The Straits Times - October 11, 2024
The Straits Times - October 11, 2024
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October 11, 2024
Asean bolsters ties with partners amid rising protectionism
VIENTIANE, Laos – Asean deepened its relationships with several key partners on the second day of its annual gathering, in what Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said was a signal of the grouping's commitment to free trade and staying open at a time of growing protectionism.
4 mins
NWC recommends 5.5% to 7.5% pay hike for lower-wage workers
Latest guidelines also call for employers who have done well to reward staff
3 mins
$200m boost for AI, genomics at public healthcare institutions
Singapore's public healthcare institutions will receive $200 million of funding support from the Government to better use artificial intelligence (AI) tools and genomics data to ramp up preventive care for patients.
4 mins
Precision medicine therapies to be covered under MediShield Life
Law mooted to govern use of genetic test data, including for insurance, employment
2 mins
Asean, China close to upgrading FTA, covering digital, green economies
VIENTIANE, Laos - Negotiations to upgrade the free trade agreement (FTA) between Asean and China have almost concluded after nearly two years, with business-friendly initiatives for firms operating across these markets, leaders of both sides said on Oct 10 during a summit.
2 mins
Experts call for review of contingency plans for emergency hotlines
Diversity of communication options across service providers should be tapped: IMDA
3 mins
Global response to Myanmar war not working: UN expert
Global efforts to stop Myanmar's civil war are clearly not working, a UN expert warned on Oct 10 as he urged leaders to starve the ruling junta of \"money, weapons and legitimacy\".
1 min
‘A true friend of S’pore’: PM Wong pays tribute to tycoon’s contributions
Mr Ratan Tata, the former chairman of Indian salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group, “was a true friend of Singapore, and we will cherish his contributions and legacy”, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said after the billionaire businessman died on Oct 9, aged 86.
3 mins
Punggol Coast MRT station on North East Line to open on Dec 10
Punggol Coast MRT station, an extension from the existing Punggol station on the North East Line, will open for passenger service on Dec 10 at 3pm, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Oct 10.
2 mins
Patriarch of India's Tata Group dies at 86
Former chairman Ratan Tata’s business moves helped put country on world stage
4 mins
China can't represent Taiwan, but should work with it, says Lai
Island wants to cooperate on global issues but Beijing rejects offer made in key speech
2 mins
Beijing accuses Lai Ching-te of undermining cross-strait peace
BEIJING Beijing has accused Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after Mr Lai said in his first National Day address that China \"has no right to represent Taiwan\".
3 mins
S'pore's first govt-to-govt project in China seeks continued edge
It remains relevant as a beacon for China's connection with the world: Chan Chun Sing
6 mins
Baby in Malaysia has stage three ovarian cancer
Rhea Yasmine
1 min
Death penalty of Najib's ex-bodyguard commuted
Federal court reduces his sentence to 40 years' jail and 12 strokes of the cane KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has commuted the death sentence of an ex-police guard of former premier Najib Razak, after the country changed its law on capital punishment.
2 mins
Prabowo defends plan to expand government with ‘fat' Cabinet
JAKARTA Indonesia's Presidentelect Prabowo Subianto has defended his plan to expand government agencies, saying it is needed for a strong administration even if critics call it a \"fat\" Cabinet that will bloat the bureaucracy.
1 min
Congress complains about 'surprising' Haryana election results
NEW DELHI - India's main opposition Congress party has complained to the election panel about concerns regarding the counting of votes in state elections in Haryana won by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), it said.
2 mins
Property agents get busy as China's big cities see brisk sales
But analysts say it's unclear if surge in home sales after easing of curbs can be sustained
4 mins
Biden, Netanyahu discuss response to Iran's missile strike
Israel's defence minister vows 'deadly, precise and surprising' attack against Tehran
3 mins
Hurricane Milton leaves four dead and millions without power
ST PETERSBURG, Florida - Hurricane Milton tore a coast-to-coast path of destruction across the US state of Florida, whipping up a spate of deadly tornadoes that left at least four people dead and millions without power on Oct 10.
3 mins
Suburban voters swing Harris' way in turnaround, polling shows
Trump was leading Biden among suburban residents, middle-income households
4 mins
S. Korea's Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in literature
STOCKHOLM - Han Kang, the South Korean author best known for The Vegetarian, was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 10 - the first writer from her country to receive the major award.
1 min
Zelensky says there is 'real chance' to end war in 2025
He did not reveal how this could happen but is counting on support from key allies
2 mins
Push for more young women to join aviation as sector grows
MOU to expose them to diverse career options, help them build strong networks
3 mins
Mental health ambassadors at all PAP branches by 2025
By 2025, all 93 People's Action Party (PAP) branches will have mental health ambassadors to promote mental well-being in every neighbourhood and support the work of MPs in addressing residents' mental health concerns.
2 mins
A WHEELCHAIR USER'S JOURNEY He relies on four apps to map out his best route
Ahead of the annual Purple Parade for greater inclusion taking place on Oct 12, The Straits Times follows a wheelchair user to find out the state of wheelchair accessibility here.
3 mins
Subsidy encouraging hawkers to adopt digital payments extended to end-2025
More than 11,500 hawkers have adopted cashless payments so far, with a government subsidy to encourage them to do so extended until the end of 2025.
1 min
Jail for man who left friend to die after fatal punch
A man was sentenced to jail on Oct 10 for fatally punching his friend, causing him to fall and hit his head on the floor.
2 mins
$6.7m lost to official impersonation scams in Sept
More than 100 cases of official impersonation scams were reported in September, with victims losing at least $6.7 million.
1 min
Woman says alleged deviant doctrine teacher touched her when she was in P6
Witness testifies that she filed first police report against him in 2015, and another in 2020
3 mins
Wall Street's record session fails to rub off on Singapore market
• STI dips 0.3% but gainers outpace losers 313 to 250 • Yangzijiang is biggest decliner; Jardine Matheson tops index • Region's key indexes up as HK, KL and Tokyo finish higher
1 min
Google's profit, AI growth at risk in US bid to end search dominance
BENGALURU - The US Department of Justice's (DOJ) proposed remedies to break up Google's search dominance could weaken its main profit engine and stall its advances in artificial intelligence (AI), even though a final outcome may be years away, analysts said.
2 mins
Airbus deliveries drop as suppliers struggle
PARIS Airbus deliveries fell 9 per cent in September to 50 jets compared with the same month in 2023, the European planemaker said on Oct 9, rekindling a debate over the strength of its industrial goals as suppliers struggle to keep up with demand.
2 mins
China's dominant solar industry faces new headwinds
Trade barriers in the West, brutal price war amid domestic supply glut among issues
3 mins
Singtel launches AI cloud service, taps edge as home-grown player
It can help sensitive sectors like banking, healthcare that need to process data locally
4 mins
Food Innovators Holdings targets $3.1m in Catalist IPO
Japanese restaurant operator Food Innovators Holdings plans to raise $3.1 million through listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Catalist board.
2 mins
Over $3.1m in damages awarded to exec for wrongful dismissal
A High Court judge has ruled that the 2022 dismissal of a German cryptocurrency executive by his then employer was wrongful, awarding him a seven-figure payout after a legal tussle of almost two years.
3 mins
S'pore firms to get more help in adopting clean energy tech
Online portal, training part of plans by Sustainability Alliance
2 mins
New report outlines plans to widen talent pool amid crunch
Schemes for students, seniors and at-home mums to learn more skills among proposals
2 mins
Sias urges NeraTel shareholders to reject Ennoconn's mandatory offer
Taiwan-listed Ennoconn Corp's bid to acquire Nera Telecommunications (NeraTel) at 7.5 cents a share is being met with opposition, with the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, advising shareholders to reject the offer.
1 min
Anwar has golden opportunity to go beyond short-term fixes and shouldn't waste it
The Malaysian PM is right to take a victory lap for his country's economic resurgence. It's time to tackle issues standing in the way of longer-term stability and growth.
6 mins
Why businesses should maximise profit by maximising purpose
The ESG model needs to be adjusted as it currently relies too much on governance and that can be costly.
4 mins
US hurricanes and aftermath carry urgent lessons for the world
It's yet another wake-up call, highlighting just how unprepared we are for the growing onslaught of supercharged weather events.
3 mins
When your family is far away, create one from people around you
Sharing my home with strangers has helped me find a sense of kinship and community.
6 mins
Art and AI: Educators must find ways to ease students' fears
Artificial intelligence is a new art-marking tool and an opportunity for the next generation to redefine the role of the artist.
5 mins
Heat stress Different work conditions require flexible guidelines on workers' attire
We thank Mr Rahul Gupta for his suggestions (Study standard heat-friendly work clothes for outdoor workers, Oct 8).
1 min
Wildlife ● Measures taken to minimise impact around Bukit Timah Turf City
We thank Mr Jan Dirk C. Davidse for his letter \"Do more to protect pangolins from ending up as roadkill\" (Oct 2) and appreciate the opportunity to reinforce our planning approach for Bukit Timah Turf City.
1 min
Bullying ● Take definitive stand against violence
My sympathy goes out to the Meridian Secondary School student who was reported to have had her eardrum ruptured in the most recent reported case of school bullying. I wish her a speedy and complete recovery.
1 min
Means testing • Per capita household income still best basis
We thank Ms Emily Yap Yong An for her letter \"Using household income for subsidies disadvantages multi-generation families\" (Oct 3).
1 min
Lee Wei Ling • Her dedication to others' welfare an inspiration to many
Dr Lee Wei Ling's death on Oct 9 marks the end of a poignant chapter in Singapore's narrative. Founding father Lee Kuan Yew's daughter, born on Jan 7, 1955, did not choose a path based on her lineage - dedicating herself to medicine rather than politics.
1 min
Local music scene alive with passion, talent
Recently, I found myself diving into the deep rabbit hole that is our local music scene in Singapore.
1 min
ANTIPODEAN UNDER CHALLENGE
Selangor Gold Cup winner returns to face Sports Toto Supreme A race test
3 mins
EVEREST CLIMBS TO GROUP 1 HEIGHTS
World’s richest sprint race gains recognition at its eighth running, as well as All-Star Mile
2 mins
OLYMPIC RINGS OF FIRE OVER EIFFEL TOWER
French minister plans to wrest control of landmark from Paris mayor amid logo row
2 mins
Liberty owner foresees billion-dollar future
NEW YORK - Clara Wu Tsai, co-owner of the New York Liberty, has predicted that the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise will be worth US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) in a decade.
1 min
New arrivals at FIA after high-profile departures
LONDON Formula One's governing body announced two senior appointments after headline departures triggered talk of an exodus from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) led by Emirati Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
2 mins
End of 147-year era - Wimbledon ditches line judges
LONDON - Wimbledon will break with tradition and replace line judges with electronic line calling from the 2025 championships, the All England Club confirmed on Oct 9.
2 mins
Stage is set for PGA and LIV stars' Showdown
LOS ANGELES – PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in an exhibition event in Las Vegas on Dec 17, organisers announced on Oct 9.
2 mins
ALCARAZ IN 'CRAZY' LOSS TO MACHAC
Spaniard can’t believe opponent’s level after defeat scuppers rematch with Italian Sinner
2 mins
IZWAN 'REBORN' AFTER RECALL
Goalkeeper, 34, who last played for Lions in 2021, hopes to reclaim No. 1 jersey
3 mins
S'pore Criterium likely to be Cavendish's swansong
As the curtain comes down on sprint legend Mark Cavendish's storied career, the cyclist is expected to make one last competitive appearance at the Nov 9-10 Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium.
2 mins
Returning squash champs know it will be tough to defend titles
Egyptian world No. 1 Ali Farag and Belgium's fifth-ranked Nele Coll will be returning to the Republic to defend their titles at the Nov 19-24 Vitagen Singapore Squash Open, organisers announced on Oct 10.
2 mins
SOCCEROOS OFF TO 'A NEW BEGINNING'
Australia open coach Popovic's reign with 3-1 win over China; look forward to Japan
3 mins
'Football died' when Klopp joined Red Bull
BERLIN - Jurgen Klopp's decision to join Red Bull as their Global Head of Soccer has sparked strong reactions from many German fans.
2 mins
First-cap striker to lead attack for troubled Brazil
SAO PAULO – Brazil are in unfamiliar territory, grappling with mounting pressure and uncertainty as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Peru, without the help of key players sidelined by injuries.
2 mins
Unforgiving machine who was also a people's champ
BARCELONA - Rafael Nadal, who announced his impending retirement at the age of 38 on Oct 10, was not only the \"King of Clay\" but also reigned on every other tennis surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles.
2 mins
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Nadal announces retirement; tributes pour in from Federer, to even football's Ronaldo
3 mins
Vineyard visionaries
French skincare brand Caudalie pioneered clean beauty before it was cool and, today, it is available in 52 countries
6 mins
Sum 41 singer accuses ex-manager of sexual abuse
Canadian singer Deryck Whibley, frontman of rock band Sum 41, has accused their former manager Greig Nori of grooming and sexual abuse when he was a teenager.
2 mins
NewJeans' Hanni to testify about workplace bullying at inquiry
K-pop idol Hanni of girl group NewJeans is taking a stand. She has announced her intention to testify before the South Korean National Assembly's Environment and Labour Committee as part of a workplace harassment inquiry slated for Oct 25.
2 mins
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