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Singapore has been working to secure food supply: PM Lee
Singapore has been building its buffer of food stocks and diversifying sources of imports.
Husband of teacher killed in Texas massacre 'died of a broken heart'
Mr Joe Garcia was preparing for the funeral of his wife when he collapsed and died.
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China looms as the elephant in the Davos room
This, despite there being hardly any Chinese participants at this year’s World Economic Forum.
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China, US in a race for Asean: Who will come out on top?
Which side has an edge when it comes to economic engagement and broader ties with the region?
Singapore has been working to secure food supply: PM Lee
Singapore has been building its buffer of food stocks and diversifying sources of imports.
How Covid restrictions are choking China's economy
Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.
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The inexorable drift towards an Asian Nato
At their London meeting in December 2019, Nato leaders asked Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to initiate forward-looking plans to make the world's premier security grouping stronger and fit for future purposes.
May 28 2022
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How Covid restrictions are choking China's economy
Each month, The Straits Times' US Bureau Chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.
Does a family of 4 in S'pore need $6,426 a month for basic living standard?
The Straits Times' opinion editor Grace Ho takes a hard look at political and social issues of the day with her expert guests.
State of Singapore’s private home market post-cooling measures
The Business Times aims to help you on your property investment journey, including comments from industry players.
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Beijing adds more Covid-19 cases as anxiety over China economy grows
Local officials were told to better balance the containment of the virus with economic growth.
Another Omicron subvariant is now dominant among new US cases
There was no indication that the new subvariant, BA.2.12.1, causes more severe disease.
Brunei to end early endemic phase, more Covid-19 restrictions to be eased
Vaccination rates in the country are high and bed occupancy rates at isolation centres remain low.
