The Straits Times - November 13, 2024
The Straits Times - November 13, 2024
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November 13, 2024
SkillsFuture will help Singaporeans seize new opportunities as lifespans lengthen: PM
As life expectancy increases and Singaporeans embark on multi-stage careers, SkillsFuture will enable them to seize new opportunities, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
3 mins
New Bill proposed to protect people against workplace discrimination
It has provisions to tackle discriminatory practices in hiring, dismissals and appraisals
3 mins
Don't bet against the US; economy likely to remain very formidable: Chee
Access to talent will not be hit as Trump is only against illegal immigrants, he says
3 mins
Young people in region need to collaborate, understand neighbours, say panellists
While some young people in this region might think that their future lies in the West, in countries such as the United States, it is important that young people understand developments in their immediate neighbourhood.
4 mins
Will Trump 2.0 be bad or not so bad - for China?
US President-elect Donald Trump will be tougher on China when he returns to the White House, compared with his first term, but experts at a forum organised by The Straits Times say it may not be all doom and gloom.
3 mins
Indonesia can achieve 8% growth goal gradually: Economic adviser
Multi-pronged plan involves digitalisation and an export-oriented growth strategy
4 mins
Officers from new Community Relations Unit can declutter homes of hoarders
The new Community Relations Unit (CRU) will have powers to enter homes and forcibly declutter them in cases of severe hoarding, Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann said in Parliament.
3 mins
Mandatory mediation a first step in settling neighbour disputes: Edwin Tong
He says new laws will see more 'bite' given to settlement agreements once spats are resolved
4 mins
Injection of COEs offers flexibility to boost supply ahead of peak: Chee
Move should help moderate prices, but this will also depend on demand, says minister
4 mins
Republic pledges up to $669m to support decarbonisation in Asia
With climate finance weighing heavily at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan, Singapore announced on Nov 12 that it will commit up to US$500 million (S$669 million) to a national initiative to channel financing to decarbonise Asia.
3 mins
Singapore projects its greenhouse gas emissions to peak in 2028
Singapore expects its planet-warming emissions to reach a peak of 64.43 million tonnes (Mt) in 2028, before coming down after that.
3 mins
Trump Cabinet takes shape
Marco Rubio expected to be secretary of state
2 mins
China critic picked as national security adviser
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Republican Representative Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Nov 11, tapping a retired army Green Beret who has been a leading critic of China.
1 min
South Dakota governor to head Homeland Security
US President-elect Donald Trump is tapping South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), CNN said, selecting a loyalist once seen as a potential vice-presidential candidate for a job that includes securing the US border and carrying out a promised mass deportation.
1 min
Pay up' or face climate-led disasters: UN chief
BAKU, Azerbaijan - United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the COP29 summit on Nov 12 to \"pay up\" to prevent climate-led humanitarian disasters, saying time was running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
2 mins
Nations urged to work together over resources
Singapore among Green Group nations calling for cross-border approach to reduce conflicts
2 mins
Trump's inner circle takes shape
President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to install immigration hardliners into prominent White House posts, suggesting his promise to implement sweeping new restrictions on migration and launch a mass deportation programme could take priority in the first days of his new administration.
3 mins
35 killed after car crashes into crowd in Chinese city
Suspect arrested and in hospital after harming himself in incident on Nov 11
2 mins
Toxic pollution sends nearly half of Delhi families to the doctor
Nearly half the families in and around New Delhi have sought medical help for respiratory ailments connected to severe pollution engulfing India's capital, according to a new survey.
1 min
Shaping new standards of strength and resilience
World champion powerlifter Farhanna Farid is breaking both records and barriers, creating spaces where women from all walks of life can realise their potential
3 mins
Shell wins appeal against landmark Dutch climate ruling
Oil and gas major Shell on Nov 12 won an appeal against a landmark ruling that required it to accelerate carbon reduction efforts, dealing a blow to campaigners who have turned to legal channels to pursue climate action.
2 mins
Sri Lankan president hopes for mandate in Parliament
Voters expected to stick by his party, which has just three seats, in Nov 14's snap election
3 mins
New stealth jet stars at China air show
Stealth fighter jets and attack drones took center stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Nov 12, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.
2 mins
Manila says Beijing raising pressure to cede claims in South China Sea
China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Nov 12 after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.
2 mins
Ukraine rushes to reinforce east amid fighting in Russia's Kursk
Ukraine said on Nov 11 that its hard-pressed military was battling 50,000 troops in Russia's Kursk region to its north, while also scrambling to reinforce two besieged fronts in the east and bracing itself to meet an infantry assault in the south.
2 mins
North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia
Pact seen as giving both sides legitimacy for North Korean forces' deployment to Russia
2 mins
Israel fails to meet US aid demands to ease Gaza crisis: Report
International aid groups said Israel had failed to meet a series of US demands intended to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by the Nov 12 deadline.
1 min
Middle East peace requires end to Israeli occupation: Arab summit
Leaders from 57 nations denounce Israeli crimes in Gaza, call for Palestinian state
3 mins
Israeli air strikes pound Beirut suburbs
The Israeli military carried out at least five air strikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Nov 12, after the defense chief ruled out any ceasefire in Lebanon until Israel's goals had been met.
2 mins
Germans expected to go to the polls on Feb 23
Germany is set to hold fresh elections on Feb 23, 2025, 11 weeks after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, with sources on Nov 12 saying he could ask Parliament to vote him out of office on Dec 16.
1 min
4 floors to be added to conserved Golden Mile Complex
Developer also gets nod for new 45-storey residential tower connected via link bridge
3 mins
Police probing deepfake nude photos of S'pore Sports School students
The police are investigating deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School (SSP) students that were created and spread by other students.
2 mins
$9.6m lost to scammers posing as staff of firms like Tencent
In a span of less than three months, at least $9.6 million has been lost to scammers who impersonated staff of China-based companies such as Tencent, WeChat and UnionPay.
1 min
Singapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities
Students keen on pursuing a medical career can enroll in another nine overseas universities, which will bring the number of foreign medical schools recognized in Singapore to 112.
1 min
Study on tapping tech and health coaches to change lifestyle habits
A team from Alexandra Hospital (AH) is testing if using wearable fitness devices alone can change lifestyle habits, or if there is a need for a human health coach to nudge people regularly.
4 mins
Roads in Tanglin, Dawson area to be extended, widened
Plans aimed at expected increase in traffic demand, boosting access to future projects
3 mins
MOE and schools discussing new ways to run canteens
As more stallholders retire and filling vacant canteen stalls may become more challenging in future, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is in discussions with schools on new ways to run their canteens.
2 mins
Greater flexibility for consumers to import food items under proposed law
Consumers will have greater flexibility to import food – whether meat or processed goods – for personal consumption, under a new law proposed in Parliament on Nov 12.
4 mins
Full IP portability not right solution, may lead to higher premiums: MOH
IP insurers must take a step back and renew fundamental designs of their schemes
3 mins
Share of COEs secured by car-leasing firms falls to 10%
Strong demand by individual Singapore buyers a likely driver of rise in premiums: Minister
2 mins
Singapore seeking to raise issuance limit of govt securities to $1.5 trillion
The Republic is seeking to raise the issuance limit for more government securities to fund specific, non-spending purposes such as market development and meeting the investment needs of the Central Provident Fund (CPF).
2 mins
ONE LAST HAUL
Timothy Ng's kelong off the coast of Pulau Ubin is one of four remaining licensed ones left in the country
3 mins
Jurong flat fire that killed a man started from battery pack
The pack, which was not on PMD at the time, may not have been stored properly: Coroner
3 mins
Two brothers from navy and army aboard same ship during exercise
At 141m long with a displacement of 6,000 tons, landing ship tanks (LSTs) like the RSS Persistence are the largest ships with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), capable of completing a variety of missions.
2 mins
SUTD duo's invention beats 2,000 others to win top Dyson award
The fall of a maple seed is slowed down as its wing acts like a parachute, enabling the wind to carry it farther away.
3 mins
S'pore stocks fall as strong US dollar weighs on Asian indexes
STI falls 0.8% to 3,711.48; losers beat gainers 297 to 276 Regional stock indexes in Japan, S. Korea, HK in the red Jardine Matheson Holdings is STI top gainer, UOB at bottom
1 min
Beijing urged to lift domestic demand as threat of US tariffs looms
China's powerful planning body added to calls for the government to bolster domestic demand in an article published a week after Donald Trump's re-election, underscoring Beijing's focus on strengthening the economy with the threat of US tariffs looming.
1 min
Lui Che Woo, casino tycoon who hit jackpot in Macau, dies at 95
Mr Lui Che Woo, the Hong Kong tycoon whose fortune grew alongside neighbouring Macau's casino industry, has died. He was 95.
3 mins
China plans tax cuts for home purchases to boost market
It underscores govt's greater willingness to use fiscal tools to shore up economy
2 mins
Bitcoin hits record high, lifts crypto market above pandemic peak
Bitcoin's record-breaking rally took the digital asset past US$89,000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.
1 min
Qoo10 staff, secured creditors paid first
FROM A26
3 mins
Bankers see Asia deal drought easing as HK IPOs pick up
China drawing investor interest, with India and Japan having solid pipelines of share sales
3 mins
Grab shares jump after it raises earnings and revenue forecasts
Grab Holdings shares jumped as much as 15 per cent in late US trading after the South-east Asia ride-hailing and delivery leader boosted its earnings forecast for the year, helped by cost cuts to tackle intense competition.
2 mins
Qoo10 owes me money. What can I do now that platform is winding up?
The Singapore High Court ordered embattled e-commerce platform Qoo10 to be wound up on Nov 11, with liquidators appointed to take over management of the insolvent company.
4 mins
How Trump is already shaping Ukraine's future – and it isn't looking good
Trump's choice of national security adviser and his son's social media post are indicators of what lies ahead.
7 mins
Who's who in the Musk 'A-team' vying to shape Trump 2.0
Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies to cut regulation and protect his businesses.
5 mins
Why being Wrong is good for you
Even the most prolific blunderers can go on to do great things.
3 mins
Singapore can't afford to let sudden layoffs become the norm
Redundancies are inevitable in any industry, but can we do more to reduce the 'shock' factor that we're seeing in the tech sector?
5 mins
For lonely seniors, AI companions can be a lifeline
Robots driven by artificial intelligence offer promising support for an ageing population, with careful attention to ethical considerations.
5 mins
The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars
The better an automated system performs, the more complacent and dangerous – we become.
3 mins
Annual inspections Review charges for electric vehicles
There are fewer checks and inspection categories for electric vehicles (EVs) when compared with petrol, diesel and hybrid cars.
1 min
SimplyGo Add multi-language support for app
I refer to the Forum letter \"Bloobin AI chatbot helpful, but can be more inclusive, accessible\" (Nov 7).
1 min
Replies Rentals ● HDB reviewing how data accuracy can be improved
We thank Mr Foo Sing Kheng for his feedback (Rental rates ensure accuracy of data on HDB website, Oct 23).
1 min
Use of escalators Benefits to encouraging standing on both sides
The recent initiative by Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to encourage standing on both sides of escalators is a sensible move that Singapore could consider adopting.
1 min
Use of escalators ● Benefits to encouraging standing on both sides
The recent initiative by Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to encourage standing on both sides of escalators is a sensible move that Singapore could consider adopting.
1 min
Singapore must evolve beyond a rigid focus on academic achievement
As someone who has long held the belief that academic achievement is the cornerstone of success, my recent experiences interacting with students from Crest Secondary School have compelled me to reconsider this view.
1 min
Star Of The Future difficult to beat
Nov 13 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
3 mins
TALENTS AMBITION IS WORTH ANOTHER SHOT
Nov 13 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis
4 mins
Jamaica to host first Grand Slam Track event in April
American sprint great Michael Johnson on Nov 11 announced that Kingston, Jamaica will host the inaugural Grand Slam Track competition in April 2025.
2 mins
Wallabies expecting more magic from 'sensational' Suaalii
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was on Nov 11 hailed as a \"freak\" by his Australian midfield partner Len Ikitau after an eye-catching performance against England in his first game of professional rugby union.
1 min
CAVALIERS CONTINUE BULL RUN
Cleveland bench spark comeback win in Chicago to extend perfect start
2 mins
Lineker to leave Match of the Day in May
Former England football captain Gary Lineker will step down as host of the BBC's flagship Match of the Day (MOTD) highlights show at the end of the season, the broadcaster confirmed on Nov 12.
2 mins
ZVEREV CHASING BENCHMARK SETTERS
World No. 2 says Sinner, Alcaraz had better year as he beats Rublev in season-ender
3 mins
Sinner proud of special 'consistent trophy'
Jannik Sinner spent his first rest day at the ATP Finals in Turin on Nov 11 collecting the trophy for finishing the year ranked the No. 1 tennis player in the world.
2 mins
Messi gives MLS a much-needed boost
Lionel Messi's first trip to the Major League Soccer (MLS) play-offs ended in shock disappointment, but the World Cup winner has injected new life into Inter Miami and the North American top flight, even as he finishes his first full season without the league title.
2 mins
FAVOURITES EXPECT TOUGH TESTS
Japan, South Korea will not underestimate underdogs on road to 2026 World Cup
2 mins
Besiktas, Maccabi to play Europa game in Hungary
The Europa League match between Turkish club Besiktas and Maccabi Tel Aviv from Israel on Nov 28 will be contested in a neutral territory in Hungary, Uefa said on Nov 11.
2 mins
50 seconds of infamy for influencer and club
Argentinian football club Deportivo Riestra were branded \"shameful\" and a \"disgrace\" after putting an influencer into the starting line-up for their top-flight game on Nov 11 against leaders Velez Sarsfield, before substituting him inside the first minute.
1 min
PROVEN COACH WHO IS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE
But Amorim has to mould United into his preferred 3-4-3 formation and energise fans
3 mins
No place for 'United legend' van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy left Manchester United's coaching staff on Nov 11, as new manager Ruben Amorim arrived at the club's training complex to start his Old Trafford reign.
2 mins
All eyes on expanded Club World Cup draw on Dec 5
LAUSANNE - The world's best football clubs will discover their group-stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club Fifa Club World Cup at the draw on Dec 5 in Miami.
2 mins
SAILORS' WINDS OF CHANGE
Windsurfers raise funds to support participation of women in iQFoil
3 mins
A SILENT DISEASE.
Osteoporosis, or brittle bones, typically presents without any warning symptoms and leaves sufferers at risk of becoming immobile
5 mins
Try an intense workout that is easy on the joints
HILIT, or high-intensity, low-impact interval training, swops out high-impact activities for gentler alternatives
4 mins
Mucus: It's snot what you think
To many people, mucus is nothing more than a gross goo, something to be tossed away in a tissue immediately after clearing your throat or blowing your nose.
4 mins
Moana follow-up may accelerate Disney's film studio comeback
Walt Disney Company's most streamed movie of all time has nothing to do with Star Wars, The Avengers, or the singing sisters of Frozen.
3 mins
Lisa shares her love of Singapore food
The Thai rapper-singer is the first member of Blackpink to hold a solo fan meet here
2 mins
A French veterinary psychiatrist puts cats on the couch in new book
Even dog people must admit that cats are having a moment.
3 mins
Mattel mistakenly lists porn site on packaging for Wicked dolls
All may be good in the Land of Oz, but the same cannot be said for the world of Mattel.
2 mins
Singer Yu Tian's son-in-law receives suspended jail sentence for scam involvement
Gary Chen, the son-in-law of famed Taiwanese singers Yu Tian and Li Ya-ping, has been given a suspended jail sentence for his involvement with a scam syndicate.
1 min
Irish pop band The Corrs to hold February concert
Irish pop quartet The Corrs will be back in Singapore for a concert at The Star Theatre on Feb 13, 2025.
1 min
Singer Karol G apologises for song said to sexualise minors
Colombian reggaeton star Karol G apologised on Nov 11 after her latest song, +57, was criticised for sexualising minors.
1 min
Actress Megan Fox pregnant again after miscarriage
After a previous miscarriage, American actress Megan Fox is pregnant again. American rapper Machine Gun Kelly, whose real name is Colson Baker, is reportedly the father, according to US media.
1 min
THE TRAIN OF THOUGHT IN STICKY NOTES
WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND? @SUBWAYTHERAPY
1 min
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