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New S'pore-Pacific Alliance trade agreement to focus on tech, sustainability
The two topics are among the key issues that Singapore, Mexico and other Pacific Alliance members are discussing.
S'pore market may offer refuge to investors rattled by global stocks rout
Most analysts expect things to get worse before they get better.
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Use technology to reconnect, not separate: Chinese writer Chen Qiufan
The tech world needs more diverse perspectives for better innovation, says Mr Chen.
May 20 2022
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North Korea claims 'good results' in Covid-19 fight as fever cases top 2 million
The total fever caseload stands at 2.24 million as of Thursday evening, including 65 deaths.
Fatigue sets in as China's zero-Covid policy grinds on
Perhaps more damaging for the government than the fatigue and dissatisfaction is the erosion of trust.
Taiwan firms resuming production in China as Covid-19 curbs ease: Minister
They are hoping for a full resumption in June, said Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua.
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Use technology to reconnect, not separate: Chinese writer Chen Qiufan
The tech world needs more diverse perspectives for better innovation, says Mr Chen.
Preacher denied entry into S'pore: It is country's right to apply immigration rules, says Indonesia
Singapore refused entry to Indonesian preacher Abdul Somad Batubara and six others on May 16.
Malaysia's finance minister eyes next lap of marathon
Tengku Zafrul Aziz, who went from the staid world of banking to running the country’s treasury at the most turbulent of times, looks to new political challenges as the pandemic threat ebbs.
Fatigue sets in as China's zero-Covid policy grinds on
Perhaps more damaging for the government than the fatigue and dissatisfaction is the erosion of trust.
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