The Straits Times - August 24, 2024
The Straits Times - August 24, 2024
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August 24, 2024
PM: Govt looking into cost-of-living concerns, taking better care of seniors
More help for larger families, needs of sandwiched group being explored
4 mins
A more family-friendly Singapore is aim of recent moves: PM Wong
Shift from direct incentives for procreation as parenthood is a deeply personal choice
3 mins
PM: S'pore must remain an open society while pursuing integration
While there will be issues arising from integrating locals and foreign talent, Singapore must remain an open society, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Aug 23.
2 mins
PM Wong wants to engage Singaporeans on foreign policy issues
Everyone needs to understand what's at stake, given rising global tensions, he says
2 mins
Can she make America laugh again?
It's a laugh that's got the nation divided.
4 mins
Call for feedback to make public buses safer
Public feedback is being sought to improve the safety of public buses following a recent spate of accidents involving these vehicles.
2 mins
Harris promises change but offers few specifics
US Vice-President misses chance to win over undecided voters on domestic issues
4 mins
Singapore among 18 countries involved in maritime exercise
Singapore was among 18 countries that took part in a regional maritime security exercise aimed at strengthening responses against security threats from the sea.
1 min
Australia tackles poor water quality at Great Barrier Reef
SYDNEY Australia on Aug 23 launched a multimillion-dollar effort to stop pesticide run-off and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder.
1 min
Aussie unis fear financial hit from caps on international students
Move also risks damaging global reputations of the country's universities
4 mins
Students lead protests in Indonesia's major cities
They press lawmakers over scrapping of contentious Bill amid worries for democracy
3 mins
Umno's Zahid against party 'going solo' at next polls
It will likely be able to govern country only by sharing power with other parties, he says
4 mins
From EVs to belacan: Business booming once again at annual bazaar
Tens of thousands of Umno members gathered at the party headquarters in downtown Kuala Lumpur this year have another reason to cheer, apart from last weekend's resounding by-election victory in Kelantan: The familiar and tempting sight of stalls selling tasty local delicacies, clothing, trinkets and even cars.
2 mins
Proliferating evacuation orders sow chaos in Gaza but few safe havens
They severely complicate relief distribution by UN agencies in the blockaded territory
2 mins
Bullets found in six hostages' bodies retrieved from Gaza, says Israel
The Israeli military said on Aug 22 that bullets had been found in the bodies of six hostages retrieved from a Gaza tunnel earlier this week, indicating that they had been shot.
1 min
Modi urges Zelensky to sit down for talks with Russia
Visit of Indian Prime Minister comes at volatile juncture in Russia-Ukraine war
3 mins
S. Korea doctor group warns of ER crisis due to Covid-19, strike
South Korea's medical association warned on Aug 23 that a spike in Covid-19 cases and an ongoing strike by trainee doctors could cripple hospital emergency rooms (ERS) in September, at a time when many doctors will also be off due to a public holiday.
1 min
India considers allowing more Chinese investments
Policymakers wary of firms being taken over, but want to spur growth
5 mins
Police, SAF and SCDF hold terror attack drill at One Punggol
Exercise is first one held in an integrated hub and witnessed by foreign police officers
2 mins
Man who raped 13-year-old girl while on the run gets jail
24-year-old who has mild intellectual disability is spared the cane
2 mins
Ex-student care officer gets 26 weeks' jail for ill-treating child
Court Correspondent A former student care officer was sentenced to 26 weeks' jail on Aug 23 for ill-treating a five-year-old boy at a kindergarten after she spotted him playing with water at a sink.
2 mins
'INTIMIDATING BUT FUN'
Why Hyrox is swiftly gaining a big following in S'pore
4 mins
4,500 students and adults to get free Al, tech training
IBM is collaborating with training provider, polys to use its SkillsBuild platform lessons
2 mins
BullsAndBears Easing inflation gives stocks a boost, with STI up 0.4%
Lowest core CPI reading since February 2022 'welcome news' | Attention on Fed chairman's speech for hints on rate cuts | In S'pore, Sats and Thai Beverage lead gains on STI
1 min
HK's legal exodus leaves law students with few places to go
At least 16 law firms have left or shut down since 2020 after steady growth in previous years
3 mins
Shein finds child labour cases as it steps up audits
Chinese-founded fastfashion giant Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers in 2023, it said in its 2023 sustainability report, as it stepped up audits of manufacturers in China to assuage criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned flotation.
2 mins
Far East Orchard to invest in UK purpose-built student housing
Far East Orchard has established its first private fund in Singapore, and completed its first closing of £70 million (S$120 million) on Aug 22.
1 min
CPF Investment Scheme funds underperform global equities
The funds in the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) underperformed global equities after being left in the dust by surging US stocks.
2 mins
MoneySmart rejects buyout offer from rival MoneyHero
Personal finance portal MoneySmart Group has declined an US$8 million (S$10.5 million) offer from its competitor MoneyHero Group to acquire all its shares on the same day the proposal was made.
2 mins
High savings level of S'poreans a buffer against inflation: Experts
This is despite 5.9% contraction in personal savings in second quarter
4 mins
Second Chance founder and family amass 97.45% of shares
Senior Columnist In a move which brings it within a whisker of full privatisation, the founder of Singapore-listed Second Chance Properties and his family have amassed 97.45 per cent or 904.10 million shares of the company as at Aug 23.
1 min
S'pore core inflation eases 2.5% in July, beats expectations
But overall inflation unchanged from June, led by slowdown in acommodation costs
3 mins
Bank of S'pore eyes further growth in Mid-East business
Bank of Singapore aims to grow its business in the Middle East, with the region contributing up to 20 per cent of its overall revenue and private banking assets over the next three to five years, from around 10 per cent now.
2 mins
SUHAIRI 'A BIT SAD' HE DIDN'T GET NOD
Coach feels Paralympics decision quite fair and just as shot putter Diroy ranked higher
2 mins
Norris 'not at level of a champion'
McLaren's Lando Norris has assessed his performance so far this season as not being good enough for someone with Formula One championship aspirations.
2 mins
Sinner, Alcaraz in line for rematch at US Open
World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been placed in the same side of the draw as former champions Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev for next week's US Open, and will start his campaign against Mackenzie McDonald.
2 mins
HULL HAS 'A LOT OF FUN' IN STRONG WINDS
Late birdie spree gives her one-shot lead over Korda and Yin in bid for first Major
2 mins
BEZECOURT FLOURISHES IN DEEPER ROLE
Geylang's Frenchman, who had ACL injury in 2023, thrives on freedom, new signings
3 mins
Women's football needs 'genuine partnerships'
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) needs to consider the lives of non-professional players when organising major tournaments, the global players' union Fifpro said in a report published on Aug 22.
1 min
Gundogan is back to play his best: Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is thrilled that Ilkay Gundogan is back in his team, and insisted that the 33-year-old midfielder has not returned to the club to \"retire\".
2 mins
Gunners look to build on opening win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he always had \"belief\" in his players to do the job, as he prepares for his side's English Premier League trip to Aston Villa on Aug 24.
2 mins
TEN HAG WANTS MORE OF ZIRKZEE
United boss says new striker's debut goal in opener will give him and team confidence
3 mins
SWIMMING BAR TO RISE
New S'pore Aquatics head Goh to launch SwimSingapore to improve standards
3 mins
Netflix reality show The Influencer's winner disqualified from prize money
SEOUL South Korean YouTuber Oh Byeong-min, better known by his online moniker Oking, won the Netflix reality series The Influencer (2024).
2 mins
Teen model Ella Gross to debut as K-pop girl group Meovy member
K-pop agency The Black Label announced on Aug 22 that Ella Gross, a child model-turnedK-pop trainee, will debut as a member of its first girl group Meovv, slated to launch in September.
1 min
Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun to be posthumously honoured
The upcoming Busan International Film Festival (Biff), Asia's largest, will posthumously honour the late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun with the Korea Cinema Award, organisers said on Aug 23.
1 min
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