The Philippine Star - April 19, 2022

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April 19, 2022

Passenger traffic at Changi hits 31% of pre-pandemic figures

Travellers at Changi Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday. The growth in traffic shows the Republic is on track to achieve its target of restoring half of pre-Covid-19 passenger volume by the end of this year.

2 mins

Better Outcomes For US, China Through Engagement: Wong

Trying to contain China’s rise would be ineffective and destabilising for all, he says

4 mins

New Zealand’s PM Ardern in Singapore for three-day visit

Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development, receiving New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Changi Airport yesterday. With them was Ms Ardern’s fiance Clarke Gayford.

2 mins

Nations Have To Go Beyond Target Setting To Act On Climate Plans: Grace Fu

To meet international climate goals, countries have to put plans into action, provide transparent reporting of progress and stay accountable for targets.

1 min

Govt will watch war’s effect on construction sector

Minister Lee says it will also study how to better support contractors as costs rise

3 mins

Shorter wait for vehicle permits to enter Singapore

The processing time for vehicle entry permit (VEP) applications to enter Singapore will be progressively reduced from the current seven weeks to three.

1 min

S. Korea lifts nearly all coronavirus restrictions as cases fall

South Korea lifted almost all of its Covid-19 precautions yesterday in a major step towards a return to normal life as the Omicron variant recedes and daily infections retreated to a more than two-month low of fewer than 50,000.

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Shanghai Sees 3 Covid-19 Deaths Even As It Looks To Ease Lockdown

Shanghai reported its first deaths yesterday as the biggest Covid-19 flare-up China has faced in the pandemic prompted more cities around the country to impose curbs on their residents.

2 mins

Mariupol Situation Difficult But City Still Holding Out: Ukraine

Officials seek urgent evacuation corridor for civilians as Russia steps up bombing

3 mins

British PM In More Hot Water After New ‘Partygate' Details Exposed

Newspapers say he started party, urged people to ‘let off steam’

2 mins

A ‘magic formula’ for the 4G leadership and beyond

Consider the strengths of collective leadership at a time of complex challenges

4 mins

S’pore’s water challenge: More on tap at lower carbon costs

From solar farms to carbon capture, PUB is looking at all ways and means to meet rising demand for water while keeping down carbon emissions.

4 mins

People's Inflation Expectations Rise To 9-Year High: Survey

The latest quarterly survey from DBS Bank and Singapore Management University (SMU) found that people’s expectations of how much prices will rise in the year ahead hit a nine-year high last month.

2 mins

Oil Prices Down Amid Concerns Over Slowing Chinese Demand

Oil prices fell yesterday as worries over slowing demand in China prompted investors to take profit on gains made earlier in the day over concerns of tight supply and the deepening crisis in Ukraine.

2 mins

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