The Straits Times - May 27, 2023
The Straits Times - May 27, 2023
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May 27, 2023
Countries concerned by consequences of 'de-risking' should speak up: DPM Wong
It will take time to persuade major powers that \"de-risking\" in global trade comes with the same risks as decoupling. But it is important that those who worry about its unintended consequences, like Singapore, speak up, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
2 mins
S'pore factory output shrinks for 7th straight month
Fall of 6.9% in April worse than forecast, driven by 8.7% drop in electronics cluster
2 mins
URA readies sites in six areas for new homes, including 1 in Kallang
Analysts say plots will likely increase supply in both private and public housing markets
4 mins
Singaporeans love travelling to Japan - how about studying or working there, asks DPM Wong
Many young Japanese entrepreneurs are using Singapore as a springboard to launch start-ups, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong cited a financial institution as having told him on Friday.
2 mins
Rising tensions but war over Taiwan unlikely, says Chinese scholar
A war between China and the United States over Taiwan in the near future is unlikely despite rising temperatures in the Taiwan Strait in recent years, said a prominent Chinese international relations academic.
3 mins
US, Chinese commerce chiefs address trade tensions in 'candid' talks
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao exchanged barbs on trade, investment and export policies in talks on Thursday described by Ms Raimondo's office as \"candid and substantive\".
1 min
US trade chief seeks new on global issues thinking
Launching Apec meeting, she urges leaders to 'forge new path' for the people and planet
2 mins
Vietnam battles rising tide of trash in idyllic Halong Bay
Squinting in the bright light of a hot summer morning, Ms Vu Thi Thinh perches on the edge of her small wooden boat and plucks a polystyrene block from the calm waters of Vietnam's Halong Bay.
1 min
Anwar government draws flak for controversial syariah law Bill
Plan seen as attempt to 'out-Islamise' opposition ahead of polls in six states
3 mins
Amid great power tussle, Asean 'can take advantage of opportunities'
Former Indonesian minister says bloc must fortify open regionalism, engage all powers
2 mins
Altitude miscalculation caused Japan's Moon lander to crash, says space start-up
Japanese start-up ispace's failed Hakuto-R Moon landing mission in April was caused by an altitude miscalculation that meant the spacecraft ran out of fuel, the company said on Friday.
1 min
Belarus leader says Russian nukes are on the way there
US slams plan, but says it has not seen any signs Moscow is preparing to use nuclear weapon
3 mins
Downing Street car collision not terror-related: London police
A man was arrested on Thursday after a car collided with the front gates of Downing Street, site of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office and residence, in an incident that London police said was not being treated as \"terror-related\".
1 min
At 100, Kissinger basks in US praise with no accountability
Former top diplomat is seen as unindicted war criminal for his role in the Vietnam War, and coups elsewhere
3 mins
Bishan seniors get to play pool and ukulele, enjoy coffee at active ageing hub
Hub serving residents of studio apartment project for seniors offers various activities
2 mins
Satellite clinics to administer drug to prevent fractures caused by cancer
Patients save on travel and waiting times as NCIS expands drug infusion service
3 mins
New editor taking over at Berita Harian
Deputy editor Mohd Nazry Mokhtar assumes top job on June 1 as part of leadership renewal
2 mins
Call to prioritise sustainability, innovation for now and future
SUTD forum speakers showcase real-world examples of how design can improve lives
3 mins
German economy falls into recession as inflation bites
First-quarter output shrinks 0.3% in setback for Europe's largest economy
2 mins
Pimco weighs joining investors suing over $23b Credit Suisse bond wipe-out
One of the world's biggest asset managers is considering joining hundreds of investors in challenging the Swiss regulator's decision to wipe out about US$17 billion (S$23 billion) of Credit Suisse bonds following the bank's takeover by UBS.
1 min
Online marketplace for plumbers launched to raise standards
Those licensed can submit bids for projects by interior designers, other potential clients
2 mins
High Court gives green light for Chuan Park's $890m sale to proceed
No credible evidence to show collective sale did not act in good faith: Judge committee
3 mins
ONLY WE CAN STOP US: BOSTON
A buoyant Celtics reduce deficit to 3-2 with big Game 5, but Heat unconcerned
2 mins
SWIATEK UNFAZED BY STRONGER RIVALS
Rybakina and Sabalenka pose threat to her crown but Pole focused only on herself
3 mins
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