The Straits Times - October 26, 2024
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October 26, 2024
$270m boost to nurture specialists, build next-gen supercomputers
The National Research Foundation (NRF) will allocate $270 million to the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) over the next three years to nurture more specialists and build next-generation supercomputers equipped for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
2 mins
S'pore to back Commonwealth in using tech for development: PM
Republic believes in AI's transformative power, using it for public good, he says
3 mins
World-renowned restaurateur, young social worker win Berita Harian awards
Chef Akmal Anuar's first taste of the culinary world was as a nine-year-old boy helping out at his family's nasi padang stall located at a coffee shop in Teck Whye back in 1992.
3 mins
Over 230,000 older S'poreans have drawn up lasting power of attorney
Campaign well on track to exceed target of having 240,000 citizens do so by end 2025
4 mins
Largest sale of balance flats in Feb 2025 to offer over 5,500 HDB units
Four in 10 units will be already completed, others to be completed from 2025 to 2028
3 mins
Attractive prices behind surge in demand from singles for 2-room flexi flats
Among the hopeful applicants in the just concluded October Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise is Mr Liu Dawei, who applied for a two-room flexi flat in Sengkang.
3 mins
Harris and Obama encourage early voting at star-studded rally
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris basked in the support of rock legend Bruce Springsteen, entertainer Tyler Perry and former president Barack Obama on Oct 24 at a rally that drew thousands in the battleground state of Georgia.
3 mins
Is this political genius Trump at twilight?
For his supporters, Trump's irreverent behaviour is a mark of his authenticity
5 mins
Lee Hsien Yang's claim on 38 Oxley Road house inaccurate, says Govt
Lee Kuan Yew stated preference to demolish but acknowledged it may be preserved
3 mins
Social media fuelling youth radicalisation in Australia
Spy chief says internet a factor in recent cases of terrorism, with AI set to worsen problem
4 mins
Norway plans to raise minimum age for social media access to 15
Children in Norway may need to wait a few more years to legally access social media, as the Scandinavian country plans to raise the minimum age from 13 to 15 in a bid to protect the young from harmful content online.
1 min
India hopes new guidelines will curb greenwashing by businesses
Move to rein in false claims aims to boost consumer trust, ensure sustainability
4 mins
Prabowo's new Cabinet kicks off army retreat
Wearing military fatigues and black combat boots, the newly appointed Cabinet of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto began a mountain retreat on Oct 25, in an unconventional bond-building exercise involving more than 100 members of his new government.
1 min
Indonesia starts process to join Brics
It sees grouping as vehicle to further interests of Global South, says minister
2 mins
India, China begin implementing new pact, ending Himalayan face-off
India and China have begun implementing an agreement to end a military stand-off on their disputed Himalayan border, the two sides said on Oct 25, in the biggest thaw between the Asian giants since deadly clashes between their armies in 2020.
2 mins
Israel, Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war
Mossad chief to attend truce talks; Hamas vows to stop fighting if ceasefire is reached
4 mins
Russia set to deploy N. Korean troops to battlefield: Zelensky
Move would be clear escalation by Moscow, Ukrainian leader says, citing military intelligence
2 mins
US fast-food chains drop raw onions from offerings amid E. coli outbreak
A sweeping onion recall linked to an E. coli outbreak involving McDonald's Quarter Pounders has prompted several other major fast-food chains to remove raw onions from their menu offerings.
1 min
Bridge collapse: S'pore firms to pay US govt $135m for clean-up
Owner and operator of ship say settlement not indicative of any liability for disaster
2 mins
LinkedIn fined $442m in EU over illegal data practices
Ireland's data protection commission has fined Linkedin €310 million (S$442 million) for illegally processing the personal data of users within the European Union to deliver targeted advertising.
1 min
MediShield Life review reflects sober realities of an ageing society
Medical costs will continue to rise; people must be prepared to pay more in premiums
6 mins
Italian beauty docks here as part of world tour
Voyage serves dual role of training navy cadets and promoting culture, products
3 mins
Private home prices drop 0.7% in Q3 as buyers find cheaper options
They opt for resale condo units and new lower-priced private homes in suburbs
4 mins
Updated Covid-19 vaccines will be available at 500 clinics and 10 polyclinics
Two updated Covid-19 vaccines will be rolled out from Oct 28 at almost 500 clinics and 10 polyclinics, with the five remaining Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) to close from Dec 1.
2 mins
I thought of my son back home, says Bangladeshi worker
He is one of two men presented with lifesaver award from SCDF for saving boy
3 mins
STI slips 0.3% despite positive Wall Street session overnight
● Sats advances 7.2% to two-year high of $4.01 ● Top STI loser is Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust ● Tokyo down but Shanghai, HK, Seoul and Australia up
1 min
China retail investors lose life savings due to defaults
More than 100 investors plead with trusts and government offices for repayment
4 mins
Microsoft CEO's pay package jumps 63% to $104m
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella received a pay package worth US$79.1 million (S$104.4 million) for fiscal 2024, a 63 per cent increase from 2023 as the software maker worked to extend its strong position in artificial intelligence tools.
1 min
US judge blocks Coach owner's $11b buyout of Versace parent
Deal would reduce competition among makers of accessible luxury handbags, she rules
2 mins
Chef made famous by Netflix show poised for $238m IPO windfall
A chef made famous by a hit Netflix show is poised to boost South Korea's struggling initial public offering (IPO) market, listing his restaurant chain in a deal that may value his stake at about US$180 million (S$238 million).
2 mins
Elon Musk's wealth soars $44b as Tesla comes roaring back
Mr. Elon Musk added US$33.5 billion (S$44.2 billion) to his net worth on Oct 24 as Tesla shares posted their biggest gain in more than a decade, extending the world's richest person's lead atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
1 min
Stamford Tyres founder Wee Kok Wah dies at 78
Mr Wee Kok Wah, founder of publicly listed company Stamford Tyres, died on Oct 21 after battling stomach cancer. He was 78.
2 mins
Pressure on Chinese carmakers to halt Europe expansion
Beijing said to be telling them to hold off on new deals amid trade conflict over EVs
2 mins
Singapore's biomed sector ends six-month manufacturing slump
Sept output up 62%; EDB expects 1,000 jobs to be added in coming months
3 mins
Total factory output rises at slower pace in September
Singapore's total manufacturing output rose for a third straight month in September, though the key electronics industry saw a slower pace of growth.
3 mins
Waking up to the world S Elon Musk problem
While the world watches Trump, it's the tech tycoon whose influence may have greater global consequences.
7 mins
The global methane bomb is starting to detonate
A hotter planet could be losing its ability to absorb our pollution.
3 mins
California governor's move to block AI safety laws could affect the world
The decision reflects a deeper question: Can innovation and safety truly coexist, or do we have to sacrifice one to advance the other?
4 mins
He finds his calling at sea via migration
Tejeshwar Gorakala, 30, is a seaman on a historic ferry service between India and Sri Lanka.
3 mins
India's young and educated are forging new paths to better jobs
They are flocking to smaller cities within India and also less traditional overseas destinations amid a job crisis in the country.
3 mins
She breaks free of gender stereotypes
Deepa, 34, works as a trailer truck driver, transporting goods from Germany to France.
3 mins
Living a 'hybrid life' through remote work
Unnati Patel, 27, is a part-time programmer for an American firm on a Nasa project.
3 mins
From Delhi to Uttarakhand He aspires to run an Italian restaurant
Shubham Jaiswal, 26, is a junior sous chef at an Italian restaurant chain in Dehradun.
3 mins
Behind her positivity lies a tale of fortitude
Nagarani Boppani, 31, is a caregiver ina care home facility, looking after seniors.
3 mins
In Kashmir after failed move to Britain Getting satisfaction from providing jobs
Jibran Gulzar, 26, is the boss of online food delivery business Gatoes.
3 mins
For Sydney fbi/< far from Bondi, there's now the riverside Pondf
It's a boon for many residents who live in sprawling inland suburbs far from the Australian coast, and may pave the way for more such beaches across the city's riverways.
6 mins
DOCKLANDS TO RAID COX PLATE
UK trainer Eustace has brother David's big shoes to fill in Australia's biggest WFA race
2 mins
NOBLE PURSUIT THE ONE TO BEAT
Oct 27 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis
5 mins
THOMPSON SHINES IN DALLAS DEBUT
Four-time NBA champ provides 22-point support for Mavs hero Doncic in easy win over Spurs
2 mins
Japan prepare to put All Blacks under pressure
Coach Eddie Jones has promised that his Japan team will challenge the All Blacks with a fast-paced game for the full 80 minutes when the sides meet at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium on Oct 26.
2 mins
Rapinoe tells WNBA players to go really big
Retired football great Megan Rapinoe has advised Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players to \"go for the jugular\", after they announced they would opt out of their collective bargaining agreement this week on the heels of a blockbuster season.
2 mins
Norris won't alter approach in battle with Verstappen
A defiant Lando Norris has said that he will \"do what I think is right\" as his battle with Max Verstappen for the Formula One world title intensifies.
2 mins
Schauffele still has to catch up despite a 65
Birthday boy Xander Schauffele shot a five-under 65 at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship in Japan on Oct 25, to make up ground following his opening-day quadruple bogey.
2 mins
MCILROY'S IRONS NOT HOT
Coach Leadbetter says they are root cause of his 10-year Major drought
3 mins
PEP IS NOT TAKING SAINTS FOR GRANTED
City boss respects promoted teams, recalls his team's struggle to beat Wolves last week
2 mins
Saudis consider Renard return after Mancini exit
Saudi Arabia's football body said on Oct 24 it was parting ways with national coach Roberto Mancini after 14 months in the job, following a run of poor results.
2 mins
Barca plot end to Real's 42-game unbeaten run
La Liga leaders Barcelona visit rivals Real Madrid in a mouth-watering Clasico on Oct 26, aiming to strike a significant blow in the title race.
2 mins
MOURINHO AT HIS SARCASTIC BEST
Fenerbahce coach lauds ref who sent him off, says draw is a positive for United
3 mins
Spurs teen earns comparison with Neymar in win
Tottenham Hotspur teenager Mikey Moore was compared to Brazilian ace Neymar after a standout showing in the 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Oct 24, with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou admitting it will be difficult to \"keep the lid\" on expectations.
2 mins
NAKAMURA LIFT FOR LIONS
With AFF C'ship looming, Singapore can count on new citizen to 'give his all'
2 mins
Elbow injury, but diver Max still wins Asian silver
In the week leading up to the Oct 24-27 Asian Diving Championships in Jiangmen, China, national diver Max Lee had to miss training as an elbow injury threatened to scupper his chances of competing.
2 mins
GET AWAY FOR A DAY
Be it for a few hours or an entire day, \"daycations\" and \"spa-cations\" at luxury hotels are the new go-to for de-stressing
7 mins
In a pickle about dirty soda
Quirky soda cocktails are having a moment, with pickle juice and Oreo flavor just two of the possibilities jazzing up Coca-Cola
4 mins
All in the family
Designer Cheryl Gay revamped this HDB maisonette for her sister and brother-in-law
2 mins
Video games' rocky road
Diverse representation in games is on the rise, but some players are not on board
3 mins
Eco-themed concert a wake-up call about waste
Some of Ding Yi Music Company's most interesting concerts over the years have focused on Singapore's history and disappearing culture. But, more recently, the ensemble has turned to highlighting environmental issues.
2 mins
Old-school charm in Triumph's new mid-class Scrambler
2 mins
Bentley's jolly green giant
The Continental GT Speed's relatively smaller V8 engine with plug-in hybrid tech makes 1,000Nm of torque
4 mins
Modest start to electric SUV journey
The Seres 3 is an interesting alternative to the popular BYD Atto 3
3 mins
K-pop's Jessi sorry over fan who was assaulted
K-pop star Jessi has posted a lengthy apology on Instagram following an incident in which a male teenage fan of hers was assaulted.
1 min
Taiwanese host Jacky Wu safe after terror attack in Turkey
3 mins
Japanese singer Ado to hold concert here in May
Following announced gigs in Singapore by Japanese singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii on Oct 26, Japanese diva Mika Nakashima's set at a music festival in December and hit J-pop duo Yoasobi's two-night show in February, J-pop fans have one more reason to rejoice.
2 mins
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