The Straits Times - May 25, 2023
The Straits Times - May 25, 2023
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In this issue
May 25, 2023
Tunnel works to affect services at seven CCL stations
Works are to strengthen a stretch of MRT tunnel that is facing 'greater pressure'
3 mins
Police bust eight scam syndicates in first five months of 2023
Between January and May 2023, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) busted eight scam syndicates with help from law enforcement agencies overseas.
2 mins
Singapore, Uzbekistan to work on tourism and connectivity
Leaders also discuss trade, investment and education; 10 MOUs signed at business forum
3 mins
Live streamer in China dies after losing alcohol drinking challenge
A live streamer in China lost drinking battles against others and then lost his life after drinking yet more alcohol as a forfeit.
1 min
13-year-old Aussie girl dies after trying viral trend called 'chroming'
The family of a 13-year-old girl in Melbourne who died after attempting a social media trend are calling for more action to prevent similar deaths.
1 min
Social media can harm mental health of youth, says US Surgeon-General
Social media can profoundly harm the mental health of young people, particularly adolescent girls, the United States Surgeon-General warned in an advisory on Tuesday, as he called for safeguards against tech companies for children who are at critical stages of brain development.
1 min
Commercial, industrial collective sale sites may attract investors
The strong showing in 2022 was due largely to the $700 million collective sale of Golden Mile Complex to a consortium comprising Far East Organization and Perennial Holdings, and the $868 million sale of Tanglin Shopping Centre to Indonesian billionaire Sukanto Tanoto's pulp, paper and palm oil giant Royal Golden Eagle (RGE).
2 mins
Five public holiday long weekends in 2024
Singaporeans who are planning to usher in 2024 with a bang will be happy to hear that the new year will begin with a long weekend.
1 min
Netflix expands password sharing crackdown, including in Singapore
Netflix on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on password sharing to the United States and more than 100 other countries, alerting users that their accounts cannot be shared for free beyond their households.
1 min
AI-powered robotic dog halves time of MRT inspections
kAl is one of three transformation initiatives that will be rolled out on the NEL
2 mins
New phishing scam involves fake Traffic Police website
A new phishing scam involving a fake Traffic Police website requesting payment of traffic fines has been identified by the police.
1 min
Tour operators in Taiwan eager for cross-strait tourism rebound
But Taiwanese say they will see how political situation unfolds before deciding on mainland trip
3 mins
New Chinese envoy to US acknowledges serious challenges in ties
China's new Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said he will seek to enhance China-US cooperation, but that relations face serious challenges.
2 mins
Russia signs pacts with China, hails 'unprecedented' ties
MOUs on trade, farm goods come amid mounting pressure from West over Ukraine
2 mins
Anwar's attacks on old foes could disrupt detractors' agenda
It is a chance to not just settle old scores, but also secure his position
3 mins
Ringgit slumps to record low of 3.41 against S'pore dollar
Value of Singdollar has increased by 4.15% against Malaysian currency since start of year
1 min
Albanese, Modi meet to discuss security and economic ties
They sign migration deal, discuss cooperation on critical minerals, among other topics
2 mins
Cathay Pacific sacks crew for making fun of passengers' English
Cathay Pacific Airways said it fired three flight attendants after a passenger accused them of bias against non-English speakers, prompting criticism on Chinese state media and Hong Kong's leader to vow it would not happen again.
2 mins
Britain hires record number of international nurses
As many as 10% come from countries where health staff should not be actively recruited
2 mins
Beijing places navigation beacons in S. China Sea
China deployed three navigation beacons around the contested Spratly Islands of the South China Sea, following similar marker placements by the Philippines earlier in May, as both sides try to fortify their claims to the area.
1 min
Water, energy security in Asia at risk as climate woes mount
O Concerted action needed to protect regional water flows, researchers say
1 min
Trump to go on trial amid 2024 campaign
Criminal trial connected to hush money payment to porn star will begin in March
2 mins
US, Seoul sanction N. Korea over 'illicit' worker operations
The United States and South Korea on Tuesday announced new North Korea sanctions related to thousands of information technology (IT) workers, many operating in China and Russia, whose labour allegedly helps fund weapons of mass destruction and missile programmes, they said.
1 min
Russia says incursion from Ukraine has been stopped
Defence chief says country will react harshly to further attacks; Kyiv denies involvement. In what appeared to be one of the biggest incursions from Ukraine since the war began 15 months ago, two purported anti-Kremlin armed groups employing Russians based abroad said they were responsible for the attack in Russia's Belgorod region.
2 mins
Russia intercepts two US strategic bombers flying over Baltic Sea
Russia said it had scrambled a Su-27 fighter jet to \"prevent violations of the state border\" by two US Air Force strategic bombers flying over the Baltic Sea.
1 min
Plan to deploy solar panels at all feasible JTC buildings, land by 2030
Solar panels will be deployed at all feasible JTC buildings and vacant land by 2030, with the statutory board aiming to persuade more privately leased industrial properties to do the same.
1 min
Govt to spend $3.3b on infocomm technology
Over 100,000 computers and printers being replaced; $400m to be spent on such devices
2 mins
RSAF delivers supplies for cyclone victims in Myanmar
Two Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 transport aircraft were deployed on Sunday and Monday to deliver supplies in support of relief efforts for areas in Myanmar hit by Cyclone Mocha.
1 min
Sony's The Last Of Us game series gets boost from drama adaptation
Sony Group said on Wednesday that the success of hit drama The Last Of Us from television network HBO is boosting sales of the game series on which it is based, in a standout case of the group repurposing its popular franchises.
1 min
Annual inflation slides to 13-month low in Britain
The rate of price increases slowed from 10.1 per cent in March, bringing inflation under 10 per cent for the first time since August 2022, said the Office for National Statistics in a statement. At 8.7 per cent, it was the lowest level since March 2022, when the rate stood at 7 per cent.
1 min
World's richest man loses $15 billion in one day after LVMH stock rout
Mr Bernard Arnault, the world's richest person, had US$11.2 billion (S$15 billion) wiped from his fortune in one day over concerns that a softening US economy will dampen demand for luxury goods.
1 min
Bankers at China's CICC set to get huge bonus cuts in delayed payout
This comes after profit falls and as firm navigates Xi's 'common prosperity' push
1 min
Nas Daily creator breaks up with partner of six years
Nas Daily creator Nuseir Yassin has split up with his partner Alyne Tamir, better known online as Dear Alyne, after six years together.
1 min
Blackpink singer Jennie's acting debut takes her to Cannes
Jennie of K-pop girl group Blackpink marked her acting debut in style at her first Cannes Film Festival appearance.
1 min
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