The US, divided within, needs to reinvent itself: Harvard’s Graham Allison
While the US is in dire straits, it has a magical capacity to always rise from the ashes and reinvent itself, says Harvard Professor Graham Allison.
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S’pore manufacturing picks up pace, defying China lockdowns and Ukraine war
Singapore's robust manufacturing performance in April was in line with similar PMI gains by some of its Asian peers.
China’s lockdown-led slowdown
It could have a big global impact on growth and supply chains and there are no easy solutions.
India’s coal troubles due to lack of coordination and planning: Experts
Some 33% of its 135 coal-powered plants reportedly have 10% or less of coal stock, with cities like New Delhi recently sounding the alarm bell.
Be prepared for economic challenges ahead, says PM Lee
Global growth will be weaker, and there may be a recession within the next two years, he warned, calling on people to be prepared to face up to the realities.
Why did you come in a box?: Woman in Kedah receives surprise Hari Raya delivery
Video of her popping out of a box is making waves on TikTok.
How will the tussle between 3 ancient civilisations shape the future: Historian Wang Gungwu
The Straits Times' "Conversations on the Future" series focuses on current news and on broader, and larger, long-term issues and trends.
Russia strikes Kyiv during visit by UN chief Antonio Guterres, Biden asks for $46 billion for Ukraine
At least three people were wounded in the strikes in the western part of the city.
Chinese netizens get creative to show unhappiness with ‘zero-Covid’ policy
In a cat-and-mouse game, netizens try to stay one step ahead of government censors.
US President Biden to travel to South Korea and Japan in May
The Biden administration has repeatedly characterised the Asia-Pacific region as the number one strategic issue for the US.