The Straits Times - November 30, 2021
The Straits Times - November 30, 2021
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November 30, 2021
Singapore, Malaysia aim to expand land VTL to general travellers
Talks will also begin on allowing S’pore cruise ships to call at Malaysian ports
3 mins
Asia markets decline as jittery investors wait and see
No noticeable panic selling in the face of emerging info on Omicron virus variant
2 mins
New variant could cause S. Africa's daily cases to treble: Expert
The newly discovered Omicron variant is likely to fuel a surge in South Africa’s coronavirus cases, possibly causing daily infections to treble this week, a top epidemiologist warned yesterday.
2 mins
Some adjust plans to dine out over fears of new virus variant
Some reschedule meals with friends, while eateries fret that rules will be tightened again
2 mins
PM Lee, Ismail discuss S'pore-Johor RTS Link, reviving HSR project
Republic open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on high-speed rail link to KL
2 mins
Celebrating close ties over Istana lunch
Menu, which had dishes loved by S’poreans and Malaysians, reflects close links: PM Lee
2 mins
‘I'm going to hug my mum tightly when I see her'
Tonight, Mr. Gold Poovan Devasagayam will finally get to hug his mother, whom he last saw nearly two years ago before he left for France.
2 mins
Philippines aims to vaccinate 9 million people in three days
Massive nationwide drive part of efforts to avoid possible surge due to Omicron variant
2 mins
Seoul delays easing curbs further amid rising cases, Omicron fears
South Korea yesterday said it has shelved plans to further relax Covid-19 curbs due to the strain on its healthcare system from rising hospitalisation and death rates as well as the threat posed by the new Omicron variant.
1 min
Parents fret over twin threats even as Delhi schools reopen
Air pollution, Covid-19 still a worry but many want their kids to make up for learning losses
3 mins
Shares of Macau casinos plunge amid arrests
Founder of gaming hub’s biggest junket operator among 11 people arrested
2 mins
Taiwan and Europe must defend democracy together, says Tsai
Taiwan and Europe must work together to defend against authoritarianism and disinformation, President Tsai Ingwen told visiting lawmakers from the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia yesterday.
2 mins
Horseback archery: Malaysians take a shot at ancient pastime
Riding a galloping horse under the blazing sun, Malaysian archer Zaharudin Rastam Yeop Mahidin fires an arrow at a target as a crowd cheers.
2 mins
Man survives Guatemala-Miami flight hiding in landing gear compartment
A 26-year-old man survived a flight from Guatemala to Miami over the weekend after hiding in the airplane’s landing gear compartment, officials said.
2 mins
Get SPL clubs adopted by districts to strengthen ties with community
Letter of the day
1 min
Early childhood professionals lauded for their good work
New award also created to recognise their role in helping kids with developmental needs
2 mins
ComfortDelGro expands into construction logistics venture in China
Taxi operator ComfortDelGro yesterday said it has entered into a joint venture (JV) to start a transportation business delivering concrete in China.
1 min
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR RACISM: ITTF
Table tennis body reacts after spectator hurls racial insult at Chinese player in Houston
2 mins
VACCINE RULES TANTAMOUNT TO ‘BLACKMAIL'
Djokovic’s dad blasts Tennis Australia, says nine-time champ may skip Melbourne Slam
3 mins
From villain to hero, Tuchel praises his captain Jorginho
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel praised his captain Jorginho for overcoming a howler that gave Manchester United a breakaway goal and recovering his confidence to score a penalty that earned the English Premier League leaders a point on Sunday.
2 mins
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