As publisher and CEO of Epigram Books, Edmund Wee has been flying the flag for Singapore Literature since 2011. He speaks of his criteria for SingLit, his choice for the greatest SingLit novel and the book that most influenced his life. #TheStraitsTimes
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Asia has three planetary “tipping point” risks caused mainly by climate change: Rising sea levels from melting ice caps, accelerated melting of mountain glaciers, and loss of tropical coral reefs. #ClimateWatch #Environment #TheStraitsTimes
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A source said the firm sees the boycott as an opportunity to cease some of the KFC store operations that have weighed on its balance sheet. #Business #CorporateBuzz #Malaysia #TheStraitsTimes
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In the seventh month of a devastating air and ground war, Israeli forces also resumed bombarding northern and central areas of the enclave, as well as east of Khan Younis in the south. #Conflict /War #Israel #Palestine #TheStraitsTimes
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Competing against older skydivers was also nerve-racking for Kai, especially as he was unsure whether to watch his rivals’ routines while waiting for his turn during the final round.
#Sports #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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About 110,000 affected residents in Guangdong, which has a population of 127 million, have been relocated, with four people dead and 10 others missing. #ClimateWatch #NaturalDisaster #China #TheStraitsTimes
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Singapore Foreign Minister Balakrishnan said Mr Prabowo has been a steadfast friend of Singapore, and that it was an honour to catch up with him again.
#Elections #Geopolitics #Politics #Indonesia #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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The incoming leaders of Singapore and Indonesia must work on their “budding” relationship if they want to keep the momentum of their predecessors going and develop bilateral ties further, say observers.
#Geopolitics #Indonesia #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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The survey scored employers based on two elements – each employee’s willingness to recommend one’s own employer, and their willingness to recommend other employers in their industries.
#Business #CorporateBuzz #Technology #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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The note granted the unknown beneficiary a “friendly loan of US$50,000 (S$68,000) based on our friendship in the past,” separate from the CPF nomination. #Crime #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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The base salaries of vice-presidents in banks differ, with those in Hong Kong earning an average of US$163,934 (S$223,355) and those in Singapore, US$152,446. #CorporateBuzz #HongKong #Singapore #TheStraitsTimes
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One of the objectives of the event is to promote greater safety and the wider adoption of self-driving technology.
#ArtificialIntelligence #Singapore #UAE #TheStraitsTimes
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