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July 13, 2024
Singapore economy grows by better-than-expected 2.9% in Q2
Economic growth in the past three months added to the fastest pace of expansion in six quarters, as reviving global demand for electronic goods put Singapore’s semiconductor industry back in the driving seat.
3 mins
S'pore residents say smartphones, short holidays, air-con are essential: Study
It comes amid public interest in resources needed to achieve basic living standards
3 mins
Driver could not have noticed girl running across road: Coroner
The driver of the car that hit four-year-old Zara Mei Orlic and ran over her body could not have detected the girl’s presence as she ran across the road, a coroner has found.
![Driver could not have noticed girl running across road: Coroner](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/4gw3wpvuN1720824829046/DRIVER-COULD-NOT-HAVE-NOTICED-GIRL-RUNNING-ACROSS-ROAD-CORONER.jpg)
3 mins
Breaking health insurance vicious circle a top MOH priority, says Ong Ye Kung
Move to ensure private schemes give ample coverage but discourage over-consumption
3 mins
Most S'pore residents prioritise self-reliance for essential needs
But support for low-wage earners should be more generous, says poll
![Most S'pore residents prioritise self-reliance for essential needs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/Vj6RtLWpf1720824901197/MOST-SPORE-RESIDENTS-PRIORITISE-SELFRELIANCE-FOR-ESSENTIAL-NEEDS.jpg)
4 mins
Judge: Why ex-IPP director Goh Jin Hian can't be granted relief from liability for losses
The High Court has found that Goh Jin Hian, a former director of insolvent marine fuel supplier Inter-Pacific Petroleum (IPP), is not entitled to relief from liability to pay US$146 million (S$196 million) plus interest in compensation for losses suffered by the firm.
3 mins
Environment in focus as Beijing, Manila spar over ageing warship
Vessel serving as Philippines' outpost on disputed shoal said to be causing pollution
![Environment in focus as Beijing, Manila spar over ageing warship](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/saKu48zSG1720825094491/ENVIRONMENT-IN-FOCUS-AS-BEIJING-MANILA-SPAR-OVER-AGEING-WARSHIP.jpg)
3 mins
Taiwan's former vice-premier detained amid probe for corruption
A court in Taiwan ordered a former vice-premier detained while he is investigated for corruption, the latest development in the highest-profile graft probe in the democratically run archipelago since the one involving former president Chen Shui-bian in 2008.
1 min
Japan sacks navy chief amid spate of military scandals
It comes as report again identifies China, N. Korea and Russia as country's top threats
![Japan sacks navy chief amid spate of military scandals](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/lE7eA5jSM1720825314272/JAPAN-SACKS-NAVY-CHIEF-AMID-SPATE-OF-MILITARY-SCANDALS.jpg)
4 mins
Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial
Taiwan will withdraw the military honour guards from the memorial hall of former leader Chiang Kai-shek as part of ongoing efforts to end the \"veneration of authoritarianism\", the Culture Ministry said on July 12.
![Taiwan to withdraw honour guards from Chiang Kai-shek memorial](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/xXSM1pVxw1720825442382/TAIWAN-TO-WITHDRAW-HONOUR-GUARDS-FROM-CHIANG-KAISHEK-MEMORIAL.jpg)
1 min
Huawei says 'no specific evidence' of security risk after Germany bans parts
Huawei on July 12 insisted there was “no specific evidence” its technology carried security risks, after Germany said it would phase out the use of components from it and fellow Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE in its 5G networks.
![Huawei says 'no specific evidence' of security risk after Germany bans parts](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/BiOoyx4Bf1720825527438/HUAWEI-SAYS-NO-SPECIFIC-EVIDENCE-OF-SECURITY-RISK-AFTER-GERMANY-BANS-PARTS.jpg)
1 min
US lawmakers worry over China link in Microsoft deal with UAE firm
Fears mount over sharing of AI technology and deepening Chinese influence in Middle East
3 mins
New financing scheme aims to spur solar projects in poorer nations
It covers payment default risk to incentivise such investments, starting with Africa
4 mins
Natural disasters cost China $17b in first six months of 2024
China suffered direct economic loss worth 93.16 billion yuan (S$17.24 billion) in the first half of 2024 due to natural disasters, the government said on July 12.
![Natural disasters cost China $17b in first six months of 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/geSElIWY91720825712331/NATURAL-DISASTERS-COST-CHINA-17B-IN-FIRST-SIX-MONTHS-OF-2024.jpg)
1 min
Israeli military report on Oct 7 attack finds army failed to protect civilians
The Israeli military published on July 11 the findings of a first probe into its own security failings during the devastating Oct 7 Hamas attack, acknowledging it had not protected the citizens of one of the worst-hit communities, Kibbutz Be’eri.
2 mins
Ukraine wants ICC to prosecute Russia over Kyiv hospital attack
Ukraine’s top prosecutor has called for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to prosecute Russia over a missile strike on a children’s hospital in Kyiv earlier this week.
![Ukraine wants ICC to prosecute Russia over Kyiv hospital attack](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/i6xRmZnGT1720826043864/UKRAINE-WANTS-ICC-TO-PROSECUTE-RUSSIA-OVER-KYIV-HOSPITAL-ATTACK.jpg)
2 mins
Biden calls for war's end, says Israel must not occupy Gaza
US leader says Israel, Hamas have agreed on ceasefire framework but some gaps to close
![Biden calls for war's end, says Israel must not occupy Gaza](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/pft__JaOm1720825890321/BIDEN-CALLS-FOR-WARS-END-SAYS-ISRAEL-MUST-NOT-OCCUPY-GAZA.jpg)
2 mins
Russian attempt to assassinate CEO of German arms firm foiled: Reports
US intelligence discovered that Russia planned to assassinate the chief executive of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall - which has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine - CNN and The New York Times reported on July 11, citing five unidentified US and Western officials as saying the plot was discovered earlier in 2024.
![Russian attempt to assassinate CEO of German arms firm foiled: Reports](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/vvCWnbwvy1720826138478/RUSSIAN-ATTEMPT-TO-ASSASSINATE-CEO-OF-GERMAN-ARMS-FIRM-FOILED-REPORTS.jpg)
2 mins
Myanmar temple city pines for tourists as conflict rages
One-time hot spot now features shuttered hotels, with guides and vendors out of work
![Myanmar temple city pines for tourists as conflict rages](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/EYtVCxxIn1720826303084/MYANMAR-TEMPLE-CITY-PINES-FOR-TOURISTS-AS-CONFLICT-RAGES.jpg)
2 mins
Australia to launch anti-scam law targeting internet giants
Australia plans to introduce a law by the end of 2024 forcing internet companies to proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines, the top consumer regulator said on July 12, potentially setting up another showdown with Big Tech.
2 mins
Expecting millions for Jubilee in 2025, Rome undergoes overhaul
All roads might lead to Rome, but when they arrive in the city, they are likely to be dug up, shut off or under renovation as the Italian capital undergoes a monumental facelift ahead of the 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year.
3 mins
NDP celebrations to continue on Aug 10 in five heartland areas
Performances, fireworks, displays in Bishan, Punggol, Yishun, Paya Lebar, Buona Vista
![NDP celebrations to continue on Aug 10 in five heartland areas](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/1oYIkLBwZ1720826535177/NDP-CELEBRATIONS-TO-CONTINUE-ON-AUG-10-IN-FIVE-HEARTLAND-AREAS.jpg)
2 mins
SingHealth's hospitals, facilities to get up to 300 EV chargers by 2028
By 2028, SingHealth’s hospitals and facilities will have up to 300 electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
2 mins
Number of suicides here down to lowest since 2000
32.4% decline in 2023 from the year before; figures have dropped across every age group
4 mins
150 nurses lauded for outstanding service, dedication
At work, senior nurse manager Varadhan Arivazhagi has been slapped, kicked and pinched by individuals who show “expressive behaviour”.
![150 nurses lauded for outstanding service, dedication](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/YhrWEepGE1720826870581/150-NURSES-LAUDED-FOR-OUTSTANDING-SERVICE-DEDICATION.jpg)
3 mins
Estate of man killed by father-in-law fails to get back luxury watch
High Court dismisses appeal by estate administrators, who sued victim's parents
![Estate of man killed by father-in-law fails to get back luxury watch](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/srs_j2Nf91720826961996/ESTATE-OF-MAN-KILLED-BY-FATHERINLAW-FAILS-TO-GET-BACK-LUXURY-WATCH.jpg)
4 mins
China's exports rise, but falling imports dampen June trade data
Analysts warn that export sales may not be sustained amid curbs on Chinese goods
![China's exports rise, but falling imports dampen June trade data](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/cWJvOO2uI1720827053947/CHINAS-EXPORTS-RISE-BUT-FALLING-IMPORTS-DAMPEN-JUNE-TRADE-DATA.jpg)
3 mins
S'pore, HK should join forces to court super rich: Experts
Collaboration between cities can provide access, enlarge current family office circles
3 mins
Private sector's needs to shape policies on Johor-S'pore SEZ
This will increase likelihood of the two countries reaching an agreement, say panellists at forum
![Private sector's needs to shape policies on Johor-S'pore SEZ](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/Aw6vphpXB1720827233688/PRIVATE-SECTORS-NEEDS-TO-SHAPE-POLICIES-ON-JOHORSPORE-SEZ.jpg)
3 mins
EJAZ GOES FOR 2ND SHOT AT POLYTRACK
Trainer Burridge believes in race-by-race approach to smart horse with screw in knee
![EJAZ GOES FOR 2ND SHOT AT POLYTRACK](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/CU3h08tXV1720827381927/EJAZ-GOES-FOR-2ND-SHOT-AT-POLYTRACK.jpg)
3 mins
DIMAYUGA CLINCHES PUTRA CUP DOUBLE
Filipino pips Singapore's Ang on countback to seal individual title at rain-hit c'ships
![DIMAYUGA CLINCHES PUTRA CUP DOUBLE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/mo7zD6KPr1720827480870/DIMAYUGA-CLINCHES-PUTRA-CUP-DOUBLE.jpg)
2 mins
ALCARAZ REVELS IN FINAL FAMILIARITY
Defending champion in position to win fourth Grand Slam after beating Medvedev
![ALCARAZ REVELS IN FINAL FAMILIARITY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1763724/YjvowdaO11720827578589/ALCARAZ-REVELS-IN-FINAL-FAMILIARITY.jpg)
3 mins
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