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Covid-19 pandemic a trigger for bank scam epidemic
Officials around the world attribute the rise in scams to more remote working and digital fatigue leading to carelessness.
Australia wants Kanye West fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before any concert tour
Media reports said the hip-hop artist is planning an Australian tour in March.
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Long-term F1 deal could enhance S'pore race experience, legacy: Analysts
The race will return to the Marina Bay Street Circuit in October this year.
January 29 2022
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Covid-19: S-E Asia
China reports 36 new Covid-19 cases among Olympics-related personnel
19 of the cases were either athletes or team officials who arrived on Friday.
World surpasses 10 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses administered, but gaps persist
The US has administered five times as many extra shots - about 85 million - as the total number in Nigeria.
Nearly 200 cases of more infectious Omicron subvariant in Singapore
Authorities in Denmark said the Covid-19 strain showed no significant difference in clinical outcomes.
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India seeks to boost ties with Central Asia amid concerns about Afghanistan
The countries agreed to create a road map to boost trade, enhance connectivity and deal with Afghanistan.
Oil giants' departure from Myanmar unlikely to cause major disruption
Junta taking pains to highlight continued foreign investor interest amid the turmoil.
Compensation claims for Covid-19 deaths in India exceed official fatality count
There were also other signs that far more people are dying from coronavirus than govt estimates.
Australia pledges $955m for Great Barrier Reef, but climate change threat looms
Scientists say there should be a stronger focus on addressing the climate change risks to the reef.
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Private homes in Singapore not too pricey? An in-depth look
The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series.
Singapore and Indonesia agree on realignment of boundary among other bilateral issues
The Straits Times analyses South-east Asia's top news developments in this weekly podcast.
China’s budding relationship with Russia
The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast.
