The Straits Times - July 18, 2024
The Straits Times - July 18, 2024
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July 18, 2024
Work-study courses for poly and ITE graduates pay off
They enjoy good employment outcomes, earn 33 per cent more than before: Maliki
3 mins
NParks, MOE possibly overpaid contractors, among other lapses: AGO report
The National Parks Board (NParks) possibly overpaid an estimated $1.93 million to contractors responsible for developing and upgrading parks and open spaces in Singapore, said the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO).
6 mins
Auditor-General finds misuse of govt-paid parental leave, CDA funds
Some made multiple employer claims for same child, used funds for unapproved items
3 mins
New AXS app allows cardless payment for parking
It can be used at I2 commercial carparks now; aim is to extend it to 100 by the end of 2024
2 mins
In Harley-Davidson's home town, Trump revs up the Grand Old Party
Mood at Republican convention upbeat amid diverse support for former president
6 mins
More S. Koreans avoiding dog meat in favour of black goat stews
Eateries selling once popular dish see decline in business amid crackdown
4 mins
Beijing, Manila to set up new channels to manage sea rows
Document lays out three communication lines to improve handling of maritime issues
3 mins
Biden pledges he is ‘all in' to seek re-election as he woos black vote
Black voters turned out heavily for him in 2020 but recent polls show waning support
2 mins
Israel pounds central Gaza, sends tanks deeper into Rafah
CAIRO Israeli forces pounded areas in the central Gaza Strip on July 17, killing at least nine Palestinians, according to health officials, while Israeli tanks carried out a limited advance farther into Rafah in the south.
2 mins
75 low-income families get cash with no strings attached in trial
Better mental health, job security seen with payouts of up to 550 a month
3 mins
Workers' Party names new office-bearers, with eye on next general election
The Workers' Party (WP) has named its new office-bearers who will lead the party into the next general election, after party polls in June that saw few changes to its top decision-making body.
2 mins
Rate cut hopes fuel US office Reits rally; STI up marginally
Local index inches up 0.05%; gainers beat losers 304 to 244 | Singtel slips 1% as it seeks to grow stake in Thailand's AIS | Dow Jones, S&P 500 hit new highs while Nasdaq also rises
1 min
Visa-free entry boosts tourism in China but it's still a hard sell
Wide use of digital payments, negative views of country keep some away
3 mins
US retail sales hold steady in June but slowdown expected
Retail sales in the US slipped less than analysts anticipated in June on a weaker performance in the auto and gas segments, government data showed on July 16.
1 min
Allianz offers to buy stake in Income Insurance
Cash offer of 40.58 a share is conditional on the German insurer getting a 51% stake
3 mins
MCILROY MOTIVATED TO GO AGAIN
World No. 2 is over US Open dejection, can’t wait for another shot at winning 5th Major
3 mins
'Fave' no longer feels like an underdog
Jutamas Jitpong bounces around the ring, eyes shielded by her gloved fists as she looks for an opening to land a jab.
3 mins
Hard Rock Stadium hits back at Conmebol
Hard Rock Stadium officials have defended the security measures for the July 14 Copa America final, after Conmebol accused them of ignoring advice that might have prevented the chaotic incidents that held up the game.
2 mins
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