The Straits Times - November 30, 2024
The Straits Times - November 30, 2024
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November 30, 2024
S'pore needs to work extra hard to maintain valuable China ties: SM Lee
Amid global uncertainty, countries must be friends with all sides to build win-win links
5 mins
One-off property tax rebate for all owner-occupied homes in 2025
A one-off property tax rebate will be given to all owner-occupied homes in 2025, a move the Government said will ease cost-of-living concerns for homeowners.
2 mins
Govt will work with Chinese community leaders on new ideas to tackle challenges: PM
With a more complex external environment and deepening economic challenges, policies that once worked may no longer be effective.
2 mins
JB-S'pore RTS Link: Rail systems to be installed from Dec
Other works include connecting rail link to Thomson-East Coast MRT Line
2 mins
Man, 66, arrested for suspected murder of woman in Ang Mo Kio
A 66-year-old man was arrested at a Housing Board flat in Ang Mo Kio for the suspected murder of a 67-year-old woman on Nov 29.
2 mins
New rules to protect workers handling combustible dust, higher-risk machinery
Checks will be conducted to ensure compliance with measures: Zaqy Mohamad
3 mins
Over 100,000 evacuated in Malaysia floods
PM Anwar freezes ministers' leave, directing them to focus on relief efforts
2 mins
ChildAid a celebration of dreams coming true, hope for the future
In a fantasy world, five children and an artificial intelligence machine named Riley work hard to make the dreams of little ones come true.
2 mins
Retiree transferred $1.19m to scammers in just a month
Her fear of being linked to 3b money laundering case led her to fall for scam
4 mins
S. Korea faces abuse complaints from migrant workers
Number of cases rising as country increasingly relies on foreign workers
5 mins
Albanese shifts to election mode, seeking trust on living costs
SYDNEY - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pivoted to election mode, hoping to win back voter confidence that his government can tackle high living costs, particularly housing, after clearing the decks with a torrent of legislation.
2 mins
Marcos calls talk of V-P impeachment a 'storm in a teacup'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Nov 29 that any impeachment complaint against his estranged Vice President Sara Duterte would only distract Congress and not help people, in remarks that drew criticism from some lawmakers.
1 min
Social media firms slam Australia's under-16 ban
UN charity warns that law could push kids into 'covert and unregulated online spaces'
3 mins
Japan's Ishiba, leading a minority govt, must find political nous to thrive
His best odds are to rediscover that courage to go against the grain to make a difference
4 mins
Going bananas: Crypto boss eats his $8.3m artwork
HONG KONG - Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Nov 29 fulfilled a promise he made after spending US$6.2 million (S$8.3 million) on an artwork featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall - by eating the fruit.
2 mins
'I really wanted to live'
SQ321 passenger who fractured spine gets back on her feet
5 mins
Divorces in China on the rise again despite cooling-off period
It is seen as a 'troublesome' requirement and not a factor that could change minds
4 mins
Meet the workers battling to keep the lights on in Ukraine
When Russian missiles hurtle towards the Ukrainian power plant and employees scramble for the bomb shelter, a handful of workers stay above ground in a control room protected by sandbags to keep the system running manually.
2 mins
British lawmakers give initial support to assisted dying Bill
Britain's Parliament voted in favour of a new Bill to legalise assisted dying on Nov 29, opening the way for months of further debate on an issue that has divided the country and raised questions about the standard of palliative care.
1 min
China says it'll cooperate in probe into severed Baltic Sea cables
BEIJING - China said on Nov 29 it was \"willing to work\" with a probe into the severing of two Baltic Sea cables linked to a Chinese ship, after Sweden asked for Beijing's cooperation with the investigation.
1 min
Trump may thwart Kim-Putin ambition on economic ties: Study
If Ukraine conflict ends, Russia and North Korea's need for each other may change
2 mins
30 killed as Israeli tanks pull back from Gaza camp
Israeli military strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians overnight in the Gaza Strip, most of them in the Nuseirat camp at the centre of the enclave, medics said on Nov 29 after some tanks pulled back from an area they had raided.
1 min
Israel PM warns Iran after top diplomat talks of changing nuclear doctrine
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Nov 28 that Israel would do \"everything\" to stop Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon, after Iran's top diplomat warned it could end its ban on developing one if Western sanctions are reimposed.
3 mins
'Nobody won': Residents of Lebanese city return to rubble
Tens of thousands try to process aftermath of Israel's attacks
3 mins
17 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident
Seventeen people were taken to hospital after an accident involving multiple vehicles near Woodlands Checkpoint on the morning of Nov 29.
1 min
Biggest local train and bus depot on course to open in 2026
98% of architectural, structural works done for East Coast Integrated Depot in Changi
3 mins
Bukit Batok West is third town with pedestrian-friendly roads completed
Measures to make streets more pedestrian-friendly—dubbed Friendly Streets by the Land Transport Authority—have been completed in the third town, Bukit Batok West.
1 min
Canada to help S-E Asia tap nuclear energy with S'pore-based working group
Canada, a veteran in nuclear energy, is working with South-east Asia as the region seeks to capture atomic opportunities.
3 mins
Gojek GM warns of pricier rides due to platform workers law
CPF contributions under new law may cost industry $494m over 5 years, report finds
4 mins
ByteDance food poisoning case: SFA to act against those responsible
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will take action against those responsible for the 169 cases of food poisoning at ByteDance's office here in July, after catered food was confirmed to be the cause of the incident.
1 min
Why travel insurance is important and what to look out for when buying a policy
It is that time of the year again to escape the hustle and bustle of school and work - perhaps for a snowy Christmas in the mountains of Japan, some peace and quiet on the beaches of Thailand, or to satisfy cravings for street food in Taiwan.
3 mins
'Like I had seen a ghost': Rare snake rediscovered here after 64 years
Young men's find believed to be first time the species has been photographed alive
3 mins
223 under probe over 1,100 scam cases where victims lost $6.6m
The police are investigating 223 people for their suspected involvement in more than 1,100 cases of scams in which victims lost more than $6.58 million.
1 min
Man fined $4.5k after his off-leash bull terrier attacks another dog, hurting owner
A Singaporean man was fined $4,500 after his dog, a male bull terrier, attacked another dog belonging to a member of the public, resulting in the latter being injured.
2 mins
Shell oil heist Bunker clerk at firm admits helping acquire stolen fuel worth $18.4m
A bunker clerk was employed at a firm dealing with fuels when he helped it acquire more than 28,000 tonnes of misappropriated marine gas oil worth around US$13.58 million (nearly S$18.36 million, according to court documents).
2 mins
Defence accuses prosecution witness of caring only about revenue
$1.46b nickel-trading scam
3 mins
Singapore shares inch higher amid cautious optimism
Gainers beat losers 269 to 217 on turnover of 862.3m shares | Singtel top gainer on STI, adding 1.6% to $3.10 | DBS Bank sole gainer among local banking trio, up 0.4%
1 min
Air India to rejig growth plans after supply chain snags
Air India has had to \"recalibrate\" its ambitious growth plans as delays in the delivery of new planes and supply chain snags hamper efforts to transform the Tata Group-owned carrier, according to chief executive officer Campbell Wilson.
1 min
Uniqlo risks boycott in China after CEO's Xinjiang comment
BEIJING - Casual wear giant Uniqlo is facing calls for a consumer boycott in China after the chief executive officer of the clothing company's owner said it does not source cotton from China's Xinjiang, which has faced allegations of forced labor in recent years.
1 min
New World replaces CEO after only two months
HONG KONG - New World Development has replaced its chief executive officer in another dramatic development for the Hong Kong property company mired in leadership woes.
2 mins
HSBC said to be pulling back from stalled China credit card business
Decision shows challenges bank faces in growing China footprint as it shifts to Asia
2 mins
Japanese banks sticking with Adani as Jefferies, Barclays review ties
Japan's biggest banks plan to maintain ties to billionaire Gautam Adani despite US bribery charges against him, even as other global companies including Barclays are reassessing their exposure to the Indian conglomerate.
3 mins
Adani wipe-out hurts but won't derail foreign investor faith in India
Financiers don't see systemic risk from bribery charges against conglomerate
2 mins
Indonesian tycoon eyes theme park, F1 in $21.5b North Jakarta project
A port, a theme park and maybe even a Formula One (F1) race – those are just some of the things that one of Indonesia's richest men believes can be hosted at his ambitious real estate project in North Jakarta.
2 mins
Property developer AVJennings attracts $326m privatisation offer from US fund
Singapore and Sydney dual-listed property player AVJennings (AVJ), which is controlled by real estate tycoon Simon Cheong, is set to be taken private after American real estate fund Proprium Capital Partners made an offer at 67 Australian cents per share.
1 min
Only 38% of Singapore's largest 100 firms link exec pay to green goals
Survey shows this is lower than the 67% in 2022 but ahead of the global average of 30%
3 mins
S'pore Reits get new leverage caps, tighter disclosure requirements
MAS' move gives investors more protection, encourages Reits to borrow prudently
2 mins
Singapore hotel performance slips in post-F1 October
Singapore hotels' performance slipped in October, following highs in September when the Formula One (F1) night race came to town, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) data showed on Nov 29.
2 mins
China and Pakistan: Why a sour note has seeped into 'sweeter than honey' ties
Islamabad is in a fix on how to assuage Beijing's growing anger over attacks on Chinese nationals.
6 mins
It's bananas to regard art as an investment
Enjoy your paintings and sculptures. Just don't expect a return on what you paid for them.
4 mins
Bluesky beckons but it's not Twitter's true heir
Amid explosive growth, the app offers a welcome reprieve from Musk's X, but the dream of a universal digital town square? That moment has passed.
5 mins
Black Friday: Why our brains love a bargain
This is partly down toa chemical response in our brains, which urges us to buy something when we come across reduced prices.
3 mins
Living with HIV in 2024
While there is still no effective cure, major medical advancements in antiretroviral therapy have made living with the human immunodeficiency virus HIV) much more manageable. While it’s no longer the death sentence it once was, social stigma still exists. The Straits Times speaks to eight people in Singapore living with HIV about what life is like since their diagnosis.
3 mins
I couldn't understand what was happening
In October 2023, Cherry (not her real name) found herself suddenly losing a lot of weight.
2 mins
We are as special as you are
\"I had no one I felt I could trust to talk to. I told myself that this happened because of my decision. So I didn't really contact anyone, I just kept my thoughts to myself.\"
4 mins
Why tell people? It's nothing to be proud of
Why tell people? It's nothing to be proud of
3 mins
I've lived through it all
There are many ways to tell that Mark (not his real name) is \"more of a feeler than a thinker\", as he describes himself.
2 mins
What really threatened my life wasn't HIV, but my mental health
For a month, she contended with fever, flu-like symptoms, and a rash that looked like a severe allergic reaction.
3 mins
I wish people would ask: Are you living happily?
In January 2016, Emerson and his Taiwanese boyfriend of two years, Lance (not their real names), celebrated New Year's Day together in Taipei, before he flew back to Singapore.
4 mins
I have nothing else to hide
His 20s and 30s were a hedonistic ride of drugs and unprotected sex, but the consequences caught up \"With that kind of lifestyle I lived, it was just a matter of time,\" says Christopher (not his real name), now 52.
2 mins
Living with HIV since birth
Living with HIV since birth
2 mins
Mainland Chinese cuisine wins fans in Malaysia with mee tarik and mala hotpot
From fewer than 20 in 2004, there are now over 12,000 restaurants serving up such cuisine
6 mins
BRAVO CENTURION HEADS FERNIE TRIO
Former electrician hopes sparks will fly with his leading Winterbottom hope
3 mins
See It Again is hard to beat in Summer Cup
Nov 30 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
3 mins
SHANGHAI STYLE HAS THE CHOPS
Dec 1 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
4 mins
CHESS MOVES TO BECOME SPORT FOR THE MASSES
Norwegian duo start app to help fans follow classical version, with other formats to come
2 mins
Golf's intricacies push evergreen Langer and Guan on similar paths
Golf is often regarded as a sport that reflects life's complexities, testing your skills, perseverance and inner strength.
3 mins
Schmidt set for emotional Ireland return despite unpopularity
DUBLIN - Australia coach Joe Schmidt is not expecting any \"love bombs\" when he returns to Lansdowne Road, where he engineered many victories for Ireland, but he is still the man Johnny Sexton once said taught the Irish \"how to win\".
2 mins
Russell asks for clarity over key FIA dismissals
DOHA - Mercedes driver George Russell expressed concern about further departures from Formula One's governing body on Nov 28, and wondered who was next for the sack after two senior figures left.
2 mins
'WHAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS, STAYS THERE'
Ferrari drivers 'reset' for final two races amid title charge after discussing previous race rant
2 mins
BULLS, CELTICS LOCK HORNS
They compete for East Group C honours in NBA Cup, with Cleveland also in the mix
3 mins
Why 1 month for Swiatek, 4 years for me: Halep
BUDAPEST - Simona Halep questioned the \"big difference\" in how doping cases are treated after world No. 2 Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month drugs ban, while the Romanian was out of action for over 18 months following two separate anti-doping violations.
2 mins
Johnson is trying to save track: Are you with him?
Everyone knows the cardinal rule about websites. No signing up for anything. No asking for alerts. No subscribing to newsletters. No ticking a box which promises exciting updates.
3 mins
AMORIM'S FIRST WIN A 'REAL RIDE'
United boss praises players for mounting Europa comeback against Bodo/Glimt
3 mins
Arteta challenges spirited Arsenal to find consistency
LONDON - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to build on the momentum as he prepares his team for their English Premier League trip to West Ham United on Nov 30.
2 mins
TRUE BLUE-EYED S'POREAN
Lukasevits hopes to swim for nation at 2025 world c’ships and 2028 Olympics
3 mins
ANIMATION TRIBULATION
Despite layoffs and cutbacks worldwide, Singapore animators are not giving up on their dreams
5 mins
Designer C.Y. Tung nostalgic for East Coast
Spatial designer C.Y. Tung revisits his childhood haunts in Katong, finding inspiration in the area's blend of heritage and modernity.
7 mins
Dinner at a chef's apartment
A couple offer omakase-style meals at their rented flat in Tiong Bahru
1 min
Victory against all Odds
Five of Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille's athlete ambassadors share their stories of resilience and triumph
4 mins
Torque Shop
What is the definition of a hybrid electric vehicle? Is any vehicle that has an electric motor and an internal combustion engine automatically classified as a hybrid?
1 min
Porsche Macan 4 is punchy, comfy and city-friendly
The compact electric sport utility vehicle is also spacious and exceptionally stable at high speeds
3 mins
Kia Carnival returns with new look, powertrain
The multi-seater is perkier than its predecessor despite having a smaller, more efficient engine
3 mins
Anniversary concert a celebration of budding young talent
A CELLO LIFE VOICE OF THE CELLO 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
2 mins
Design News King Living premieres plush home theatre sofas
Australian luxury furniture brand King Living has launched its King Cinema Premiere Recliner collection, designed to transform living rooms into an immersive home cinema.
2 mins
Mayday promise to 'make it up' to fans
Lead singer Ashin says the Taiwanese rock band are committed to give back \"what was owed\" at their upcoming concerts here
2 mins
Menswear Dog' and social media star Bodhi dies at 15
NEW YORK - Bodhi, a Shiba Inu whose smartly tailored sport coats and luxurious knitwear helped make him the rare canine menswear influencer, has died. He was 15.
2 mins
K-pop group NewJeans leave label Ador over 'mistreatment'
SEOUL - Chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans announced on Nov 28 their decision to leave their label Ador, accusing the company of \"mistreatment\".
2 mins
Love Actually director Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation
Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with Love Actually (2003), British film-maker Richard Curtis is making a bid to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation.
2 mins
Actress Son Ye-jin celebrates son's second birthday
South Korean actress Son Ye-jin may be busy filming her latest movie, but she took time out to celebrate her son's second birthday.
1 min
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