong
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong was conferred the labour movement’s top honours on Monday for being a strong advocate of workers as well as the tripartite partnership between the Government, employers and unions in Singapore
3 mins
15 years' jail for man, 86, who killed ex-partner over room dispute
He hacked woman, 79, to death after she refused to let him move to bigger room
4 mins
Singapore and Kazakhstan sign four agreements
ASTANA, Kazakhstan - Singapore and Kazakhstan inked four agreements on Monday, including one that will give Singapore companies greater access to Kazakhstan's service sectors and protect investors' interests
3 mins
JB faces intense battle with S'pore for cooks
Many eateries offering higher wages amid surge in diners after reopening of border
3 mins
US, Papua New Guinea sign defence agreement
Deal makes it easier for their armed forces to train together
3 mins
Adopt high-rise living to address housing shortage, Aussies urged
Officials rethink policies as rents surge and migrant intake set to rise
3 mins
Security tight as India hosts G-20 tourism meeting in Kashmir
SRINAGAR - A Group of 20 (G-20) tourism meeting began on Monday amid high security in Indian-administered Kashmir, with China and Pakistan condemning holding the event in the disputed territory
2 mins
Biden says Republican demands in debt ceiling talks unacceptable
Anxiety rises ahead of June 1 deadline for Congress to authorise more borrowing
3 mins
Climate activists turn Rome's Trevi Fountain black
ROME Climate activists in Italy turned Rome's famous Trevi Fountain black on Sunday, saying floods that have killed 14 people in the country's north-east were \"a warning\"
1 min
Years before murdered HK socialite's kids can inherit $5lm estate
Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi's four children may have to wait four to five years before they can inherit her HK$300 million (S$51 million) estate, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported
2 mins
Grisly find at temple leads to overhaul of Thai abortion laws
Foetus mortuary' exposes risks women take because of strict laws against abortion
4 mins
What a scoop: World's most expensive ice cream at $8,600
Some types of ice cream are known for their rich flavours but the latest concoction by one Japanese confectioner may also be more suited to those with deeper pockets, with each serving costing a cool 880,000 yen (S$8,600)
1 min
Wagner to hand over Bakhmut to Russian army by June 1
MOSCOW The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Monday his fighters would leave Bakhmut by June 1 and transfer control to the Russian army, after claiming to have captured the city
2 mins
SpaceX launches crew of private astronauts to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL - SpaceX has launched four private astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), including the first woman from Saudi Arabia to travel to space
1 min
Disasters linked to weather are surging, says UN
GENEVA Weather-related disasters have surged over the past 50 years, causing swelling economic damage even as early warning systems have meant dramatically fewer deaths, the United Nations said on Monday
2 mins
Campaign highlights support for caregivers, recognises role they play
It will consolidate resources for different care needs, like financial grants, support groups
3 mins
I worried if I'd ever be normal again: Breast cancer survivor
Young mum joined programme that helps patients manage fears, improve self-esteem
4 mins
America's chip boom faces big challenge: Not enough workers
Industry may face shortfall of 70,000 to 90,000 over next few years, says Deloitte
4 mins
China's $31 trillion local debt mess is about to get worse
BEIJING In 2021, a remote coal town in north-eastern China was forced to undergo an unprecedented financial restructuring. Its struggles since are an ominous sign for President Xi Jinping as other heavily indebted municipalities look set to follow suit
2 mins
Google offers SMEs here free spots in online courses
Tech giant will sponsor 15,000 places for courses in areas such as data analytics, UX design
3 mins
Adani shares rise after probe finds no conclusive signs of manipulation
MUMBAI - Adani Group shares surged on Monday, extending gains spurred by an Indian court panel's interim report that found no conclusive evidence of stock price manipulation as alleged by US short-seller Hindenburg Research
2 mins
New programme to groom talent in Al, data analytics for financial sector
Consortium also set up to help boost the industry's Al capabilities amid talent crunch
3 mins
SKY EYE REACHES OUT FOR FIRST GROUP RACE SUCCESS
Lim's prolific sprinter earns a well-deserved tilt at elite glory in revamped Kranji Sprint
3 mins
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