The Straits Times - June 03, 2023
The Straits Times - June 03, 2023
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In this issue
June 03, 2023
Dialogue a guardrail to avert disaster amid US-China rivalry: Albanese
Consequences of communication breakdown would be devastating to world, says Australian PM
3 mins
Multilateralism, dialogue necessary for stability in the region, say S'pore and Australia leaders
No country in Asean wants to be forced to take sides, or be in a position where it has to either contain China’s rise or limit the United States’ presence, said Acting Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday.
3 mins
Fund for green firms among plans to strengthen S'pore-Australia ties
Other initiatives include digital shipping corridor, boosting food trade
3 mins
Defence chiefs, including from the US and China, call on Singapore's leaders
Meetings take place ahead of discussions of pressing security issues over the weekend
3 mins
Nato won't operate in Indo-Pacific but wants to engage region: Official
He says threats linked to nuclear proliferation also concern rest of the world
2 mins
No formal talks between US, China defence chiefs on Day 1, but a friendly handshake
The Chinese and United States defence chiefs were not expected to meet; after all, Beijing had rebuffed an American invitation to have talks on the sidelines of this year's Shangri-La Dialogue.
2 mins
Bullet train service halted, flights cancelled as storm passes Japan
More than a million advised to evacuate; blackouts reported in thousands of homes
2 mins
KL seen as adopting conservative policies to placate Malay majority
Opposition rhetoric prompts moves such as Bill raising powers of syariah courts
3 mins
Indonesia plans to roll out 'golden visa' to attract talent
New scheme aims to boost country as a work destination with longer-stay permit
2 mins
New US-Taiwan trade deal draws Beijing's warning
It calls pact the latest example of Washington trying to hollow out the one China’ principle
2 mins
Brics foreign ministers assert ambition to rival West
CAPE TOWN Brics foreign ministers on Thursday asserted their bloc’s ambition to rival Western powers, but their talks in South Africa were overshadowed by questions over whether Russia’s President Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he attended a summit in August.
2 mins
Ukraine repels air attacks as pro-Kyiv forces strike inside Russia
KYIV Ukraine fended off 36 Russian air attacks in and around the capital overnight, while pro-Kyiv Russian fighters said they were battling Russian forces for a second day inside Russia, trading blame with Moscow for the deaths of two civilians.
2 mins
Russia, Ukraine have not closed door on peace talks: China
Envoy says there appears to be support from both sides to find common ground
2 mins
Russia accuses US of hacking iPhones in espionage op
It claims close cooperatio” between US security unit and Apple, but provides no proof
3 mins
Washington calls for UN meeting on N. Korea's attempted satellite launch
WASHINGTON The United States called for a UN Security Council meeting on Friday to discuss North Korea’s attempted satellite launch this week, said the spokesman for the US mission to the United Nations.
1 min
Broken parapet wall contributed to Boon Lay gondola incident
Preliminary investigations reveal overhead support came loose due to the damage
3 mins
Minimart owner who installed CCTV to catch shoplifters allegedly spots staff pocketing cash
The owner of two minimarts, who had installed CCTV security cameras to deter and catch shoplifters, has instead caught two employees allegedly pocketing money from customers.
2 mins
Asian markets surge on Fed rate hopes
As US default fears ease, eyes are now on central bank’s fight against inflation
2 mins
StanChart to hire more bankers as it doubles down on Asia
Two-thirds of the group’s income in first quarter of 2023 came from the region
2 mins
Meta tells office workers to come in 3 days a week from September
SAN FRANCISCO Meta Platforms is asking employees assigned to an office to come in three times a week beginning in September, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a clampdown on remote work in the technology industry.
1 min
Changi Airport Group reverses losses to achieve $33 million net profit for FY2023
Changi Airport Group's revenue doubled to 1.9 billion, compared with 900 million in the previous financial year, as the aviation industry made a recovery after the pandemic. Passenger traffic at Changi Airport rose steadily to reach 82 per cent of pre-Covid-19 levels in March.
2 mins
Recent strides in Al may further disrupt finance sector: Experts
Al boosts banks, but question is how much it can help customers
4 mins
US and China: The unravelling of a relationship
It's not just government-to-government ties that have taken a hit. The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh and China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei look at the fraying people-to-people connections between the United States and China.
5 mins
Headgear in combat sports key to reducing serious injuries
I refer to the article \"More youth suffer sports-related injuries, risk long-term effects\" (May 29), which pointed to a lack of conditioning as one of the key causes.
1 min
INJURY ENDS DERBY DREAMS
Street Of Dreams to rest after doing high suspensory, Takanini joins him on sick list
2 mins
WIN IN ANY WAY FOR JOKIC AND NUGGETS
Denver seize advantage in first NBA Finals, star gets triple-double despite slow start
3 mins
HAPPY MERTENS TOO TOUGH FOR PEGULA
Belgian joins straight-set winner Sabalenka in last 16; Djokovic through to fourth round
2 mins
RED BULL RACE SWEEP POSSIBLE BUT UNLIKELY
Anything could go wrong, a retirement, bad luck or unfavourable tracks: Leader Max
2 mins
Confident Cheetahs aim to keep momentum going
A tactical switch, two attackers returning to form and tweaks on the training ground.
2 mins
WINNING FINAL, NOT SILENCING NOISY CITY
Ten Hag focusing on United, not rivals’ treble bid in first Mancunian Wembley final
3 mins
QUICK BUT SIU-RREAL
Superstar Ronaldo’s 15min appearance at Botanic Gardens has local fans purring
3 mins
Quietness of electric drivetrain puts him at ease
Motoring in a fuel-efficient hybrid is the preferred way for mechanical engineering undergrad Muhammad Nazirul Syahmi
2 mins
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