The Straits Times - October 25, 2024
The Straits Times - October 25, 2024
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October 25, 2024
Passport-less immigration clearance now available at all Changi Airport terminals
It now takes an average of just 10 seconds to clear immigration at Changi Airport, with travelers having to use only their biometrics.
2 mins
Banks to have real-time fraud detection from mid-2025
They must block transactions where customer’s account is quickly drained
3 mins
NHB to study if LKY's Oxley Road home is worthy of preservation
It will examine if site has architectural, historical and heritage significance
3 mins
China says foreign spies trying to steal space programme secrets
China's State Security Ministry said foreign spy intelligence agencies have been trying to steal secrets from the country's space programme as the arms race in space intensifies and emerges as a new \"battlefield for military struggle\".
1 min
Indonesia says Chinese vessel twice driven out of its waters
JAKARTA A Chinese Coast Guard vessel was driven out of Indonesia's waters for a second time this week after it initially disrupted a survey by state energy firm Pertamina in the South China Sea, Indonesia's maritime security agency said on Oct 24.
2 mins
Skills mismatch is a worldwide problem, but can be fixed: President
Countries need reform in tertiary education and in skills development systems, he says
4 mins
Vehicle-to-grid systems useful but would face challenges here, say experts
The possibility of electric vehicles (EVs) pumping energy back into Singapore's power grid opens new avenues for better energy management and sustainability, and was a topic of enthusiastic discussion by a panel of experts on Oct 24.
2 mins
More seniors aged 65 and older to get help to combat frailty
A programme to prevent the onset of frailty in seniors aged 65 and older, reverse its progression, and even improve seniors' long-term health outcomes will be extended to all National Healthcare Group (NHG) polyclinics in the central region by end-2025, the group announced on Oct 24.
3 mins
STI adds 0.1%, bucking regional rout after Wall Street losses
Local shares defied the rout on most regional markets after a downbeat session on Wall Street to inch into positive territory on Oct 24.
1 min
Green incentives may lead to greenwashing, say experts
Incentives can encourage companies to go green, but giving too many sweeteners can backfire and lead to greenwashing, noted experts on Oct 24.
1 min
TSMC cuts off client after its chips were sent to Huawei
TAIPEI - Taiwan Semiconductor Company Manufacturing (TSMC) discovered in October that chips it made for a specific customer ended up with Huawei Technologies, a potential violation of US sanctions intended to sever the flow of technology to a Chinese national champion.
2 mins
Las Vegas Sands doubles fresh MBS investment to $10.6b
Aim is to build best hotel in the world that will enhance Singapore's tourism appeal
2 mins
Hong Kong's IPO market gets shot in the arm from China listings
Tighter regulations over mainland IPOs and moves to encourage HK listings behind shift
3 mins
The tragedy of a 50-50 America
The era of Western stability relied on dominant parties, and the US has none.
4 mins
Giving back to society without fuss, the Singaporean way
You don't have to be a glamorous, gala-attending philanthropist to make a difference to other people's lives.
5 mins
Replies Lifesaving skills ● Training helps people respond in emergencies
I thank Voices of Youth Forum writer Lee Qin Yuan for advocating the learning of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which empowers individuals to step up in emergencies and serve their community when it matters most (Learn how to use the many AEDs available, Oct 21).
1 min
KOK OFF KL STARTING BLOCKS IN A HURRY
No respite for Spore Gold Cup hero, who saddles first M’sian runners this weekend
3 mins
French top pick Risacher getting up to speed
French teenager Zaccharie Risacher has said he is staying humble as the No. 1 draft pick enters his first National Basketball Association (NBA) season with the Atlanta Hawks, following in the huge footsteps of compatriot Victor Wembanyama.
2 mins
Djokovic's season in doubt after pullout from Paris
PARIS – Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, where he is a seven-time champion, in a move which could potentially signal the end of his roller-coaster season.
2 mins
Fury signs photo of Usyk punching 'Shrek'
World heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk landed the first blow in his rematch with Tyson Fury, as he got the British fighter to sign a photograph of him being punched in the face by the Ukrainian at a promotional event on Oct 23.
1 min
Guardiola and Co hail Haaland's 'not human' goal
While Pep Guardiola has become accustomed to the eye-popping feats of his goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland, the Manchester City manager still marvelled at the striker's stupendous strike on Oct 23, playfully suggesting that the Norwegian is not human.
2 mins
STAND-INS SLOT IN WITH EASE
Nunez and Kelleher show up’ in Leipzig as Liverpool go on record-breaking run
2 mins
Lenskart: Tiny frames, big vision
Lenskart: Tiny frames, big vision Myopia rates among children under 12 in Singapore are skyrocketing, yet many eyewear options are not tailored for young wearers.
2 mins
Clare Waight Keller moves easily from royal gowns to Uniqlo
The British designer of Meghan Markle’s wedding dress finds a different kind of luxury at the mass market brand
5 mins
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