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Xi and Putin agree to advance strategic partnership as Kishida makes surprise trip to Ukraine
Mr Xi told Mr Putin the two countries have enjoyed “deepening political mutual trust and convergence of interests".
Thailand to hold general election on May 14
The announcement comes a day after the Parliament was dissolved.
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Malaysian police seek eyewitnesses to accident in Johor that killed Singapore-bound couple
The couple were on a motorcycle on the Bukit Indah Highway towards the Tuas checkpoint when the accident happened.
March 22 2023
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Thai Parliament dissolved, paving way for elections in May
The Election Commission has tentatively set the polling date for May 7.
Indian, Japan PMs agree on respecting rule of law
As presidents of G-7 and G-20 respectively, Japan and India can cooperate for global good, said PM Modi.
US keen to sync with Asean on worsening crisis in Myanmar; top official warns of danger of failed state
Top official Derek Chollet to highlight US commitment to Asean centrality on vist to region.
Indonesia gears up to allow foreign medical specialists to practise in the country
If all goes well, Parliament could pass the Bill into law by end-April, an MP deliberating the Bill told ST.
Climate Change
Mountain forests disappearing at alarming rate: Study
Mountain forests covering an area larger than the US state of Texas have been lost between 2000 and 2018.
EU announces plans to lead green industrial revolution
It seeks to expand its network of partnerships, such as with Australia, Canada and Chile, among other things.
It’s getting hot in Singapore. But how hot?
ST dug deep into decades of temperature data to observe the trends over time.
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