The Straits Times - October 03, 2024
The Straits Times - October 03, 2024
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October 03, 2024
EWL train disruption: LTA starts probe, will appoint advisory panel to review findings
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has begun investigations into a major six-day disruption to train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations on the East-West Line (EWL).
3 mins
Israel troops, Hezbollah fighters in close-range clashes in Lebanon
Ground ops come day after Israeli PM vows to retaliate against Iran for missile attack
4 mins
West failed to grasp sheer anger in Iran over defeat of Hezbollah
Tehran upped the ante this time as it saw its credibility as a regional power at stake
4 mins
EWL train disruption Track to be checked nightly to ensure stability of repairs
Visual inspections of newly re-placed sections of rail on the East-West Line (EWL) between Jurong East and Buona Vista MRT stations are being done every night to ensure no further issues or defects arise, said a senior engineer at rail operator SMRT.
3 mins
Screening services to help shield charities from money laundering
A new panel offering screening and consultancy services will help charities better protect themselves from being misused for money laundering and terrorist financing.
3 mins
S'poreans will get help to tackle cost-of-living concerns: PM Wong
Ensuring citizens continue to enjoy good jobs with better wages is key, he says
3 mins
Increase in CPF top-ups amid greater awareness of retirement planning
In first eight months of the year, voluntary contributions topped $3 billion
3 mins
Heavy on policy, light on rancour: Vance v Walz is a pleasant surprise
V-P debate gives Americans rare moment of reprieve from their deeply polarised politics
5 mins
Indonesian military's new cyber force is timely, but will it strain resources?
Funding and staffing issues, overlap with national cyber body among the concerns
4 mins
BYD recalling 97,000 EVs over fault in steering control unit
BYD is recalling Dolphin and Yuan Plus (similar to the blue car above) EVs made from November 2022 to December 2023 for a physical fix.
1 min
HK launches TV ad with patriotic song on China's national day
Minute-long ad with Cantonese song Our Home part of city's national education drive
4 mins
Xi tells Putin that China is ready to 'expand' bilateral cooperation
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Oct 2 told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin he was ready to \"expand\" cooperation, as the two leaders exchanged congratulations on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, state media said.
1 min
Japan's new PM forced to ditch idealism as reality bites
Weak party ties, narrow support base are factors that may force him to tread the middle ground
4 mins
Japanese ministers say they are not pursuing PM's 'Asian Nato' proposal
TOKYO - Japan's foreign and defence ministers said on Oct 2 that they are not working on a proposal by the new prime minister to establish an \"Asian Nato\", as the US and India had rejected the idea.
1 min
Xi congratulates Japan's new leader
BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, state media reported on Oct 2, the day after Mr Ishiba took office in Tokyo.
1 min
Hamas praises Iran's salvo of missiles as 'heroic'
CAIRO - Hamas praised on Oct 1 what it called Iran's \"heroic\" missile attacks avenging the deaths of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian Brigadier-General Abbas Nilforoushan.
2 mins
World leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel
They urge both countries to step back from the brink after Tehran's rocket barrage
3 mins
Countries ramp up evacuation plans for citizens in Mid-East
SEOUL/MADRID/BERLIN - Many countries have ramped up evacuation plans and warnings in the Middle East as Israel launched ground raids into Lebanon and Iran fired missiles at Israel.
1 min
Airlines divert, cancel flights as tensions in Mid-East rise
Concern over travel disruption also hits shares in the travel and airline sectors
2 mins
Taiwan shuts down for Typhoon Krathon
Officials in key port city tell people to stay home, away from seas, rivers and mountains
2 mins
US Navy welcome to visit Ream base, says Cambodia
WASHINGTON – Cambodia said on Oct 1 that the US Navy would be welcome to visit its Ream Naval Base, which the Pentagon is concerned will become a Chinese outpost.
1 min
UK's Starmer in Brussels for talks on EU 'reset'
BRUSSELS/LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Oct 2 as part of his push for a reset with the EU and a first chance to discuss issues like trade, security and youth mobility with Brussels.
1 min
Pope asks for forgiveness over failings of Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Oct 1 led a prayer service asking for forgiveness over the failings of the Catholic Church, including the treatment by clergy of women and survivors of sexual abuse, as church leaders prepared to begin a month-long summit at the Vatican.
1 min
Russian troops reach centre of Ukrainian bastion Vuhledar
Regional governor says situation is very tough in city that has strategic significance
2 mins
Webb telescope finds carbon dioxide on Pluto's largest moon
Latest observations of Charon give clues to formation of celestial bodies in solar system
2 mins
FairPrice Group to give $4 return voucher for every $50 spent
FairPrice Group (FPG) will be giving out $4 return vouchers to customers who spend $50 in a single transaction from Oct 3 to 9.
1 min
Fire breaks out at HDB Hub basement; it involved discards
People were told to vacate the HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, following a fire at one of its basement levels on Oct 2.
1 min
Citizens could get more say in town council budgets under new trial
Those who live in public housing have limited influence on how town council funds are used, but this could change. Plans are now being drawn up for a trial allowing residents of one town council - the exact one has not yet been disclosed - to take a more active role in budgeting for community projects.
3 mins
Public housing affordable and attainable, says HDB, citing two global reports
Resale flats that sold for high prices form small proportion of transactions
2 mins
Nutri-Grade labelling scheme bags WHO award for Singapore
Singapore has received an award from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its Nutri-Grade labelling scheme, which grades drinks based on their sugar and saturated fat content.
2 mins
Smart light system to cover walkways, cycling paths, bus stops and more
System used in street lamps to be rolled out fully to commuter facilities by mid-2025
3 mins
S'pore market inches higher, bucking regional trend
● STI up 0.1%; gainers beat losers ● DFI Retail top index gainer; ● Region downbeat but HK up 383 to 238 in broader market local banks close mixed 6.2% on China stimulus plan
1 min
China real estate stocks surge after Beijing eases buying rules
Capital has joined other cities following call to put floor under property market decline
2 mins
HK-listed China stocks surge for the 13th day
Chinese shares listed in Hong Kong jumped on Oct 2, extending a stimulus-induced euphoria as traders returned from a public holiday.
1 min
Bitcoin plunges as investors turn to bonds, gold
PORTLAND - Bitcoin fell by the most in almost a month as riskier assets slumped while the conflict in the Middle East escalated, undercutting the argument that digital assets are a refuge.
1 min
Tesla sales perk up as Chinese buyers tap higher EV subsidy
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla is expected to post its first quarterly sales increase in 2024 after car buyers in China, the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) market, seized on a sweetened government incentive.
2 mins
MP says Dyson giving union one day's notice of layoffs unacceptable
Executives recently axed by consumer electronics giant Dyson may be able to seek help from the United Workers of Electronics and Electrical Industries (UWEEI) union to ensure their retrenchment benefits are fair.
2 mins
MAS expands leadership training programmes for finance execs
It will also increase support for financial institutions to post more leaders abroad
2 mins
ThaiBev revives potential IPO of beer business
BANGKOK – Beverage company Thai Beverage (ThaiBev) is reviving plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of its beer unit to take advantage of a rally in global stock markets, besides weighing the induction of an equity partner, according to company executives.
1 min
F1 broadcasts part of Tata's growing digital ambitions
Dozens of video and audio feeds were transmitted from Singapore to Britain within 20 milliseconds - less than the time taken for the human eye to blink - during the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix in September.
3 mins
Singapore factory output rises amid regional downtrend
Manufacturing sector extends growth in Sept with electronics as the key driver
2 mins
Samsung lays off workers in S'pore amid global job cuts
Electronics giant Samsung Electronics has laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore as it cuts thousands of jobs globally. A spokesperson here did not comment on the number of employees affected or give details on retrenchment packages.
1 min
Gaming, AI take centre stage in tussle over youth radicalisation
As extremist groups tap technology to influence young people, can the authorities hit back with the same tools?
5 mins
Why mandatory office time isn't going to work
Companies need to take a more thoughtful approach and make the employee experience more connected and meaningful.
6 mins
Here's how to make workplace well-being programmes better
Maximising a programme's impact requires careful attention to not only the content but also how it's implemented.
3 mins
Israel and Iran have just delivered the US election's 'October surprise'
With American policy in the Middle East in tatters, Donald Trump could be the principal beneficiary of escalation in the region.
3 mins
Striking US dockworkers threaten the economy and Harris campaign
Biden needs to intervene, even if his reputation as a pro-labour leader takes a hit.
3 mins
WIDE DRAW MARS GUTSY HORSE'S DREAM RUN
From operating table to Gold Cup, Big Union faces one last challenge
3 mins
MAKIN DO WITH WHATEVER COMES
Burridge still hopeful with trio's Gold Cup chances even after flag-bearer draws widest
3 mins
Bucks to get 'true Dame' toughened up by boot camp
A few days past the one-year anniversary of Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, the eight-time All-Star checked in for the start of his 13th season.
2 mins
SBA'S $70K BOOST FOR L.A. 2028
Move follows players' Paris showing and to spur them to qualify for next Olympics
3 mins
IOC official's Russia comments outrage Ukraine
KYIV - Ukraine on Oct 1 blasted a top International Olympic Committee (IOC) figure for suggesting Russia could be quickly readmitted to the organization if it starts obeying the rules.
1 min
ALCARAZ THE WINNER AGAINST SINNER AGAIN
He takes China Open title and maintains unbeaten run against world No. 1 in 2024
3 mins
KFA breached hiring rules, says sports ministry
SEOUL - The Korea Football Association (KFA) broke its own hiring rules while recruiting national team coach Hong Myung-bo and former coach Jurgen Klinsmann, South Korea's sports ministry said on Oct 2.
2 mins
UNITED MUST KEEP THE BELIEF: TEN HAG
Dutchman confident underwhelming team will sort out their form ahead of Porto test
3 mins
Adeyemi hat-trick helps sour Celtic's 'acid test'
DORTMUND – A first-half hat-trick by Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi helped the German side to a 7-1 hammering of a \"spooked\" Celtic side in the Champions League on Oct 1, with five goals in the opening 42 minutes.
2 mins
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