The Straits Times - December 07, 2024
The Straits Times - December 07, 2024
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December 07, 2024
Bigger discounts to reduce peak travel
• Commuters can get up to 80% off by shifting travel time, says Chee Hong Tat. Fare discounts will cover more bus services and be extended to rail network. Four new express bus services to CBD for north-east residents during rush hour
4 mins
Private housing sites at former golf course, Turf City up for sale in H1 2025
More private housing will be made available in the first half of 2025, including in two new housing precincts at Bukit Timah Turf City and the former Keppel Golf Course.
3 mins
Party chief in Yoon U-turn
South Korea's ruling party leader said President Yoon Suk Yeol needed to be removed from power for trying to impose martial law, increasing the pressure on him to quit.
1 min
New fund to help migrant workers hit by critical illnesses
Community scheme to also push for more inclusive insurance coverage for workers
3 mins
Accused in priest attack case escorted to scene at St Joseph's Church
The man accused of injuring a priest at a church in Bukit Timah was back at the scene on Dec 6, taking police officers through the events that saw Reverend Christopher Lee attacked in front of his congregation.
1 min
Hume MRT station on Downtown Line to open in Q2 2025
Chee gives updates on rail projects, says Govt is not done expanding network
3 mins
Changi passenger volumes set to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2025
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat has expressed confidence that passenger traffic volumes at Changi Airport in 2025 will exceed the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, citing strong growth momentum in the past two months.
2 mins
ERP 2.0: Current focus is on installation of OBUs
Even though the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system is capable of distance-based road pricing, the authorities are still at a very early stage of looking at different possible distance-based charging models, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
2 mins
No decision yet on new COE category for private-hire cars
A decision has not been made on whether to carve out a separate certificate of entitlement (COE) category for private-hire cars, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.
3 mins
South Korea seeks to ease tourism concerns
SEOUL - South Korea's Culture Ministry has sought to ease concerns about tourism safety in South Korea following a brief six-hour martial law declaration on the night of Dec 3.
1 min
President Yoon's impeachment fate could rest heavily on former ally
Ruling party chief U-turns on impeachment stance, has 18 PPP lawmakers loyal to him
3 mins
Explainer Why a Dior handbag caused such a stir
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is fighting for his political life after his attempt to break an impasse in Parliament by briefly imposing martial law backfired.
3 mins
Paraguay expels Chinese envoy over Taiwan interference
Paraguay cancelled a low-level Chinese diplomat's visa and ordered him to leave the country, Paraguay's foreign ministry said on Dec 5.
1 min
US appeals court upholds law forcing TikTok's sale
A US federal appeals court on Dec 6 upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the US by early 2025 or face a ban.
2 mins
Lai's first overseas trip calibrated amid uncertainty over Trump 2.0
But Taiwan President's outing still likely to trigger a response from China, say analysts
4 mins
Modi's BJP says US State Department targeting India
Ruling party claims attempts being made to destabilise country amid Adani indictment
2 mins
Imran Khan charged over inciting attacks against Pakistan's military
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was indicted on Dec 5 on charges of inciting attacks against the military, a case stemming from deadly anti-government rallies led by his party in 2023.
2 mins
More Indians taking out loans against gold as prices soar
Banks drawn by its security as collateral are expanding loan services for the metal
5 mins
Mask-wearing arsonists set Melbourne synagogue ablaze
Mask-wearing arsonists set a synagogue ablaze in a pre-dawn attack on Dec 6 in Melbourne, the police said, sparking condemnation by the Australian Prime Minister.
2 mins
In Aleppo, Syrian rebels aim to show they are an alternative to Assad
After fearing city's security would collapse, residents see life returning to normal
4 mins
Macron tries to rebuild French govt after refusing to step down
PARIS - France's President Emmanuel Macron met key politicians on Dec 6 in an effort to cobble together a new administration, a day after saying he will serve out the remainder of his presidential term.
1 min
Russia signals readiness to use any means in Ukraine conflict
Moscow could use more hypersonic missiles to protect 'security interests': Foreign Minister
2 mins
Fresh protests across Georgia after PM vows to 'eradicate' opposition
TBILISI - Thousands rallied across Georgia on Dec 5 for a second week of pro-European Union (EU) protests, after the Prime Minister threatened to \"eradicate\" the country's \"liberal fascist\" opposition.
3 mins
Trump picks former senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China
WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump said on Dec 5 he has chosen former senator David Perdue to be ambassador to China, tapping an ex-politician with business experience to help steer relations riven by deep mistrust and trade tensions.
1 min
Romania's top court scraps presidential election
Decision made to ensure 'legality of electoral process,' following Russian interference allegations
2 mins
Ex-PayPal COO David Sacks will be AI and crypto czar, says Trump
WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump on Dec 5 said he was appointing former PayPal chief operating officer David Sacks to be his White House artificial intelligence and crypto czar.
1 min
7-magnitude quake strikes off California, tsunami alert lifted
SAN FRANCISCO - A large 7-magnitude earthquake struck off a sparsely populated stretch of the northern California coast on Dec 5, prompting coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas amid a tsunami warning.
2 mins
United Health shooting dredges up wave of hate against insurers
Americans take to social media to vent long-simmering discontent with industry
5 mins
Low Tuck Kwong Foundation tops list of biggest private donors
A foundation named after Singapore-born coal tycoon Low Tuck Kwong is the top private giver in a list of Singapore's 10 biggest philanthropic organisations in terms of donations given.
2 mins
NKF ropes in GPs in efforts to stem rising kidney failure cases
Screening programme at clinics part of its ramped-up preventive health strategy
3 mins
Mural painting, K-pop dancing: Ring in New Year closer to home
Community participation central to Dec 31 celebrations across 17 heartland locations
4 mins
StarHub's Giga investigated over e-SIM security lapse
Telco StarHub is being investigated by the sector's regulator for failing to verify the identity of users requesting to port their Giga e-SIMs to another phone.
2 mins
Worker dies after being hit by parts of concrete structure at work site
He will also receive five strokes of the cane for the 'vicious and sustained attack'
4 mins
Worker dies after being hit by parts of concrete structure at work site
A construction worker died on Dec 5 after being hit by parts of a toppling concrete structure at a work site at Pulau Seraya Power Station on Jurong Island.
1 min
Police believe teen allegedly kidnapped in Malaysia is a scam victim
Singapore student was told she was being investigated for money laundering offences
2 mins
Singapore shares dip on cautious sentiment; STI down 0.7%
● Traders await US jobs data that will shape interest rate policy ● Yangzijiang is STI's top gainer; Singtel is biggest decliner ● Trio of local banks, regional bourses end mixed
1 min
US hiring rebounds after strikes, hurricanes led to slump
It adds 227,000 jobs in November, above forecast; average hourly earnings also rise
2 mins
OpenAI launches higher-priced tier for ChatGPT subscription
SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI is introducing a higher-priced paid tier for its chatbot ChatGPT that includes unlimited access to its most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) models, including an improved version of its software that can perform human-like reasoning tasks.
1 min
S&P places SingPost on CreditWatch negative
Global ratings agency S&P said on Dec 5 it has placed Singapore Post (SingPost) on CreditWatch negative, following a change in its future strategy and the sale of its Australian business.
2 mins
Carousell cuts 7% of total headcount; 46 roles in Singapore affected
Home-grown online marketplace Carousell cut 76 jobs on Dec 6, or 7 per cent of its total headcount, as part of efforts to reduce costs and reallocate resources.
1 min
Beijing bans firms in China and abroad from selling some goods to US
First use of new export control rules attempts to replicate reach of US, European sanctions
3 mins
ST Telemedia to reduce its stake in Malaysia's U Mobile
A Temasek firm is cutting its investment in a Malaysian phone company that recently won a major 5G contract, selling part of its stake to an entity controlled by tycoon Vincent Tan and the Malaysian King's daughter.
1 min
Temasek unveils $10b private credit entity
Singapore's state investment company Temasek said on Dec 6 that it has established a wholly-owned private credit entity with an initial portfolio amounting to $10 billion, consisting of direct investments and credit funds.
1 min
RHB recommends Suntec Reit unit holders reject $1.16 per unit cash offer
RHB has recommended for unit holders of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) to reject the mandatory conditional cash offer for its units.
1 min
CSA to roll out guidelines on quantum security from 2025
Tech could have power to break encryption standards of most data by 2030s: Experts
3 mins
The War on Terror Had an Unexpected Outcome
The rebel group HTS was born as an Islamic State branch but, since pivoting from international jihad, became dominant in Syria's north-west.
4 mins
The bigger menace in the great Froot Loop scare
Consumers should worry more about sugar in food even if food coloring and artificial flavoring are in the spotlight.
4 mins
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4 mins
The lure of Labubu and what many of us don't get
Labubu became the answer to our problems of loneliness. Frankly, we could use more of that happy toy.
5 mins
UN CLIMATE SUMMIT What the 'Finance COP' has done for S-E Asia
While there is scope to fund the Asean power grid and protect regional forests, the developing bloc needs to unlock innovative finance.
7 mins
Game for a laugh? Japan's comedy acts looking beyond its shores
Comedy battles on Netflix and Amazon have also played a part in introducing Japanese-style comedy to the world.
6 mins
BROWN TAKES PURPLE PATCH OVER TO PERTH
Promising Melbourne jockey bounced back from injury, eyeing 6th Group 1 win in WA
2 mins
Fatal Flaw can deliver in Cape Fillies Guineas
Dec 7 South Africa (Kenilworth/Turffontein) form analysis
5 mins
ALL EYES WILL BE ON ROMANTIC WARRIOR
Romantic Warrior chases a record third consecutive Hong Kong Cup win. Hong Kong's reigning Horse of the Year resumed with a commanding win in the Jockey Club Cup. The one to beat.
3 mins
CAVS' LETHAL 3-PT WEAPON
Season-high haul of 22 treys helps NBA's leading long-range shooters beat Denver
3 mins
Limp Lakers look like easy meat for surging Hawks
ATLANTA - It is not hyperbole to say that the Los Angeles Lakers are enduring one of their worst weeks in National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise history.
2 mins
Paris 2024 show global appeal of Games, says IOC chief
LAUSANNE - The Paris Olympics were the most followed Games in television and social media history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Dec 5.
2 mins
HAVING HAMILTON IN TEAM WILL BE 'CRAZY'
Ferrari's Leclerc eager to race alongside F1's 'most successful driver' and learn from him
3 mins
Comfy and in control as Young takes Hero lead
NASSAU - After a few months off, Cameron Young was pleasantly surprised to come out to the Bahamas and shoot an eight-under 64 for the first-round lead at the Hero World Challenge on Dec 5.
2 mins
Dignity in defeat: Why Nadal's my favourite male athlete of 2024
Tell your kids stories about people as they grow up. Tell them about Aristotle, Madam Curie, Alexander the Great, Galileo, Muhammad Ali, Jane Austen. Tell them about achievers and adventurers, on horseback and in laboratories, who invented, conquered, were arrested and honoured.
3 mins
Americans want swift takeover of Blades
An American consortium has agreed to buy Sheffield United, one of the biggest English football teams outside the top-flight Premier League.
1 min
ANGE DETERMINED TO RIGHT THE SPURS SHIP
Fans confront Tottenham boss after 1-0 loss, but Postecoglou insists he will keep fighting
2 mins
Messi's Miami to kick off new Club World Cup
MIAMI - Inter Miami, led by Argentina's World Cup-winning skipper Lionel Messi, will kick off Fifa's new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer (MLS) side take on Egypt's Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament on Dec 5 revealed.
2 mins
EXTRA INCENTIVE TO BEAT LIVERPOOL
Final Goodison league derby will fire up Everton as they aim to derail rivals' title bid
3 mins
City ignore flak, staying in a 'bubble', says Doku
LONDON - Jeremy Doku has said that Manchester City's players are content to stay in their \"bubble\", ignoring outside criticism as they focus their energies on reigniting their English Premier League title challenge.
2 mins
Amorim feels clarity breeds consistency
LONDON - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged his players to be calm, as he hopes to find some consistency amid their English Premier League home clash against Nottingham Forest on Dec 7.
2 mins
FOCUS ON PRIDE OF LIONS
Ogura wants his team to feel proud of playing for Singapore at Asean C'ship
4 mins
HIDDEN HEROES
Singapore's iconic attractions keep running all year round, thanks to these people working hard behind the scenes
5 mins
GUARDIAN OF THE GRASS
If you stopped by the National Stadium in early March to attend one of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts, you were probably too busy enjoying the extravaganza to notice that the venue was missing its bright green pitch.
3 mins
URA marks 50 years with show and books
Besides an exhibition featuring the 2024 Architectural Heritage Awards winners, it also launched four urban design guidebooks
3 mins
SHARP AND SLEEK This bachelor pad is a high-end minimalist haven
This bachelor pad is a high-end minimalist haven
1 min
Dongfeng thinks out of Box to tap girl power
Costing less than $150,000 if all discounts are applicable, it is one of the least expensive cars in town
2 mins
Dongfeng thinks out of Box to tap girl power
One look at the Dongfeng Box is all it takes to get me in touch with, dare I say, my feminine side.
3 mins
Geely chairman Li Shufu streamlines his car-making empire
After a decade-long buying spree, Chinese car tycoon Li Shufu has begun streamlining his globe-spanning Geely empire to cut costs.
2 mins
Chery's Omoda E5 lowers power, ups value
While it is not as brisk, the COE Category A variant is identical to but cheaper than its beefier twin
3 mins
Refreshed i4 drives like a BMW should
The technology underpinning the electric vehicle is still robust, but not at the cutting edge
3 mins
The World Between Us returns with Vic Chou as a grieving dad
Season 2 of the hit Taiwanese drama has a new cast and story
4 mins
F&B closures Tippling Club to shut on Dec 31, Wine RVLT in 2025
Wave after wave of closures have battered the food and beverage scene this year - and the last quarter of 2024 has not spared long-time establishments.
3 mins
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour book sold 814,000 copies in one week
NEW YORK - The biggest book release for the year is not a blockbuster novel or an explosive celebrity memoir. It is concert merchandise.
1 min
Over 120 Singapore jazz musicians in one epic photo
Singapore's jazz heritage is captured in one photograph as over 120 musicians from the community gathered at the National Gallery Singapore in September for the momentous occasion.
1 min
Taiwanese band Sodagreen to hold concert in Singapore in March
Taiwanese band Sodagreen will hold the only South-east Asian stop of their 20th anniversary concert tour in Singapore on March 8. PHOTO: LIVE NATION SINGAPORE
1 min
SCARRED FOR LIFE
Local actor Ryan Lian (right), who was recently injured in a slashing attack, has shared photos of his scarred face on Instagram.
1 min
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