The Straits Times - November 29, 2021
The Straits Times - November 29, 2021
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November 29, 2021
Land VTL travellers from Malaysia must take on-arrival ART here
New rules amid emergence of latest Covid-19 variant require those who test positive to take PCR test as well
2 mins
S. Africa decries travel bans, says it is being punished for discovering variant
South Africa, whose citizens have suddenly become persona non grata around the world after the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in the country, says it is being “punished” and unfairly treated for sounding the alarm.
2 mins
Omicron detected in more economies
Apart from S. Africa, cases of new variant also found in Germany, Netherlands and Australia
2 mins
4G team will need a little longer to decide on leader
But PM is confident it will make a wise choice before next GE due by Nov 2025
2 mins
Wealthy countries wage global battle for skilled immigrants
Shortage of labour as economy hots up sees nations offering residency, fast-track visas
4 mins
US to keep pushing WTO for IP framework on Covid-19 vaccines
Delay of meeting due to new variant shows much work left to be done: US trade chief
3 mins
PH leaders defend Anwar amid calls for him to step down
Several leaders of Malaysia’s opposition Pakatan Harapan (PH) alliance yesterday came to the defence of its chief Anwar Ibrahim amid continuing calls for him to step down following the drubbing at the Melaka state polls last week.
2 mins
NZ politician cycles to hospital while in labour, gives birth an hour later
New Zealand MP Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle early yesterday and headed to the hospital.
1 min
Suu Kyi Due To Hear Verdict In Incitement Trial Tomorrow
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is expected to hear the verdict in her incitement trial tomorrow, the first in a catalogue of judgments to be handed down in a junta court that could jail her for decades.
2 mins
Riot-Hit Solomon Islands' PM Vows To Defy Pressure To Resign
The Prime Minister of riot-hit Solomon Islands vowed yesterday to defy pressure to resign, saying violence that swept the capital had been orchestrated by a few people with “evil intention” to topple him.
2 mins
Greece Opens 2 More Holding Centres For Migrants As Part Of Tougher Policy
Greece has opened two more migrant holding centres on islands near Turkey as part of a tougher policy for managing migrant flows that has been criticised by rights groups.
1 min
Vaccination Checks • People Cannot Be Left To Self-Regulate'
I agree with Mr Frank Lim Choo Beng that the onus is on diners to ensure that they are vaccinated before eating at hawker centres or coffee shops (Onus should be on diners to follow the rules, Nov 25).
1 min
New Augmented Reality Centre For ITE College East Students
Mechanical engineering students from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East can pick up new skills in areas such as augmented reality (AR), with the opening of a new facility last week.
2 mins
Firms To Adopt Digital Solutions, Innovate At New Kranji Facility
More than 40 SMEs will move to JTC development, set to be completed by Q1
3 mins
WRITING ‘A NEW CHAPTER' AFTER TOUGH TIMES
Coach Tan sees swimmers having ‘renewed sense of energy’ following recent setbacks
2 mins
Chan Wins After Par Save On Last Hole
Taiwanese delights in his first Asian Tour success in five years as Thai Sadom falters
2 mins
Jubilant Klopp Hails ‘Exceptional' Jota
With 21 goals in 46 appearances for Liverpool, Diogo Jota’s £41 million (S$75 million) transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers in September last year has proven to be a snip.
2 mins
LOH SERVES NOTICE OF TALENT
After impressive run to Bali final, S’porean ready to up his game for tougher tasks
2 mins
Actors Chang Chen And Alyssa Chia Score First Wins
58th Golden Horse Awards
2 mins
Singaporean Wins Young Sake Ambassador Award
Sake sommelier Oh Reuben Luke woke up to a pleasant surprise last month.
2 mins
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