The Straits Times - September 12, 2024
The Straits Times - September 12, 2024
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In this issue
September 12, 2024
Pope Francis receives warm welcome as he arrives in S'pore
Pontiff will meet President Tharman, PM Wong before papal mass today
3 mins
Harris, Trump spar over abortion, immigration in high-stakes debate
PHILADELPHIA US Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican former president Donald Trump faced off in a potentially game-changing televised debate on Sept 10, less than two months ahead of the knifeedge US presidential election.
1 min
Economists raise Singapore's 2024 growth forecast to 2.6%
Senior Business Correspondent Private-sector economists raised their 2024 outlook for Singapore's economic growth and lowered their forecast for inflation.
3 mins
What fuels Pope Francis on his historic 12-day Asia-Pacific tour
What powers 87-year-old Pope Francis through his historic 12-day Asia-Pacific tour, which has now entered its final leg?
6 mins
Drivers, riders welcome injury insurance, but divided on CPF contributions
Consumers also have mixed views over having to pay more to defray higher business costs
4 mins
Road closures near Parliament House, NUS, Sports Hub
Several roads near Parliament House, NUS University Cultural Centre and Singapore Sports Hub will be closed at certain hours till Sept 14 due to Pope Francis' visit.
1 min
Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Harris
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has said she will vote for US Vice-President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, on Nov 5, dropping a much-awaited endorsement just after a high-stakes debate between Ms Harris and former president Donald Trump.
2 mins
Harris wins first debate with Trump, but fight still close
She got under Trump's skin and made him look like a candidate from the past
5 mins
Indian state builds housing for female factory staff
Tamil Nadu's worker complex to help draw manufacturers, boost productivity
5 mins
Hanoi flooded as Typhoon Yagi leaves 179 dead
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, evacuated thousands of people living near the swollen Red River as its waters rose to a 20-year high on Sept 11, flooding streets just days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north, killing at least 179 people.
2 mins
PM Wong, Vivian send condolences to families of typhoon victims
Correspondent Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent his condolences to the families of the victims of Typhoon Yagi, which has wrought death and destruction in many parts of northern Vietnam.
1 min
HK slams US House over Bill targeting city's trade offices
Law could lead to closure of centres in US if they lack 'high degree of autonomy' from China
2 mins
Japan plans driverless bullet trains by mid-2030s
Shinkansen bullet trains could be whizzing around Japan without drivers from the mid-2030s, one of its main rail operators said, motivated in part by the country's demographic crisis.
1 min
Japan's pachinko industry looks to seniors for growth
Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease of life, thanks to a surprising demographic: old people.
2 mins
Taiwan grounds Mirage fleet after training crash
Taiwan's air force said on Sept 11 that it has grounded its fleet of French-made Mirage fighter jets for maintenance checks after one crashed off the island's north-west coast.
1 min
Bangladesh boosts security as thousands flee Myanmar
Bangladesh has ramped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said.
1 min
Thai PM faces barrage of petitions to remove her
Complaints by rivals renew risk of political uncertainty only days after she took office
2 mins
Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent
Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Australia's secondlargest city of Melbourne on Sept 11, with dozens arrested as police used sponge grenades, flash-bang devices and irritant sprays to control parts of the hostile crowd.
1 min
EU tapping bond market to help fund Ukraine's defence against Russia
The European Union is tapping the bond market to help fund Ukraine in its efforts to repel the Russian invasion, along with a broad range of other policy commitments.
1 min
US demands overhaul of Israeli conduct in W. Bank
Officials make strongest comments so far after 'unprovoked' killing of American
3 mins
Wildlife, ecosystems under threat as Australia clears land for cattle
Calls for tougher oversight, incentives for landholders to protect forests
4 mins
Big rise in pre-school teachers going for training to hone skills
Leadership, outdoor learning and helping special needs kids among areas covered
4 mins
Nail Palace boss jailed for contempt of court after watchdog seeks action
Two companies under group fined $15,000 each for contempt
3 mins
Jail for key facilitator in crypto Ponzi scheme that cheated victims of $1.lm
In name, he was the registered director of the company, but in practice, he was a \"glorified secretary\" and the personal assistant to the chairman.
1 min
Al service helps summarise 15,000 judgments in S'pore's legal history
Lawyers can prepare cases more efficiently as most judgments are lengthy transcripts
2 mins
BullsAndBears STI on a roll, hits fresh 52-week high to buck regional trend
Local investors defied the wary sentiment seen on Wall Street and around the region to drive the local market to a 52-week high for the second day running.
1 min
MAS reprimands Acesynergy Brokers chief for breaches
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Sept 10 that it reprimanded the chief executive of formerly registered insurance broker Acesynergy Brokers (ABPL), Mr Tan Chuan Lam, for breaches under the Insurance Act.
1 min
OpenAI set to release Strawberry - an Al tool that 'thinks' before it replies
OpenAI plans to release \"Strawberry\", its reasoningfocused artificial intelligence (AI), people who have tested out the model.
1 min
S'pore professional, retail investors now more active in crypto market
Nearly $1.3b in total crypto value received by merchant services here in Q2: Study
2 mins
UK economy stalls again in July in blow to new Labour govt
Britain's stalled again in July, official data showed on Sept 11, dealing a blow to the new Labour government that has put growth expansion at the top of its priority list.
1 min
Evergrande founder's ex-wife gets limited access to frozen funds
A British court allowed the former wife of China Evergrande Group founder Hui Ka Yan to spend as much as £20,000 (S$34,000) a month after freezing her assets in a case brought by the developer's liquidators.
1 min
China struggles to sell home bailout plan to local govts
Purchases make little financial sense for cities, few of which have heeded the call
3 mins
US consumer inflation eases more than forecast to 2.5%
The headline rate of US consumer inflation eased more than expected in August, according to government data published on Sept 11, bolstering expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
2 mins
Chinese plane maker Comac eyes Singapore and Hong Kong for overseas offices
Chinese plane maker Comac is considering opening its first offices in Asia outside of mainland China, people familiar with the matter said, as part of a push to help its C919 single-aisle jet gain traction overseas and better compete against aircraft from Airbus and Boeing.
1 min
18 leading firms appointed as workplace safety, health advocates
They are part of new initiative to reward contractors with good safety practices
3 mins
Q&M Dental in deal to acquire Veritas Dental for $800,000
Q&M Dental Group (Singapore) has entered into a binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire the dental clinic business of Veritas Dental for $800,000.
1 min
After 30 years of India fever, it's time to set new directions
India's growing economy has new suitors, but it may still want to tap many of Singapore's strengths.
7 mins
Kamala Harris shuts down lingering fears of her inadequacy to be president
She won the debate with Donald Trump, and immediately called for another with him.
3 mins
Integrating foreigners into Singapore should start at the workplace
Workplace integration programmes can strengthen social cohesion and help Singapore stay ahead in the fight for global talent.
5 mins
No-sleep challenge: The dangers of sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation can be acute or chronic, and the former can happen over a day or two.
3 mins
The end of impunity for tech giants?
Tik Tok, Telegram and X are facing legal pushback that may signal a new era of accountability for social media titans.
4 mins
Hazard • Formaldehyde is a key component of cigarette smoke
The article \"How to deal with exposure to formaldehyde\" (Sept 9) highlighted the dangers of formaldehyde found in furniture and building materials.
1 min
Sinkholes ⚫ Measures in place to manage risk during construction
We refer to Mr Desmond Cheng's letter \"Take steps to prevent sinkholes caused by human activity\" (Sept 6).
1 min
Families • Don't have children . just for them to look after you
It is indeed stressful for seniors who have to take care of their parents (As seniors become caregivers to seniors, can doctors lighten their load?, Sept 5).
1 min
Yellow Ribbon ⚫ Nudging society into more active participation
We thank Mr Joachim Sim Khim Huang for his letter and are heartened by his support for the Yellow Ribbon cause (Breaking free from biases, prejudices could be harder to do, Sept 5).
1 min
Instead of blaming all bosses, empower staff to vote with their feet
I agree with senior columnist Lin Suling that \"right to disconnect\" legislation, while well-meaning, is a blunt tool to address workplace burnout caused by the lack of opportunity for an employee to rest, recharge or, to put it frankly, have a life (Push for right to disconnect requires less wishful thinking, Sept 7).
1 min
BRAZILIAN CHASING ANOTHER BRAZILIAN
Michael Lee A sixth title might not be the be-all and end-all for any champion.
3 mins
From being the butt of the jokes to top of the world
SYDNEY Australian Olympic breakdancer \"Raygun\" has been ridiculed and written off, but the sport's governing body confirmed on Sept 11 that she has now been crowned No.1 in the world.
2 mins
Curry eyes stake in NBA expansion franchise
Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry had just two words when asked if he was interested in buying a National Basketball Association (NBA) expansion team: \"For sure\".
2 mins
White House pulled into doping case
The fight between the United States and the world's antidoping regulator over the handling of positive tests by elite Chinese swimmers has escalated in recent weeks and drawn in a powerful new player - the Joe Biden White House.
1 min
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AT SOLHEIM CUP: KORDA
American world No. I has yet to win in the three editions of the event she has played in
2 mins
Pressure mounts on China and Australia's coaches
China coach Branko Ivankovic was under pressure on Sept 11 to quit after less than seven months in the job, with the team's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup in danger.
2 mins
FORGET PRESSURE, PLAY WITH SWAGGER
Son says S. Korea have improved with win in Oman, urges team to retain confidence
2 mins
Rodriguez's first has Argentina flailing
Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina on Sept 10, while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 loss to Paraguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
2 mins
Nagelsmann pleased with Germany's 'belief' in draw
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann preferred to look at the positives after his side conceded their earliest goal in 50 years, but fought back to lead at half-time before drawing 2-2 away to the Netherlands on Sept 10.
2 mins
CENTURION KANE DRIVEN BY DOUBTERS
England captain puts away criticism, hurt to strike back with brace on 100th appearance
3 mins
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