The Straits Times - September 23, 2024
The Straits Times - September 23, 2024
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In this issue
September 23, 2024
There could be more deaths than births by first half of 2030s, says PMO
Singapore population will shrink without immigration, affecting economy: Experts
4 mins
Batam arrest: S'porean allegedly sexually abused stepdaughter
Police in Batam, Indonesia, have arrested a Singaporean for allegedly sexually abusing his underage stepdaughter for more than two years.
1 min
Quad summit ups the ante in Indo-Pacific without naming China
Joint coast guard patrols among initiatives to scale up presence in region
5 mins
Police called to Ubi office after angry investors demand refund
Promised profits from gemstone-crypto scheme did not materialise, say investors
5 mins
Call for collective support of seniors in Singapore's ageing society
More volunteers are needed in the face of Singapore's rapidly ageing population, and they will mostly come from institutes of higher learning, corporations and the community, including younger seniors who are willing and able to engage their peers.
3 mins
Sell-out crowd of more than 269,000 fans at Grand Prix
Turnout bigger than that of 2023 race as fans soak in action on and off the track
3 mins
China expedites mission to Mars, signals confidence in exploration
It sparks fears that Beijing may leverage its space abilities for political, military needs
5 mins
Ye's show in China a bright spark for gloomy economy
Rapper's concert in Haikou proves all sides can gain, especially with local govt support
4 mins
One dead, at least 11 missing after floods, landslides hit Japan
Floods and landslides killed one person and left at least 11 missing in central Japan, with recovery teams at work on Sept 22 in a remote peninsula already devastated by a major earthquake in 2024.
2 mins
Lebanon, Israel trade heavy fire after strike targeting Hezbollah
Israeli jets pound southern Lebanon as militant group rains rockets on military targets
3 mins
Heads of school linked to Malaysian group in child abuse probe arrested
The chairman and the principal of a school in Kuala Pilah, linked to GISB Holdings, a conglomerate embroiled in an alleged child abuse case in Malaysia, have been arrested on suspicion of reviving deviant Islamic teachings.
1 min
FBI agents board vessel with same manager as ship in US bridge collapse
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents on Sept 21 boarded a container ship that is managed by the same parent company as the cargo vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, which had toppled the structure and killed six workers.
1 min
Hundreds of parachutists jump to mark WWII operation
Hundreds of parachutists on Sept 21 dropped down on a heath near the Dutch town of Ede, following in the footsteps of 2,000 Allied soldiers 80 years ago.
2 mins
Moscow planning strikes on nuclear facilities: Kyiv minister
Ukraine's foreign minister said on Sept 21 that Russia is planning strikes on Ukrainian nuclear facilities before the winter, and urged the UN's nuclear watchdog and Ukraine's allies to establish permanent monitoring missions at the country's nuclear plants.
1 min
No US, UK approval to use long-range missiles on Russia
Ahead of crucial trip to US, Zelensky hints that he hopes Biden will make a U-turn
3 mins
Mayor trying to hold city together after Trump's false claims
It has been a chilling couple of weeks for Springfield, Ohio, since former president Donald Trump pulled the city into the presidential race with baseless claims that Haitian immigrants there were abducting and eating household pets.
1 min
Trump rejects Harris' challenge to debate again
Donald Trump on Sept 21 rejected another debate with Vice-President Kamala Harris before the US presidential election, hours after the Democratic candidate's campaign said she had agreed to an Oct 23 match-up with her Republican rival on CNN.
1 min
Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting
A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in the US state of Alabama, police said on Sept 21.
1 min
US expected to propose ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles
Move due to national security concerns to include autonomous vehicles, say sources
2 mins
Cognac producers fear China tit-for-tat tariffs
Frustrated cognac producers in south-western France are growing increasingly anxious over the looming threat of Chinese tariffs on European brandy, a move industry representatives worry could force French liquor from the Chinese market.
2 mins
Labour kicks off first conference in power in 15 years
British PM vows to protect public services, rules out austerity amid pressure over cuts
3 mins
‘We will surpass expectations’
People with disabilities call for a fair shot at work
6 mins
Project to help Muslims in marriage, parenting draws over 2,000 couples
Shortly after their first child was born, Mr Muhammad Amirul Shah Imran and his wife Nur Amalina Anuar joined a project that would give them access to religious officials, medical professionals and social workers whom they could tap whenever they face issues in their relationship or caring for their newborn.
2 mins
Property agents grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition
Paying to boost listings on property portals seen as vital in slowing real estate market
4 mins
SM Lee warns of scam after getting alerts purportedly from Singapore Customs
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned members of the public of scam messages that claim to be from Singapore Customs after receiving some himself.
1 min
SAF holds largest overseas drill involving 6,200 troops in Australia
About 6,200 Singapore soldiers are flying helicopters, driving tanks and operating new high-tech machinery in the SAF's largest ever unilateral overseas exercise in Shoalwater Bay, Australia.
2 mins
Dad built everything at home, says son of carpenter who died in fire
When his father did not return home for dinner on Sept 19, his mother waited with concern. But it was not unusual for Mr Lim Choon Siew, 65, to dine out after work and have drinks with friends, said his younger son, Mr Lin Qiyang.
2 mins
One dead, another injured in brawl at Little India
Both unconscious when taken to hospital; case classified as murder
1 min
Planted mangroves can't match natural forests in carbon storage
Planting mangroves can yield many benefits such as coastal protection and biodiversity improvement, but a new study has found that planted stands of mangrove trees cannot hold up against a natural, untouched mangrove forest in one key aspect: carbon storage.
3 mins
Telling apart what can and cannot be recycled
Electronic, electrical waste don't belong in blue bins; if in doubt, ask Bloobin AI chatbot
3 mins
Soggy Asia coffee crop means world's caffeine fix will stay pricey
Climatic extremes in Vietnam, growing local demand in Indonesia to limit global exports
2 mins
IT firm gets $880k in damages in case against competitor, ex-manager
Court finds man and rival that hired him to have conspired against his former employer
4 mins
What to do when a side project at work is more exciting
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadStart newsletter.
3 mins
Global markets rally after rate cut, but risks lurk in the background
US election, geopolitical tensions among issues investors may have to contend with
5 mins
More car loans given out in S'pore in 2024 amid EV boost
Banks seeing an uptick in green car loans; loan rates unlikely to fall in short term
5 mins
Listed firms to report carbon emissions from FY2025: SGX
Krist Boo Senior Business Correspondent
2 mins
Go beyond laws to keep AI from tainting elections
AI presents novel challenges to the integrity of elections. How can we strike the right balance to help both candidates and voters?
4 mins
What skyscrapers reveal about countries that build them
They are miracles of engineering and 'boasts in glass and steel'.
5 mins
US-Japan tiff over steel is survivable
The Nippon Steel case is not a pivot point in bilateral ties, but the 2024 presidential election potentially is.
7 mins
Are we thinking about obesity all wrong?
Experts are rushing to redefine obesity amid soaring demand for new weight loss drugs.
7 mins
Health ● Poor sense of mental well-being in the young is concerning
The nationwide survey on mental health in our youth by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) revealed that almost a third of young people aged 15 to 35 frequently felt empty, tense or upset (Depression, anxiety, stress: 1 in 3 youth in S'pore reported very poor mental health, says IMH survey, Sept 19).
1 min
Beyond labels • Foster a supportive environment for students to flourish
Beyond labels • Foster a supportive environment for students to flourish
1 min
Parents need to stop blaming teachers and present united front
Even a \"small number\" of parents going overboard is one too many (Parents need to partner with teachers, not see them as service providers: Chan Chun Sing, Sept 20).
1 min
Housing ● HDB working hard to deliver homes soonest without compromising quality, safety
Unlike BTO developments built within existing HDB towns, time is needed to build up the amenities, transport and telecommunications infrastructure within the new Tengah town.
2 mins
Healthy 365 • HPB to look into releasing exercise booking slots earlier on app
We thank Forum writer Lek Yong Huat for the letter \"Make it easier to book exercises on Healthy 365 app and to take over cancelled slots\" (Sept 17).
1 min
The Golden Scenery bags Celebration Cup
Trainer Tony Cruz claimed the HK$4.2 million (S$696,000) Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1,400m) for the third time in four seasons, when The Golden Scenery produced a career-best performance under jockey Brenton Avdulla at Sha Tin on Sept 22 to win the first Group race of the 2024-25 Hong Kong season.
2 mins
KISSIN' AND MAKIN UP FOR LOST TIME
Horse owner Mansoor puts love of racing before money in new Australian adventure
3 mins
Malaysia spoil hosts' party at China Open
Malaysia's Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Goh Sze Fei denied the hosts a clean sweep of all five titles at badminton's China Open on Sept 22 as they won the men's doubles crown in Changzhou.
1 min
MAX UNFAZED BY TYPHOON
S'pore kitefoiler regains Asian crown despite challenging weather conditions, lost watch
3 mins
Special feeling as Goh smashes 10km road mark
Shaun Goh's first national record in the 10km road race at the Run Prix in Albert Park, Melbourne, on Sept 22 - not only came as a great relief but also a pleasant surprise.
2 mins
Dubois wants to reach full potential
Britain's Daniel Dubois destroyed Anthony Joshua's dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt at a packed Wembley Stadium on Sept 21.Britain's Daniel Dubois destroyed Anthony Joshua's dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) belt at a packed Wembley Stadium on Sept 21.
2 mins
SPRINGBOKS' REGULARS TO FINISH THE JOB
Coach rues late missed kick, other errors as Argentina take Rugby C'ship to the wire
3 mins
Crowded tennis calendar a real killer, says Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz hit out at the tennis calendar on Sept 21, claiming the schedule is \"going to kill us\".
2 mins
Brighton 'have to be more resilient' at home
Brighton & Hove Albion and Nottingham Forest both missed out on the chance to move into the English Premier League top four after they played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium on Sept 22.
2 mins
Pep knows City's critics want harsh punishment
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he feels critics of the English Premier League champions want the club wiped \"from the face of the Earth\" over their alleged breaches of financial rules.
2 mins
Abbi Pulling out all the stops in S'pore for drivers' title
Kimberly Kwek Sports Correspondent
3 mins
THE HEAT IS TRULY ON FOR VERSTAPPEN
2nd spot positive for him despite swearing penalty as Norris trims his advantage
3 mins
NORRIS' WIN SHOWS TITLE CREDENTIALS
Briton in control from start to finish, cuts Verstappen's lead in drivers' c'ship to 52pts
3 mins
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