The Straits Times - March 19, 2025
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March 19, 2025
Indonesia's populist programmes among factors that sparked stock sell-off: Analysts
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's slew of populist programmes that require massive funding, declining tax revenues and questions over new sovereign wealth fund Danantara taking the reins at state-owned entities (SOEs) all converged to dent investor sentiment on March 18, sparking a market sell-off as Indonesian stocks tumbled to levels not seen in over a decade, analysts said.
3 mins
SAF Launches Two Commands to Sharpen Singapore's Cyber-Security Edge
One will deal with hostile threats; the other will support development of technologies
3 mins
Israeli air strikes kill over 400 in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall
Hamas govt chief among officials killed; Netanyahu gets domestic political boost
3 mins
Safeguards needed for responsible use of defence innovations: Minister
More than 40 speakers from 14 countries are in Singapore for a summit to discuss the most pertinent challenges facing the global defence tech landscape.
1 min
DAP Looks Set for Compromise, With New Leaders a Win for Malaysia's Unity Government
Malaysia's Democratic Action Party (DAP) picked a line-up of top leaders that reflected a clear vote of confidence for the accommodative approach espoused by its secretary-general Anthony Loke.
4 mins
Trump, Putin Discuss Moves to End Ukraine War in Phone Call
White House Upbeat About Call in Early Update as US Pushes for 30-Day Ceasefire
2 mins
Will Trump's Trade War End America's Fentanyl Crisis?
Simply severing supply chain not enough; challenge is also to curb demand for drug
5 mins
Progress Singapore Party set for hotly contested leadership election
The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) will vote in its top leadership body on March 20, with 24 candidates set to vie for 12 elected seats on the central executive committee (CEC).
3 mins
News analysis Fresh strikes on Gaza tied to Netanyahu's plan to retain power
The longer the offensive goes on, the longer he can avoid blame for security failings
4 mins
Yemen's Houthis Claim New Attack on American Warships
Yemen's Houthis on March 18 claimed their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, despite US strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that have sparked mass protests organised by the group.
3 mins
US President vows to ramp up coal-based power generation to counter Beijing
US President Donald Trump said he would look to counter China's economic advantage from coal-based electricity by authorizing his administration to ramp up production of power from the fossil fuel.
2 mins
China state media hails budget cuts affecting two US news outlets
China's state media has hailed funding cuts to two American media outlets said by Beijing to have a \"long track record of poor reporting on China issues\".
2 mins
Xi will visit US in 'not too distant future', says Trump
Remarks Come After WSJ Report of Officials Discussing Possible June 'Birthday Summit'
3 mins
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be halved
Thailand plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the South-east Asian nation cracks down on travellers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal business, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.
1 min
US aid cuts having crushing impact in Myanmar: UN expert
US cuts to humanitarian aid are having a crushing impact on people in Myanmar, with violence likely to spiral, Mr Thomas Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, told a press briefing in Geneva on March 17.
1 min
Alaska seeks to woo investors in Asia for LNG project
Trump claims that Japan wants in, but Japanese energy firms yet to commit
2 mins
Duterte's lawyer seeking asylum in the Netherlands
A lawyer for Mr Rodrigo Duterte, who has been speaking for the family since the former Philippine president's shock arrest and transfer to The Hague, has announced plans to file for asylum in the Netherlands.
1 min
Filipinos in HK unhappy with ex-president's arrest
As dusk fell on a Hong Kong beach, around a dozen Filipino migrant workers turned on their phone flashlights and placed them around an image of a clenched fist, a symbol of support for Mr Rodrigo Duterte.
3 mins
Carney tells Trump to stop disrespecting Canada
US President has vowed to escalate trade war even as global markets take a hit
3 mins
US reports first outbreak of H7N9 bird flu since 2017
The US reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs.
1 min
Canada's New PM Snubs US and Calls France, UK 'Reliable Allies'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was important to strengthen ties with \"reliable allies\" in Europe, as he met British and French leaders on his first overseas visit amid tensions with the United States.
2 mins
US Births Fall to Lowest Level in More Than 40 Years
US births declined in 2023 to the lowest level in more than 40 years, continuing a decades-long trend towards smaller American families.
1 min
More S-E Asians Debut as K-pop Idols With Region's Fans Driving Demand
K-pop's evolution has always been shaped by its audience.
4 mins
BYD's new charging system as 'fast as filling up a tank'
BYD has unveiled a new system for electric cars that the Chinese carmaker says will allow them to be charged almost as fast as it takes a regular car to refuel.
2 mins
Act fast to slash buildings' carbon footprint, urges UN
Emissions from sector up 5% in the last decade when they should have fallen 28%
2 mins
Ramadan bazaar stallholders undaunted by wet weather forecast
Stallholders at Ramadan bazaars are refusing to have their spirits dampened by the unseasonably wet weather forecast for the next few days, and said they could still depend on online sales if people stayed away.
3 mins
What should I do if my car catches fire?
Turn off the engine, walk away from the vehicle, call 995 for assistance, say experts
4 mins
Ex-DBS manager who cheated clients of $348,000 jailed
Man who duped victims into investing in fictitious fixed deposits gets 2½ years in jail
2 mins
Outdoor businesses prepare for downpour
and also offer takeaway or delivery to ensure our customers can still enjoy fresh local produce wherever they are,\" he said.
1 min
Man charged with theft of card, cash on Scoot flight pleads not guilty
A man was handed a theft charge on March 18 for allegedly stealing a credit card and cash in different currencies worth more than $200 from another passenger on board a Scoot flight.
1 min
Jail, fine for man who urinated inside train in drunken stupor
A man has been jailed and fined over urinating inside an MRT train, following a spate of public urination incidents at MRT stations in 2025.
2 mins
Young Adults Can Get Tips on Career, Money, Lifestyle on ST's New Microsite
New initiative part of wider effort to engage young readers on topics that matter to them
2 mins
Over 350 plots for rent in gardens, parks to grow edible plants
More than 350 plots across 15 gardens and parks in Singapore are now open for application from people who want to grow edible plants.
1 min
STI up as regional stocks buoyed by positive US retail sales data
• Gainers outnumber losers 362 to 174 in broader market • Seatrium top gainer on STI, rising 2.8 per cent to $2.18 • US central bank expected to keep interest rates unchanged
1 min
As Tik Tok's sale deadline nears, White House assumes unprecedented role as dealmaker
In the closely watched sale of TikTok, the White House is playing the role of investment bank, with US Vice-President J.D. Vance running the auction.
3 mins
Hong Kong Mourns Tycoon Who 'Knew How To Spend'
Property magnate Lee Shau Kee was known for his motto on what constitutes success
3 mins
Vietnam developer plans 15-year rescue for bank at heart of giant fraud
The bank at the centre of Vietnam's biggest financial fraud has received a central bank bailout amounting to 5 per cent of the nation's 2024 economic output, which a local white knight hopes to repay in 15 years, documents seen by Reuters show.
2 mins
Grab Said To Be Proceeding With Talks To Acquire Gojek Parent GoTo
Grab Holdings is moving forward with its bid to take over GoTo Group, according to people familiar with the matter, who said the Singapore ride and delivery firm has begun due diligence on its Indonesian rival.
2 mins
Plan to pay higher dividend sends ST Engineering shares surging
Shares of ST Engineering surged after the company said it plans to raise dividend payouts to shareholders in 2025, and from 2026 if revenue and profits continue to rise.
1 min
ST Engineering Aims for $17b in Revenue by 2029
Its defense business likely to gain from higher spending by some governments
2 mins
Chinese businessman alleges $74m theft by staff of Singapore-based family office
An ultra-high-net-worth Chinese businessman is suing four former employees here for allegedly stealing from his Singapore-based companies, Panda Enterprise and Lee Fung International (LFI), through fraudulent transactions and fabricated claims over the years.
3 mins
Insurance claims study shows rise in hospital bills due to implants, drugs
S'pore among Asia-Pacific countries with a lower 2025 projection for medical inflation
5 mins
Sembcorp shares rally on talk of strategic review of business
Shares of Sembcorp Industries rallied on March 18 on talk that the company is carrying out a strategic review of its business, with various possibilities under consideration, including potentially going private or selling some assets.
1 min
Trump's trade war seen deterring rate cuts despite increasing risks to growth
Likelihood of tariffs fuelling inflation may force many central banks to hold back
4 mins
Cookie-cutter retail? Time to rethink what our shopping centres should be
Suburban malls are increasingly dominated by global chains, as local businesses that gave them their charm disappear. It's more than just a shopping problem.
5 mins
Shoppers may eventually look elsewhere
stores in Singapore, and 20 of them are located in malls managed by Reits. Out of the 20, 16 are in suburban malls.
3 mins
AI Won't Fix the Real Issue With Customer Service
The priority should be to enhance human connection, not replace it.
3 mins
It fought to save the whales. Can Greenpeace save itself?
A multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a US pipeline protest could inflict a huge blow at a challenging time for the entire environmental movement.
5 mins
From labs to global impact: How can Singapore shape the future of medicine?
Translating innovations and breakthroughs into global healthcare solutions requires more than just cutting-edge technology.
5 mins
The Drums of War Echo Through Steel's Scrapyard
The fight over tariffs on steel is not just about economics, but also protecting an industry vital to the military.
3 mins
What Japan Can Teach the US in an Age of Boycotts
The country wanted to do everything itself and largely still does.
3 mins
Childcare Wide range of support for bigger families
We refer to Ms Tan Chu Quan's letter \"Let bigger families employ more maids\" (March 7). The Government recognises the challenges of households with childcare needs.
1 min
Extremism: Have open discussions and mutual understanding to tackle issue
I read with interest the article \"Rehabilitation and reintegration vital in dealing with extremist threat, says SM Teo\" (March 17).
1 min
Speed up conversion to electric public transport
I am concerned about the slow pace of transitioning public transport vehicles to electric models in Singapore (LTA to add 660 more electric buses to Singapore's public bus fleet by 2027, March 14).
1 min
Animal welfare: Feeding inappropriate food is a form of abuse, so take strict action
I was appalled to read about the recent incident at the Singapore Zoo, where a visitor was seen feeding a critically endangered lemur a soft drink (Mandai Wildlife Group warns visitors after woman seen feeding critically endangered lemur soft drink, March 17).
1 min
Heart Of Fire In Red-Hot Form
M'sian trainer Cheng's three-time winner working well ahead of his March 23 race
3 mins
Aurora Lady Can Win Two In A Row
4 California Moxie stuck on well to run fourth last time. He can improve on his second attempt in Class 5.
4 mins
Porzingis Return Boosts Boston
After virus layoff, he will be key against Nets with Brown out and Tatum a doubt
3 mins
James 'happy to have helped' Andreeva to Indian Wells win
National Basketball Association (NBA) star LeBron James said he was happy to have helped inspire Mirra Andreeva to her Indian Wells victory on March 16, after the Russian teenager credited one of his past interviews, in which he talked about the importance of mental strength.
2 mins
Carlsen, with nothing to prove, rules out comeback
Magnus Carlsen feels he is still better than the young generation of chess players, but the Norwegian great is ruling out a comeback at the classical world championship.
2 mins
1,500m World Double Is Goal For Ingebrigtsen
Despite the incredible success he has enjoyed so far in his career, Jakob Ingebrigtsen has never won a world title in the 1,500 meters and that is something he is determined to put right, indoors and outdoors, in Nanjing and Tokyo this season.
2 mins
IOC Must Have 'Cool Head' at the Helm
Experts say new chief with political savvy, tact and steady hand needed as future risks
3 mins
Cricket catalyst for Indian women's sport: Kohli
The achievements of India's women's cricket team in recent years have revolutionised perceptions towards women's sport, driving increased engagement, commercial success and financial stability, according to men's batter Virat Kohli.
2 mins
Fired-up Wood sets big goal for Kiwis
Chris Wood has fired Nottingham Forest into surprise Champions League contention and now the striker wants to score the goals to help New Zealand make history at the World Cup.
2 mins
Japan Aim To Be First World Cup Qualifiers
South Korea can also book their spot and will hope for better form from captain Son
2 mins
German goalkeeper finds peace in Japan
Svend Brodersen was fascinated with Japan as a child; now the German goalkeeper plays in the country and is fondly known as an \"otaku\", or someone obsessed with Japanese pop culture.
2 mins
Beacon Of Hope For English Managers
Redknapp feels Howe can blaze a trail for home-grown talent after League Cup feat
2 mins
Fifa Sees Wide Gap in Pay Among Women Footballers
The average annual salary for a female professional football player globally is US$10,900 (S$14,500), says Fifa's annual report on the women's game, a figure skewed by a small number of top clubs.
2 mins
United Defy Fan Groups With 5% Season Ticket Price Hike
Manchester United announced plans to raise season-ticket prices by 5 per cent for the 2025-26 campaign on March 17, defying calls from supporters groups for the move to be frozen.
2 mins
Breakthrough U.S. Win For Ong
Singaporean bowler outdoes over 200 pros for PBA title, adding 3 perfect games en route
3 mins
Strong start boosts Kabir's confidence ahead of F4 season
Like many aspiring drivers in the \"cut-throat\" world of motor racing, Kabir Anurag struggled with self-doubt, especially when results did not go his way.
2 mins
4 Things To Know About The Long Fight Against TB
Tuberculosis, though curable, is still considered the world's deadliest infectious disease
6 mins
Swiss Doctors Prescribe Museum Visits for Mental Health
Swiss doctors are expanding the range of prescriptions for patients with mental health conditions and chronic illnesses to include strolls in public gardens, art galleries and museums.
1 min
Exercise May Hurt, But Pain Can Be Bad News
It is 6:15 a.m. and you are five minutes into your first run in weeks. The temperature is perfect and the sun is just emerging, turning the sky into a stained-glass masterpiece.
4 mins
How long can yogurt be left out?
US food authorities suggest discarding it after two hours, but some yogurt spoils more quickly
4 mins
Lucy Liu takes the lead in Presence
When Lucy Liu was approached by director Steven Soderbergh about doing his new movie, she assumed he was offering her a small role.
2 mins
A Moveable Feast of Music
The opening concert of Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory's Chamber Music Week was a tribute to 16th-century Venetian composer Giovanni Gabrieli (1557-1612).
2 mins
Former sex worker records Tokyo's red-light history in photos
It is late morning and steam is rising from water tanks atop the colourful but opaque-windowed \"soapland\" sex parlours in a historic Tokyo red-light district.
2 mins
What it's like to watch a Metallica concert on Apple Vision Pro
For a music fan, nothing beats a live concert.
2 mins
Scalpers sell tickets at inflated prices
On resale sites Viagogo and Stubhub, they were priced up to $12,000 each
2 mins
Those who flout rules may be fined or have device confiscated, say experts
Travellers who ignore a new aviation industry ban may face warnings, fines, or have their devices confiscated, experts tell The Straits Times.
2 mins
American Carpenter Finds Success in Japan
Mr Jon Stollenmeyer, 42, grew up in Ohio and studied architecture at the University of Cincinnati.
4 mins
Millie Bobby Brown achieves her childhood goal
The actress realises her dream of working with the Russo brothers in The Electric State
2 mins
Philippines demon joins Monster High doll line
Toymaker Mattel has Barbie-fied a creature from Philippine folklore that has for centuries inspired terror and loathing among Filipinos for its habit of feeding on the hearts of unborn children: the manananggal.
2 mins
Philippines demon joins Monster High doll line
Toymaker Mattel has Barbie-fied a creature from Philippine folklore that has for centuries inspired terror and loathing among Filipinos for its habit of feeding on the hearts of unborn children: the manananggal.
2 mins
Wife died at least a day later than originally thought
The authorities in New Mexico have recovered evidence that Betsy Arakawa, wife of late American actor Gene Hackman, died at least one day later than they had estimated.
2 mins
Jonathan Anderson Leaves Loewe
British designer Jonathan Anderson (right) has left Spanish brand Loewe after more than a decade at the helm, owner LVMH announced on March 17, with the 40-year-old tipped to take over at Dior.
2 mins
Late actress Kim Sae-ron's family sues YouTuber
The bereaved family of Kim Sae-ron is suing a YouTuber for allegedly spreading false rumors about the late actress while she was alive.
2 mins
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