The Straits Times - October 29, 2024
The Straits Times - October 29, 2024
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October 29, 2024
Ways to better support those with disabilities into adulthood being explored
More help for caregivers also under study, as family sizes shrink, population ages: PM
3 mins
MAS expects growth, hiring to rise as inflation eases into 2025
Companies in Singapore are expected to increase their output for the rest of 2024 and in 2025 on the back of improving global economic conditions, which will boost corporate finances and hiring capacity over the period, said the Republic's central bank.
3 mins
Japan polls ● Ishiba not stepping down despite LDP's poor results
Two small opposition parties potentially hold all the cards as kingmakers in a general election that has proven devastating for Japan's erstwhile ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its partner Komeito.
1 min
News analysis: Two small opposition parties may give Japan's Ishiba stability to govern
TOKYO - Two small opposition parties are in a position to make or break Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government after a general election that was devastating for the erstwhile ruling coalition comprising the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito.
4 mins
Flu jabs available at three retail pharmacies under trial
Aim is to expand flu vaccination access as Singapore moves towards community care
3 mins
American Evolution 2024: WHAT DRIVES AMERICA'S YOUNG VOTERS?
From conservative cores and cosmopolitan corridors to hollowed-out heartland and cloud economies, follow US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar on a journey across the US ahead of its presidential election in November.
10+ mins
Tokyo-bound SIA flight diverted to Taipei over cracked windshield
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight that was headed to Tokyo on Oct 27 was diverted to Taipei, after a windshield cracked mid-flight.
1 min
Core inflation expected to cool to 3-year low by end-2024: MAS
A measure of inflation that represents key Singapore household expenses is forecast to decline to around 2 per cent by the end of the year - the lowest level since November 2021 - and ease further into 2025, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
3 mins
Real wages may grow faster in 2025 as labour productivity growth picks up
But nominal pay rises could be smaller after already slowing down in first half of 2024
4 mins
Asean needs a 'reboot' to tackle global challenges: Regional leaders
Maintaining grouping's centrality key to handling issues like US-China rivalry
3 mins
Australian PM Albanese defends free Qantas flight upgrades
SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure to explain his relationship with Qantas Airways after allegations he received more than a dozen free flight upgrades, soliciting at least some of them directly from the airline's ex-boss Alan Joyce.
2 mins
Plight of civilians in north Gaza 'unbearable', says UN official
UNITED NATIONS - UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Oct 27 he was \"shocked by harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction\" in north Gaza, where Israeli forces are carrying out attacks they say aim to prevent Hamas from regrouping.
1 min
100,000 said to be trapped in assault on north Gaza
Palestinians say civilians marooned; Israel claims 100 suspected militants nabbed in raid
3 mins
How Biden pushed Israel to calibrate its strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON - Hours after Iranian missiles rained down on Israel on Oct 1, US President Joe Biden's administration sent an urgent message to Israel: Take a breath.
4 mins
Indonesian President drills Cabinet in teamwork, key policies at 'boot camp'
Analysts see move as an attempt to prevent a silo mentality and unhealthy rivalries
3 mins
Prabowo wants key buildings in new capital ready in 4 years
Indonesia's new leader Prabowo Subianto wants to complete key government and parliamentary buildings in the country's US$32 billion (S$42 billion) new capital city in the next four years, according to a Cabinet minister.
1 min
Philippine ex-president Duterte faces Senate probe on drug war
MANILA - Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Oct 28 defended his drug war, which killed thousands, during a congressional inquiry that is taking place amid a deepening feud between his clan and incumbent leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
2 mins
Trump's Madison Square Garden rally takes a dark turn
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden on Oct 27 that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president.
3 mins
Block by block, Harris storms Philadelphia in 11th-hour vote push
She courts support in the ultimate battleground state of the election
2 mins
As US election nears, Ukraine's allies worry about what comes next
WASHINGTON - Russia continues a slow, grinding advance across the entire front line in Ukraine as a close US election looms, the result of which will have major repercussions for Kyiv's ability to fight back.
3 mins
Rescued cows inspire S. Korean village's vegan move
Livestock farming community hopes to draw younger residents and boost tourism
4 mins
Marine park offers closer look at marvels
Boardwalk, lagoons beckon at Big Sister's Island after 3 years of upgrading works
4 mins
ST Explains How Sisters' Islands Marine Park is bringing science from lab to life
The Sisters' Islands Marine Park, which reopened to the public on Oct 28, is not just a place to bring people closer to Singapore's underwater life.
4 mins
Deluge of EVs, luxury brands likely to keep Cat A COE prices high
Those hoping to buy a mass-market car may find themselves increasingly priced out
3 mins
FairPrice Group trials self-driving cargo vehicles on public roads
Use of such vehicles is expected to lower the group's emissions, improve its productivity
2 mins
'Sticker aunties' make kids smile at Stadium MRT station
Among the children who take a train at Stadium MRT station, Madam Ayati Hassan and Madam Marfadina Mohamed Nossi are known as the \"sticker aunties\".
1 min
Clementi stabbing: Man accused of killing grassroots volunteer taken to crime scene
The suspect in the case of a fatal stabbing in Clementi was escorted to the crime scene on Oct 28.
1 min
Inappropriate MediShield Life claims: Doc's suspension reduced
Surgical oncologist Melissa Teo, who was suspended for six months from MediShield Life and MediSave accreditation in August, has had her suspension cut by two months. She was suspended for making \"severe non-compliance\" claims against MediSave or MediShield Life, including Integrated Shield Plans.
2 mins
Get discount on unsold food, help reduce waste via new app
Yindii lets users order 'surprise bag' and get 50%-80% off retail price at day's end
3 mins
Singapore shares fall, bucking gains across regional bourses
• STI dips 0.3% to 3,584.08, with Seatrium the biggest loser • Decliners beat advancers 278 to 230 across broader market • Indexes in Japan, Australia, Shanghai, South Korea up
1 min
London job vacancies stuck below pre-Covid-19 levels, new data shows
Lower footfall due to hybrid work causing some services sector jobs to be lost forever
3 mins
Olympus CEO exits after allegation he bought illegal drugs
TOKYO - Olympus pushed out its chief executive after investigating an allegation he purchased illegal drugs, a stunning exit for the German native after less than two years at the helm.
1 min
Boeing plans to raise $20b to boost liquidity amid crippling strike
Boeing is planning to launch a capital-raising exercise as early as Oct 28, according to people familiar with the matter, in an offering that would help the beleaguered airplane maker boost its liquidity.
2 mins
HK stock exchange launches cryptocurrency benchmark
Index will provide real-time prices in Asian time zone as demand for such data rises
2 mins
HK lists Al, crypto moves to retain business edge
HONG KONG - Hong Kong outlined its first policy guidelines dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance and floated a tax break for virtual assets, part of efforts to promote itself as an Asian business centre.
2 mins
Hong Kong home sales pick up but still face headwinds
Hong Kong's home sales uptick is expected to struggle with momentum due to the city's weak economic outlook and elevated interest rates.
2 mins
Hedge funds sold yen just before election catapulted Japan risk
TOKYO - Hedge funds turned bearish on the yen in the week before Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to gain a majority at a general election, threatening to amplify losses in the currency.
1 min
25% of board directors at top SGX-listed firms now women
A quarter of board directors for the top 100 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange are now women, crossing the 25 per cent mark ahead of 2025, according to mid-year data from the Council for Board Diversity (CBD).
3 mins
China's central bank adds new policy tool to manage liquidity
BEIJING - China's central bank is expanding its monetary policy toolkit to get a better handle on liquidity in the financial system as it seeks to add more levers for fine-tuning the economy.
2 mins
Should shareholders of Dyna-Mac accept Hanwha's new offer for controlling stake?
There are risks to holding the shares in the light of recent developments, experts note
4 mins
S'pore to invest another $440m to boost deep tech start-up growth
This expands govt funding under scheme that backs such start-ups to over $1 billion
4 mins
In Philippines, early AI adoption in customer service sign of things to come
Some workers will survive through a mix of skill, grit and luck, but many are less fortunate.
7 mins
Information time bombs: Foreign actors flying local colours
Regulation alone won't stop hostile information campaigns. Singaporeans need to know who's pulling the strings and think twice about what they read and share.
5 mins
SumikoAt60: Can't sleep? Try the '4-7-8' and leaves on a stream' techniques
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, is the first line of treatment for those who struggle to fall asleep.
8 mins
After a disastrous election, more troubles loom for Japan's LDP
The prospect of rainbow coalition governments and a return to short-term prime ministers seems a distinct possibility.
4 mins
International cooperation vital when crooks play 'Catch Me If You Can' across borders
Mutual assistance and coordinated action by prosecuting authorities go a long way in the fight against transnational crime.
3 mins
Telemedicine Conduct sessions on a platform under MOH control
I refer to the article \"MaNaDr Clinic's licence to be revoked by MOH, 41 doctors being investigated, 7 sacked\" (Oct 24).
1 min
Filial piety ● Be more grateful to our grandparents
I refer to the article by Mr Shawn Hoo: \"Viewpoint: How to make a million memories with grandma while she's alive\" (Oct 19). It resonated with me on a personal level.
1 min
38 Oxley Road ● Create virtual tour to preserve the site digitally
While I see valid points on both sides of the 38 Oxley Road debate, I lean towards respecting Mr Lee Kuan Yew's wish for demolition (Lee Hsien Yang's claim on 38 Oxley Road inaccurate, creates false urgency for demolition: Govt, Oct 25).
1 min
Disappointed by results of renovation at hawker centre
Letter of the day
1 min
Xplicit Content makes strong appeal in last
Oct 29 South Africa (Durbanville) form analysis
2 mins
LINES SINCERELY BELIEVES IN KL
Australian trainer busy at sales, catching positive wave sweeping Selangor Turf Club
3 mins
CUMMINGS HAS ONE EL OF A GALLOPER
Victoria Derby on the agenda after Spring Champion win caps hat-trick for El Castello
3 mins
MAXEY FINDS SCORING TOUCH IN O.T. VICTORY
Philadelphia guard nets 10 of his 45 points in the extra period as 76ers outlast Pacers
3 mins
Kickboxing lets Senegalese fight for their dreams
DAKAR - Senegal's new world kickboxing champion Mouhamed Tafsir Ba smashes an uppercut into the punching bag in a dilapidated room in a military barracks.
2 mins
New premier vows Brisbane 2032 stadium plan
SYDNEY - The impassioned debate over the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics looks set to be reignited in the wake of a change of government in the state of Queensland at the weekend.
2 mins
MAX PAYS PENALTIES FOR TWO CLASHES
McLaren slam 'ridiculous' Mexico moves against Norris as Briton closes title gap
3 mins
Bittersweet Mexico win highlights Sainz's underrated talent
Formula One's explosive season continued in Mexico with a fabulous victory for Carlos Sainz that underlined not just how underrated he is in some circles, but how poignant it is that he is the man Ferrari will drop at the end of the season in favour of Lewis Hamilton.
3 mins
It's a joy to see polite Kiwis flex their sporting muscles
There is a bird in New Zealand which, as the One Earth website writes, can \"solve logical puzzles\" and works \"together to achieve shared objectives\".
3 mins
Tampines will push for SPL title all the way: Coach Lee
Things change quickly in football and Singapore Premier League (SPL) side BG Tampines Rovers know this all too well.
3 mins
RUUD INTERIM BOSS AS TEN HAG BOOTED
He is the fifth permanent United manager sacked since Ferguson retired in 2013
3 mins
Juventus not yet Serie A contenders, says Motta
MILAN - Coach Thiago Motta acknowledged that Juventus are not in the Serie A title race just yet and emphasised the importance of maintaining focus on their growth after they secured a dramatic 4-4 draw with champions Inter Milan, thanks to two late goals on Oct 27.
2 mins
Maresca sees Zola's quality, vision in Palmer
LONDON - Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer brushed off comparisons with Gianfranco Zola after his latest goal and standout performance in a 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Oct 27, saying he knew of the former Blues and Italy great only via a video game.
2 mins
SLOT PLAYS DOWN REDS' TITLE HOPES
Dutchman pleased with comeback draw at Arsenal; Arteta bemoans lack of courage
3 mins
Star Marchand savouring his anonymity in Asia
SEOUL - Leon Marchand, a quadruple Olympic gold medalist at Paris 2024 and the man dubbed the \"next Michael Phelps,\" has told AFP he is enjoying the relative anonymity of swimming in Asia.
2 mins
SWISS' WORLD STANDARD
Ponti missed Paris medal, but Kenya trip motivates him to 50m butterfly record
3 mins
Seeing Europe from a wheelchair
Having broken her foot, the writer and her family had to plan for a disability-friendly trip around Germany and the Netherlands
3 mins
Mushroom hunters seek new species and recognition
PORT ANGELES, United States - You cannot walk very far through a forest in this part of the United States without stumbling upon a mushroom, an eruption from a vast fungal kingdom that all life depends on, but about which people know very little.
3 mins
Dancing through life
More adults and seniors in Singapore are picking up ballet
5 mins
Spine-tingling music at Halloween concert
What makes certain works of classical music scary? The human imagination is so susceptible that powers of suggestion can often hold sway. The annual Halloween concert, part of Singapore Symphony Orchestra's organ series, had the ideal setting in Victoria Concert Hall.
2 mins
Snoopy and friends to take over Mandai Wildlife Reserve
The world's most famous beagle will take over Mandai Wildlife Reserve this festive season.
2 mins
Actor Timothee Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest
NEW YORK - Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up?
1 min
Malaysia's biggest sneaker event and Asics team up for snack-inspired kicks
Having previously released sneakers inspired by some of Malaysia's most famous cultural icons such as nasi lemak, teh tarik and the Petronas Twin Towers, SneakerLah and Asics have put their feet together again for another collaboration.
2 mins
Singer-rapper The Kid Laroi cancels Singapore show and rest of Asian tour
Australian singer-rapper The Kid Laroi has cancelled his Asian tour, which included a concert at Singapore Expo Hall 7 on Nov 1.
1 min
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