The Straits Times - June 29, 2022
The Straits Times - June 29, 2022
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In this issue
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
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
2 mins
Sri Lanka stops sale of fuel except to essential sectors
Two-week suspension ‘to conserve the little reserves we have’, says government
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 min
Commando unit is top combat outfit for 19th year
The 1st Commando Battalion has an unprecedented 36 wins as it turns 50
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.
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
2 mins
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