The Straits Times - May 30, 2023
The Straits Times - May 30, 2023
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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
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
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
3 mins
HK needs mindset change towards talent: Top official
Accept multiple cultures, says city's first minister born and bred in mainland China
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
2 mins
US House panel to discuss debt ceiling Bill today
Deal preventing historic default must pass through divided Congress before June 5
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
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.
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
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
3 mins
More youth suffer sports-related injuries, risk long-term effects
Cases range from fractures and dislocations to concussions
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
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.
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.
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
1 min
HEAT AIM TO AVOID UNWANTED HISTORY
Miami will rely on 'competitive spirit' to deny Boston their miracle comeback
2 mins
DJOKOVIC DRIVEN TO GO FAR
Serb shows good form to clear first hurdle; Stephens dominates on 'favourite court'
3 mins
NO QUICK FIX TO TOFFEES' WOES
Everton boss laments massive work for cash-strapped side after narrow escape
2 mins
FOXES FALL FLAT, FAN FURY AT LEEDS
Despite managerial changes, relegated sides have only themselves to blame
3 mins
FINAL-DAY FRUSTRATION
StarHub apologises after EPL fans miss first 25 minutes of their teams in action
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.
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.
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.
3 mins
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