Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Nov 15.
East Asia Summit leaders call for greater cooperation to tackle pandemic, economic crisis
Countries must work together to rebuild economies, said PM Lee Hsien Loong.
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Stuck at sea: Seafarers who kept international trade humming despite Covid-19
Sailors around the world are stuck on ships due to the pandemic as few ports let crew disembark.
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A trade pact nearly 10 years in the making: 5 things to know about RCEP
The world’s largest trade pact is set to be signed on Sunday (Nov 15).
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Picking a reusable mask: Breathability v filtration efficiency
With so many types of masks available, the question is: How effective are they against Covid-19 ?
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Lunch With Sumiko: Pastry chef Janice Wong on what sweet dreams are made of
The dessert queen tells Executive Editor Sumiko Tan that chefs need an identity, and must innovate.
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Older interns impress with growth mindset
Firms value their perspectives and past experience and younger interns view them as role models.
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askST: My employer says he can’t afford to pay me several months’ worth of salary. What should I do?
Employees who have not been paid their wages are advised to actively engage with their employers and unions.
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Frenchman who flew to S’pore to visit fiancee among 2 new Covid-19 imported cases
There were no cases in the community and none in workers’ dormitories.
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A more sombre Deepavali due to safety measures, as some mark occasion online
While some turned up at Hindu temples, more chose to perform their rituals online at home.
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Racism accusations fly in feud within one of Japan’s wealthiest families
The founder of Maruhan, a leading operator of pachinko parlours, has sued the eldest of his 6 children.
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