The Straits Times - May 08, 2022
The Straits Times - May 08, 2022
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In this issue
May 08, 2022
Hawkers feel pinch of rising food costs
Disruptions to global supply chain due to war and lockdowns causing prices of ingredients to skyrocket
5 mins
Crowds show up early at Istana open house as main building reopens to public
A queue formed outside the Istana early yesterday morning, even before it opened its gates at 9am for an open house to mark the Labour Day and Hari Raya Aidilfitri public holidays.
2 mins
Kallang Polyclinic piloting automated vaccine management
Facility also boasts self-service blood pressure machines among range of healthcare services
2 mins
85% of Covid-19 testing, vaccination centre staff on short-term contracts
Some workers will be redeployed to new roles or facilities as MOH steps down operations
2 mins
Robredo's camp believes passion will prove poll numbers wrong
They came even before the sun rose for a political rally that would not officially start until well after the sun had set. By mid-morning, they were joined by tens of thousands more, filling the wide streets at the heart of Makati city, the Philippines’ financial hub.
3 mins
Marcos Jr’s supporters back his call for unity in divisive campaign
By noon, as temperatures rose to 33 deg C, supporters of presidential front runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr could be seen walking to his political rally’s venue – a large, dusty field in front of a casino hotel.
2 mins
Beijing kicks off Covid-19 tests, Shanghai delays crucial exams
Chinese officials warn against complacency, say full easing not in sight
3 mins
Biden announces new $208m weapons package for Ukraine
United States President Joe Biden announced on Friday a new weapons package worth US$150 million (S$208 million) for Ukraine’s fight to repel Russia’s invasion.
2 mins
More people evacuated from Mariupol plant
Facility is last part of city still held by Ukrainian fighters
2 mins
Protests in Sri Lanka continue despite state of emergency
Calls for President Rajapaksa to step down grow louder as economic crisis worsens
2 mins
Quiet retirement near Busan for outgoing leader
South Korea’s outgoing President Moon Jae-in is expected to retire in Yangsan, a suburban city near Busan.
1 min
North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine
Second launch in 3 days comes after US warns Pyongyang may be preparing for nuclear test
3 mins
Macron faces daunting challenges at home and abroad in second term
PARIS • France’s re-elected President Emmanuel Macron was yesterday inaugurated for a second five-year term set to be shadowed by immense challenges both at home and abroad.
1 min
Gas leak blamed for explosion at iconic Havana hotel that killed 25
Blast causes brief panic in Cuban capital reopening to tourists in wake of pandemic
2 mins
PAP marks Mother’s Day by raising $50,000 for charity
The People’s Action Party (PAP) yesterday marked Mother’s Day by raising $50,000 for charity, organising a bazaar to support underprivileged women, and issuing a call to honour and recognise caregivers.
2 mins
EMBIID IGNORES PAIN, SIXERS BACK IN FRAY
Masked centre not fully fit but scores 18pts for ‘huge impact’ in win to cut Heat’s lead to 2-1
2 mins
Hamilton, FIA compromise on jewellery ban
A FASHION STATEMENT: I couldn’t get any more jewellery on. We have spare drivers, so we’re prepared for the weekend. There is lots to do in this city so, I’ll be good either way!
2 mins
Teetan the star with four winners
Karis Teetan bagged a quartet at Sha Tin yesterday to continue a stunning recent run, as Joao Moreira kicked clear from Zac Purton in the pair’s gripping battle for the 2021/22 Hong Kong jockeys’ title.
1 min
Yee, Potter the 1st e-sports triathlon world champions
It was a British sweep at the Arena Games Triathlon (AGT) Grand Final in Singapore yesterday as Alex Yee and Beth Potter were crowned the first e-sports triathlon world champions.
2 mins
City’s love-hate relationship with Champions League
There is a sub-section of Manchester City’s support who freely declare they have no desire for their team to even play in the Champions League, let alone win it. The logic follows that it’s a competition for the gilded elite, those who designed the financial fair play system to protect a closed shop against interlopers like City, a formerly provincial club now flush with the riches of Abu Dhabi.
2 mins
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Language: English
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