The Straits Times - August 03, 2024
The Straits Times - August 03, 2024
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In this issue
August 03, 2024
MAS sets up review group to revitalise S'pore stock market
Aims include helping SGX-listed firms build capabilities and expand internationally
4 mins
Plans for Singapore's fourth egg farm may be re-evaluated
Company cites time needed to address construction, biosecurity and cost issues
3 mins
Let's make the most of the $900m investment to beef up bus services
For better impact, legwork and careful study of options needed
5 mins
Prisoner swop may only embolden Moscow to take more hostages
US had no option but to give in to Russian pressure, creating a dangerous precedent
4 mins
It's a long wait for the dead with HK's crematorium crunch
Monopoly of limited services means waiting time of weeks, with situation set to worsen
5 mins
Hamas leader killed by bomb hidden in guest house two months ago
Explosive smuggled into the building and detonated remotely: Middle East officials
5 mins
Biden tells Netanyahu to accept ceasefire in 'very direct' call
He also pledges to back Israel against fresh threats from Iran, allied militias
3 mins
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia call for Venezuela to give full vote tallies
Joint call comes after protests triggered by dispute over presidential poll results
3 mins
Trump escalates incendiary racial attacks on Harris
Republicans hold their tongues in public, but some view attack as unneeded and risky
4 mins
For the first time, all law students take pledge to uphold values
NUS, SUSS and SMU hold their own ceremonies involving over 300 freshmen
3 mins
How the Ethnic Integration Policy benefits all S'poreans
Without it, ethnic concentrations will increase, as has happened in many places in the world
4 mins
Jail, fine for ex-lawyer M. Ravi for offences including causing hurt
His bipolar disorder not a mitigating factor because he did not comply with treatment
3 mins
Amazon shares slide 5% after it forecasts sales below estimates
Amazon.com forecast current-quarter sales below estimates and said cautious retail consumers are seeking out cheaper options for purchases, sending its shares down 5 per cent on Aug 1.
2 mins
Major foreign insurers view S'pore as launch pad to S-E Asia
Republic's proximity to untapped markets is key plank in their expansion plans
4 mins
OCBC Q2 profit up 14% to $1.94b, beating estimates
Bank still weighing its options on offer bid for insurer Great Eastern, says group CEO
3 mins
The Olympic doom everyone predicted never came to Paris
The city is bidding good riddance to prophets of gloom and price-gouging Airbnb-ers.
3 mins
Trailblazer Scruggs aims to inspire young, black fencers
After Lauren Scruggs clinched the gold medal for the United States in the women's foil team competition on Aug 1, the fencer threw off her mask and spun around, her eyes and mouth wide open.
2 mins
ALCARAZ TURNS A DEAF EAR TO FANS
World No. 3 trying to tune out the hype after reaching singles final at Roland Garros
3 mins
SUMMER STORM BLOWING
McIntosh wins 200m fly for 2nd gold, as Ledecky's 13th medal sets women's mark
2 mins
'UNFAIR' PENALTY FUELS CANADA
Docked 6 points over a spying scandal, their next obstacle is a q-final against Germany
2 mins
LEONE ON TARGET IN METAL CHASE
Swiss keeps her cool in tense final to get her hands on gold and a piece of the Eiffel Tower
3 mins
YEO EYES NEXT OLYMPICS
Singaporean defiant after crushing narrow last-16 loss to world No. 10 Ohori
2 mins
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