The Straits Times - September 17, 2024
The Straits Times - September 17, 2024
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In this issue
September 17, 2024
Task force outlines plans to help more people with disabilities find jobs
Another 4,500 set to benefit by 2030, with efforts to raise employment rate to 40%
4 mins
Suspect charged after latest attempted assassination of Trump
US federal prosecutors on Sept 16 criminally charged a gunman suspected of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, a day after he was spotted with a rifle hiding in the bushes at Trump's Florida golf course.
3 mins
Pilot to enable more people with disabilities to live independently
Up to 250 adults will live in cluster of rental flats or be supported in their own homes
5 mins
Enhancements to transport infrastructure to support those who need help
Singapore has made significant improvements to its transport infrastructure to better support people with disabilities (PWDs), enhancing accessibility and enabling greater participation in the community.
2 mins
Manila in race against time to stop potential Chinese takeover of shoal
Philippines Correspondent or MANILA The pressure is on for the Philippines to replace a vessel it pulled out from a hotly contested shoal in the South China Sea risk losing a strategic area in its maritime dispute with Beijing.
4 mins
Suspect in attempt on Trump's life a supporter of Ukraine
He had reportedly travelled there to back war effort, stayed several months in 2022
2 mins
New private home sales plunge to 16-year low in August
New private home sales plunged to a 16-year record low for the month of August, as developers held back on new launches during the Hungry Ghost month and price-conscious buyers remained sidelined by higher new launch prices, elevated interest rates and cloudy macroeconomic conditions.
3 mins
National mental health helpline, textline ready by mid-2025
Trained counsellors to address common concerns, offer listening ear via phone, text
3 mins
China's cities increase consumer subsidies to boost weak demand
Once-prolific shoppers are cutting back on spending amid uncertain economic outlook
4 mins
Demand surges for 'healthy' wellness waters in China
Ms Sun Xu, 29, who works for an internet-based company in Beijing, is acutely aware of the pitfalls of regularly consuming not-so-healthy takeout food, but her hectic schedule, stiff deadlines and ever-increasing job responsibilities leave her with limited alternatives.
4 mins
News analysis Chinese man enters Taiwan on boat, raising alarm about island's defence
Incident may be part of Beijing's grey-zone tactics against Taiwan, say analysts
3 mins
Enough! Goa residents are fed up with the tourist hordes
Loud music, loss of privacy, impact on culture and ecology among complaints
4 mins
Over 100 striking Samsung workers held by India police
The police on Sept 16 detained 104 workers protesting against low wages at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India as they were planning a protest march without permission, with the dispute disrupting output at the key factory for the past week.
2 mins
Nipah virus: Second person dead in Kerala since July
A 24-year-old student has died from the Nipah virus in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a local medical official said on Sept 16, and 151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
1 min
Mekong River bursts its banks, flooding Thai downtown area
The Mekong River, which has been bloated with flood waters from upstream provinces, burst its banks on Sept 15 morning, flooding the Muang district of Thailand's Nong Khai province.
1 min
Shanghai comes to a halt, lashed by strongest storm in 75 years
Tens of millions shelter indoors as typhoon disrupts transport, causes significant damage
3 mins
$2.lb damage from Typhoon Yagi may hit Vietnam's economic growth
Super Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath cut a swathe of destruction across north Vietnam, with damage estimated at 40 trillion dong (S$2.1 billion), threatening to slow the country's economic growth for the year.
1 min
Flooding in central Europe widens as death toll rises
More rivers in central Europe burst their banks on Sept 16, and the number of deaths rose from the worst flooding in at least two decades, with some authorities starting to count the costs and others preparing for waters to rise further.
2 mins
Trump says 'I hate Taylor ། Swift!' in social media post
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sept 15 levelled an attack against Taylor Swift, declaring his \"hate\" for her just days after the pop mega-star endorsed his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris.
2 mins
Life goes on in Kharkiv despite relentless Russian attacks
While most opt to be safe underground, others take their chances above ground
5 mins
Pet-eating claims: FBI looks into anti-Haitian threats at Ohio varsity
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Sept 15 said it was assessing the credibility of threats against Haitians at Wittenberg University, following baseless claims by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump that migrants in the town were eating cats and dogs.
1 min
Global cooperation best way to tackle child sex abuse: US envoy
Police investigated 140 cases involving child sexual abuse material since 2020, says Sun Xueling
3 mins
WorldSkills contest has helped polys, ITE improve curricula: Maliki
Event enables schools to learn what more they can do to improve students' abilities
2 mins
Republic bags two golds at 'Olympics of vocational skills
Over four days, 19year-old Victoria Cheong's task was to create eye-catching visual displays for the windows and interiors of shops and department stores to maximise sales.
3 mins
Teacher who took voyeuristic videos of two colleagues jailed
A secondary school physical education teacher has been sentenced to seven months' jail for recording voyeuristic videos of two female colleagues.
2 mins
S'pore restaurant distances itself from Malaysian firm tied to child abuse case
It denies direct involvement in probe into welfare homes in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan
2 mins
Jail, caning for cleaner who broke into home and tried to rape woman
Senior Law Correspondent A 21-year-old cleaner broke into a two-storey house in the middle of the night in 2022 while he was drunk, undeterred even after he cut his hands on barbed wire while climbing over a fence.
2 mins
BullsAndBears Expected US interest rate cuts give STI boost to 52-week high
Gainers beat losers 301 to 225 on turnover worth $1 billion Analyst notes bleak China data Local banks close mixed, with could weigh on sentiment DBS up while OCBC, UOB fell
1 min
Expats fuel rise of Dubai billionaire private school operator
At Gems World Academy in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, kindergarteners have access to iPads and students spend time at the school's 70-seat planetarium.
2 mins
Chinese appliance giant Midea raises $5.2b in upsized Hong Kong listing
Chinese appliance giant Midea Group has raised US$4 billion (S$5.2 billion) in its Hong Kong listing in an enlarged deal that was priced at the top of the marketed range, in a show of demand for the city's biggest share sale in over three years.
1 min
Carbon tax hike has minimal impact on 4 in 10 S'pore firms
Only 25% say it led them to reconsider their long-term sustainability strategies: Poll
3 mins
Family offices in Singapore balloon to 1,650, as sector continues to grow
Sector's ecosystem has added diversity, and contributed to economy, society: Minister
3 mins
Singapore stocks could rally after Fed rate cut, say analysts
By most accounts, local market is undervalued and under-appreciated
3 mins
Yen tops 140 per US dollar ahead of Fed rate verdict
The yen strengthened on Sept 16 past the key psychological level of 140 against the US dollar, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting on Sept 18 that is widely expected to see US officials cut interest rates.
1 min
Enhancing S'pore's value proposition to investors
Review group to focus on this and other areas as it takes steps to strengthen equities market
4 mins
The looming danger of a massive chip glut
A global wave of subsidies by countries trying to become chipmakers could lead to overcapacity that will hurt the semiconductor industry.
5 mins
Embarrassment, what is it good for?
The feeling may be superficial, but that does not make it any less agonising.
3 mins
Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done
There are alternative sources of energy for coal, gas and oil, but there are few substitutes for polymers.
3 mins
Legal practice • Al adoption will deliver significant impact
I read with interest the article \"New Al service to help lawyers go through 15,000 judgments in Singapore's legal history\" (Sept 11).
1 min
More can be done to help those with autism spectrum disorder
I refer to the report \"Just over one in 100 children in Singapore have autism\" (Sept 16).
1 min
Healthy 365 Make it easier to book exercises and take over cancelled slots on app
I applaud the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for offering many free group exercise activities via the Healthy 365 app.
1 min
Only on-site Gold Cup tickets left
As widely expected, the free admission tickets to Grandstand Level 1 at Kranji on Grand Singapore Gold Cup day on Oct 5 have all been snapped up.
1 min
LIM'S FOUR WINNERS AMONG KL FOLLOWERS
Legend Sixty-Three leads trainer's big day, gives Qatar-bound jockey Henrique 14th win
3 mins
WISH I WAS THERE, IT IS WHAT IT IS: DURIC
Injury, holiday, timing, weight rule S'pore champion jockey out of Gls and Gold Cup
3 mins
Gymnast Yulo 'grateful' for the support and love
Carlos Yulo can no longer visit a shopping mall or go to a supermarket in Manila, the Philip pines, without getting mobbed.
3 mins
NADEEM'S WINNING TRAJECTORY
Olympic champion dreamed of being a fast bowler until he received a curve ball
2 mins
Seow steps down after II years, Chen to be fencing chief
When Juliana Seow was asked to run for the position of Fencing Singapore (FS) president in 2013, she never expected herself to stay in the role for over a decade.
2 mins
'GRIT' EARNS U.S. SOLHEIM CUP WIN
Captain Lewis pays tribute to her tenacious side after they beat Europe for first time since 2017
3 mins
Double delight for Rahm at LIV Chicago
Jon Rahm was nervous but few would have noticed as he captured two titles on Sept 15, winning the 2024 LIV Golf League individual championship with his victory at LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club.
2 mins
Piastri's move in Azerbaijan GP shows he's the real deal
Before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, most of the paddock talk over the race weekend had been all about team orders at McLaren.
3 mins
Hearing into City's 115 alleged breaches begins
It has been a long wait, but the independent hearing into Manchester City's alleged 115 breaches of English Premier League financial regulations finally started on Sept 16.
2 mins
TWO-PART PLAN TO LIFT S'PORE FOOTBALL
FAS making a push to help top locals play overseas; naturalisation efforts to continue
3 mins
Mbappe bolsters Real's aim for more European glory
The format may be new, but few would bet against the winners staying the same.
2 mins
Villa ready to rock the boat in Champions League
Forty-two years after being crowned shock European champions, Aston Villa return to the Champions League ready to upset the established order again.
2 mins
SLOT OUT TO SEAL CRACKS
Liverpool start tough Champions League campaign after first defeat in new era
3 mins
CHRISTIAN SHIFTING GEARS
The 17-year-old is set to become the first Singaporean driver to race in Formula 3
3 mins
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