The Straits Times - September 09, 2024
The Straits Times - September 09, 2024
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September 09, 2024
Chinese, Japanese gardens reopen with blend of old and new
About 14,000 suggestions from the public were received by the National Parks Board (NParks) and, on Sept 8, visitors got to see how the new and the old blended together at the reopening of the Chinese and Japanese gardens in Taman Jurong.
3 mins
S'pore will have largest share of passenger EVs in S-E Asia by 2040: Report
Factors such as COE system, green policies make EV adoption more extensive: Expert
4 mins
Defunct JI terror group seeks to get ex-members to surrender, stand down
Nationwide outreach tour aimed at ensuring they do not regroup or join splinter groups
3 mins
Pope delivers medical aid during visit| to remote Papua New Guinea town
Papua New Guinea - Pope Francis flew deep into the jungle of the south-western Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Sept 8 to visit Catholics living in one of the most remote areas of the world and deliver medical supplies and other aid.
3 mins
China's rescue plan for property market not enough to reverse slump
Three months since China rolled out sweeping measures to rescue its beleaguered property market, the tide has yet to turn, with housing prices continuing to fall.
4 mins
Skilful engineering could shield KL against sinkholes S, say experts
While Kuala Lumpur is a safe place to live in, construction in limestone areas should be designed through proper engineering to prevent sinkholes, said former Malaysian Geotechnical Society (MGS) president Lee Peir Tien.
2 mins
Modi calls on youth to join politics as parties seek fresh faces
Parties increasingly aware of importance of young people in nation with 60% under 35
4 mins
Malaysia shelves web traffic rerouting plan amid censorship fears
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has directed the communications regulator not to reroute web traffic through local domain name system (DNS) servers, according to a post on social media platform X on Sept 8.
1 min
New Thai PM to prioritise tackling $621b in household liability
Govt to speed up debt restructuring, boost fiscal stimulus to raise economic growth
3 mins
Typhoon Yagi weakens; dozens killed in China, Vietnam, Philippines
Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm in 2024, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sept 8 after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, China's Hainan and the Philippines, claiming dozens of lives, according to preliminary reports.
2 mins
Hezbollah and Israel trade fire day after Israeli strike on Lebanon village
Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces traded cross-border attacks, both sides said early on Sept 8, a day after the Lebanese Health Ministry reported three rescuers killed in an Israeli attack.
2 mins
Philippines arrests fugitive pastor accused by US of child sex-trafficking
A Philippine pastor wanted in the US for child sextrafficking has been arrested, officials said on Sept 8, two weeks into a massive police manhunt.
1 min
China tells US it presents economic opportunity, not threat
Chinese Vice-Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen told his US counterpart on Sept 7 that a modern China was an economic opportunity and not a threat to the United States, the ministry said.
1 min
Biden team keeps hope on Gaza truce despite setbacks
It dials up diplomacy as term nears end, but experts note difficulty of remaining issues
3 mins
INSIDE THE HARRIS-TRUMP DEBATE PREP Method acting, insults and tough questions
While preparations differ, both camps see the debate as key to define Harris for millions of swing voters who know what they think about Trump but are still curious about her
6 mins
Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on strategic city
Russia said on Sept 8 that its forces had taken full control of a town in eastern Ukraine as Moscow's forces advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk and seek to pierce the Ukrainian defensive front lines.
1 min
End of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Observers see signs country is moving on from sport-inspired break from reality
3 mins
UK PM blames Tories for 'broken' health service
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed his Conservative predecessors for leaving England's health service in a broken state, in his latest effort to frame the political narrative ahead of what is expected to be a difficult budget proposal in October.
1 min
Our bonds with one another contribute to sense of home: PM Wong
In the end it's not about hardware and infrastructure, he says at launch of One Punggol hub
3 mins
Air purifiers may not get rid of that 'new house smell'
Better to opt for green building materials, ventilate confined spaces
4 mins
What you need to know about air purifiers
Air purifiers are often marketed with claims that they can remove bacteria, haze particles, viruses like Sars-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, and the chemical formaldehyde, among other pollutants.
3 mins
News analysis Lessons in resilience, future-proofing from Sats' efforts to diversify
In the wake of the pandemic, moves to globalise and diversify its business are continuing
3 mins
Walk or run and campaign donates $1 per km to President's Challenge
Political Correspondent Every step you take would not only keep you fit, but would also make a contribution to a local charity.
2 mins
How to reduce the risk of developing dementia?
Research finds tackling bad cholesterol and untreated vision loss could prevent onset
3 mins
GIC-backed aviation service provider StandardAero files for US IPO
Planned listing comes as after-market services industry heats up amid aviation recovery
1 min
Concerns over US jobs and growth weigh on markets
Volatility likely to increase but experts see upside for risk equities remaining intact
5 mins
Volkswagen decline a blow to car powerhouse Germany
Country at inflexion point amid waning competitiveness and political challenges
5 mins
Singapore offshore and marine firms enjoy winds of recovery
The Sue-Ann Tan Business Correspondent Offshore and marine (O&M) companies listed here have bright prospects ahead, as they are well positioned to take on projects in the growing renewables space while also benefiting from their existing order books, experts said.
4 mins
The mpox outbreak is a global systems failure
A new public health approach is needed that takes into account the growing impact of climate change.
3 mins
Champ Purton goes bang, bang, bang, bang
Champion jockey Zac Purton got off to a brilliant start in the 202425 Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin racecourse on Sept 8.
3 mins
A DAY TO REMEMBER FOR PETERS FAMILY
Supreme Liner gets off the mark at long last for English trainer and parents
3 mins
Johnson leaves the cage for good at 38
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson announced on Sept 6 that he is retiring after a stellar mixed martial arts career.
1 min
TIGERISH DRIVE TO SUCCEED
Sabalenka thanks her family for unwavering support after winning a third Slam title
3 mins
Robertson expects stern inquiry after losses
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson admitted there would be tough questions back home, after the All Blacks lost 18-12 to South Africa in Cape Town on Sept 7 to see their Rugby Championship hopes disappear.
2 mins
Coaching makes me forget my age: Prasad
Cricket coach Sarika Siva Prasad is trim, fit and sports a head of black hair the moustached senior easily looks decades younger than 65.
2 mins
BATTLE FOR FINAL PLAY-OFF SPOT HEATS UP
Dallas cannot afford another loss but Chicago have lost star Reese for the season
2 mins
Wirtz and Musiala are hard to stop, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has two reasons to be optimistic in Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, and he believes that his team will be hard to beat when the duo \"step on the gas\".
2 mins
'PROUDEST DAY' ON CARSLEY'S DEBUT
England's interim boss lauds the players for smooth 2-0 win over his native Ireland
3 mins
Indonesia can hurt us: Aussie captain
Australia captain Mathew Ryan has stressed that the Socceroos cannot afford to underestimate Indonesia on Sept 10, as they go into their World Cup qualifier in Jakarta needing to bounce back from the surprise last-gasp loss to Bahrain five days earlier.
2 mins
Treble for US cagers, Jiang gets 7th gold
The United States won a third consecutive men's Paralympic wheelchair basketball title on Sept 7, while teenage Chinese swimmer Jiang Yuyan collected a remarkable seventh gold of the Paris Games.
2 mins
China's Paralympic success fails to hit home
As the Paris Paralympics entered the final day of competition on Sept 8, China's athletes have been revelling in rampant success but few in the country appear to be paying attention.
2 mins
BRONZE IS 'TOUGH' FOR FAVOURITE MA
Still, he can be proud of turning brutal encounter with bear into glorious career
2 mins
Weir moves from spinning wheels to spinning discs
An emotional David Weir said on Sept 8 he had \"put his heart and soul\" into his Paralympic career, but now was the time for the British multiple champion to bring down the curtain on this chapter of his life.
2 mins
PARISIANS' NOD TO THE GAMES
Event gets thumbs up from residents, who revel in the 'amazing' experience
3 mins
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