The Straits Times - November 09, 2024
The Straits Times - November 09, 2024
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November 09, 2024
Singapore must work harder to boost ties in a fraught world: PM
It must also work with countries of like mind to shape rules, norms: PM Wong
4 mins
Timing of next general election not decided yet, says PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he has not yet decided when the next general election will be held and the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) has not been formed.
3 mins
Cost-of-living, job security to be covered in Budget 2025: PM
These are concerns that come up frequently among residents during walkabouts, he says
3 mins
Lee Hsien Yang's allegations will not distract Govt from focusing on core issues, says PM
Mr Lee Hsien Yang's allegations against Singapore have been fully responded to, and the Government will not be distracted from its work, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 8.
2 mins
Shop theft, cheating among top youth offences in 2023
Act amended to allow cases of those aged 16 to below 18 to be heard in Youth Courts
3 mins
More teens in S'pore are getting hooked on their digital devices
Children and teenagers cannot take their eyes off their gadgets and smartphone screens, which are fueling a problem of addiction and increasing behavioral issues.
4 mins
Cross-examination of WP chief ends; verdict expected on Feb 17
Deputy A-G gives view of true version of events; defendant disagrees with most of it
7 mins
Prosecution points out differences in Singh's and Low's accounts
PROSECUTION: SINGH'S STORY NOT CONSISTENT WITH LOW THIA KHIANG'S
5 mins
Immigration seen by Americans as top issue for Trump to tackle: Poll
WASHINGTON - Americans see immigration as the most pressing issue for President-elect Donald Trump to address, and a large majority believe he will order mass deportations of people living in the US illegally, a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Nov 7 found.
2 mins
China readying itself for Trump 2.0 as higher tariffs loom
It has beefed up retaliation toolkit, boosted tech self-sufficiency
4 mins
Putin lauds 'courageous' Trump, says Russia ready for dialogue
SOCHI, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 7 congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect.
2 mins
US rights groups condemn 'racist' messages targeting black people
WASHINGTON - US rights group NAACP on Nov 7 condemned \"racist text messages\" reported to have been sent to black Americans across the country after Donald Trump's victory in this week's presidential election.
1 min
Biden urges Americans to bring down political temperature
He says Trump's win should 'lay to rest', doubts about integrity of US election system
3 mins
Singaporean student, 25, dies after being stabbed in Brussels
A 25-year-old Singaporean student died after he was stabbed in the abdomen in the city centre of Brussels on Nov 7.
1 min
Man who allegedly directed weapon at cops gets shot
He is accused of luring them to park and pointing improvised flamethrower at them
3 mins
Malaysia's move to award prized 5G spectrum to U Mobile sparks debate
U Mobile's win ahead of larger rivals sets tongues wagging over its ownership
4 mins
Muhyiddin ordered to pay over $400,000 to politician over defamatory remarks
A Malaysian court on Nov 8 ordered former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin to pay RM1.35 million (S$406,000) to another politician in a defamation case,
1 min
Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Nov 8 to express its objection to two new laws in the South-east Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea, its Foreign Ministry said.
1 min
China unveils $1.8 trillion plan to tackle hidden local government debt
Aim is to defuse risks to financial system; bigger moves expected in case of trade war
3 mins
Anwar promotes Asean as Beijing's gateway to wider markets
He makes third visit to China as PM, ahead of Malaysia's chairmanship of regional bloc
4 mins
Prabowo heads to China at start of multi-country trip
Indonesia's new leader Prabowo Subianto set off for China on Nov 8 for his first international trip as president, kicking off a tour that will include stops in the US, Britain and South America for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) and G-20 summits.
1 min
Pakistan's Punjab province shuts public spaces in smog-hit cities
LAHORE - Pakistan's most populated province of Punjab ordered public spaces closed in smog-hit main cities, the authorities said on Nov 8, as the country battles record air pollution.
1 min
Indonesia volcano spews huge 8km ash tower
EAST FLORES, Indonesia - A volcano in eastern Indonesia belched a huge ash tower more than 8km into the sky on Nov 8, after officials widened an exclusion zone for locals.
1 min
Taiwan offers rewards for reports of Chinese activity at sea
TAIPEI - Taiwan's coast guard said on Nov 8 it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, adding that it was harnessing \"people power\" to boost its own limited workforce.
1 min
S. Korea-US alliance will immediately strike if North attempts nuclear attack: Yoon
President Yoon Suk Yeol said a nuclear-based alliance between South Korea and the United States will immediately strike if North Korea attempts a nuclear attack against the South, according to an interview published on Friday.
1 min
Qantas plane returns safely to Sydney Airport after engine failure
Departure coincides with grass fire next to parallel runway; investigations ongoing
2 mins
Biden plans final Mid-East peace push but may lack leverage
Leaders will likely do little to accommodate him, take their cues from Trump: Analysts
3 mins
Nearly 70% of Gaza war fatalities are women and children: UN
The UN Human Rights Office said on Nov 8 that nearly 70 per cent of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children, and condemned what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
2 mins
World food prices reach 18-month high in October: UN
PARIS - World food prices rose in October to an 18-month high as vegetable oils led increases seen in most food staples, UN data showed on Nov 8.
1 min
Amsterdam bans demonstrations after attacks on Israeli soccer fans
Attackers called 'anti-Semitic hit-and-run squads'; Israel says it will fly fans home
3 mins
Bid to conserve Cantonese temple, 19 pre-WWII bungalows
URA plans to propose conservation of these two sites in Sims Drive and Adam Park
4 mins
More regular checks at work sites ahead of monsoon season
Bid to cut flood risk by ensuring that firms employ measures to prevent silty discharge
3 mins
DBS Foundation aims to reshape how ageing is perceived
New $1b commitment will give it more leeway to tackle macro social issues: Head
4 mins
SPH Media CEO Chan Yeng Kit to retire from public service on Jan 1
Former permanent secretary for health Chan Yeng Kit, 59, will retire from the public service on Jan 1, 2025, but he will continue at the helm of SPH Media as its chief executive.
1 min
Move will put Changi high on list of priciest air hubs: Analysts
It may also be at disadvantage against other regional hubs with lower costs, they say
4 mins
Singapore banks drive STI to 17-year high as US Fed cuts rates
Gainers beat losers 297 to 283 across broader market | UOB the top STI gainer, closing up 7.2% to $35.69 Regional indexes unmoved by Wall Street's elation
1 min
HSBC says first round of job cuts could be announced in weeks
LONDON - The head of HSBC Holdings' new global wholesale banking division said the lender will seek to wrap up an ongoing restructuring \"very quickly\" and could announce the first round of job cuts within weeks.
2 mins
US Fed cuts interest rates a quarter point after Trump victory
Fed chief says election result will not affect central bank's policy decisions in near term
3 mins
Nissan slashes 9,000 jobs in restructuring and halves CEO's pay
TOKYO - Nissan Motor's struggle to cope with tougher car industry conditions and address weaknesses within its business has spiraled, leaving the automaker with no choice but to slash payroll, production, and its forecasts for this fiscal year.
2 mins
New guide gives F&B firms more help with green efforts
It outlines ways to manage food, packaging waste and greenhouse gas emissions
2 mins
Work to begin on $6.8b RWS expansion, including new hotels
Singapore's two integrated resort (IR) operators are accelerating plans to ramp up their offerings in efforts to draw more visitors.
2 mins
Sats sets five-year revenue target of $8 billion, delivers strong Q2 results
Sats is aiming for revenue growth of more than 50 per cent in the next five years, as demand rises for its airport support and ground-handling services.
2 mins
Shares of three local banks hit record highs amid strong Q3 results
Shares of DBS, UOB and OCBC hit record highs on Nov 8, after the three local banks separately discussed options to manage excess capital, including share buybacks and increased dividend payouts.
2 mins
What Trump's victory means for the retail investor
Most experts betting on US stocks in tech, utilities, defence, financial, energy sectors
4 mins
Singtel-owned Optus fined $10.6m by Australian regulator over outage
Australia's telecom watchdog has fined Singtel subsidiary Optus A$12 million (S$10.6 million) for failing to provide emergency call services to thousands during a nationwide outage in 2023, the regulator said early on Nov 8.
1 min
Growing demand for mix of tech knowledge, other skills in fintech jobs
Job seekers need to develop soft skills and other competencies as hiring slows: Experts
3 mins
As govts push for teen social media bans, scientific debate erupts
Part of the reason for so much debate is that experiments that have people reducing their social media use produce varied results.
4 mins
Let's get real about Singapore's manufacturing sector manpower needs
Younger Singaporeans are shunning manufacturing jobs and automation has its limits. A reset on foreign manpower policies can help ease the crunch.
5 mins
What Donald Trump's win says about the US' brand of democracy
It affirms the need to accept the outcome even if it bothers many. But a second Trump administration should also respect the system's checks and balances.
4 mins
Once again, America needs to deal with Trump
The former president has defied the odds one last time. America will simply need to get on with it.
3 mins
Digital addiction affected their studies and family relationships
Mohamed Zinedine Emad became aware of the negative impact excessive gaming and digital use had on his studies and relationship with his parents through counselling in an intervention programme.
5 mins
How smartphones helped create an anxious generation
Amid a surge in mental health issues among young people, Insight explores what can be done to stem the tide, and brings you stories of hope.
2 mins
He struggled for a year not understanding he was depressed
In the kitchen of Mr Reshiivarma's family home, there used to be a small space between the dining table and the washing machine that he would often retreat to after school.
5 mins
She developed eating disorder to cope with woes
Ms Lee Yue Er's most striking childhood memory was that of her parents shouting and fighting while she sat on the floor crying.
6 mins
Youth mental health - an impending, growing crisis
It is a complex issue requiring immediate and sustained attention. The time to act is now.
7 mins
Preserving ancient art of Korean Lego, one house at a time
Built using a traditional joinery technique, hanoks have gained popularity in recent years after decades of decline, being turned into tourist accommodation, eateries and retail stores.
6 mins
VIA SISTINA OUT TO FRANK HOT COX PLATE FORM
Champions Stakes win will vindicate camp's decision for mare to bypass Melbourne Cup
2 mins
YOUNG CHAMPION SET TO ATONE
Nov 9 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
4 mins
ONG STORMS TO NEW RECORDS
Singapore freediver weathers difficulties in Philippines to set two national marks
3 mins
Bucks look for momentum after ending losing streak
MILWAUKEE - Damian Lillard hailed the Milwaukee Bucks' \"right mentality\", as he scored 34 points to snap a run of six straight defeats to bag their first home win of the season with a 123-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Nov 7.
2 mins
Kindness of O'Neal inspired by boxing's Ali
Shaquille O'Neal hopes to carry on the legacy of late boxing great Muhammad Ali, the retired four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion said, as he uses his fame to advance his philanthropic work.
2 mins
Watch your own tongue, drivers tell FIA chief
TONE DOWN YOUR RHETORIC
2 mins
SINNER OUT TO REDEEM HIMSELF
The 2023 ATP Finals runner-up is favourite in Turin after two Grand Slam titles in 2024
3 mins
African footballers chase their dreams in Brazil
For King Faisal, a 20-year-old winger from Ghana, the invitation to move to Brazil to play football is easily summed up: \"It was a dream.\"
3 mins
England must 'step up' against Wallabies
Tom Curry insists England's rugby players must take responsibility for their repeated failure to close out winning positions and adopt a \"no excuses\" approach, as they look to revive their fortunes against Australia at Twickenham on Nov 9.
1 min
UNITED ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS: AMAD
Double scorer says Red Devils' first Europa League victory shows their true colours
2 mins
TOUGH, BUT PEP RELISHES ADVERSITY
City boss wants to lift his players through rough patch, as does Arteta at Arsenal
3 mins
Team and fans behind Reds' flying start: Slot
LONDON - Arne Slot has been asked this question a couple of times before, but on Nov 8 he reiterated that he is not shocked by a stunning start to life in charge of Liverpool as the Reds have stormed to the top of the English Premier League and Champions League.
2 mins
Ex-Wallaby Lyons sees signs of Aussie revival
Once rugby powerhouses, two-time world champions Australia have found themselves in a rut in recent years.
2 mins
TAN A MAJOR DOUBT FOR WOMEN'S CUP
Knee surgery puts her out of action for 4 to 6 weeks, but S'pore striker has faith in team
2 mins
A celebration of design
World Architecture Festival
4 mins
ON NEUTRAL GROUND
Soft hues, clean lines and lots of wood - a creative couple have embraced relaxed Scandinavian aesthetics for their first home
2 mins
Golden age for parks in America
Cities are sprucing up waterfronts, transforming abandoned industrial sites and bringing green space to neighbourhoods
2 mins
Lively and sublime all-French concert by Red Dot Baroque
The Tastes Reunited comes from the French phrase Les Gouts-reunis coined by Baroque composer Francois Couperin, referring to a glorious unification of Italian virtuosity and dramatics with French elegance and restraint in musical performance.
2 mins
Dramatic electric roadster bolsters MG's street cred
The Cyberster is a two-seater convertible that mixes brawn and beauty as well as value and efficiency
3 mins
V12 performance and looks define new Aston Martin Vanquish
After a six-year hiatus, the Aston Martin Vanquish returns as a meaner and bigger grand tourer.
3 mins
Looks like a lion, purrs like a pussycat
The two-door Mercedes-AMG CLE53 appears stout and aggressive, but is a friendly and easy-to-drive car
3 mins
JJ Lin's concert tour to return to Singapore in December
Home-grown Mandopop star JJ Lin is set to return to Singapore's National Stadium on Dec 28 and 29 for the second leg of his JJ20 World Tour.
1 min
K-pop star Jessi cleared of charges in case of fan assault
South Korea-based American singer-rapper Jessi has been cleared of all charges in the case of a fan assault that took place in front of her.
1 min
Three charged in Liam Payne's death
Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony in October, the Argentine authorities said on Nov 7.
1 min
S'pore movies Wonderland and A Year Of No Significance selected for China film festival
Two made-in-Singapore movies have been selected to take part in the China Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival.
2 mins
HORSEBACK FISHING ALIVE IN BELGIUM
A fisherman on horseback drags his net in the sea to catch grey shrimp in Oostduinkerke in Belgium in October.
2 mins
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