The Straits Times - July 17, 2024
The Straits Times - July 17, 2024
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In this issue
July 17, 2024
Trump picks running mate with eye on key Midwest battleground
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, in his first comments, says China is the biggest threat to the US
4 mins
Fewer people on private hospital IPs; more older folk opt out
The number of people with private hospital Integrated Shield Plans (IPS) has gone down, as has the proportion of older people with any type of IPs.
2 mins
Buzz grows in India over Indian-origin wife of J.D. Vance
Just who is Mrs Usha Chilukuri Vance, wondered many Indians as yet another Indian connection surfaced in the ongoing US presidential election campaign.
3 mins
ISPs step up upgrade of networks to offer 10Gbps broadband
They tap grant to provide the services to at least 500,000 homes by 2028
3 mins
Fire hazards found along HDB corridor with 'sauna' cabin
SCDF says it will be taking action against whoever is responsible for the obstruction
2 mins
Penang seeks to widen ban on foreigners cooking local street food
Plan is to include all hawker centres to keep food authentic and ensure jobs for locals
3 mins
Flap over rebranding India clinics as temples
Central govt move seen as yet another bid by PM Modi’ party to seek Hindu support
4 mins
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, say Palestinian officials
Israeli forces battled Hamas-led fighters in several parts of the Gaza Strip on July 16, and Palestinian health officials said at least 50 people were killed in Israeli bombardment of southern and central areas.
1 min
Russians resort to euphemisms when talking about Ukraine
Military jargon now par for the course even as critics of conflict turn to self-censorship
3 mins
Adverse childhood events could cost Singapore about $1.2b a year: Study
Impact across a person’s lifespan leads to higher healthcare costs, productivity losses
4 mins
Firefighters in marine ops now backed by emergency medical crew
Crew of one paramedic and two emergency medical technicians deployed in temporary protocol
2 mins
Singapore market dips, weighed down by DBS and OCBC
STI down 0.3% as losers outnumber gainers 317 to 250 | DBS falls 1.4% and OCBC down 1.2%; UOB closes up 0.3% | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding jumps 5.7% to $2.43
1 min
Sats, SF Group to extend tie-up to other global hubs
Air cargo handler Sats is looking to take its partnership with Chinese express delivery and logistics service provider SF Group to more global locations, under a newly signed memorandum of understanding.
1 min
Container record in May fuels congestion
Shipping rate hikes likely to continue till Sept amid spike in Chinese exports
3 mins
BIG UNION LOOKS GOOD AS HE SHOOTS FOR HAT-TRICK
Jerome Tan’s three-year-old shows plenty in his workout, ready for turf test over 1,400m
3 mins
Jack back from ban 'hell' to prove herself
Australian freestyler Shayna Jack heads to the Paris Olympics seeking redemption after her world was rocked by a contested doping ban that left her deeply depressed and unsure whether she would swim again.
2 mins
Copa chaos poses security concerns for World Cup
The chaotic scenes at the Copa America final have raised serious questions for the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America.
2 mins
Youthful Lionesses' record 9-0 win a morale booster
The Singapore women's football team went on a rampage and notched their biggest victory when they hammered Macau 9-0 on July 16, in what will be a confidence booster ahead of the Asean Women's Championship later in 2024.
2 mins
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