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Xi says Asia-Pacific is ‘no-one’s backyard’, rejects attempts to politicise trade and economic relations
Mr Xi's remarks at the Apec appeared directed at the US, although he did not mention the nation by name.
Interactive: Top 5 most iconic goals scored in Fifa World Cup history
Glorious. Sensational. Genius. View the goals that continue to inspire and astonish, play by play, in augmented reality.
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Biden’s trade chief takes a shine to S'pore’s tripartite system, pragmatism
In the same spirit, Ms Katherine Tai said she guns for trade policies that will get broad support.
Can Japan PM Kishida find a way out of his ratings slump?
A poll by public broadcaster NHK has pegged support at 33%, down by five percentage points from October.
Mangrove alliance formed at COP27
BENGALURU - India became one of the first countries along with Australia, Japan, Spain and Sri Lanka to join the Mangrove Alliance for Climate at COP27, the 2022 United Nations climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
From 40nm to 2nm in five years: Japan banks on ‘last chance’ to regain dominance in chips
Japan hopes to reverse its ‘lost decades’ in chips production with a new government-backed venture.
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Singapore wants businesses to share solutions, best practices on world stage: Grace Fu
They can do this through the Mitigation Work Programme launched at COP26 last year, she says.
For island nations, giving up on climate fund 'not an option'
Financing has become a hot-button issue at the COP27 climate talks.
COP27 climate talks seen as key to success at next month's UN nature summit
The global summit on biodiversity is being held next month in Montreal.
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Nuclear war unlikely despite Russia's threats, says military strategy guru Edward Luttwak
"Nuclear weapons are too powerful to be useful," says Dr Luttwak.
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The Life List: 6 tips to boost your mental well-being at the workplace
Psychologists share steps one can take to prioritise mental well-being at work.
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Barisan Nasional candidate Khairy Jamaluddin made headlines when he declared he is gunning to be Malaysia’s future prime minister. But to become the country’s future leader, he first needs to win the parliamentary seat in Sungai Buloh come election
Malaysians will be going to the polls even as the country is facing flooding situations during the monsoon. The Straits Times finds out what contingency measures are in place to allow voters to cast their votes while keeping them safe.
The six were charged over “Hyflux’s intentional failure to disclose information relating to the Tuaspring Integrated Water and Power Project”.
Four tasmanian devils from Australia have made the Night Safari in Singapore their home. Here are 9 facts about these bedevilling creatures.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will deploy in early 2023 a pair of its new emergency vehicles that will take its firefighting and rescue capabilities to new heights.
From January 2023, ICA will take over protective security functions at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints, becoming the first responders for incidents such as bomb threats and armed assailants.
The former US president has announced he's running for president again in 2024, vowing 'America's comeback starts right now'.
The $700 comprises two separate payouts – about 2.5 million adult Singaporeans will get up to $500 in cash in December under the one-off Cost-of-Living special payment, and about 2.9 million adult Singaporeans will receive up to $200 in cash.
Youths at COP27 protest at the damage caused to their countries caused by climate change; want grants to allow for recovery
A record 108 independent candidates are contesting in Malaysia’s 15th General Election, stealing some thunder from mainstream politicians. The Straits Times tracks down some colourful personalities who choose to fight the odds for their country.
As inflation continues to eat away at each dollar and push up the cost of living, the National Wages Council (NWC) has called on employers to raise salaries for employees in guidelines released on Monday.
Take a walk through the COP27 convention centre and a peek at the events and happenings there, as countries come together to decide on the world's collective climate goals.
For 27 years, Zahid Hamidi has represented the Perak constituency of Bagan Datuk. Other neighbouring areas have seen development in the past decades. Will the sleepy town seek change this general election? The Straits Times' Ram Anand reports.
In July 2022, teams from The Straits Times and Singapore Polytechnic gathered at ITE College Central for a special project: To capture the lethal smash technique of 2021 World Badminton champion Loh Kean Yew.
The son of missionaries, Mark Wiens turned his love of food and travel into a career, attracting millions of followers on YouTube.
From panoramic clifftop views to bridges over streams, the new Rifle Range Nature Park offers accessible recreation in nature. With more than 7km of trails and boardwalks, the 66ha park has the greatest length of trails in the Central Park Network.
The Kopi Talk team gathers at the coffee shop to discuss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Among the subjects, could this tournament be a crowning moment for the careers of either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?
Up until October, former Universiti of Malaya lecturer Dr Noraishah Mydin never thought she would play a role in Malaysia’s politics, let alone contest in the country’s general election. ST's Zunaira Saieed gets up close with the fiery candidate.
Singapore launched its first-ever pavilion at a climate conference at COP27 with the aim of showcasing the Republic's efforts through innovation in green finance, renewable energy, green urban design and other steps.
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