The Straits Times - June 19, 2024
The Straits Times - June 19, 2024
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In this issue
June 19, 2024
MPA responded within 11 mins of being alerted to oil spill: Minister
Dredging boat was being guided by PSA Marine when incident at terminal occurred
3 mins
New agreement allows Cambodia to implement Singapore's digital govt products
The Cambodian public service is set to get Singapore-made digital tools to carry out its work, with an agreement signed between Singapore and Cambodia on June 18.
3 mins
Singapore reclaims top spot in world ranking of competitiveness
Republic overtakes Switzerland, Denmark with robust performances in all 4 categories
3 mins
Firms realise accounting of natural capital 'is in their interest'
Countries are taking mapping of natural resources very seriously: President Tharman
3 mins
Thailand passes landmark Bill recognising same-sex marriage
Thailand’s same-sex marriage Bill cleared its final hurdle on June 18, with the Senate endorsing it in a special session and putting Thailand on course to be the first in South-east Asia to guarantee marriage equality.
2 mins
Dip in exports eases to 0.1% - mildest fall in 20 months
Electronics exports post 21.9% growth as Al-related tech demand drives recovery
3 mins
Philippines says sailor severely hurt in South China Sea collision
A Philippine Navy sailor suffered \"serious injury\" after what the country's military called on June 18 an \"intentional highspeed ramming\" by the Chinese coast guard during a resupply mission in the South China Sea.
1 min
China takes steps to curb unruly sports fans ahead of Paris Olympics
Behaviour targeted includes online abuse of rival fans, name-calling
4 mins
Potential boost for BRI project as China, Malaysia mark 50 years of ties
Chinese Premier’s visit symbolic of Beijing’s backing for rail deal amid extension pitch
3 mins
Four Philippine policemen found guilty of Duterte drug war killings
Four Philippine policemen were found guilty on June 18 of killing a father and his son, court officials said, in a rare case of law enforcement officers being prosecuted for taking part in former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug war.
2 mins
Putin vows to deepen trade, security ties with North Korea
Russian President also pledges to support it against US, ahead of his visit to the North
3 mins
S. Korean military fires warning shots after North's soldiers cross demarcation line
South Korea's military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Line near the border on June 18, according to the country's joint chiefs of staff (JCS).
1 min
17 in Gaza refugee camps killed in Israeli air strikes
Israel pushes deeper into Rafah, with residents reporting heavy attacks from tanks and planes
2 mins
Firms offer personal desks to lure staff back to office
Some realising they may have gone too far with hot-desking in new era of hybrid work
4 mins
S'pore students are tops in global test of creative thinking
15-year-olds tested by OECD score higher than peers from 63 other education systems
4 mins
Updated voter rolls open for public inspection from today
Singapore’s voter rolls have been updated to contain the names of all eligible electors as at June 1, 2024, and will be open for public inspection from June 19 till July 2.
1 min
Component that malfunctioned on June 3 is new, says SMRT
Meant to protect equipment from power surges, it isn’t due for maintenance till 2025
2 mins
Cancer monitoring system sought for former J&J talc users
Lawsuit says firm should be on the hook for potentially billions of dollars in medical fees
2 mins
Singtel-KKR consortium to invest $1.75b in ST Telemedia GDC
Deal said to be largest digital infrastructure investment in S-E Asia so far this year
2 mins
Temasek to sell Pavilion Energy to Shell for undisclosed amount
Shell has agreed to buy Singapore liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Pavilion Energy from global investment company Temasek in a move the oil major said will strengthen its leadership position in LNG, according to statements on June 18.
2 mins
BIG UNION KEEPS WINNING FORM
June and Boardroom also bear watching after showing up well on the training track
3 mins
LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE FOR S'PORE
Experience helps bowlers to the boys and girls’ singles titles at Asian event
2 mins
MISSING SITTER TO MAYBE SITTING OUT
Euro misery for Mbappe, who squanders glorious chance and suffers a broken nose
3 mins
YODELLERS AND RAPPERS IN TUNE
Germany’s golden oldies gelling well with youngsters as Euro’s oldest team chase title glory
3 mins
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