The Straits Times - October 30, 2024
The Straits Times - October 30, 2024
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October 30, 2024
LTA to inject up to 20,000 additional COEs over the next few years
It expects to be able to better manage traffic congestion with ERP 2.0 system
3 mins
S'pore's Q3 employment growth more than doubles as layoffs fall
The number of Singapore residents with jobs picked up in the third quarter of 2024, as employment growth surged and retrenchments fell.
3 mins
Motorists can book with authorised workshops to install new ERP unit
No need to wait for notification from LTA to replace IU or go through its booking portal
2 mins
Extra 20,000 COEs may dampen short-term demand but long-term impact unclear
In line with this \"car-lite\" vision, there will be no change to Singapore's zero vehicle growth rate for cars and motorcycles until Jan 31, 2028.
4 mins
Singapore's digital economy makes up 17.7% of GDP
Tech employment rose by 3.4% in 2023, with a median monthly salary of $7,000
3 mins
Deep tech start-ups get $50m boost with new incubator programme
Deep tech start-ups can now tap a $50 million fund over the next five years under a new incubator programme managed by Singapore's two leading universities.
2 mins
Singapore and UAE sign 8 MOUs, reaffirm warm friendship
Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed eight agreements spanning areas such as civil service training, social development and artificial intelligence.
2 mins
Trump says Michelle Obama has made 'big mistake' by criticizing him
WASHINGTON - Former US president Donald Trump said that Mrs Michelle Obama had made a \"big mistake\" by criticizing him, as he responded on Oct 28 for the first time to her recent searing comments about his mental state.
2 mins
Newspapers' late decision to not endorse any candidate raises questions
Critics wonder if billionaire owners pulled Harris endorsements out of self-interest
4 mins
Trump appeals to religion, Harris talks jobs as millions vote early
National polls continue to show a dead heat between the two presidential candidates
2 mins
Two US ballot drop boxes set on fire; 'suspect vehicle' identified
Two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were set ablaze in apparent cases of arson in the early morning hours of Oct 28, and elections officials at one site said they feared that hundreds of ballots had been destroyed.
2 mins
Sikhs living abroad fear surveillance by Indian agents, informants
Some in UK, US, Canada receive warnings about being potential targets of attacks
9 mins
Taiwan acts to buy up to 1,000 attack drones from US firms
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has signed formal agreements with the US government allowing it to buy as many as 1,000 attack drones from defence contractor AeroVironment and defence tech firm Anduril Industries to aid in blunting a potential Chinese assault on the island democracy, according to people in industry familiar with the transaction.
1 min
Biometric verification for international visitors at 6 airports in Thailand from Dec 1
Travellers flying out of Thailand will soon be able to leave their passports in their bags as they clear immigration, as the country will be implementing facial recognition at six of its airports.
1 min
Indonesia and Russia to hold first joint naval drills in Nov
Indonesia and Russia will hold their first joint naval drills in November, Jakarta's navy said on Oct 29, as the South-east Asian archipelago's new leader seeks to boost ties with Moscow.
1 min
Malaysia's ex-PM Mahathir discharged from hospital
Malaysia's nearly 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Oct 29, almost two weeks after he was admitted for a respiratory infection.
1 min
India, China withdraw troops, structures along disputed border
Under new deal, they also agree to inform each other of movements of their patrols
2 mins
Saudi investment seen as a lifeline for Pakistan amid its economic struggles
Move also coincides with rising Mid-East tensions, in particular Iran-Israel conflict
4 mins
Indian carriers hit by 410 hoax bomb threats
There has been a sudden flood of bomb threats made to more than 400 domestic and international flights on Indian airlines.
1 min
India temple firework explosion injures over 150
MUMBAI - Indian police detained two people on Oct 29 after a temple fireworks show erupted into a ferocious explosion, leaving almost a hundred people in hospital, eight in a critical condition.
1 min
Outcry as Israel bans main UN Palestinian aid agency
Agency has provided essential schooling, aid and healthcare for over 7 decades
4 mins
Washington warns Tehran against striking Israel, US forces
UNITED NATIONS - The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Oct 28 of \"severe consequences\" if it undertakes any further aggressive acts against Israel or US personnel in the Middle East.
1 min
Hezbollah elects successor to assassinated leader
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Oct 29 it had elected deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air attack on Beirut's southern suburb over a month ago.
1 min
Once-safe city lives in fear as Russia's glide bombs hit
Zaporizhzhia has large steel industry that supports weapons production in Ukraine
3 mins
Apple rolls out AI features across premium devices
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on October 28 rolled out its first set of artificial intelligence (AI) features, dubbed Apple Intelligence, across its premium iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, marking the tech giant's major push into generative AI.
1 min
Russia's military alliance with N. Korea a 'global threat'
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Oct 29 that growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang posed a major global security threat, after Washington accused North Korea of sending 10,000 soldiers to train in Russia.
1 min
Fate of small giant clams here unclear after 20 years without trace
'Disappearance' could reflect falling quality of habitats suitable for the species: Expert
3 mins
Two new VEP centres to open in Johor; two existing ones to close
KUALA LUMPUR - Singapore motorists can soon collect the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to enter Malaysia from two new locations in Johor state, including popular shopping destination Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru, while two existing permit centres in Larkin and Taman Daya are set to close.
2 mins
Crowd, traffic safety measures in Little India for Deepavali festivities
Visitors to Little India will not be able to use the Birch Road pedestrian crossing, which will be closed for 12 hours from 4pm on Oct 30, the eve of Deepavali.
2 mins
MaNaDr lapses a wake-up call for telemedicine sector, say providers
Regular audits are done to ensure docs abide by ethical standards, they say
3 mins
Oil spill occurs off Changi during bunkering operation
An oil spill took place off Changi on Oct 28 during a bunkering operation between a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier and a licensed bunker tanker.
2 mins
Mastermind in $32m luxury goods scam gets 14 years' jail
She collected millions in payments despite knowing orders could not be fulfilled
3 mins
Offenders who get sentence reduced can't use served jail time to satisfy fine: Court
An offender who chooses to serve his jail sentence despite appealing against it cannot use the served time to satisfy the punishment should he subsequently get his jail term reduced to a fine.
2 mins
Connecting communltles through colours
65-year-old artist's mission is to promote rangoli, a 5,000-year-old form of Indian art, in all its different shapes and forms.
4 mins
Asia stocks up, STI gains 0.2% as investors await crucial US data
● Yangzijiang tops STI, up 1.2%; ● Losers beat gainers 259 to 244 in the broader market ● Hang Seng rises 0.5%, Nikkei 0.8%, and Kospi 0.2%
1 min
Starbucks threatens to fire staff who do not go back to office
CHICAGO-Starbucks is telling its corporate staff they could be fired if they do not go to work at the office three days a week.
2 mins
Exports of iPhones from India jump in shift away from China
Apple's iPhone exports from India jumped by a third in the six months to September, underscoring its push to expand manufacturing in the country and reduce dependence on China.
2 mins
Volkswagen to shut 3 German plants, cut jobs and slash wages
Drastic cost-savings drive highlights extent of the crisis at Europe's biggest automaker
3 mins
Hongkong Land to exit build-to-sell business, pivot to fund management
Hongkong Land will exit the build-to-sell residential development business as it pivots towards fund management and focuses on ultra-premium integrated commercial properties in Asia's gateway cities.
2 mins
News analysis Keppel buoyant as asset management, data centre roll-out continue to pay off
Analysts upbeat as third-quarter update shows strong growth in both segments
2 mins
Big bets on oil prices soaring turn worthless as Iran risk fades
LONDON – Traders who piled into bullish options bets on oil prices at record pace are waking up to a harsh reality: Most of those contracts are now worthless.
2 mins
McDonald's sales in US plummet after E. coli outbreak
CHICAGO - McDonald's sales plummeted in the US following news of E. coli infections linked to the chain's Quarter Pounders.
1 min
Gemini crypto exchange gets initial nod from MAS
US firm can engage in cross-border money transfer, digital payment token services
2 mins
SGX Offers Singapore depository receipts for five HK blue chips
Investors here can now buy stakes in firms such as BYD with smaller outlays
3 mins
MI to buy 70% stake in Vietnamese IT firm to expand regional reach
Mobile network operator M1 is acquiring a 70 per cent stake in Vietnam-based IT solutions provider, ADG National Investment and Technology Development, for a total purchase consideration of 719.9 billion dong (S$37.7 million).
1 min
Grim outlook for Ukraine whoever wins the US presidential election
Trump's hostility is well known. Harris is Ukraine-friendly but the extent of support is uncertain.
7 mins
The West underestimates North Korea at its peril
Kim Jong Un's intervention in the Ukraine war reflects a dangerous turn in Pyongyang's approach to the world.
4 mins
Prabowois Cabinet: The fine art of balancing
The new Indonesian Presidents Cabinet is huge, but then so are his ambitions and the diverse interests that are in play.
7 mins
The economics of thinness ( Ozempic edition)
Will skinny still be desirable when it is more easily achieved by the masses?
7 mins
Social network, e-commerce platforms should also bear losses of scam victims
Letter of the day
1 min
Managing wildlife ● NParks adopts science- and community-based approach
We thank Mr Kevin Ho for his letter \"Humane way to control wildlife numbers\" (Oct 25).
1 min
Digitalisation ● Banks should continue to send paper notifications for important reminders
More banks are phasing out paper notifications in favour of app-based alerts. This shift is often marketed as eco-friendly, but could cause issues for many people, especially the elderly.
1 min
Road safety ● Regulate lane splitting by motorcyclists
As a car driver, I am often unnerved by motorcyclists weaving in and out between vehicles to overtake them.
1 min
BARBARIAN GOES SWIFTLY, LOOKS SET FOR NINTH GONG
Former Kranji gallopers The Star and Jewel Sixty-One also sparkle in training gallops
3 mins
THUMBS UP FOR HELENE WARRIOR
Oct 30 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis
3 mins
SUNS TORCH LAKERS' RUN
Phoenix withstand LA's hot start to hand them their first loss of the season
2 mins
Ohtani shouldering pain as Dodgers one win away from title
Shohei Ohtani said he is not in pain after suffering a shoulder injury in Game 2 of the World Series, but the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger did not rule out the possibility he will need surgery to deal with the issue.
1 min
Banchero sprinkles Magic in tough win over Pacers
ORLANDO - Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando Magic player to have a 50-point game in 20 years, and flirted with a triple-double to lead his side past the Indiana Pacers 119-115 on Oct 28.
2 mins
RECORD REWARD A MAJOR MOTIVATION
Alcaraz explains his participation at Saudi event, where he earned $1.97m over 4 days
3 mins
Fowler rising in the fall for vital points
LOS ANGELES - Rickie Fowler began the lengthy trip back to Florida from Japan on Oct 28, likely to have spent some of the time in the air contemplating whether to add further events to his fall schedule.
1 min
Improving Wallabies will test Lions, says Roff
SYDNEY - World Cup-winning winger Joe Roff, who played an instrumental role in Australia's series victory over the British and Irish Lions in 2001, is convinced the Wallabies will be competitive when the tourists return in July.
2 mins
Rahmat Mawar (1942-2024) 'Garang' footballer but a gentleman off the field
A true leader who was colossal in defence and a gentleman off the pitch are among the vivid descriptions of former Singapore footballer Rahmat Mawar, who died on Oct 29 at the age of 81.
2 mins
Top award a dream realised for City: Guardiola
LONDON – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, as he prepares for his side's League Cup fourth-round clash at Tottenham Hotspur on Oct 30.
2 mins
RODRI'S WIN 'IS FOR SPANISH FOOTBALL'
Man City star dedicates Ballon d'Or to La Roja greats and 'the figure of the midfielder'
3 mins
UNITED TO SWOOP IN FOR HIGHLY RATED AMORIM
Red Devils ready to pay $14.3m for young coach's release clause, say Sporting
3 mins
Ten Hag the latest to wilt in Ferguson's shadow
LONDON – Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role, but his managerial legacy remains a stifling benchmark for those who have followed in his footsteps.
3 mins
Popp steps down as Germany's first female football superstar
Retiring Germany striker Alexandra Popp signed off with tears in her eyes in Duisburg on Oct 28, saying goodbye as the country's first true women's football superstar.
2 mins
ADJUSTING TO LIMELIGHT
Swim star Pan wants to 'work hard quietly' to reach new goals amid his rise to fame
2 mins
Zlatkovic comfortable on the field and 'easy' on the eye
BG Tampines Rovers' Milos Zlatkovic may be listed as a defender on the team sheet, but watching him in action reveals that he offers much more to the Stags.
3 mins
Dealing with your child's diaper rash
Paediatric dermatologist Shanna Ng explains how to treat this condition that may keep recurring, especially in infants from between nine and 12 months old
2 mins
BROCCOLI BOOST
The vegetable is packed with nutrients and may reduce risk of cancer
2 mins
Unbalanced muscles can cause pain
NEW YORK - When you head out for your daily run, with each stride, you are strengthening your quadriceps, hamstrings and upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips, however, are not growing much.
3 mins
Murder mystery in a snooty, arty world
Scripted by Krish Natarajan, the third instalment of the Crack The Case interactive mystery series is set in an art gallery
2 mins
She embodied Iapan's #Me T00, but is ready to move on
FUKUOKA, Japan - If there is one question Shiori Ito bates, it is: \"What's next for you?\"
4 mins
Seeking warmth and personality in the world of high-priced pens
When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone by hand? As people entrust their laptops and mobile phones with more and more of their lives, the once-ubiquitous art of handwriting is seemingly in danger of going extinct.
3 mins
Take That pay tribute to three eras of their history
The British boy band's Singapore show is part of their This Life On Tour
2 mins
SGIFF back with 105 films from 45 countries
Singapore International Film Festival 2024
2 mins
Sean Diddy, Combs accused of sexually assaulting boy, 10
NEW YORK - Sean \"Diddy\" Combs (right) has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in 2005, according to a new lawsuit that joins more than two dozen others accusing the American music mogul of sexual misconduct.
2 mins
'Amazing' AI de-ages actor Tom Hanks in new film Here
LOS ANGELES - American actor Tom Hanks has praised the \"amazing\" use of artificial intelligence (AI) to de-age him \"in real time\" on the set of new movie Here, even as he accepted that the technology is causing huge concern in Hollywood.
2 mins
Michelin-starred Thai street food cook Jay Fai hints at retirement
A Thai cook who became the first Bangkok street food vendor to earn a coveted Michelin star has said she plans to retire, possibly as early as 2025.
1 min
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