The Straits Times - December 28, 2024
The Straits Times - December 28, 2024
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In this issue
December 28, 2024
PSA Breaks Record With Over 40m Containers Handled In 2024
Singapore's largest port operator PSA handled more than 40 million shipping containers, or twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), in 2024, a record-breaking feat that it has called a \"significant milestone\".
2 mins
PM Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 18
The 2025 Budget statement will be delivered in Parliament on Feb 18 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
1 min
South Korea's lawmakers impeach Acting President as crisis deepens
Han's slowness in appointing judges to the Constitutional Court earns their ire
4 mins
Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for S'pore on the global stage
More support wanted to ensure growth and stability for firms, workforce and economy
5 mins
WHO chief at Yemen airport when it was hit by Israeli bombs
PM Netanyahu says it is just the start of a campaign; Houthis vow to respond quickly
2 mins
North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies from injuries: Seoul
South Korea's spy agency said on Dec 27 it had confirmed that a North Korean soldier sent to back Russia's war against Ukraine had died after he was captured alive by Ukrainian forces.
1 min
Singaporean Recalls Panic, Screams as Norway Bus Accident Kills 3
A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago from the Norwegian mainland, killing three people, police said on Dec 26.
2 mins
Who is Choi Sang-mok, S. Korea's second acting president in weeks?
Finance Minister is a veteran technocrat taking on an unprecedented role
2 mins
Commentary: Dr Singh always felt a special connection with Singapore
Dr Manmohan Singh - often referred to as the most academically qualified person to ever run a major nation - always felt a special connection with Singapore.
5 mins
India declares 7 days of mourning, state funeral for Manmohan Singh
Tributes pour in for ex-PM, who was the key architect of nation's economic reforms
5 mins
Images show Chinese military aircraft with advanced, 'highly original design'
Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with stealth characteristics appeared online on Dec 27, with defence experts saying they were clearly advanced designs, but there was not enough detail for definitive conclusions.
2 mins
Public caning in Terengganu over syariah offence sparks tensions
Conservative Muslims back man's punishment; rights groups are outraged
4 mins
China Sanctions Firms Over US Arms Sales to Taiwan
China has sanctioned seven military industrial companies and related senior executives over US arms assistance and sales to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Dec 27.
1 min
Japan's Govt Passes Record Budget for Ageing Population and Defence
Funds to be used to draw more military recruits, meet challenges of elderly society
2 mins
Crypto co-founder gives $400,000 Christmas present to Moo Deng
Moo Deng, the celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus at a Thai zoo, has received a huge Christmas present from one of the most influential figures in the crypto world.
2 mins
Syrians in Egypt face uncertain future after Assad ouster
New law gives Cairo govt the power to determine refugee status, instead of UN
3 mins
Malaysia's Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunities From Thaksin Ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra's expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship in 2025.
1 min
Nato to boost military presence in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of cable
Nato will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week, the Western military alliance's chief Mark Rutte said on Dec 27.
3 mins
Azerbaijan Airlines Passengers Recall Loud Bang Before Plane Went Down
Sources Say Preliminary Findings Indicate Russia Mistakenly Shot Down the Aircraft
3 mins
Man in China who drove car into crowd gets death sentence
The driver who rammed his car into a crowd in southern China's Zhuhai city, killing at least 35 people, has been sentenced to death, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported on Dec 27.
1 min
German President dissolves Parliament to pave way for Feb 23 polls
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Dec 27 dissolved the country's Lower House of Parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.
1 min
Climate Plans Falter as Big Oil Chases Near-Term Profits
European Oil Majors' Commitment to Renewables Set for Back Seat Again in 2025
3 mins
New York to fine fossil fuel firms $102b under new climate law
The state of New York will fine fossil fuel companies a total of US$75 billion (S$102 billion) over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a Bill that Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Dec 26.
1 min
Australian bush fire burns area the size of Singapore
Australian firefighters said on Dec 27 that they were fighting to control a bush fire racing through a national park that has consumed an area the size of Singapore.
1 min
Panama rules out talks with Trump over canal threat
Usage fees set in public, open process, says its president, denying interference by China
2 mins
Canadian foreign, finance ministers to meet Trump team over tariffs
Key members of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet travelled to Florida on Dec 26 for talks with representatives of US President-elect Donald Trump, as Ottawa works to avert a potentially devastating trade war.
1 min
Brazil says workers at BYD construction site are victims of human trafficking
Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle (EV) producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, the Brazilian labour authorities said on Dec 26.
1 min
Six Sped school principals included in MOE appointment ceremony
This shows MOE's commitment to building inclusive fraternity: Minister
3 mins
Condo seeks court order after owners of topmost unit refuse roof access
The facade of a stack of condominium units in Bukit Batok has not been repainted for 16 years.
3 mins
Shell Shuts Down Bukom Island Unit to Probe Suspected Oil Leak
British petrochemical giant Shell has shut down one of its oil processing units on Bukom Island to investigate a suspected leak, and has informed the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), the authorities said on Dec 27.
2 mins
Pair accused of burglary each handed one more housebreaking charge
Two foreigners accused of burgling landed properties in Singapore have each been handed one more housebreaking charge involving cash and valuables worth more than $6,000 in total.
1 min
Conrad Hotel, JurongHealth Campus Lauded for Helping Keep S'pore Safe
They are among members of initiative to secure premises against potential terror attacks
3 mins
Man accused of incest with older daughter and taking videos of younger one showering
A 46-year-old man was hauled to a district court on Dec 27 after he allegedly committed incest with one of his daughters on three separate occasions.
1 min
Reformative training for drug offender involved in stealing $350,000
A youth who worked with two men to steal $350,000 and was later found with traces of methamphetamine in his urine was ordered to undergo at least a year of reformative training on Dec 27.
2 mins
2024 Wrapped: The biggest health stories of the year, and what's next
The ongoing woes facing Singapore's oldest private cord blood bank, greater scrutiny of telemedicine providers, and a continued focus on preparing for the next pandemic were among the major issues involving healthcare in Singapore in 2024.
5 mins
STI inches up 0.3% amid festive season lethargy
Gainers outpace losers 261 to 215 across broader market Flat session on Wall Street; regional markets mixed Singapore Post slides 1%, capping erratic trading week
1 min
SBF's Lim Ming Yan to take over as Changi Airport Group chairman
Singapore Business Federation (SBF) chairman Lim Ming Yan has been appointed deputy chairman of Changi Airport Group (CAG) and will assume the role from Jan 1.
2 mins
News analysis: For Honda, a Nissan rescue comes with only a thin silver lining
Concerns raised over why Honda would agree to risky tie-up with flailing carmaker
4 mins
New US jobless claims dip, but people are remaining unemployed for longer
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week, consistent with a cooling but still-healthy US labor market that is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials from cutting interest rates any further in the near term.
2 mins
Hin Leong founder and his two children declared bankrupt
Hin Leong's founder, Lim Oon Kuin, and his two children were declared bankrupt on Dec 19, the electronic government gazette published on Dec 27 showed.
1 min
Oiltek International among Singapore shares that surged in 2024
It is up more than 370%; other local stocks have had a good year besides banking trio
2 mins
For bourse to develop, Catalist investors should be prepared to face more risk
Cancer-treatment provider Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine (Siam) has been busy replying to a slew of questions from worried shareholders and the bourse regulator after its auditor raised doubts over the company's ability to continue operating.
4 mins
Beleaguered firm for cancer treatment looks to tap new business
Singapore Institute of Advanced Medicine eyes drug trials, work with research centres
3 mins
It Was a Year of Change – Some Initiated by Me, Some That I Adjusted To
In 2024, I revised the way I treated work and also learnt to empathise with those struggling around me.
6 mins
Pet cafes are cute but the animals might have a different story to tell
Are we compromising animal welfare and hampering the survival of threatened species, just for a social media photo?
5 mins
HK's ageing 'rainbow estate': Pull of nostalgia as wrecking ball looms
Some residents of 61-year-old housing estate have mixed feelings over redevelopment while architects call for conservation.
5 mins
Pistol Pete is very close to hitting the target
Dec 28 South Africa (Turffontein/Kenilworth) form analysis
4 mins
New Zealand Star Bosson Calls It A Day
Winning jockey of 2,146 races takes racing world by surprise with retirement at age 44
2 mins
Awesome Fluke Can Get Lucky
1 Country Dancer scored in impressive style last time and looks set to progress further for the John Size stable.
3 mins
Injury-hit Cavs open away stretch at Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers have steamrollered through the first third of their National Basketball Association (NBA) schedule, and now face one of their toughest stretches when they open a four-game road trip at the Denver Nuggets on Dec 27 (Dec 28, Singapore time).
2 mins
Fan and Chen quit world table tennis circuit
Renowned Chinese table tennis stars Fan Zhendong and Chen Meng announced their withdrawal from the world rankings on Dec 27, citing new regulations imposed by World Table Tennis (WTT).
2 mins
Thunder's Hunger Key To Victory
Star Gilgeous-Alexander says desire is driving force behind Oklahoma City's hot streak
3 mins
Swiatek Moves On, Doesn't Expect Wada Appeal
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek said on Dec 27 she was ready to put a drug scandal behind her, insisting there was no reason for the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) to appeal against her case.
2 mins
Safety Probe After 2 Deaths At Yacht Race
Weather wreaks havoc on Sydney to Hobart classic as LawConnect cruise to victory
2 mins
NFL's Games on Netflix Watched by 24 Million
Netflix said its coverage of two Christmas Day National Football League (NFL) games, the first ever by the streaming company, attracted more than 24 million viewers each, well above what the average pro football broadcast has delivered this season.
2 mins
Magpies eye Red Devils after Villa rout
It was a physical English Premier League contest between Newcastle United and Aston Villa on Dec 26, and Magpies boss Eddie Howe would be pleased that his side are finding form ahead of the new year.
2 mins
Impact from subs reflects Fulham's team spirit: Silva
Fulham manager Marco Silva hailed his substitutes for once again coming off the bench to score in his side's first win at Stamford Bridge in 45 years on Dec 26.
2 mins
Reds Not Taking It For Granted
Slot says Liverpool will go 'game by game' amid title talk after surviving scare by Foxes
3 mins
Injury-hit Spurs' woes are 'logical'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou blamed an injury crisis for his side's poor form after a 1-0 English Premier League loss at Nottingham Forest on Dec 26.
2 mins
Not Mission Impossible
Lions believe they can overcome 2-0 deficit against Vietnam in Phu To
3 mins
All Fired Up
The Straits Times goes behind the scenes to peek at preparations for the New Year's Eve display that will light up Singapore Sports Hub
2 mins
Go for induction or gas hob?
The answer boils down to flavour versus safety and sustainability
4 mins
Adaptable abode
This BTO flat has pockets of interconnected spaces for various purposes and activities
1 min
30 of the best buys in town
The Straits Times features models across six categories that are worth looking at
3 mins
Zeekr pursues a premium status
The three-year-old Chinese electric vehicle brand tries to find its place in the world
3 mins
Perpetual champagnes, built one year at a time
More producers are blending significant portions of their reserve wines together to create a perpetual reserve
5 mins
Demand for Japanese content booms post-Shogun
Fuelled in part by the success of TV hit Shogun (2024), foreign studios are hungry for quality Japanese content and local creators are adapting to meet demand.
2 mins
19SixtyFive wins bid, space to open in 2025
Kampong Java arts space
2 mins
On social media - MOTHER AND SON REUNITED
American pop star Britney Spears (far right) received the best gift over the Christmas season.
1 min
Justin Baldoni's ex-publicist sues over alleged Blake Lively smear campaign
A former publicist for actor-director Justin Baldoni filed a lawsuit on Dec 24 that adds a new dimension to an alleged campaign to undermine actress Blake Lively.
2 mins
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