The Straits Times - June 16, 2022
The Straits Times - June 16, 2022
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In this issue
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
2 mins
Singapore explores sourcing chicken from Indonesia
SFA team assessing farms, slaughterhouses, processing facilities and other aspects
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
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.
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
2 mins
Beijing’s daily cases remain high, may delay planned reopening
Capital’s authorities cracking down on venues linked to latest outbreak
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.
2 mins
Ukraine says it is retaking territory near Kherson
However, it admits suffering ‘painful losses’ in eastern Sievierodonetsk and Kharkiv region
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.
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.
2 mins
US struggles with climate calamities
Slow-motion disasters gripping country as summer approaches
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.
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
2 mins
Genting Dream sets sail again on second wind
Under new management, cruise ship boasts a halal-certified kitchen and other new features
2 mins
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