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June 16, 2022

Project to fight dengue set to cover a third of all HDB blocks

Expansion of trial using Wolbachia tech comes as S’pore enters peak dengue season

Project to fight dengue set to cover a third of all HDB blocks

2 mins

Singapore explores sourcing chicken from Indonesia

SFA team assessing farms, slaughterhouses, processing facilities and other aspects

Singapore explores sourcing chicken from Indonesia

3 mins

Some Sers flat owners in AMK upset by top-up for new units

HDB looking at feedback from affected residents, exploring options to assist them

Some Sers flat owners in AMK upset by top-up for new units

3 mins

Jail for site supervisor who ignored safety rules, leading to worker’s death

A construction site supervisor disregarded demolition safety protocols and told his men to hack away parts of a two-storey house, beginning from the ground level.

Jail for site supervisor who ignored safety rules, leading to worker’s death

2 mins

Japan makes online insults punishable by up to one year in prison

This comes after suicide of a young reality TV star prompts national debate on online abuse

Japan makes online insults punishable by up to one year in prison

2 mins

Beijing’s daily cases remain high, may delay planned reopening

Capital’s authorities cracking down on venues linked to latest outbreak

Beijing’s daily cases remain high, may delay planned reopening

2 mins

Slight pickup in China’s economy in May as retail decline slows, factory output rises

China’s economy recovered slightly last month from the fallout of tough Covid-19 restrictions, as the decline in consumer spending slowed and factories reported an increase in output.

Slight pickup in China’s economy in May as retail decline slows, factory output rises

2 mins

Ukraine says it is retaking territory near Kherson

However, it admits suffering ‘painful losses’ in eastern Sievierodonetsk and Kharkiv region

Ukraine says it is retaking territory near Kherson

2 mins

Billions sunk, yet no clear end to Australia’s sub plan

In 2009, Australia unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a new fleet of 12 submarines “without delay” to replace its ageing fleet of six submarines.

Billions sunk, yet no clear end to Australia’s sub plan

3 mins

South Korea truckers’ win no harbinger of labour market peace

South Korea’s unionised truckers drove a strong bargain with their largely peaceful strike action proving effective without antagonising a public largely unsympathetic towards unions after years of militant action.

South Korea truckers’ win no harbinger of labour market peace

2 mins

US struggles with climate calamities

Slow-motion disasters gripping country as summer approaches

US struggles with climate calamities

3 mins

Heatwave hits Europe as summer highs come early

Even under the shade of large umbrellas at Terraza Colon cafe in the heart of Madrid, it was hot. The tables were empty.

Heatwave hits Europe as summer highs come early

2 mins

Legislative changes proposed to free up use of national flag

Plan to increase instances when symbol can be used without approval from July to Sept

Legislative changes proposed to free up use of national flag

2 mins

Genting Dream sets sail again on second wind

Under new management, cruise ship boasts a halal-certified kitchen and other new features

Genting Dream sets sail again on second wind

2 mins

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PublisherSPH Media Limited

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

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