The Straits Times - October 02, 2024
The Straits Times - October 02, 2024
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October 02, 2024
Train services on East-West Line resume after 6-day disruption
Train service resumed between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations along the East-West Line on the morning of Oct 1, after a six-day disruption due to extensive track damage.
1 min
Singapore refreshes Smart Nation plan for next phase of tech journey
lt outlines ways to grow Al ecosystem, build online safety and foster inclusivity
4 mins
Smooth clearance at checkpoints as Malaysia's VEP scheme kicks in
But waiting time for inquiries, applications at VEP centre stretches up to three hours
3 mins
New agency will give victims of online harm faster recourse
One-stop centre will deal with perpetrators, enforce swift removal of harmful content
4 mins
S'pore union dismayed by Dyson's one-day notice of surprise layoff
Consumer electronics manufacturer Dyson laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore in a surprise move on Oct 1, blindsiding a union it had signed a collective agreement with.
2 mins
Iran launches ballistic missile attack on Israel
Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct 1 (early Oct 2 in Singapore) in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.
2 mins
Israel again targets Beirut after raiding Hezbollah strongholds
Israel calls up more brigades, hinting at deeper incursions into southern Lebanon
3 mins
Ishiba pledges reform, help for households as prices rise
New Japanese PM unveils Cabinet that includes rivals and allies but only 2 women
3 mins
Many 'red shirts' switch to 'orange' amid doubts over Thaksin's moves
With questions over Pheu Thai's political orientation, they back the progressive People's Party
4 mins
A sense of deja vu as Japan readies for snap polls
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elects a new leader, who promptly calls a general election as one of his first acts in power.
4 mins
President Tharman, PM Wong congratulate China on its 75th national day
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Oct 1 sent their congratulations to the leaders of the People's Republic of China on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
2 mins
S'pore-China ties set to be re-energised: Chinese ambassador
‘New atmosphere’ of cooperation expected with PM Lawrence Wong at helm in S’pore
4 mins
West Bengal doctors resume full strike over trainee's rape, murder
Junior doctors in India's West Bengal state resumed their full strike on Oct 1, complaining that the country's judiciary has not made adequate efforts to restore justice after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August.
1 min
23 dead after accident triggers blaze on school bus in Thailand
Tragedy takes place on Bangkok highway during field trip; 21 others manage to flee
2 mins
Assange says he was freed as he 'pleaded guilty to journalism'
STRASBOURG - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Oct 1 said he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing \"journalism\", warning that freedom of expression was now at a \"dark crossroads\".
3 mins
Three killed, 15 wounded in knife attack at Shanghai supermarket
BEIJING - Three people were killed and 15 injured in a knife attack at a supermarket in Shanghai on Sept 30, the eve of a week-long national day holiday, the latest in a series of stabbing incidents in major Chinese cities in 2024.
1 min
Talks open options for India, China to resolve border row
NEW DELHI - Talks between Indian and Chinese diplomats have opened options for the Asian rivals to resolve the conflict on their Himalayan frontier, India's army chief said on Oct 1.
1 min
Biden defends US govt response as hurricane kills 130
The death toll from a devastating storm that battered the south-eastern US climbed to at least 130 on Sept 30, as the disaster became a hot topic in an already bitter election campaign, with the White House angrily refuting claims it had been slow to respond.
3 mins
Putin orders conscription of additional 133,000 servicemen until year end
MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the conscription of 133,000 new servicemen in Russia's autumn draft, which started on Oct 1 and will go on until the end of the year, according to a Kremlin decree published on Sept 30.
1 min
Britain's Conservatives reflect on election loss amid battle for leadership
At the British Conservatives' first annual gathering out of power in 15 years, activists put on a brave face as the party adjusts to life in opposition and grapples over its future.
3 mins
Ukraine's front-line situation 'very, very difficult': Zelensky
President stresses need for military to act quickly amid reports of Russian advances
2 mins
SOWING SHOOTS OF SUCCESS
Efforts to restore mangroves are under way in a district in South Sumatra, Indonesia, where local communities are reaping the benefits of the 15ha of restored mangroves, with new livelihoods created for the people
4 mins
Only a select few make it to elite tactical unit for prisons
Selection process for Spear puts candidates through rigorous physical and mental tests
3 mins
TEL service fully resumes after delay due to train fault
A train fault caused a delay on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) on Oct 1, with trains moving slower from Woodlands North station towards Lentor station.
2 mins
Private home prices, sales volume drop in Q3 on weak demand
Prices of private homes fell for the first time since the second quarter of 2023, dipping 1.1 per cent between July to September.
2 mins
HDB resale prices up 2.5% in Q3, with more flats sold
Housing Board attributes rise to strong broad-based demand, tighter market supply
3 mins
No rush of students extending validity of their concession card
Student Yap Jin Cheng was surprised when a message about a successful extension of the validity of his concession card popped up on the screen of a ticketing service kiosk at Bishan MRT station on Oct 1. He was just planning to top up his card.
2 mins
New school offers boarding facility for students with autism
Programme for those aged 15 and up aims to equip them with independent living skills
3 mins
Guidelines soon on how to support staff with mental health challenges
Employers who are unsure about how to support staff with mental health challenges will be able to tap advice from a set of guidelines being developed by the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council.
3 mins
Teacher creates escape rooms to inspire students to read more
To inspire her students to read more, English language teacher Yeo Xin Yi created comic- and manga-themed escape rooms as part of her school's post-examination activities for Secondary 1 students.
2 mins
MFA official appeals against jail sentence over diplomatic bag misuse
An appeal by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) director-general Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan against his jail sentence has been adjourned by the High Court.
3 mins
Lee Hsien Yang pays Shanmugam, Vivian over $600k for defamation
His Facebook post accused them of getting preferential treatment in renting bungalows
3 mins
Last of 3 brothers in secret society gets jail over brawl
He is one of three brothers who were all members of the same secret society when they were involved in a brawl near Orchard Towers on Aug 14, 2022.
3 mins
Singapore stocks in the red as region's markets end mixed
● STI falls 0.1% with Wilmar seeing biggest drop on index ● Decliners beat advancers 210 to 206 across broader market ● Nikkei adds 1.9% as Japan elects new prime minister
1 min
Malaysian bourse eyes value-boosting plan to lure global investors
KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian bourse is mulling over a plan to improve valuations of local companies as it seeks to lure global investors amid similar programmes from regional peers.
1 min
US strike shuts East, Gulf Coast ports for first time since 1977
Analysts say it could cost economy $6.4b a day, threaten jobs and stoke inflation
2 mins
Chinese overseas investment jumps by $91 billion to hit record high
BEIJING - China's overseas investment hit a record high as its companies look to build more factories abroad, potentially helping to ease criticism of Beijing's export policies.
2 mins
CapitaLand Ascott Trust plans to acquire lyf Funan S'pore for $263m
Kang Wan Chern
2 mins
Venture Corp appoints Wong Chee Kheong as group CEO
Technology company Venture Corp has named Mr Wong Chee Kheong as its group chief executive effective from Nov 1.
1 min
Google to invest $1.3b for data centres in Thailand
It joins other tech giants in spending billions to add AI infrastructure in S-E Asia
2 mins
TPG, GIC to buy energy meter maker Techem in $9.6b deal
LONDON - Private equity firm TPG and Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC agreed to buy German energy metering company Techem from majority owner Partners Group Holding for a total consideration of about €6.7 billion (S$9.6 billion).
1 min
One in six directors in SGX-listed firms is SID accredited
Singapore Institute of Directors requires the leaders to continuously develop themselves
3 mins
S'pore's offshore and marine stocks could rally amid Mid-East tensions
Rising tensions in the Middle East, which portend higher oil prices, could provide an uplift to offshore and marine sector companies listed in Singapore.
2 mins
Bloodshed and paralysis: How the Oct 7 attack has changed Mid-East a year on
A showdown between Israel and Iran looms as two wars devastate Gaza and Lebanon.
7 mins
Can parents enjoy extra leave without irritating their employers?
Perhaps tax breaks for employers, and a pool of temporary hires who can cover for parents on leave, will move the needle.
5 mins
Why an African leader says he has no problem borrowing from China
The polarising long-time president of Rwanda, who has led his country's post-genocide revival, feels disturbed by superpower rivalry.
7 mins
An unpredictable America looks more and more like an emerging market
Stock markets are roaring, but political volatility and social tensions make some investors see the US as a risk to be hedged against.
4 mins
A new bridge to the multi-currency world
There is now a fast and secure platform for transactions in local currencies that sidesteps the US dollar.
6 mins
Extra process like ETA not needed for now
We refer to Mr Edmund Lim Wee Kiat's letter \"Singapore could consider ETA for visitors from overseas to enhance security\" (Sept 26).
1 min
HDB • Valuation process, option exercise fee for resale flats ensure fairness in transactions
We thank Mr Zhang Jinwei for his feedback (Relook practices governing resale of HDB flats, Sept 18).
1 min
Systemic changes needed to recognise key role of caregivers
I appreciated the recent Opinion pieces on dementia caregiving (Respecting the wishes of people with dementia while keeping them safe, and \"Alive, but just a shell\" - the grief that haunts dementia caregivers, both Sept 26). Both articles shed light on the pressing need to balance the autonomy of people with dementia with the safety and well-being of individuals and their caregivers. However, the complexities of dementia care extend beyond these well-articulated points, requiring not only societal mindset shifts but also deeper systemic changes.
1 min
GREATHAM BOY IS IN GREAT ORDER
Show All Sixty-One and Colonel Son also turn in winning gallops on training track
3 mins
Beauty Waves all-conquering in National Day Cup
HONG KONG - Beauty Waves continued an impressive rise through Hong Kong's sprint ranks with victory in the HK$4.2 million (S$696,000) Group 3 National Day Cup Handicap (1,000m) at Sha Tin on Oct 1 as trainer Pierre Ng and jockey Alexis Badel combined successfully with the former Irish speedster.
3 mins
Bulked-up Wembanyama wants to muscle in on play-offs
SAN ANTONIO - A bulked-up Victor Wembanyama said on Sept 30 that leading the San Antonio Spurs back to the play-offs is the “minimum objective” as he prepares for his second season in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
2 mins
PURE JOY' AS JAMESES SHARE LAKERS FLOOR
LeBron, who enters record-tying 22nd NBA season, is 'living the moment' with his son
3 mins
Sixers plan to be very smart about Embiid's health
NEW JERSEY - Joel Embiid has a National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award and seven All-Star appearances to his name.
2 mins
SINNER EXPECTS TACTICAL DECIDER
World No. 1 overcomes local wild card at China Open to advance to final with Alcaraz
3 mins
Phogat wrestles for power in political arena
JULANA – Indian Olympic wrestling star Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Games, but she is determined to keep fighting for her constituency and against sexual harassment of women as she contests state elections on Oct 5. Phogat retired from wrestling after she was disqualified ahead of the women's 50kg freestyle final for failing to make weight by 100g despite starving herself for a week.
1 min
"NEW DAWN" FOR ASIAN FOOTBALL
AFC Women's Champions League will boost club game and establish sport in the region
3 mins
Cameroon chief Eto'o banned for 6 months by Fifa
CAMEROON - Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto'o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating Fifa's disciplinary regulations, football's governing body said on Sept 30.
2 mins
Rees-Zammit needs to be quicker to crack NFL
LONDON - Louis Rees-Zammit has the athletic ability to make it in the National Football League (NFL) but fellow rugby convert Christian Wade, who spent more than three years knocking at the door without getting a start, says that his biggest challenge will come from trying to master the playbook.
2 mins
‘Shame for Chiesa’ but Jota fit to face Bologna
LIVERPOOL - Liverpool manager Arne Slot expects Diogo Jota to feature in their Champions League clash with Serie A side Bologna at Anfield, despite the Portuguese forward's absence from training on Oct 1.
2 mins
Vinicius the Real danger with Mbappe doubtful
MADRID - Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is hoping to end October with a first Ballon d'Or in his hands in Paris, but his month also begins in France with a Champions League visit to Lille on Oct 2.
2 mins
DEFENSIVE FRAILTIES WORRY EMERY
Villa boss wants side to stop leaking goals as they prepare to face free-scoring Bayern
2 mins
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