UN climate talks open in Egypt, compensation fund on agenda
The issue of loss and damage has been deeply divisive at UN climate talks.
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Bright spots in S’pore tech hiring buck global gloom
One consultancy company, Temus, is investing strategically to keep pace with the growing digitalisation needs of its local and overseas customers.
Australia’s impossible climate juggling trick
“It wants to be a ‘green energy superpower’ while remaining one of the largest fossil fuel exporters in the world”, the author writes.
Singapore ranked second globally for best talent, only Asian nation in top 20
Singapore has clinched second place every year since the index’s first edition in 2013, except in 2020, when it slipped one spot.
How a festive stroll over a historic bridge turned to carnage in India
The popular tourist attraction snapped suddenly as the cables broke and the bridge dropped its occupants into the river below, on Oct 30.
Suspended S’pore swimmers Lim, Wei return to national team training
Two months after being embroiled in one of the biggest controversies in local sport, swimmers Amanda Lim and Teong Tzen Wei are back.
Ringgit estimated to drop to RM3.35 to RM3.45 range against Singdollar
The ringgit is also likely to hit 5.00 against the US dollar, its record low, in the next six months.
Anwar vows to have 2 deputy PMs, promote multiculturalism if Pakatan Harapan wins election
PH’s colour-blind manifesto aims to help all Malaysians with the rising cost of living, among other challenges, he said.
Creating an icon: What it takes to become SIA cabin crew
The Straits Times follows Singapore Airlines flight attendant hopefuls on their 14-week journey to learn the ropes and earn their wings.
Myanmar crisis poses challenge for Asean’s ability to confront future: S’pore foreign minister
Asean has not been able to persuade the Myanmar junta to take meaningful steps towards resolving the crisis, despite forging a “five-point consensus”.