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June 29, 2022

Singapore to host first Tour de France criterium race in South-east Asia

S’pore a ‘natural choice’ to host criterium race: Tour de France director

Singapore to host first Tour de France criterium race in South-east Asia

3 mins

New EC site in Bukit Batok West expected to draw keen interest

99-year leasehold on Avenue 5 can yield about 495 units and could draw multiple bids

New EC site in Bukit Batok West expected to draw keen interest

2 mins

Sri Lanka stops sale of fuel except to essential sectors

Two-week suspension ‘to conserve the little reserves we have’, says government

Sri Lanka stops sale of fuel except to essential sectors

3 mins

China halves quarantine to 7 days for inbound travel

But it remains unclear when policy change will take effect or when country will reopen

China halves quarantine to 7 days for inbound travel

2 mins

Over 11,500 new cases reported in Singapore

A total of 11,504 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Singapore yesterday, more than double the 5,309 cases on Monday.

Over 11,500 new cases reported in Singapore

2 mins

UN Security Council meets over Russian strikes on civilian targets

Shelling across Kyiv, missile attack on mall far from any front line set to take spotlight

UN Security Council meets over Russian strikes on civilian targets

2 mins

G-7 hits out at Beijing over trade tactics, situation in Xinjiang, HK

Summit statement comes as Nato is set to toughen China stance at meeting of alliance

G-7 hits out at Beijing over trade tactics, situation in Xinjiang, HK

2 mins

Biden signs memorandum to combat illegal fishing

United States President Joe Biden has signed a national security memorandum to fight illegal fishing, part of pledged efforts to help countries combat alleged violations by fishing fleets, including those of China.

Biden signs memorandum to combat illegal fishing

2 mins

Chlorine gas leak kills 13 at Jordan port

Over 250 hurt in accident caused by gas tank crashing to the ground after a cable snapped

Chlorine gas leak kills 13 at Jordan port

2 mins

Tokyo swelters in worst June heatwave since 1875

Japan baked under scorching temperatures for a fourth successive day yesterday, as the capital’s heat broke nearly 150-year-old records for June and the authorities warned power supply remained tight enough to raise the spectre of cuts.

Tokyo swelters in worst June heatwave since 1875

1 min

46 migrants found dead in truck amid scorching heat in Texas

The bodies of 46 dead migrants were discovered inside a tractor-trailer on Monday in San Antonio, Texas, city officials said, in one of the most deadly recent incidents of human smuggling along the US-Mexico border.

46 migrants found dead in truck amid scorching heat in Texas

2 mins

S’pore needs green energy to support water ecosystem, says Vivian

Floating solar farms help ensure energy resilience; pricing water correctly also key, notes minister

S’pore needs green energy to support water ecosystem, says Vivian

2 mins

S’pore to host international rainforest survey competition

It is part of race to find technologies that can monitor biodiversity in real time

S’pore to host international rainforest survey competition

2 mins

Fire breaks out at building in Balestier Road; no injuries reported

A fire broke out on the ground floor of a building that houses a lighting shop and a student hostel in Balestier Road yesterday.

Fire breaks out at building in Balestier Road; no injuries reported

1 min

McDonald’s launches campaign to promote family mental wellness

For three Wednesdays in late July and August, the McDonald’s party room at the Lot One mall in Choa Chu Kang will host a seminar for parents who want to better support their children’s mental wellbeing.

McDonald’s launches campaign to promote family mental wellness

1 min

Rare Costa Rican orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest

More than 30 species of orchids from Costa Rica – including three that have almost vanished in the wild – were donated to Gardens by the Bay yesterday.

Rare Costa Rican orchids on display at Gardens by the Bay’s Cloud Forest

2 mins

Ex-high commissioner to Australia is named ambassador to Indonesia

Singapore’s former high commissioner to Australia, Mr Kwok Fook Seng, 53, will be the Republic’s next ambassador to Indonesia from July.

Ex-high commissioner to Australia is named ambassador to Indonesia

1 min

Commando unit is top combat outfit for 19th year

The 1st Commando Battalion has an unprecedented 36 wins as it turns 50

Commando unit is top combat outfit for 19th year

1 min

Malaysian palm oil mills urged to resume production

Malaysia yesterday called on palm oil millers to resume production and buy oil palm fruits from farmers, after a plunge in prices of the edible oil led some companies to halt processing.

Malaysian palm oil mills urged to resume production

1 min

IRVING TO STAY WITH NETS NEXT SEASON

All-Star guard will earn US$36.5m as he sees out the last year of his four-year deal

IRVING TO STAY WITH NETS NEXT SEASON

2 mins

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