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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

Hawkers feel pinch of rising food costs

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.

Crowds show up early at Istana open house as main building reopens to public

2 mins

Kallang Polyclinic piloting automated vaccine management

Facility also boasts self-service blood pressure machines among range of healthcare services

Kallang Polyclinic piloting automated vaccine management

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

85% of Covid-19 testing, vaccination centre staff on short-term contracts

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.

Robredo's camp believes passion will prove poll numbers wrong

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.

Marcos Jr’s supporters back his call for unity in divisive campaign

2 mins

Beijing kicks off Covid-19 tests, Shanghai delays crucial exams

Chinese officials warn against complacency, say full easing not in sight

Beijing kicks off Covid-19 tests, Shanghai delays crucial exams

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.

Biden announces new $208m weapons package for Ukraine

2 mins

More people evacuated from Mariupol plant

Facility is last part of city still held by Ukrainian fighters

More people evacuated from Mariupol plant

2 mins

Protests in Sri Lanka continue despite state of emergency

Calls for President Rajapaksa to step down grow louder as economic crisis worsens

Protests in Sri Lanka continue despite state of emergency

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.

Quiet retirement near Busan for outgoing leader

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

North Korea fires ballistic missile from submarine

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.

Macron faces daunting challenges at home and abroad in second term

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

Gas leak blamed for explosion at iconic Havana hotel that killed 25

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.

PAP marks Mother’s Day by raising $50,000 for charity

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

EMBIID IGNORES PAIN, SIXERS BACK IN FRAY

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!

Hamilton, FIA compromise on jewellery ban

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.

Teetan the star with four winners

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.

Yee, Potter the 1st 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.

City’s love-hate relationship with Champions League

2 mins

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CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

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