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January 15, 2025
Rule of law important, precious in troubled geopolitical climate: SM Lee
S'pore International Commercial Court well placed as hub to resolve disputes, he says
4 mins
S'pore ● New high for rainfall in January
The recent downpours amid a monsoon surge in Singapore hit a new peak for rainfall in January.
1 min
Conversations with The Straits Times Year-long series of discussions kicks off with non-profit sector
Sessions aim to bring ST and its audiences closer, as it marks 180th year
3 mins
Faith in institutions will be lost without governance: Minister
The more countries do not deliver governance, the more people will lose faith in existing institutions, the judiciary and the rule of law.
2 mins
More infrastructure investments needed to scale up Asean power grid: Panellists
The Asean power grid, which will allow countries in the region to trade electricity with one another, has made some headway with several recent agreements.
3 mins
Yoon's impeachment hearing cut short due to his absence
But judge says second hearing set for Jan 16 will proceed regardless of his attendance
3 mins
News analysis US winning against China, says Biden as term nears end
But unresolved trade issues and ongoing global conflicts cast shadow on his legacy
4 mins
Qatar says Gaza truce and hostage release talks in 'final stages'
Key mediator Qatar said negotiations for a Gaza truce and hostage release deal were in their \"final stages\" on Jan 14, adding that it was hopeful an agreement could be reached \"very soon\".
3 mins
Mahathir Posts Teaser Video on Search for His Purported Billions
Another video of Malaysia's former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has gone viral, this time involving a \"search\" for his purported billions.
1 min
Johor-Singapore SEZ expected to boost Johor healthcare sector
Johor's healthcare industry is set to receive a significant boost following the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement in January, said Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi, following his meeting with Singapore's Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in Kota Iskandar on Jan 14.
1 min
KL's bid for gag order over Najib's house arrest case sparks backlash
Malaysian politicians, experts question its purpose with issue already in public domain
3 mins
China Boosts Public Science Education Efforts Amid Tech Rivalry With US
Decades-old drive to educate grassroots on scientific issues set to gain from revised law
4 mins
Manila Says Beijing's 'Monster Ship' Sent to Intimidate Fishermen
The Philippines accused China on Jan 14 of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal and normalising an \"illegal presence\", after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila's maritime zone.
1 min
Chinese travellers shunning Thailand after actor's abduction
The recent high-profile kidnapping of a Chinese actor in Thailand has dented the country's appeal among tourists just weeks before China's biggest annual holiday.
3 mins
In Jakarta, home ownership is out of reach for many
Residents of city of 11 million forced to look farther afield as space shrinks, prices soar
2 mins
Tourist hot spot Kyoto plans big hike in hotel taxes
The authorities in Kyoto announced on Jan 14 plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.
2 mins
'It's like hell is here: S'poreans recount ordeals with deadly LA wildfires
One has set up a donation drive with a friend to help women displaced by the fires
4 mins
Search for bodies under way with fierce winds set to return
Search teams with dogs fanned out looking for victims in Los Angeles on Jan 13, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark new blazes.
3 mins
PM Wong, SM Lee extend sympathies to those affected by wildfires in calls with V-P Harris
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong received separate phone calls from US Vice-President Kamala Harris on Jan 14.
1 min
Trump Would Have Been Convicted If He Had Not Been Elected: Report
Special Counsel Finds Trump Had Engaged in 'Unprecedented Criminal Effort'
2 mins
N. Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war
They're resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia in its war
3 mins
Nato seeks deal on new goals for arms, troops in mid-2025
Nato aims to bring forward a decision on new targets for weapons and troop numbers to this summer, a top military official said on Jan 13, referring to the alliance's biggest overhaul since the Cold War as it faces what it sees as a growing threat from Russia.
2 mins
Pope Francis' autobiography, Hope, is rich in anecdotes
\"I like punctuality. It's a virtue I have learnt to appreciate,\" Pope Francis writes in the fifth chapter of his autobiography, published on Jan 14 in 18 languages, adding that he considers it \"a sign of good manners and respect, to arrive promptly\".
3 mins
10 Neighbourhoods To Be Made More Friendly For Pedestrians, Cyclists
Works on Friendly Streets initiative to start in first half of 2025 and likely end in 2026
2 mins
Highest-ever January rainfall in Singapore recorded on Pulau Tekong
The recent downpours amid a monsoon surge in Singapore hit a new peak for rainfall, with the heaviest-ever showers to fall in January recorded on Pulau Tekong on Jan 10.
2 mins
Queues for crisp banknotes do justice to the zodiac sign
Long queues befitting the upcoming zodiac Year of the Snake formed at ATMs islandwide on Jan 14 as office workers and seniors alike arrived to withdraw \"hongbao notes\" on the first day of issue.
2 mins
7 arrested for allegedly using ICA e-service to illegally change others' addresses
Seven people have been arrested for allegedly using the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) e-service to illegally change other people's registered home addresses.
3 mins
Police Work With Retailers To Prevent Shoplifting During Festive Period
Shop theft cases up by 178 in first half of 2024, compared with same period in 2023
3 mins
Judge dismisses defamation suit by former president of country club
Club member had called him a coward, but defence of justification was established
3 mins
Burst pipe cuts water supply to Phoenix Park office campus
A water pipe that burst recently in the Phoenix Park office campus has cut off the water supply for offices and businesses there.
2 mins
Singapore shares in the red as regional markets end mixed
• STI falls 0.1%; advancers beat decliners 278 to 226 • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding most actively traded, rising 4.1% • Hang Seng and Kospi gain; Nikkei and KLCI decline
1 min
Crypto firm Tether and its founders moving to El Salvador
Cryptocurrency firm Tether plans to move its headquarters to El Salvador, its chief executive said, as the founders of the world's biggest stablecoin look to capitalize on the Central American country's bid to become a hub for crypto trading.
2 mins
Investment chief at GIC plans to step down, say sources
Deputy group CIO expected to take over in biggest leadership change since 2017
2 mins
China to roll out broad stimulus to offset impact of US tariffs: Goldman
China will use a broad range of stimulus measures to offset the effects of expected US tariffs and a persisting housing downturn, according to Goldman Sachs Group.
1 min
Trump Team Studies Gradual Tariff Hikes Under Emergency Powers
Members of US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming economic team are discussing slowly ramping up tariffs month by month, a gradual approach aimed at boosting negotiating leverage while helping avoid a spike in inflation, according to people familiar with the matter.
1 min
More Options for Bond Investors as US Treasury Yields Close In on 5%
Yields in major sovereign debt markets, including Singapore's, have also risen
4 mins
Trump's unpredictable nature will make 2025 a volatile year, say envoys
Chan Heng Chee and Tommy Koh raise concerns over tariffs and impact on region
3 mins
Global electric vehicle sales up 25% in 2024
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a quarter in 2024 to more than 17 million cars, helped by a fourth consecutive month of record sales in December as China continued to grow and Europe stabilised, data showed on Jan 14.
1 min
Digital Asset Banking Group Sygnum Turns Unicorn After Raising $80m
Digital asset banking group Sygnum, which is based in Singapore and Switzerland, has raised US$58 million (S$80 million) to bring its valuation to more than US$1 billion, a unicorn company in start-up parlance.
1 min
DBS Chief Expects US to Remain Global Growth Engine but Warns of Headwinds
Outgoing DBS Bank chief executive officer Piyush Gupta expects the US to remain as a global growth engine but warns of three potential headwinds that could lead to a market correction.
3 mins
More interest from investors to set up hubs, grow wealth here: Chee
S'pore will ensure environment remains conducive to achieving growth, he says
2 mins
Will Trump End the War in Ukraine in 100 Days?
24 hours, 100 days, six months: While the targets shift, a key question is whether the end of the conflict will be peace or a sellout.
7 mins
Age Is More Than a Number When It Comes to Policy
Why how long people have been alive is not a good yardstick for judging who is 'old'
3 mins
When fear spreads faster than the disease
Social media amplifies panic with every new outbreak, but the real challenge lies in fostering science literacy and measured vigilance.
5 mins
Don't call Kennedy a vaccine skeptic. Call him what he is - a cynic
My job at the FDA is to ask tough questions of vaccine makers. That's not what Robert F. Kennedy is doing.
4 mins
Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity
Trauma could arise from experiences such as bullying and exposure to domestic violence.
3 mins
Modi's growth mythology needs a reboot
Focus should switch to India's multitude of consumers and away from the China investment model.
4 mins
MRT ● Too many posters in stations
There are many posters placed strategically inside the MRT stations in Singapore – ranging from reminders to give up seats to the needy to the usual \"No Smoking, Eating or Drinking\" signage.
1 min
Workplace fairness ● New legislation leaves LGBTQ+ workers behind again
The Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) passed on Jan 8 marks an important step against work-related discrimination in Singapore.
1 min
SkillsFuture Credits available for a wide range of courses
We thank Ms Ho See Ling for her letter \"More diverse courses needed under SkillsFuture Credit scheme\" (Jan 7).
1 min
Incorporate financial literacy and healthy living into mainstream education
In today's rapidly evolving world, financial literacy and healthy living are two crucial skills that shape not only individual well-being but also the future of our society.
1 min
Replies Bathrooms ● Why HDB goes for natural ventilation
We thank Mr Goh Eng Chai for his feedback (\"Toilets should have ventilation fans to prevent mould\", Jan 3).
1 min
GOOD FIGHT, ONG MARI THE PICK OF TEAM DUNDERDALE
Both toss in good gallops in KL for the Kiwi trainer, along with Boss Phan, Tommy Gun
3 mins
CLIPPERS, LAKERS BRING BRIEF RELIEF
Los Angeles teams back in NBA action to provide escape for fans as wildfires continue to rage
2 mins
Olympic champion Hassan wants to 'enjoy' London race
Two years after Sifan Hassan raced to a memorable London Marathon victory after stopping twice to stretch her hip in a remarkable debut at the distance, the Dutch multi-distance phenomenon is back in 2025 and excited to see what she can do.
2 mins
Cavaliers Eye Revenge and Higher Standards
Fresh off handing the Cleveland Cavaliers a rare National Basketball Association (NBA) defeat, the red-hot Indiana Pacers will look to make it two straight victories over their Central Division foes in Indianapolis on Jan 14 (Jan 15, Singapore time).
2 mins
Scheffler is just such a nice guy, but a beast to catch
PGA Tour player blog - Xander Schauffele
3 mins
All eyes on Woods as he makes TGL debut
Tiger Woods will provide Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) with plenty of star power and a likely ratings boost as the 15-time Major champion gets set to make his debut in the tech-infused indoor golf league on Jan 14.
2 mins
FURY QUITS, BUT DOUBTS REMAIN
Former two-time heavyweight champion has retired before but then made comebacks
3 mins
'Defective' Paris medals will be replaced: IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Jan. 13 that the \"defective medals\" from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be replaced with identical models.
1 min
Gatland knows only wins can save him from the sack
Wales coach Warren Gatland said on Jan 13 he knows his job is on the line, after naming a Six Nations squad who he hopes will end the national side's record-breaking losing streak.
2 mins
MEDVEDEV'S MASSIVE MELTDOWN
Russian breaks net camera and racket in comeback win over unheralded Thai
3 mins
ARTETA CALLS FOR FANS' INVOLVEMENT
Arsenal boss wants 'best atmosphere' against Spurs at Emirates to return to winning ways
3 mins
Guardiola Admits to Summer Transfer Error
Manchester City need to invest during the January transfer window due to injury problems and a faltering English Premier League campaign, manager Pep Guardiola said on Jan 13, acknowledging it may have been a mistake to rule out signings in the summer.
2 mins
Different Moyes confident he can deliver same success
Everton manager David Moyes said on Jan 13 he is confident in his ability to lead the club to better days again, almost 12 years after his first spell in charge, during which they had their only top-four finish of the last 37 years.
2 mins
THRILLED ABOUT THAI BOW
Maeder keen to savour maiden SEA Games experience; bowling, shooting make return
3 mins
LA sports teams fork out $11m for fire relief efforts
Twelve Los Angeles pro sports teams on Jan 13 pledged to donate a combined US$8 million (S$11 million) to support victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and those fighting the blazes.
2 mins
More dads developing 'mummy's wrist'
De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition that can arise from caring for babies, causes pain and swelling in the wrist
5 mins
How to actually sleep on a plane
Being a bit sleep-deprived when you board can help
4 mins
Eating dairy if you are lactose-intolerant
Some lower-lactose dairy products, like hard cheese and yogurt, can help keep lactose intolerance symptoms at bay
3 mins
Childhood vaccines are not 'overloading' the immune system
It is an idea as popular as it is incorrect: American babies now receive too many vaccines, which overwhelm their immune systems and lead to conditions such as autism.
3 mins
Why West End Hits Get Panned in New York
\"Praise the lord for Tammy Faye,\" American filmmaker Matt Wolf cheered in The New York Times when the Elton John musical opened in London in 2022.
4 mins
Unstoppable casts light on single mum's struggle
As they try to help their children, parents often have to confront their own failings. This is one of the messages of the biographical sports drama Unstoppable, according to its star Jennifer Lopez.
2 mins
Los Angeles' wildfires are taking down storied architectural gems
To live in Los Angeles is to be regularly reminded that much of what surrounds its residents is fleeting. That pertains, most essentially, to human life and the natural world, as the deadly fires have reminded people.
3 mins
Kate Winslet shines light on untold war story
British actress' biopic of World War II photographer Lee Miller took almost a decade to make
3 mins
Sean Lau named Best Actor for record fifth time
Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards
2 mins
Jisoo to put out second solo release on Valentine's Day
K-pop girl group Blackpink's Jisoo is set to return with a new release, almost two years after her solo debut.
1 min
Bad Bunny to Stage 21-Concert Residency in Puerto Rico
Megastar Bad Bunny announced on Jan. 13 a 21-concert residency in his homeland Puerto Rico, with the first nine shows limited to the island's residents.
1 min
Photographer Oliviero Toscani famed for controversial Benetton ads
Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, best known for his work on Benetton's provocative advertising campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s, including one featuring an Aids sufferer, died on Jan 13 aged 82.
2 mins
SLITHERING DANGER IN AFRICA
The snake struck 11-year-old Beatrice Ndanu Munyoki as she sat on a small stone, which lay atop a larger one, watching the family's eight goats.
5 mins
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