The Straits Times - September 06, 2024
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September 06, 2024
S'pore raises 2035 target of imported low-carbon electricity to 6GW
Singapore has turbocharged its drive to reduce the carbon footprint of its power sector, with a new target of importing 6 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity from its neighbours by 2035.
4 mins
S'pore, India to upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
New pacts on semiconductor growth, and to boost digital, skills and healthcare links
4 mins
Alternative protein research centre opens at NUS
It will focus on creating better hybrid meats, ramping up research in fermented proteins
3 mins
S'pore-India partnership a beacon for like-minded countries, says DPM Heng
Steady ties can rally partner nations to cooperate for growth, development, he says
3 mins
Gender equality at work not about quotas, but recognising women's abilities: President Tharman
Helping women to achieve their full potential at work is not a matter of setting quotas to ensure workplace representation, but of avoiding blinkers and recognising the full range of their abilities, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
3 mins
'I want to do it full justice,' says young Hindu picked to engage pontiff
It is not unusual to find a Catholic getting excited about Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Singapore, but one Hindu - 28-year-old Shukul Raaj Kumar also cannot wait to create a beautiful moment with the pontiff.
3 mins
All hands on deck as Catholics in S'pore count down to Pope's visit
5,000 volunteers recruited as part of operation to pull off three-day papal visit
4 mins
China reaffirms commitment to Africa, pledges $66b for projects
China-Africa ties are in their best period’, Xi declares at summit with African leaders
3 mins
Beijing rejects New Zealand spy agency's claims of interference
China insisted on Sept 5 that it did not pose a threat to New Zealand's national security, after the country's spy service singled out Beijing-backed groups as a \"complex intelligence concern\".
1 min
Nusantara woos future residents with unique app
Indonesia's new capital aims to let users access public services via tap and swipe
3 mins
Thailand to forge ahead with casino plan after public green light
Thailand's new government will move ahead with plans to introduce casinos after a public hearing showed strong support for creating a big entertainment complex offering gambling, a senior official said on Sept 5.
1 min
Pope calls for religious unity at stadium mass in Indonesia
Pontiff also meets Grand Imam and other faith leaders at region's biggest mosque
3 mins
Japan boosts ties with 'like-minded' Australia in face of regional threats
Japan vowed to bolster military ties with Australia during a high-ranking visit on Sept 5, with Tokyo's top diplomat saying the \"like-minded\" partners must stick together to combat shared regional threats.
2 mins
China's envoy in New York was not expelled, had completed posting: US
China's consulgeneral in New York left his post as scheduled after completing his posting in August, the US State Department said on Sept 4, hours after New York's governor said she asked for his expulsion in the aftermath of an aide's arrest for secretly acting as a Chinese agent.
2 mins
US racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal
Key obstacles being tackled include Israel's demand to keep forces in buffer zone
4 mins
Anwar praises Putin, pledges to deepen relations with Russia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised President Vladimir Putin for steering Russia's development and pledged to deepen ties, saying there was “enormous potential\" to enhance regional trade relations already focused on semiconductors.
1 min
Macron names former EU Brexit negotiator as premier
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Mr Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister on Sept 5, after weeks of drawn-out talks following an inconclusive snap election.
1 min
KL to continue S. China Sea oil exploration despite Beijing's protests
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Sept 5 the country will not stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea despite claims by Beijing that Malaysia was infringing on its territory.
1 min
Harris' debate plan: Goad and unnerve Trump, call out his lies
US Vice-President Kamala Harris is preparing for her highly anticipated Sept 10 debate with Donald Trump by focusing on ways to unnerve the Republican candidate and draw attention to his frequent falsehoods on policies and recent history, all with an eye towards social media, aides and advisers say.
2 mins
US acts against Russian efforts to influence presidential election
Moves include sanctions, indictments and seizing of fake news websites
4 mins
14-year-old in custody after four killed in US high school shooting
A 14-year-old student killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Sept 4, jolting the United States with the first mass campus shooting since the start of the school year.
2 mins
Grenfell Tower fire: Inquiry blames deaths on incompetence, greed
A public inquiry into the devastating 2017 London Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people blamed the disaster on failings by the government, the construction industry and, most of all, the firms involved in fitting the exterior with flammable cladding.
2 mins
Musk's X faces possible sanctions in EU for allegedly breaking rules
Social media platform under probe for possible breach of content moderation law
3 mins
Illegal but in demand: Why some book unlicensed rides to Malaysia
Many drawn to cheaper fares, point-to-point option; some unaware services are illegal
9 mins
6 accused of providing illegal cross-border money transfers
Separate cases involved $1.6 million in total, including $1.25 million in one woman's case
2 mins
SPH Radio snags five wins at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024
SPH Radio bagged five awards at the Asia Podcast Awards 2024 on Sept 3.
1 min
MBS' ban on ex-top executive sparks debate over persona non grata notices
The unprecedented use of a persona non grata notice by Marina Bay Sands to ban a former top casino executive from the entire integrated resort over alleged high-roller and staff poaching has raised questions about the legality and fairness of such notices.
3 mins
New ward at TTSH takes a different approach for recovery
It facilitates faster discharge as patients eat and walk earlier than the norm after surgery
4 mins
Undertaker to pay $529k penalty over tax-related offences
Roland Tay Hai Choon, known as an undertaker who arranges free funerals for murder victims and the poor, was fined and penalised on Sept 5 for making incorrect tax returns.
2 mins
Two to be charged over alleged money mule activities
A man and a woman said to have been involved in money mule activities will be charged in court.
1 min
BullsAndBears Singapore shares advance amid mixed regional showing
Another slide on Wall Street overnight left regional investors on edge, but local shares defied the negative sentiment to claw their way into the black on Sept 5.
1 min
Beijing weighs rate cuts on current mortgages to ease real estate crisis
Plan likely to apply to first and second homes, with first cut in the next few weeks
3 mins
ASML sees economic motive in US-led chip curbs on China
The chief executive of Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML said on Sept 4 that a US-led campaign to restrict the company's exports to customers in China in the name of national security has become more \"economically motivated\" over time.
1 min
Asia-Pacific leads in driving digital assets, digital ledger businesses: Citi report
Use of digital money beyond central bank currencies also expected to go up, it finds
3 mins
PropertyGuru sinks deeper into the red with $16.1m Q2 loss
PropertyGuru sank deeper into the red in the second quarter ended June 30 with a net loss of $16.1 million, widening from $6.5 million recorded in the previous corresponding period.
2 mins
S'pore retail takings rise 1% in July, due to car sales
Business Correspondent Total takings at the shopping till in Singapore turned positive in July, as a higher certificate of entitlement quota drove up car sales.
2 mins
Decade-high Singdollar a boon for locals going on holiday y
Travel abroad is cheaper but the strong currency may be an issue for manufacturing
2 mins
S'pore firms eye under-tapped India and Middle East markets
SBF and HSBC have joined hands to help smaller firms expand into these areas
4 mins
The real lessons South Korea should learn from an EV fire
There is rising alarm in Seoul over industrial groups losing their technological edge.
3 mins
Housing Couple managed to raise 2 kids while waiting for flat
The letter \"Cut 6-year wait for 2 HDB projects launched after pandemic\" (Sept 5) appears to blame the long waiting time for the Housing Board's construction of the Havelock Hillside and Ulu Pandan Banks projects for squandering the fertile years of couples awaiting a home to raise their brood.
1 min
Parental leave • Claims processed promptly
We thank Ms Jewel Yi for her feedback, and her support for the new Shared Parental Leave (SPL) scheme (Help SMEs cope with financial strain of shared parental leave, Sept 2).
1 min
Sports bookings New features in MyActiveSG+ after feedback
We thank Mr Irving Seah Tze Chuen for his letter \"Balloting system for sports facilities can be improved\" (July 10), and for recognising the considerations Sport Singapore (SportSG) applied in developing MyActiveSG+.
1 min
Take steps to prevent sinkholes caused by human activity
Sinkholes appeared recently in Kuala Lumpur and Seoul (Woman falls into 8m-deep sinkhole in Kuala Lumpur, rescue operation under way, Aug 23; New sinkhole opens up in Kuala Lumpur about 50m from where tourist fell, Aug 28; Two injured after sinkhole swallows car in Seoul, Aug 30).
1 min
McDougall to ride through Kranji's last days
The Kranji gates may be closing soon, but the jockeys' room doors are still open to overseas visitors.
1 min
LIM'S KOSCIUSZKO IS FRESHER FOR QEII CUP
S'pore's penultimate Gl race suits two-time champion better for timing and distance
2 mins
HARRY A CHANCE IN POOLS TROPHY
Korean-based ex-Kranji jockey keen to win Seoul race that will take him closer to home
3 mins
'Big opportunity for netball debut at 2032 Olympics
Sports Correspondent Having the Olympic Games in her backyard in 2032 will be a special moment for former Australian netballer Steph Fretwell, and it could be even sweeter if her sport makes its first appearance on the world's biggest sporting stage then.
2 mins
CLARK SPARKS FEVER ON HISTORICAL NIGHT
Indiana rookie guard scores second career triple-double, but wants team honours
3 mins
I've lived a lifetime in this one year
PGA Tour player blog - Scottie Scheffler
2 mins
FINALLY, A SLAM SEMI FOR PEGULA
Rib injury key to breakthrough, as she beats Swiatek for her first win in 7 Major q-finals
3 mins
Design guru Newey set to join Aston Martin
Adrian Newey, Formula One's star designer, is set to join Aston Martin in 2025 with the team expected to confirm the move next week.
1 min
Leary claims gold, just as a fortune teller predicted
Three years after surviving a horrific bike accident, Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary claimed her second gold medal in a world-record time in Paris on Sept 4.
2 mins
MALONE DIDN'T DO IT ALONE
New US track star credits his mother for pushing him after winning 2nd Paris medal
2 mins
SPALLETTI WANTS TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE
Italy players' passion after Euro debacle has made coach smile again ahead of France tie
3 mins
Not Australia's night after 1st loss to Bahrain
I GOLD COAST Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 after a late Harry Souttar own goal in the opening match of the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast on Sept 5.
2 mins
Messi and Ronaldo's Ballon bursts after omission from 30-man list
PARIS For the first time since 2003, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi have been included in the nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or award, which was announced on Sept 4, with England's Jude Bellingham among the 30 players named.
1 min
Drug test for dead footballers not a prank
When the dope testers turned up at Norway's training base ahead of their Nations League opener against Kazakhstan and presented the list of players they wanted to screen, the coaching staff thought they were being pranked.
1 min
CHEW HAS 'BIG SHOES TO FILL' AS FAS GEN-SEC
But those who worked with Sailors' ex-CEO are positive, supportive of his appointment
3 mins
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