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Multiculturalism is alive and well in Malaysia, just not in politics: Analysts
Malaysians will tell you they believe in multiculturalism, but this does not always translate into actions, such as when voting.
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 30 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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Asian Insider
Bangkok by-election will be key test of voter sentiment
The votes from some 170,000 eligible voters in the by-election will help parties gauge sentiment since the Covid-19 pandemic.
China keeps low profile in US-Russia conflict over Ukraine
The US has publicly enlisted China's help in defusing the current stand-off between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
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.
Vietnamese man punched, beaten, kicked and insulted as an intern in Japan
The 41-year-old man had come to Japan under its Technical Intern Training Programme.
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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.
