The Straits Times - October 05, 2024
The Straits Times - October 05, 2024
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October 05, 2024
Ong Beng Seng charged with two offences linked to Iswaran probe
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng was charged on Oct 4 with abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts and with abetting the obstruction of justice.
3 mins
New measures to clamp down on money laundering in Singapore
High-value goods dealers to be advised on how to spot red flags, among other moves
4 mins
Parts of Marine Parade flooded due to burst underground pipe
Residents and motorists squelched through ankle-deep floodwaters in Marine Parade on Oct 4 after workers accidentally struck an underground water pipe.
2 mins
Singles can buy 2-room flexi BTO flats in all locations
More than 1,900 such flats will be on offer in 10 projects from the October sales launch
2 mins
US struggles to rein in Israel's aggression, but may now have incentive to do more
As Israel's Gaza war widens to Lebanon and Iran, why is the US not doing more to contain its strongest ally in the Middle East?
4 mins
Iran's leaders at strategic crossroads in Mid-East as bet on Israel backfires
When Hamas, the militant Palestinian group, hit Israel on Oct 7, 2023, inflicting on the Jewish state its single most significant blow since the Holocaust of World War II, Iran found itself in the place it always wanted to be - on the sidelines of a major regional conflict, untouched by the fighting yet with plenty of levers to influence the conflict's outcome.
4 mins
Anyone who seeks help for mental health challenges will get it: Janil
He lays out his vision of a whole-of-nation effort to enhance mental health, well-being
4 mins
Over 1,000 more students can benefit from ST fund under new criteria
Over 1,000 more students will now be able to benefit from The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) as its eligibility criteria have become more inclusive.
2 mins
ALL SET FOR THE FINAL RACE
Singapore Turf Club at Kranji reaches its last golden lap
6 mins
COE quota up 3.6% to 15,834 for November to January period
But industry experts say supply increase is minimal, unlikely to bring down premiums
2 mins
Japan to sweep airports after WWII bomb blast at former wartime base
Japan will sweep its regional airports for more unexploded ordnance after a bomb dropped by the US in World War II blew up on a taxiway in the south, the country's transport minister said on Oct 4.
1 min
Japanese PM Ishiba wants to make his country happy again - but can he?
Newly minted leader has found himself with barely any room to manoeuvre
3 mins
Philippine airlines reduce direct flights to China
More cutbacks planned as demand dips amid tensions between the two countries
4 mins
EU to impose tariffs of up to 45% on EVs from China
Bloc to continue negotiations with Beijing in parallel to explore an alternative solution
3 mins
India calls for leniency in marital rape cases
India's government has insisted that marital rape should be treated more leniently than other rape offences in an ongoing Supreme Court case brought by campaigners seeking to outlaw it.
2 mins
India, US ink agreement on critical minerals exploration, extraction
Analysts say it will help the nations' efforts to diversify supply chains away from China
4 mins
Iran's supreme leader vows to keep up fight against Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rare address comes as Israel weighs retaliation for attack
4 mins
Congressman urges Biden to speed up Israel arms shipments
The chairman of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee urged President Joe Biden on Oct 3 to speed up weapons shipments to Israel, including 907kg bombs that have been held up for months over human rights concerns.
1 min
Britain to consider 'historic' Bill to legalise assisted dying
British lawmakers will soon consider whether to give terminally ill adults a choice to end their own lives with medical assistance, in the first parliamentary move to legalise assisted dying in almost a decade.
2 mins
Trump to disallow any ban of petrol cars if elected
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Oct 3 that if he is elected in November, no state will be able to ban petrol-powered cars or trucks, as he seeks to make the future of the auto industry a key campaign issue.
2 mins
Cheney, campaigning for Harris, says Trump is 'not fit to lead'
Daughter of former US vice-president trying to help candidate court Republican voters
3 mins
More Chinese choosing S'pore to spend Golden Week holiday
Local tour operators, travel platforms see demand spike amid visa-free scheme
6 mins
Body of hiker who went missing near Mount Everest found
Friends of retired teacher say he fell off cliff, efforts now under way to retrieve his body
2 mins
New $1.4m scheme to help patients recovering from stroke
It focuses on transition of care for mild to moderate stroke survivors in community
3 mins
Regular speeds for westbound trains on EWL to resume today
A temporary speed limit imposed on trains travelling towards Jurong East along repaired sections of the East-West Line (EWL) track was extended by a day to the end of Oct 4 as \"a precautionary measure\", rail operator SMRT said.
2 mins
Huber's wins lawsuit to access neighbour's property
Butchery can now enter to demolish an adjoining wall to build new HQ and factory
3 mins
Singapore stocks end higher ahead of US jobs report
● STI up 0.3%, with Seatrium leading gains, surging 12.3% ● Regional markets mostly up; Malaysia and Australia decline ● Key Wall Street indexes falter amid investor uncertainty
1 min
Temasek reportedly in talks for $1.3b stake in Indian snack maker
Temasek is in talks to buy a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks, people familiar with the matter said, a transaction that may value India's biggest snack maker at about US$11 billion (S$14.3 billion).
1 min
Singapore residents rank 4th in financial assets
Republic is top in the region, with net financial assets per capita at $246,000
2 mins
China's stock boom may turn to bust as in 2015, Nomura warns
Investors should brace themselves for the biggest stock rally in China in 16 years to turn to bust, with the economy on a much weaker footing than before the pandemic, said Nomura Holdings.
2 mins
US hiring beats expectations in sign of resilient market
Jobless rate also dips but Boeing strike, storm fallout among risks to job growth
2 mins
S'pore retail sales eke out 0.6% growth in August
Year-on-year growth beats forecasts, driven by car sales; nine categories post declines
2 mins
Shein to hold roadshows ahead of planned London IPO, sources say
Shein is set to hold informal investor meetings in the coming weeks for its planned London initial public offering (IPO), three sources with knowledge of the matter said, pushing ahead with preparations as it awaits British regulatory approval.
2 mins
e2i's new Al tool helps career coaches with job matching
More job seekers could soon get better career advice and job matches, as some career coaches are now using artificial intelligence (AI) to recommend jobs aligned with their clients' skills and interests.
2 mins
SBF launches registry to help firms calculate carbon emissions
Platform allows businesses to access 200 emission factors catering to S'pore context
2 mins
GenZero to review carbon credit deal after fraud charges
Temasek-owned investment firm GenZero said it is reviewing its involvement in a South-east Asian carbon credit programme after US federal prosecutors filed fraud charges against a senior figure behind the company running the programme.
4 mins
Iswaran's 12-month prison term underlines intrinsic value of public trust
The integrity of our public institutions is paramount and serves as the lynchpin for our faith in governance.
4 mins
It runs in their blood: How S. Korean archery hits the bull's eye
Two months after the country’s archers bagged seven medals at the Paris Olympics, shooting fever is still running high.
6 mins
HARRY IS BACK MOSTLY FOR THE GOODBYES
Gold Cup ride is main job, but A'lsisuhairi would not miss Kranji farewell for anything
3 mins
Sosie draw gives legendary trainer Fabre boost for Arc
Sosie's chances of giving trainer Andre Fabre a record ninth win in Europe's most prestigious race, the €5 million (S$7.1 million) Group 1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2,400m), were boosted on Oct 4 with a favourable draw.
2 mins
Randle feels wanted in Minnesota, eyes NBA title
Once he got over the initial shock of being traded from the New York Knicks to the Minnesota Timberwolves this week, Julius Randle was excited to join another NBA (National Basketball Association) title contender.
2 mins
CLARK EXCITED FOR FUTURE
Fever star is WNBA's top rookie of 2024, capping sensational record-breaking year
2 mins
DOPING CASE MAKES SINNER FEEL UNEASY
But Italian is 'very confident' he will avoid sanction after three hearings went his way
2 mins
Chess ace Ding reminds us, heroes are vulnerable humans
From Wenzhou in Zhejiang province come many brilliant things.
3 mins
Fifa regulations breach free movement laws: EU court
Some of Fifa's player transfer rules go against European Union laws and free movement principles, the EU's top court said on Oct 4 in a ruling that could open the door for players to find a new club more easily after their contract is terminated.
2 mins
TOO EARLY TO JUDGE UNITED, SAYS TEN HAG
But Red Devils co-owner Ratcliffe refuses to guarantee manager's future after Porto draw
2 mins
Clubs may get extra transfer window
Fifa has proposed opening an extra transfer window in June 2025, ahead of the first edition of its expanded Club World Cup in the United States, world football's governing body announced on Oct 3.
1 min
REDS NOT CARRIED AWAY
Slot says his players, who have topped the EPL table before, know it is still early days
3 mins
Guardiola wary of Fulham's speedy weapons
Last season's English Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves playing catch-up to Liverpool in this early part of the campaign, but are expected to push the Reds all the way.
2 mins
NO REVENGE FOR CUBS
Singapore U-16s lose 1-0 to BG Pathum in repeat of 2023 Lion City Cup final
3 mins
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