The Straits Times - September 05, 2024
The Straits Times - September 05, 2024
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September 05, 2024
S'pore tax revenue up 17% to $80.3b amid wage and economic growth
Tax collected ($ billion) FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 53.5 49.6 60.7 68.6 80.3 Business Correspondent Tax collection in Singapore rose by 17 per cent, continuing an upward trajectory on the back of economic growth and higher nominal wages.
2 mins
Mpox vaccine for those at high risk; virus troublesome but can be managed: Ong
S'pore may have to adjust strategy over time as situation evolves, says Health Minister
3 mins
Subsidies now available for cell, tissue and gene therapy products
Singapore citizens can get up to 75 per cent of treatment cost subsidised, capped at $150,000
3 mins
Refreshed President's Challenge to nurture arts and sporting talents
Talents in the arts and sports, which President Tharman Shanmugaratnam described as areas in which success \"depends greatly on chances and even surprises\", will get a leg-up under a refreshed President's Challenge.
2 mins
S-E Asia's control centre for haze forecasts opens in Singapore
Singapore has been chosen to house South-east Asia's control centre for forest fires and smoke pollution, in a bid to help the region better forecast transboundary haze.
2 mins
Public feedback sought on on proposed safety code for platform workers
Code of practice will account for specific risks and cover standard workplace requirements
3 mins
Indian PM Modi in Singapore for 2-day official visit
Both countries expected to affirm partnerships on several fronts
2 mins
Fugitive ex-mayor Alice Guo nabbed in Indonesia, set to return to Philippines
A former mayor of a small Philippine town accused of being a Chinese spy and crime boss has been arrested by the Indonesian authorities after being on the run for more than a month.
4 mins
ISD says Indonesian suspect may have wanted to strike S'pore in 2015
Indonesia Correspondent JAKARTA The Singapore authorities have not yet ruled out the possibility that a recently arrested terror suspect, who allegedly planned unrealised attacks in 2014, might have been preparing to strike when he tried to enter the country a year later.
2 mins
Malaysia to probe media leak of diplomatic note from China
Malaysia's foreign ministry said on Sept 4 that it would file a police report and carry out an internal investigation into the leak of a classified diplomatic note sent by China's foreign ministry to the Malaysian embassy in Beijing in February.
2 mins
Malaysia's four opposition states unite to beef up their economies
SG4 bloc sets up firm to seek investments, and agrees to share the earnings equally
3 mins
Anwar latest Asian leader to visit Russia despite Ukraine war
He says meeting with Putin will strengthen cooperation and ties between the countries
2 mins
Thousands of Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh over recent months
Around 8,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh in recent months, escaping escalating violence in Myanmar's western Rakhine state, according to Bangladeshi officials.
1 min
Russia allows firm to import North Korean beer as ties blossom
A Russian company registered in the far eastern city of Komsomolsk-on-Amur has been cleared to import beer produced in North Korea, Russian media reported, in the latest sign of warming ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.
1 min
S.Korea, NZ leaders condemn N. Korea's nuclear development
The leaders of South Korea and New Zealand condemned North Korea's nuclear weapons development and its military cooperation with Russia, Seoul's presidential office said on Sept 4.
1 min
Pope urges leaders in Indonesia to guard against religious extremism
Church will do more to boost interreligious dialogue, he says in first speech of Asia tour
2 mins
World sees record August heat for second year
The world saw record average temperatures in August for the second year running, according to preliminary data from the European Union's climate monitor seen by AFP on Sept 3.
1 min
7 killed in fresh wave of strikes on Ukraine
3 children among dead in Lviv; Kyiv urges allies to allow use of long-range weapons
2 mins
Ukraine foreign minister quits ahead of major govt reshuffle
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba resigned on Sept 4, the highest-profile casualty so far of a major government reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky at a crucial juncture in the 30-month war against Russia.
2 mins
Boy, II, admits to fatal shooting of ex-US mayor, his daughter
An 11-year-old boy is facing murder charges after he confessed to fatally shooting an 82-year-old relative who had once served as mayor of a small Louisiana city and the man's adult daughter over the weekend, the police said on Sept 3.
2 mins
Senior US official to attend China security forum
It's a sign that the US military wants deeper engagement with Beijing amid tensions
2 mins
Ex-aide to New York governor charged with acting for China
A former aide to New York governor Kathy Hochul has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government in exchange for millions of dollars in compensation and gifts, including meals of gourmet duck.
2 mins
S'pore foundation presents cheque for $1.lm to help families in Gaza
The Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF) handed over a cheque for $1.1 million to Unicef, marking the second and final tranche of a special collection of donations during Ramadan earlier in 2024 to meet the humanitarian needs of children and their families in Gaza.
2 mins
Netanyahu, Gallant locked together in divided government
Politics prevent the PM from firing defence minister, who wants a Gaza ceasefire
3 mins
Trump claims he has plan that will end war in Ukraine
Donald Trump said on Sept 3 that he has plans that are \"guaranteed\" to end the deadly war in Ukraine, but will only reveal them if he wins the US presidential election in November.
1 min
His message resonates with those who feel punished 'just for acting like men'
He lauds strongmen autocrats, hangs out with martial arts stars, and has no greater compliment than calling someone a \"fighter\".
3 mins
US Justice Dept vows not to pressure social media firms to censor content
The US Justice Department will not pressure social media companies to remove or block content when the government shares information about foreign threats to national security or elections, after claims that platforms were previously coerced.
2 mins
Expect higher airport charges as air traffic in Asia-Pacific soars
Head of industry group stresses need to cover cost of infrastructure improvements
3 mins
Region's raw materials can produce 12% of global green jet fuel target
Raw materials from South-east Asia have the potential to supply about 12 per cent of the total global green jet fuel needed to meet the aviation sector's net-zero goals by 2050, according to a report released on Sept 3.
2 mins
COE prices up for all categories; Cat A at year's high
Higher premiums come on back of recent car launches and aggressive promotions
2 mins
Methodist Church elects new bishop
Correspondent The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) has elected a new bishop.
1 min
HDB resale prices dip in mature estates; fewer million-dollar deals
The resale prices of HDB flats in mature estates fell 0.2 per cent on the month in August, while milliondollar flat sales declined amid a lull due to the Hungry Ghost Month.
3 mins
New task force to attract talent to construction, architecture jobs
It is set up amid industry concerns on talent pipeline, pay and HR practices
3 mins
Ex-maid acquitted of making false declaration barred from working here
A former domestic helper from India, who was acquitted of a false declaration charge in July, has been barred from working in Singapore.
3 mins
Singer Corrinne testifies in Ken Lim's trial, calls alleged victim's statements ‘preposterous'
Music producer Ken Lim's defence lawyers called upon their final two witnesses on Sept 4, in the ongoing trial against him allegedly making sexual statements to a then 26year-old woman.
3 mins
BullsAndBears Regional markets fall amid fears over US growth, tech stocks
Red ink washed over regional markets on Sept 4 after declines on Wall Street overnight, triggered by renewed concerns over once highflying tech stocks.
1 min
Australia GDP stays weak as consumers cut spending
Australia's economic weakness persisted in the three months through June, as consumers hunkered down in the face of elevated borrowing costs and stubbornly sticky inflation.
1 min
India Services sector growth accelerates to 5-month high
Activity in India's dominant services sector rose at its fastest pace in five months in August as demand remained resilient amid easing inflationary pressures, a survey showed.
1 min
Nvidia gets subpoena in US antitrust probe
Justice Dept also seeking evidence from other companies that chipmaker broke laws
2 mins
Planned EU tariffs put Volkswagen's Cupra 'at risk', says brand's CEO
An electric vehicle (EV) made in China and designed in Spain by Volkswagen's Cupra brand would be \"wiped out” if the European Commission followed through with planned import tariffs of 21.3 per cent on the vehicle, the brand's chief executive told Reuters.
2 mins
Seibu launches first Park Regis by Prince in Singapore
Japan hotel chain eyes regional expansion amid rise in post-pandemic tourist arrivals
3 mins
China responds to Canada's EV tariffs with rapeseed probe
China will start an anti-dumping probe into rapeseed imports from Canada, with trade tensions escalating after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), steel and aluminium.
2 mins
Staff of Singapore Turf Club get job support ahead of closure
1,800 vacancies available across 2 job fairs; training programmes for affected employees
2 mins
A Trump loss could stabilise US politics for a generation
The lesson of 2024 so far is that American populists have no replacement for the former president's star power.
3 mins
The battle over a kebab's nationality
The flare-up between Germany and Turkey over doner is just the latest chapter in the conflict over so-called national dishes.
4 mins
Wake me when the Internet of Things is over
Makers of smart washing machines and refrigerators should admit defeat and let dumb things remain dumb.
5 mins
Letter of the day Cut 6-year wait for two HDB projects launched after the pandemic
With some 10,500 Housing Board flats completed in the first eight months of 2024, home owners of these pandemic-delayed homes must feel gratified and relieved (94% of housing projects delayed by Covid-19 now completed: HDB, Sept 2).
1 min
Electric vehicles • Measures in place to mitigate fire risks
We refer to Mr Yeo Eng Huat's letter \"Are building codes up to scratch for EV fires in carparks?\" (Aug 28).
1 min
Second chance Breaking free from prejudices harder to do
It was heartening to see the photo on the front page of The Straits Times on Sept 2 (A journey of second chances), which was both symbolic and significant.
1 min
Road safety Default speed limit of roads is 50kmh, with signs for different limits
We thank Mr Casey Lin Mee Huat for his feedback (Every road should have speed limit signs, Aug 29).
1 min
LAST CALL FOR QUEEN OF RACES
Racegoers set to flock to Kranji for last QEII Cup, what with lower grandstand free entry
3 mins
KRISNA THANKFUL FOR BEST BOOK EVER
M'sian jockey lapping up chance of first Gl win on Bestseller for old master Le Grange
3 mins
More success for cycling legends Storey and Masters
British Paralympic great Sarah Storey and Ukrainian-born American cyclist Oksana Masters both added more titles to their collections with time-trial victories in Paris on Sept 4.
2 mins
'I WAS BORN THIS WAY'
US athletics star Frech wants to 'normalise disability', help ease barriers to para sport
2 mins
From a collapsed lung to Paris swim champion
When Leanne Smith suffered a partially collapsed lung in late 2022, the idea of winning a Paralympics swimming gold medal, or even just returning to the pool one day, seemed impossible.
2 mins
SABALENKA IN ENEMY TERRITORY AGAIN
Belarusian jokes she has to buy drinks to get support against American Navarro
3 mins
Furyk sticks to rankings for Presidents Cup picks
United States captain Jim Furyk followed the form book on Sept 3 with his final wildcard selections for golf's Presidents Cup, rounding out his team based solely on team rankings.
2 mins
Sleepless Zheng eyes 'prime time' Asian slots
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said that her tame US Open quarter-final exit was caused by a sleepless night following the record-setting late finish to her previous match, but predicted that she will be \"prime time\" when she gets back to China.
2 mins
Leicester win appeal over Premier League's PSR jurisdiction
Leicester City have won an appeal against a decision that could have led to a points deduction for an alleged breach of English Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), the club said on Sept 3.
1 min
School sports Teamwork key for Rafflesians at chess meet
Raffles Girls' School (RGS) Secondary 4 student Bernadette Kong capped off her final year with a perfect four out of four wins on Sept 4, when she helped the team claim the secondary girls' title at the National Inter-School Team Chess Championships.
2 mins
WORK ETHIC IS NG'S STRONG SUIT
Cardiff defender dreams of donning Lions jersey; playing in Premier League
3 mins
Regrets fuel Hong's 2nd South Korea stint
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo returns to the international fray on Sept 5, aiming to erase past disappointments and secure a winning start to the third phase of Asia's World Cup qualifiers against Palestine.
2 mins
Dutch flavour in Indonesia's World Cup quest
Indonesia's challenge for a first World Cup appearance in almost 90 years takes on a distinctly Dutch flavour when Shin Tae-yong's side face Saudi Arabia on Sept 5, hoping to ignite dreams of a long-awaited return to the game's greatest stage.
2 mins
Former players 'worried' about 'keepers situation
Former national football custodians Lionel Lewis and Yakob Hashim have expressed concern over the future of goalkeeping in the country, describing the situation as \"worrying\" and calling for urgent measures to discover and develop new talents for the position.
3 mins
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