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Temporary Job Scheme • Vital to have non-judgmental workplace

I was glad to read the article \"Temporary Job Scheme a lifeline for accused maids awaiting outcome of investigations\" (Oct 20). Offering temporary employment opportunities to domestic workers accused of crimes is a positive way to give them peace of mind while they are assisting with investigations.

Bad news: We lost control of our social media feeds - Good news: Courts are noticing

A case in the US involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Scammers take advantage of victims' state of anxiety

Participants at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on Oct 21. Our capacity for critical thinking suffers under anxiety, and scammers profit from our reactions to the threat of legal action, financial loss or missed opportunities, says the writer. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Replies Joint effort • Making the arts accessible to all

We are encouraged by Mr Darrick Chan Ying Jie's interest in and support of a vibrant music scene in Singapore. (Local music scene alive with passion and talent, Oct 11).

Populism is bad for economic growth

By proposing trade barriers and tariffs, politicians promise a return to an idealised past, but successful economic policy is focused on the future.

Caution: Crowded living is affecting our fertility rates

A high population density makes people focus more on the competition they face than on making babies.

The human race is suffering from success

Treating today's mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign.

Resilience, not just reskilling, is critical in an age of job disruptions

How to turn adversity into advantage and see opportunity in loss is a challenge that individuals – and society - must give more thought to.

Investors move funds elsewhere as yields on S'pore T-bills fall

Options like lower-risk bonds, Reits and stocks could offer better returns: Experts

Seatrium bags $100m in contracts for completion by first quarter of 2025

Seatrium has secured $100 million worth of contracts for repairs and upgrades set to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.

Capital extraction, capital optimisation and asset stripping

ST takes a look at the various terms bandied around in the Allianz-Income saga

S-E Asia must invest $250b by 2035 to meet climate goals, says watchdog

South-east Asia needs to increase clean energy investments to US$190 billion (S$250 billion) - about five times the current level - by 2035 to achieve its climate goals, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Oct 22.

Potential sale of Wee Hur's Aussie student housing fuels stock rally

It owns 50.1% of portfolio that has more than 5,500 beds across seven properties

HSBC unveils major overhaul; names first female CFO

HONG KONG - HSBC Holdings said on Oct 22 that it would combine some of its commercial and investment banking operations in a major overhaul under new chief executive Georges Elhedery, which will see it cut costs while trying to improve returns.

Potential sale of Wee Hur's Aussie student housing fuels stock rally

It owns 50.1% of portfolio that has more than 5,500 beds across seven properties

Four Fed policymakers support more rate cuts, but differ on pace

WASHINGTON - Four US Federal Reserve policymakers on Oct 21 expressed support for further interest rate cuts but appeared to differ on how fast or far they believe any cuts should go.

Reformative training for teen in attack on boy forced to strip, lick shoes

Two teenage boys, who stole cash from a male victim, denied doing so when the victim confronted them and assaulted him instead.

STI slides 0.8% amid uncertainty over Fed rate-cut decision

● Losers beat gainers 262 to 235 in broader market ● Sembcorp is top STI loser while SIA sheds 1.7% ● Asian stocks mostly dip but Chinese markets up

Man who jumped bail in 2017 charged with drug trafficking

An alleged drug abuser who jumped bail in 2017 before he was arrested in Malaysia on Oct 1, 2024, has been handed a drug trafficking charge.

Vaccine for mums-to-be to protect infants from respiratory viral infection

Antibodies will be passed on to the babies, who are highly susceptible to the virus

CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN

The 9th edition of the Singapore International Photography Festival features renowned Chinese performance artist and photographer Liu Bolin, who debuts his iconic Hiding In The City series in South-east Asia. Known for his invisible” art, Liu challenges perceptions of visibility and presence.

8 in 10 older adults prefer to age in current homes: Study

Sign of a desire for stability, supported by amenities and strong sense of community

Meta trial to detect scam ads misusing images of celebrities

A group of celebrities, content creators and politicians worldwide, including key public figures in Singapore, will be enrolled in a facial recognition trial by Meta to identify scam advertisements that misuse their likeness.

Call for recalibrating attitude to cyber security amid scam scourge

Trade-off essential between convenience in digital space and added security: CSA chief

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel as Blinken returns to seek truce

Efforts continue to end Israel's war in Gaza and intensifying conflict with Hezbollah

Assassination attempt on Trump was preventable: House report

WASHINGTON – The US House task force on the attempted assassinations of former president Donald Trump released its first preliminary report on Oct 21, chastising the Secret Service for poor planning and a communications breakdown that resulted in a fatal shooting at Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

US buyers elusive as tariffs cast pall over China trade show

Canton Fair feels effects of latest salvo in trade war between Washington and Beijing

Harris courts moderates as Trump tours storm-hit state

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris made a push to woo moderates in her rival's camp in three swing states on Oct 21. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump slammed the government's response to Hurricane Helene as he toured the devastated state of North Carolina.

Over 4m cars enter Johor from S'pore, generating $26m in road charges

The amount of road charges collected from vehicles entering Malaysia from Singapore was almost RM88 million (S$26.8 million) between January and September, and is expected to surpass RM100 million for the year of 2024.

Free lunch and better healthcare among Prabowo's priorities

New Indonesian President also wants to boost education, have country be self-sufficient in food