The Straits Times - January 07, 2025
The Straits Times - January 07, 2025
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January 07, 2025
GE Vernova's $27.4m investment in S'pore repair plant will create 100 jobs
GE Vernova will invest US$20 million (S$27.4 million) to expand its GE Repair Solutions Singapore (GRSS) facility, creating more than 100 new job opportunities, the US-based global power giant said on Jan 6.
2 mins
New station near Yew Tee Village part of Downtown Line extension
DTL extension will include new interchange with the NSL in Sungei Kadut Central
4 mins
Yew Tee residents look forward to shorter commutes with DTL extension
Slated to open in 2035, new stations will save residents up to 30 minutes in travel time
3 mins
Malaysian PM Anwar hosts dinner for PM Wong to kick-start leaders' retreat
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is also Finance Minister, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 6 for the 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat.
1 min
Hamas Says It's Ready to Free 34 Hostages in Mooted Exchange Deal
Swap Would Include All the Women, Children, Elderly and Sick Held in Gaza
3 mins
Letter from King: Najib gets nod to pursue bid for house arrest
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak was on Jan 6 granted leave to pursue his legal bid for house arrest, after his lawyers produced a purported letter from the Pahang palace confirming the existence of a royal decree allowing him to serve the rest of his jail sentence at home.
3 mins
India Reports 8 Cases of HMPV as Infections Rise in China
Stock market spooked by infections; govt says no unusual surge in influenza-like cases
5 mins
South Korea extends closure of airport where Jeju Air plane crashed
The South Korean authorities have extended the closure of a south-western airport where a Jeju Air plane crashed and killed 179 people on board, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on Jan 6.
1 min
Pyongyang tests mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a North Korean missile test carried out during his visit to Seoul on Jan 6 was a reminder of the need to deepen Washington's cooperation with South Korea and Japan to deter an emboldened Pyongyang.
2 mins
S. Korean investigators seek extension of warrant to arrest Yoon
Anti-graft agency asks police to take over efforts to execute arrest of embattled leader
3 mins
Canada's Embattled PM Trudeau Announces He Will Step Down
But he will stay on in post and as leader of ruling party until his replacement is chosen
2 mins
Over 200 Rohingya arrive by boat in Aceh province at the weekend
More than 200 Rohingya came ashore over the weekend in Indonesia's Aceh province, an official said on Jan 6, amid growing numbers of arrivals by sea of the stateless population in the Southeast Asian country.
1 min
Syria's govt to raise salaries for many public sector staff by 400%
Syria's finance minister said on Jan 5 that the government would raise salaries for many public sector employees by 400 per cent in February after completing an administrative restructuring of ministries to boost efficiency and accountability.
1 min
Indonesia Launches Free-Meal Scheme to Fight Stunting Growth
Indonesia launched an ambitious US$4.3 billion (S$5.9 billion) free-meal programme on Jan 6 to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition, a key election promise of President Prabowo Subianto.
1 min
Philippines Sends Air and Sea Assets to Monitor China Coast Guard Ship
The Philippines has deployed air and sea assets of its military and coast guard in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to monitor China's largest coast guard vessel, calling the ship's presence an act of Chinese \"intimidation, coercion and aggression\".
1 min
China rolls out plan to tackle rise in dementia cases
China has launched a national plan to address the rapidly growing prevalence of dementia, which the authorities say is becoming \"a widespread societal concern\" and poses \"significant challenges\" to the well-being of the elderly and their families.
1 min
Corruption Is Biggest Threat to Communist Party of China, Xi Warns
Govt Resolved to Tackle Problem That Is Now Entrenched in Many Strata of Society
2 mins
Thaksin Rules Out Return to Thailand's Leadership
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has declared he is not returning to the premiership and will not seek to do so.
1 min
Taiwan Says Chinese Cyber Attacks on the Increase
Cyber attacks on Taiwan government departments doubled in 2024 from the previous year to an average of 2.4 million attacks a day, the island's National Security Bureau said, adding that most of them were launched by Chinese cyber forces.
1 min
Death toll in German Christmas market attack rises to six
A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from injuries after a man drove his car into a German Christmas market in December, 2024, a spokesperson for the local public prosecutor's office said on Jan 6, bringing the death toll from the attack to six.
1 min
Awful that Trump wants to end US birthright citizenship: Biden
President Joe Biden said he thought it was awful that President-elect Donald Trump was trying to do away with birthright citizenship in the U.S.
1 min
New Orleans attacker recorded street using Meta glasses: FBI
The man accused of the ramming attack that killed 14 revelers on a crowded New Orleans street on Jan. 1 had earlier visited the city on apparent reconnaissance missions, once recording the location using camera-equipped glasses, investigators said on Jan. 5.
1 min
Americans Urged to Not Forget 2021 Attack on US Capitol
President Joe Biden implored Americans in an op-ed published on Jan. 5 not to forget the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, writing that the country has a collective obligation to remember the events of that day.
1 min
Biden Acts to Protect US Coastal Waters Before Leaving Office
Offshore drilling ban comes after Trump's vow to 'unleash' domestic fossil fuel output
2 mins
Trump sees the US as a 'disaster' but the numbers tell a different story
Jobs and wages are up and the economy is growing as fast as it did in his first term
7 mins
Security guarantees for Kyiv effective only if US provides them: Zelensky
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said security guarantees for Kyiv aimed at ending Russia's war would be effective only if the US provides them, and he hoped to meet US President-elect Donald Trump soon after his inauguration.
2 mins
Ukraine's position in Kursk critical to any future negotiations: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Jan 6 that Ukraine's position in Russia's Kursk was critical to any future negotiations, as Moscow said Kyiv launched a counterattack in the border region.
1 min
Battle rages in western Russia as Moscow reports gains in Ukraine
Kyiv's offensive in Kursk continues, while Russia says it has taken key Ukrainian town
3 mins
Experts Call for Thai Massage Standards to Be Upgraded
Thai massage has been recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by Unesco since 2019.
1 min
2024 The Hottest Year For Japanese
Record heat mirrors that in other nations as climate change fuels extreme weather
2 mins
Eased visa rules lift Thai tourism to near pre-pandemic levels
Thailand saw foreign tourist arrivals jump 26 per cent in 2024 after the tourism-reliant nation eased entry rules and waived visas for Chinese travellers, the largest group of visitors to the South-east Asian country.
1 min
Tourist killed by elephant at sanctuary in Thailand
A \"panic-stricken\" elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said on Jan 6.
1 min
4 S'poreans arrested after drugs worth $1m seized
Four Singaporeans - three men and one woman - were arrested following the seizure of drugs worth more than $1 million in a Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) operation on Jan 4.
1 min
New SIT engineering degrees pivot away from traditional way of learning
Full-time students will master key skills tied to professional role via ‘learning blocks’
3 mins
Former PSA chairman and veteran banker Fock Siew Wah dies at 84
Former PSA International chairman Fock Siew Wah, who steered the port operator for over 13 years and grew its global footprint, died on Jan 6. He was 84.
2 mins
Jail for fake social worker who duped couple into signing up for mobile phone lines
He also allowed scam proceeds of over $1m to be deposited into bank account
2 mins
Man who sexually exploited two young boys gets 2 years 8 months' jail
A man who inappropriately touched two young boys, aged eight and 11, on separate occasions has been sentenced to two years and eight months' jail.
1 min
Singapore shares buck regional declines to close higher
• STI up 0.5%; gainers pip losers 263 to 258 in broader market • Keppel is STI's top gainer; all three local banks close higher • Japan and HK markets down; South Korea's Kospi climbs
1 min
Nippon Steel president says suing US govt over rejected bid is an option
Nippon Steel president Tadashi Imai said filing a lawsuit against the US government is one of the \"important options\", Nippon Television reported on Jan 6, after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed purchase of US Steel.
2 mins
Rival CEO cast doubt on Nippon Steel deal prospects to investors
White House says he played no role in Biden's move to block bid
3 mins
Gold investors stay bullish for 2025 on Trump volatility fears
Money managers are seeing plenty of reasons to remain bullish on gold, following a stellar 2024 that saw the precious metal post its biggest annual gain since 2010.
2 mins
S. Korean markets ride out political crisis as global funds keep faith
Episode seen as enhancing country's standing, shows guard rails are in place
3 mins
Microsoft to spend $110b on AI this fiscal year
Microsoft president Brad Smith said the company is on track to pump about US$80 billion (S$110 billion) into artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2025 fiscal year.
1 min
The Biggest Asian IPOs To Look Out For In 2025
Dealmakers are eyeing a revival in Asia's initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2025 as India's pipeline remains robust and a recovery in Hong Kong takes hold.
2 mins
OCBC Rolls Out Tokenised Bonds Enabling Customised Yield, Tenor
It is first bank in Singapore to offer option - targeted at companies with net assets worth over $10m
2 mins
S'pore hospital operator targets wealthy baby boomers in China
The task of providing elderly care for the growing number of Chinese baby boomers may be a headache for Beijing, but a Singapore real estate and healthcare firm sees it as an evergreen opportunity.
2 mins
HSBC Life names new agency chief
Insurer HSBC Life Singapore has appointed a new chief to head its agency force, the latest move to freshen up its distribution strategy in recent months.
1 min
It says industry faces challenges, and new Budget should boost global competitiveness
The manufacturing sector is at a \"significant turning point\", and Budget 2025 should help enhance Singapore's competitiveness in the global arena.
2 mins
SingPost says 'no certainty' over sale of assets
While Singapore Post has been in discussions with various parties for the sale of its assets, there is no certainty that any transaction will arise, the company said on Jan 6 before the stock market opened.
2 mins
Suzuki and Singh: Two men who changed the face of India
They had little in common at first sight but both made pivotal decisions guided by a similar philosophy: Think big, act big.
7 mins
'Timepass' is India's way of lying flat
In smaller Indian cities and towns, where opportunities for advancement are few and dwindling, the noun is catching on among disillusioned youth.
4 mins
I set out to lose belly fat but gained Ikg of muscle
No exercise can get rid of my menopause belly, say doctors. They suggest building up my muscles instead.
7 mins
Does made in Mexico mean made by China?
Donald Trump believes Mexico is a trojan horse for Chinese mercantilism.
4 mins
Tesla and Waymo Should Learn From the Air Crashes of 2024
Paranoid safety culture of the aviation sector stands to benefit makers of driverless cars—and their passengers.
3 mins
Make solar panels a must for newly built or purchased landed property
Solar is Singapore's most promising source of renewable energy and, as a nation, we must maximise solar deployment to bolster our energy security.
1 min
SkillsFuture initiative ● More diverse courses needed
I am writing to express my appreciation for the SkillsFuture Credit initiative, which has significantly empowered Singaporeans to pursue lifelong learning and enhance their skills.
1 min
Schools ● Trade-off between teacher quality and class size
I refer to the letter by Dr Hana Alhadad in response to the Minister for Education's press interview on teacher quality versus class size (Teacher quality and class size must work together, Jan 3).
1 min
MRT stations ● Improve signage for tourist attractions
Recently, I was at Napier MRT station where I came across multiple instances of tourists who were heading to the Singapore Botanic Gardens but were lost at ground level after they came out of the station.
1 min
APOLLO RETURN FOR CEOLWULF
Dual-Group 1 winner all poised to kick off campaign in G2 race at Randwick on Feb 15
2 mins
AHTIMS KLIS BACK ON THE LIST FOR OLD TIMES' SAKE
Former top mare regains form to give Coetzee 1st leg of Ipoh double
3 mins
Thunder Roll to 15th Win
After having 'fun' in rallying past Celtics, they face Cavs in clash of NBA's top 2
3 mins
S. African leads rally but star duo in trouble
Saudi driver Yazeed Al Rajhi held on to his overnight lead to win the fearsome \"48-hour Chrono\" - the second stage of the Dakar 2025 rally - on Jan 6, while defending champion Carlos Sainz of Spain limped in 1hr 30min behind.
2 mins
'Low vibes' Suns to keep fighting to reverse fortunes
With seven losses in their last eight National Basketball Association games, the Phoenix Suns do not have much to smile about these days.
2 mins
Djokovic Still Hit By Trauma At Airport
Deportation from Melbourne in 2022 has affected him, but he doesn't hold grudges
3 mins
Win tickets to the Singapore Tennis Open with ST
Tennis fever is set to return to the Republic in late January, when the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open 2025 is held at the Kallang Tennis Hub at the Singapore Sports Hub from Jan 27 to Feb 2.
2 mins
Matsuyama Makes History at The Sentry
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama knew he had to keep making birdies during the final round of The Sentry.
2 mins
Rugby star Maher draws record crowd on debut
United States rugby sevens star and social media sensation Ilona Maher made her eagerly anticipated debut for Bristol Bears in the English women's Premiership on Jan 5 but could not prevent defeat for her new side.
2 mins
Indonesia Sack Shin, Will Name European Successor
Indonesia fired Shin Tae-yong on Jan 6 and will unveil an unnamed European coach this weekend, with their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup still alive.
2 mins
THAI SPICE ADDED TO S'PORE CUP
BG Pathum's local connections include coach, but uncertain if their stars will play
3 mins
Goalkeeper Kinsky's 'dream' move to Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur announced on Jan 5 they have signed Czech Under-21 international goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague in a deal worth about £12.5 million (S$21.3 million).
2 mins
AMORIM WANTS SAME 'MENTALITY EVERY DAY'
United need to replicate the fortitude shown in draw at Liverpool to become a better side
3 mins
Newcastle seek to continue fine form in Cup
Newcastle United must make the most of their strong form when they take on Arsenal in the League Cup semi-finals, boss Eddie Howe said on Jan 6 as he urged his team not to be complacent.
2 mins
The fall in sport is cruel, inevitable and hard to digest
In sport, this is the guarantee. Falls will be hard. The boxer sent to the canvas. The rugby winger brought to earth. The gymnast slipping off the high bar. And the hero tumbling from his pedestal.
3 mins
'CRAZY' CHUA TURNS PRO
S'pore triathlete aims to win SEA Games, qualify for Asian Games and Olympics
3 mins
Saving the mysterious African manatee in Cameroon
Ever since his first hard-won sightings of African manatees, award-winning marine biologist Aristide Takoukam Kamla has been devoted to protecting the little-known and at-risk aquatic mammals.
3 mins
A toast to Switzerland
The country is adopting a sip-and-stay approach to spread the word on its best-kept secret – wines
6 mins
Japanese cast dominates as Shogun breaks new ground
Comeback stories and Asian representation at the awards show celebrating the best in film and TV
4 mins
Director Jeff Baena elevated dark themes with humour in his works
American director and screenwriter Jeff Baena, who co-wrote the dark comedy I Heart Huckabees (2004) and directed films including Life After Beth (2014) and Horse Girl (2020), died on Jan. 3 at a residence in Los Angeles. He was 47.
2 mins
Passengers say Turkish Airlines flights have bedbugs
Shortly after boarding her Turkish Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul in March, Ms Patience Titcombe from Phoenix noticed a small bug crawling on her seat when she got up to use the restroom.
1 min
Squid Game star denies ties with South Korea ruling party's former leader
Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae has distanced himself from the party of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol after a photo of him with the party's ex-leader resurfaced online, according to Korean media.
2 mins
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