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In this issue

May 30, 2023

President Halimah will not run for second term in upcoming polls

Presidential election must be called by Sept 13, when her term expires

President Halimah will not run for second term in upcoming polls

3 mins

Real wages in S'pore up just 0.4% in 2022, even as pay rose by 6.5%

Pace of inflation set to slow but stay above pre-pandemic average: Expert

3 mins

Halimah a president with heart for people: Observers

Tributes pour in for champion of social issues and causes as her term winds down

Halimah a president with heart for people: Observers

5 mins

Erdogan wins, but offers no clear to policy challenges answers

Turkey's economic situation remains dire, and Nato allies continue to apply pressure

Erdogan wins, but offers no clear to policy challenges answers

3 mins

HK needs mindset change towards talent: Top official

Accept multiple cultures, says city's first minister born and bred in mainland China

HK needs mindset change towards talent: Top official

5 mins

China to launch Shenzhou-16 space mission with first civilian on board

He is a professor in Beijing who specialises in spacecraft systems

China to launch Shenzhou-16 space mission with first civilian on board

2 mins

US House panel to discuss debt ceiling Bill today

Deal preventing historic default must pass through divided Congress before June 5

US House panel to discuss debt ceiling Bill today

3 mins

Plastic recycling in focus as treaty talks get under way

Call for curbs on certain hazardous chemicals, bans on plastic products that are hard to recycle

Plastic recycling in focus as treaty talks get under way

2 mins

Ukraine destroys more drones amid bombardments by Russia

KYIV - Russia on Monday hit Ukrainian air bases in overnight strikes, while Ukraine's forces shelled industrial facilities inside Russia, as both sides sought the upper hand ahead of what Kyiv hopes will be a decisive counteroffensive.

Ukraine destroys more drones amid bombardments by Russia

1 min

Chan tells students: Be committed to beat nation's challenges

Anticipate hurdles in the future and work with leaders to overcome them, says minister

Chan tells students: Be committed to beat nation's challenges

2 mins

NUS lab to build EV battery that charges as fast as pumping petrol

$5m facility targets batteries that last 30 years - a decade longer

NUS lab to build EV battery that charges as fast as pumping petrol

3 mins

More youth suffer sports-related injuries, risk long-term effects

Cases range from fractures and dislocations to concussions

More youth suffer sports-related injuries, risk long-term effects

4 mins

New low for Thai baht looms amid political uncertainty

Not even a rate hike is expected to halt its slide as hurdles to a coalition govt grow

New low for Thai baht looms amid political uncertainty

2 mins

China's industrial profits slide as demand weakens

Profits at industrial firms in China kept falling in the first four months of 2023, underlining cooling demand and deepening factory-gate deflation in the world's second-largest economy.

China's industrial profits slide as demand weakens

1 min

Those without AI expertise will be left behind, says Nvidia CEO

HONG KONG - Firms and individuals should familiarise themselves with artificial intelligence (AI) or risk losing out, according to Nvidia co-founder and chief executive officer Jensen Huang.

Those without AI expertise will be left behind, says Nvidia CEO

2 mins

Revamped tie-up scheme a boon for start-ups in deep tech sector

They can get guidance on taking their technology to market in collaborations with big firms

Revamped tie-up scheme a boon for start-ups in deep tech sector

1 min

HEAT AIM TO AVOID UNWANTED HISTORY

Miami will rely on 'competitive spirit' to deny Boston their miracle comeback

HEAT AIM TO AVOID UNWANTED HISTORY

2 mins

DJOKOVIC DRIVEN TO GO FAR

Serb shows good form to clear first hurdle; Stephens dominates on 'favourite court'

DJOKOVIC DRIVEN TO GO FAR

3 mins

NO QUICK FIX TO TOFFEES' WOES

Everton boss laments massive work for cash-strapped side after narrow escape

NO QUICK FIX TO TOFFEES' WOES

2 mins

FOXES FALL FLAT, FAN FURY AT LEEDS

Despite managerial changes, relegated sides have only themselves to blame

FOXES FALL FLAT, FAN FURY AT LEEDS

3 mins

FINAL-DAY FRUSTRATION

StarHub apologises after EPL fans miss first 25 minutes of their teams in action

FINAL-DAY FRUSTRATION

3 mins

K-pop's Shinee celebrate 15th anniversary with fans

SEOUL - South Korean boy band Shinee celebrated their 15th anniversary with their fans over the weekend in Seoul.

K-pop's Shinee celebrate 15th anniversary with fans

1 min

Billie Eilish slams critics of her evolving style

LOS ANGELES - American singersongwriter Billie Eilish, whose style has evolved drastically over the years, has called out critics who call her a sellout.

Billie Eilish slams critics of her evolving style

1 min

Film made with Singapore participation wins Singapore

A film made with Singapore participation has won the Camera d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Film made with Singapore participation wins Singapore

3 mins

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