The Straits Times - October 28, 2024
The Straits Times - October 28, 2024
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October 28, 2024
TCM practitioners could have a role in Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung
Ministry also exploring inclusion of some treatments in public clinics and hospitals
3 mins
Early poll results show Ishiba's LDP falling short of majority
TOKYO - Japanese voters delivered a stinging rebuke to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in a general election on Oct 27, with results reflecting a hung Parliament.
3 mins
Trust among S'poreans is armour against radicalisation: Masagos
The trust that Singaporeans have in one another should be built up and not taken for granted, to ensure that extremists seeking to divide the country do not succeed, said Minister for Social and Family Development Masagos Zulkifli.
3 mins
Moving away from fossil fuels will be costly; so is inaction
Focusing solely on transition costs misses big picture; climate impact is already clear
3 mins
Mental health professionals: Who they are, what they do, whom to approach
From counsellors to therapists, Singapore's mental health practitioners play different roles and use tailored approaches to tackle everything from addiction and disorders to everyday life challenges. As part without mental of a new series on , health The Straits Times looks at the professionals in the sector.
10+ mins
Israeli air strikes could be far more damaging than Iran cares to admit
Iran's leaders face dilemma over how to frame fallout from Israel's Oct 26 attacks
4 mins
Najib apologises, but will Anwar forgive?
Some believe clemency may boost support for govt but public anger over 1MDB remains
5 mins
LA Times' move not to endorse anyone sparks questions
LOS ANGELES - As the US counted down this autumn to a bitterly polarised election, the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times drew up a detailed outline for an endorsement that seemed obvious for an institution that had leaned liberal for generations: Vice-President Kamala Harris should be the next president of the US.
4 mins
Conspiracy theories and threats the new reality in US elections
More than a third of Americans doubt the integrity of the electoral system, polls show
4 mins
LA Times' move not to endorse anyone sparks questions
LOS ANGELES - As the US counted down this autumn to a bitterly polarised election, the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times drew up a detailed outline for an endorsement that seemed obvious for an institution that had leaned liberal for generations: Vice-President Kamala Harris should be the next president of the US.
5 mins
Netanyahu likely hoping for a Trump victory: Analysts
Republican in office may give PM more freedom to navigate two wars, they say
3 mins
Netanyahu likely hoping for a Trump victory: Analysts
Republican in office may give PM more freedom to navigate two wars, they say
3 mins
Israeli strikes kill dozens in northern Gaza as truce talks resume
CAIRO - Israeli military strikes killed at least 36 Palestinians across Gaza on Oct 27, as efforts to secure a ceasefire in the more than year-long war resumed in Qatar.
2 mins
Israel v Iran
How their conflict shapes the Middle East
6 mins
News analysis Priyanka Gandhi enters electoral politics, stoking Congress' revival hopes
Seen as the front runner in by-election, she could join brother and mother in Parliament
4 mins
Storm Trami lands in Vietnam; death toll rises in Philippines
Tropical storm Trami continued to wreak havoc across parts of South-east Asia on Oct 27, making landfall in central Vietnam as the authorities there warn the heavy rain it triggers could cause dangerous floods.
2 mins
Malaysia's national service 3.0 pilot to begin in January
Malaysia's National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 - its third go at national service - has been brought forward, with the pilot to kick off in January 2025, instead of June.
1 min
Georgia's ruling party wins pivotal election as opposition cries foul
Billionaire claims success amid reports of vote buying and voter intimidation
3 mins
NUS helms effort to use microbes to green the manufacturing sector
Researchers hope to use carbon-munching microbes to produce sustainable products
4 mins
Smart Nation exhibition to be held at library@orchard during its revamp
A Smart Nation exhibition to show visitors how to thrive in a digitally inclusive society will be held at library@orchard as it undergoes a revamp.
2 mins
Remnants of old fish farms litter shoreline near Ubin
Dismantling, proper disposal of structures planned to be completed by December: SFA
4 mins
AVS reviewing law to bolster safeguards on animal welfare
Code for pet industry also under review to address negligence in areas like grooming
4 mins
Caring for animals draws reclusive youth out of their homes
In Secondary 3, Ms Angel Huang, 20, dropped out of school. She could not keep up with her studies and felt the academic \"rat race\" among students was too stressful.
4 mins
Collaboration key for ASEAN to unlock benefits of global renewables goal
Positive changes are seen in the direction of a clean energy future. Commitments are made and progress is taking place with an unprecedented 473 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power added globally in 2023, a 14 percent increase and the largest annual growth ever.
4 mins
The promise and challenges of nuclear fusion in power generation
Facility in France aims to recreate processes in the sun to facilitate a fossil fuel-free world
5 mins
Profit warnings issued by Tung Lok and Japan Foods
Restaurant operators expect net losses in first half-year amid tough economic climate
1 min
Markets on heightened alert leading up to US polls
Concerns over how new president's policies may impact debt, inflation and interest rates
5 mins
How Intel got left behind in the AI chip boom
In 2005, there was no inkling of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that would come years later. But directors at Intel, whose chips served as electronic brains in most computers, faced a decision that might have altered how that transformative technology evolved.
4 mins
Court reverses deregistration of renovation contractor amid dispute
Move paves way for flat owner to press his claims in court against firm that shuttered
4 mins
Does applying for a job early give you an advantage?
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadSTart newsletter.
3 mins
StanChart hopes to help S'pore, UAE boost economic ties
Bank believes two countries will continue to grow as trade and innovation hubs
3 mins
Xi-Modi summit: Frosty state of ties told in a handshake
The bonhomie of old and trademark Modi hug are missing, replaced by cold, hard calculations.
5 mins
Xi, Modi both face domestic challenges
The estrangement period has been a sobering one for both leaders, who took charge of their nations within 18 months of each other.
2 mins
Despite his flaws, Trump could really win the 2024 US presidential election
His criminal record and questions like what's behind the dancing do not matter to large numbers of American voters.
6 mins
Single, ageing and struggling to lind the nght donees fbr my LPA
When you can no longer handle your own flnancial and healthcare issues, you need someone to do it for you. It's not easy to flnd such a person.
6 mins
The Terminator at 40: How this movie still shapes our view of AI
The film and its sequels have exerted an outsized influence on how the threat posed by artificial intelligence has been framed.
4 mins
The unfair advantage of having dyslexia
An educator reflects on his experiences with this learning difficulty and how he learnt to work with incomplete information and draw inferences.
6 mins
Replies Pre-schools ● Measures in place to support early childhood educators' well-being
We thank Ms Paulyn Leong for her support to ensure the well-being of our early childhood (EC) educators (Five-day week for pre-school teachers good but not longer weekdays, Oct 15).
1 min
Music ● Festivals here should focus on local and regional acts
It was thought-provoking to read that music festivals are having a hard time taking off in a sustainable way in Singapore (Asia's music festival scene is booming. Why is Singapore missing the beat?, Oct 21).
1 min
Oxley Road Don't reduce historic house to a marker on the sidewalk
I find it concerning that Mr Lee Hsien Yang said he was applying to demolish his old family home, which the Government has responded to (Lee Hsien Yang's claim on 38 Oxley Road inaccurate, creates false urgency for demolition: Govt, Oct 25).
1 min
Voices of Youth Terror plan ● All must play a part in preventing similar cases
I am reassured by the Government's efforts to counter tension, anxiety and uncertainty (Tampines crisis response exercise taken even more seriously after terror attack plan: Masagos, Oct 19) after the arrest of a self-radicalised Singaporean youth who planned to attack non-Muslims (17-year-old self-radicalised Singaporean arrested weeks before planned attack in Tampines, Oct 18).
1 min
Letter of the day Rebuild Oxley Road basement dining room at Founders' Memorial
I refer to the articles \"Oxley Rd house: Govt to 'carefully consider' issues, including Lee Hsien Yang's application to demolish\" (Oct 15) and \"Lee Hsien Yang's claim on 38 Oxley Road inaccurate, creates false urgency for demolition: Govt\" (Oct 25).
1 min
PAIR OF NEWCOMERS MAKE FIRST APPEARANCES COUNT
Horsepower and Young Emperor shine as trainer Eustace, three jockeys enjoy double
3 mins
Maynard's Duma proves Too Darn Hot for opposition
KUALA LUMPUR – Two wins from two starts and his trainer is already thinking of the big races in 2025 for Duma.
2 mins
RUNNING BATTLE AGAINST CANCER
Aparna takes part in first race at GEWR after 3 illnesses over 3 decades to inspire
3 mins
Zheng credits fresh mindset for Tokyo success
TOKYO - China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen hailed her new-found consistency after capturing her third title of the year on Oct 27 by beating Sofia Kenin in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo.
2 mins
Dodgers stay positive despite Ohtani's injury
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani suffered a partial shoulder dislocation during the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series Game 2 win over the New York Yankees on Oct. 26, the team confirmed.
2 mins
Beaten Holloway is new-gen example for Topuria
Champion Ilia Topuria overcame early adversity to score a thunderous third-round knockout victory over Hawaiian Max Holloway to retain the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title at UFC 308 at the Etihad Arena on Oct 26.
2 mins
Durant hits milestone as coach pays tribute
PHOENIX - Kevin Durant recorded 31 points and nine rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 114-102 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Oct 26.
2 mins
'INSANE' JAMES SURGE LIFTS LAKERS TO WIN
He scores 16 points in three minutes as LA use fourth-quarter run to subdue Kings
3 mins
NICO GETS GOING ON TOUGH HOLES
Zozo winner says challenging course works in his favour; Yin continues hot form in KL
3 mins
Perez exit won't hurt Mexican GP
MEXICO CITY - Mexico City Grand Prix organisers are confident their Formula One race will remain a sell-out success, even after hugely popular local hero Sergio Perez leaves the scene.
2 mins
Ferrari happy to fly under radar in fight for team title
MEXICO CITY - Ferrari are in a perfect situation flying under the radar in the battle for the Formula One constructors' title, team principal Fred Vasseur said, after Carlos Sainz took pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Oct 26.
2 mins
Coach Renard returns to finish story with Saudis
Saudi Arabia have reappointed Frenchman Herve Renard as coach to replace Roberto Mancini, the Gulf country's national football team announced on Oct 26.
2 mins
Barca in full flow as Real and Mbappe struggle
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his team are in a state of \"flow\" after they thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 on Oct 26 to move six points clear at the top of La Liga.
2 mins
UNFAIR, UNJUST PENALTY RILES ANGRY TEN HAG
Wasteful United undone by stoppage-time Hammer blow, leaving manager frustrated
3 mins
ASIAN CROWN RECLAIMED
Vandas vanquish Sri Lanka 67-64 in extra time to claim netball title last won in 2014
3 mins
Tan aims to end strongly after fine showing in India
Shannon Tan's trailblazing season looks to be headed for a strong finish after the Singapore golfer conjured a strong closing for joint-second place at the Women's Indian Open on Oct 27.
2 mins
Dollars and sense for kids as young as three
Children usually start counting from that age and can make simple choices, so it is an apt time to help them cultivate good money management habits
4 mins
Fun With Kids
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities
2 mins
Tale of family in financial trouble too straightforward to impress
A family of women's fragile hopes to reunite in Canada is the central conceit of this quiet play, its simplicity of a very different sort from the elaborate set-ups and wordy banter that have come to predominate Singapore theatre fare.
1 min
Keeping the internet safe for my daughters
The digital world can be a confusing and insufficiently regulated space, but it is not going away
4 mins
Passion and community sustain Singapore Art Book Fair
The annual event just held its 10th edition and brought in art book fair organisers from across the globe for the first time
6 mins
SSO gives Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's music a full-bodied staging
This title was just half the story, as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's (SSO) early Romantic programme led by music director Hans Graf might as well have been two separate concerts.
2 mins
Singaporean Daryl Ng wins an international male pageant
Mr Daryl Ng won the Mister Cosmopolitan pageant held in Korat, Thailand, on Oct 26.
1 min
Actor Gerard Depardieu faces trial for sexual assault
French actor Gerard Depardieu will stand trial on Oct 28 for sexually assaulting two women, and faces separate charges of rape and numerous further criminal complaints.
1 min
K-pop star Choi Min-hwan under investigation over ex-wife's allegations
SEOUL - K-pop boy band FT Island's drummer Choi Min-hwan is under police investigation following allegations made by his former wife Yulhee.
1 min
Enough sex, already, teens tell Hollywood
Movies and television shows about rich people are the last thing we want to watch. And skip the sex; we prefer content that focuses on platonic relationships.
2 mins
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