Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 23

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, May 23. 


China's development is good for Asia, but countries want to maintain ties with Japan, US, Europe too: PM Lee

Countries like Singapore also want to nurture links with Japan, which is the next biggest economy in Asia by far.

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Global measures to tackle inflation may cause recession, but must be taken: PM Lee

"If you do not act against inflation, that will become a very serious problem for the world," he said.

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MOE moves to pave way for overseas school trips to resume

MOE is seeking a company that will provide health, medical, emergency and security consultancy services.

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HDB compensates BTO flat buyers for delay

Buyers of units in Anchorvale Village can expect to be reimbursed between $2,270 and $6,360.

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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?

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Singapore far from Islamophobic in barring entry of Indonesian preacher

Some claim Islamophobia was to blame. That flies in the face of S'pore's record on matters of religion and extremism.

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'He begged me to save him': Man laments failure to save neighbours in Bedok North fire

He is among six residents lauded for their efforts. 

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Petite nun, 67, stands tall as Singapore's first taekwondo world champion

Even after joining a Catholic religious order 43 years ago, she continued to practise and hone her skills.

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Football: Relief for Man City fans as Guardiola's side snatch victory from defeat

Liverpool and Manchester City fans were put through a roller-coaster ride of emotions.

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askST Jobs: My boss saw me in my pyjamas during a Zoom call. How do I recover from that?

How workers can recover from embarrassing situations depends on the context and culture.

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