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November 02, 2024

Education, jobs among areas S'pore has made progress: Public sector review

Report card highlights more opportunities created for citizens across age groups

3 mins

10 areas where Singapore has made progress

They include the economy, sustainability, as well as opportunities at key stages of life

10 areas where Singapore has made progress

7 mins

S'pore contributing to global climate finance voluntarily: Grace Fu

It does not have to under treaty but is looking to aid green projects in Asia

S'pore contributing to global climate finance voluntarily: Grace Fu

4 mins

27 proposals to boost competitiveness; some ready to be implemented

One of the 27 recommendations in a Nov 1 report that aims to improve competitiveness has already been implemented, with a handful of others ready to be put into effect.

3 mins

Spore Will Suffer if Trump's Higher Tariffs Shrink Global Trade: Analysts

His proposed moves will slow growth and boost inflation worldwide, they say

Spore Will Suffer if Trump's Higher Tariffs Shrink Global Trade: Analysts

5 mins

US presidential polls, S-E Asia's youth among topics at ST forum

The Straits Times is organising a forum on Nov 12 that looks at the impact of the US presidential election and the changing face of South-east Asia's youth.

2 mins

Is the joy fading for Kamala Harris?

She and Trump are neck and neck in opinion polls as support for her cools a little

Is the joy fading for Kamala Harris?

4 mins

Indonesian minister faces allegations he hired a writer for dissertation

Top uni awards Ph D after less than 2 years, reviving chatter on the use of such services

Indonesian minister faces allegations he hired a writer for dissertation

4 mins

Indonesia bans sale of Google Pixel phones, after iPhone 16

Indonesia has prohibited the sale of Pixel phones, saying Alphabet's Google has failed to meet domestic content requirements.

1 min

Thai YouTuber accused of swindling fans of $78m nabbed in Riau

A once-aspiring K-pop star who is wanted in Thailand for fraud was, in the end, apparently done in by her singing: She was unmasked and arrested after she failed to sing Indonesia's national anthem.

Thai YouTuber accused of swindling fans of $78m nabbed in Riau

2 mins

China maintains it's a developing country amid calls to chip in to UN climate fund

Wealthy nations expected to set new global climate finance target at annual summit

China maintains it's a developing country amid calls to chip in to UN climate fund

3 mins

$3.4b top-up to ease premium increase

Recommendations from the MediShield Life Council include increased claim limits, expanded outpatient coverage and the inclusion of new, high-cost treatments. The changes will take effect from April 2025. Here are some common questions on how these changes might impact Singaporeans financially.

$3.4b top-up to ease premium increase

3 mins

Israel accused of rejecting truce after its military pounded Beirut

Lebanese premier slams bombing of Hezbollah area in southern suburbs

Israel accused of rejecting truce after its military pounded Beirut

3 mins

Blinken expects N. Korean troops to enter fight against Ukraine

The United States expects North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region to enter the fight against Ukraine in the coming days, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Oct 31 as he pressed China to use its influence to rein in Pyongyang.

Blinken expects N. Korean troops to enter fight against Ukraine

3 mins

N. Korea says new missile it tested is 'world's strongest'

It flies higher than its previous missiles and can also strike nearly anywhere in the US

N. Korea says new missile it tested is 'world's strongest'

3 mins

Pyongyang says it will stand firmly by Moscow till victory in Ukraine

MOSCOW - North Korea will stand by Russia until its victory in Ukraine, Pyongyang's foreign minister said in Moscow on Nov 1

1 min

Climate shifts and urbanisation drive Nepal dengue surge

Mosquito-borne disease now seen at unheard of altitudes in 'alarming trend'

Climate shifts and urbanisation drive Nepal dengue surge

3 mins

Bird flu spreading fast among EU poultry, stoking fears of a crisis

Bird flu has been spreading fast among poultry in the European Union this season, raising concerns of a repeat of previous crises that led to the deaths of tens of millions of poultry in the bloc and fears that it could spread to humans.

1 min

Spain flash floods leave at least 202 dead in Valencia

The death toll from the flash floods that ravaged eastern Spain this week rose to at least 202 people in the Valencia region alone on Nov 1, the regional authorities said.

Spain flash floods leave at least 202 dead in Valencia

3 mins

Taiwan cleans up as Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two dead

Workers clear debris after storm triggered floods, landslides and power outages

Taiwan cleans up as Typhoon Kong-rey leaves two dead

3 mins

OpenAI releases ChatGPT search engine, taking on Google

SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI on Oct 31 beefed up its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot with search engine capabilities, as the start-up takes on Google's decades-long dominance of web search.

2 mins

Signs of coral recovery here amid global bleaching event

This is as sea surface temperatures fall after marine heatwave takes toll over past months

Signs of coral recovery here amid global bleaching event

4 mins

S'pore contributes additional $13m to global pandemic fund

Singapore has contributed an additional US$10 million (S$13 million) to the global pandemic fund, the health and finance ministries said in a joint statement on Nov 1.

2 mins

Monkey that fled from zoo recaptured after six months

Primate had escaped his troop to avoid confrontation after social dynamics changed

Monkey that fled from zoo recaptured after six months

2 mins

Republic continues to call for Gaza ceasefire, release of all hostages: Vivian

The Republic continues to urge all parties to reach a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, and the immediate unconditional release of all hostages in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Nov 1.

2 mins

National strategy on roles of allied health professionals in the pipeline

It will guide them in handling challenges, improving population outcomes: Masagos

National strategy on roles of allied health professionals in the pipeline

2 mins

Worker dies after being hit by concrete mixer truck in Marina East

A 46-year-old Thai construction worker died on Oct 30 after he was struck by a concrete mixer truck that was entering a work site in Marina East Drive.

Worker dies after being hit by concrete mixer truck in Marina East

2 mins

Mentors to guide over 10,000 Singapore Polytechnic students

They will help youth chart career, life goals; plans to extend initiative to other polys, ITE

2 mins

Singapore stocks edge down as regional bourses end mixed

STI slips 0.1%; decliners outpace advancers 279 to 260 | Hongkong Land leads index; ThaiBev at bottom of table | Wall Street has worst day in weeks amid tech sector doubts

1 min

China home sales see first year-on-year rise of 2024 on stimulus blitz

China's residential property sales rose in October, the first year-on-year increase of 2024, as the government's latest stimulus blitz brought back buyers.

China home sales see first year-on-year rise of 2024 on stimulus blitz

2 mins

IMF warns of risks to Asia's economy amid trade tensions, China's woes

Lender urges Beijing to take steps towards more demand-driven economic recovery

IMF warns of risks to Asia's economy amid trade tensions, China's woes

2 mins

US hiring slowest since late 2020, hit by hurricanes and strikes

WASHINGTON - US job growth slowed drastically in October, hit temporarily by hurricanes and labor strikes, in a final major economic snapshot at the end of a razor-edge presidential election campaign where cost-of-living worries dominated voter concerns.

2 mins

S. Korea's export growth slows as uncertainty over US election raises risks

SEOUL - South Korea's export growth slowed to a seven-month low in October, missing market expectations, in a sign of cooling global demand and US election uncertainty undermining an already shaky economic recovery.

1 min

Singapore karaoke operator launches Catalist IPO

Goodwill Entertainment seeks to raise 12m, offering 60 million shares at 20 cents each

2 mins

Traders see Fed rate cut of quarter percentage point in Nov

SAN FRANCISCO - US Federal Reserve policymakers are very likely to go ahead with cutting short-term US borrowing costs by a quarter percentage point next week, traders bet on Oct 31, after inflation data suggested price pressures continue to ease.

1 min

Olam receives buyout offer for agri unit from Saudi investment firm

Olam Group has received a non-binding indicative offer for its remaining 64.57 per cent stake in Olam Agri from Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (Salic), a unit of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

1 min

SIA Engineering lifted by higher demand for its services

This comes amid robust travel, increasing use of existing planes due to delivery delays

SIA Engineering lifted by higher demand for its services

4 mins

Jail for ex-dealer who made $255k from illegally manipulating SGX stock prices

For eight months, former dealer Oh Wee Hian manipulated the prices of six Singapore Exchange (SGX) counters by causing small share price movements and profiting from the fluctuations.

3 mins

95% of employers in Singapore say no to 4-day week: Survey

They cite concerns about operations, business needs, cost and productivity

95% of employers in Singapore say no to 4-day week: Survey

3 mins

Plant a tree today, as a gift for tomorrow

Ahead of Tree Planting Day, the writer is reminded of the pivotal role these silent guardians play - not just in keeping our cities green.

Plant a tree today, as a gift for tomorrow

5 mins

38 Oxley Road: A home of historic significance

It was where plans were hatched, movements took root and a nation's destiny was debated. Should the fate of the 19th century bungalow be simply to preserve or demolish?

38 Oxley Road: A home of historic significance

5 mins

UN climate meets are not just all talk – they can affect policies, industries and jobs

It is easy to dismiss the annual UN climate conferences – the next one being COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov 11 to 22 – as talk shops, where many gather, much is discussed and little implemented, despite the announcements of headline targets.

5 mins

What's on the agenda at COP29

The annual UN climate conference takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from Nov II to 22. In 2024, a key focus of COP29, dubbed the \"Finance COP\", will be money. This is a reference to the key deliverable, which is to adopt a new climate finance goal to help vulnerable and developing countries combat climate change. The Straits Times highlights a few key areas of negotiations expected at the conference and why they matter to South-east Asia.

What's on the agenda at COP29

7 mins

On Hong Kong's 'South Pole', the bare necessities keep tourists coming back

The sparsely populated island of Po Toi attracts a steady stream of weekend visitors despite its lack of toilets, fresh water, electricity and phone reception.

On Hong Kong's 'South Pole', the bare necessities keep tourists coming back

6 mins

ISMADI ALONE AGAINST KL RAID

Ipoh trainer's Quicken Away is only runner from home team in Group 1 Coronation Cup

ISMADI ALONE AGAINST KL RAID

2 mins

Great Plains is all set to rise to another level

Nov 2 South Africa (Turffontein/Kenilworth) form analysis

5 mins

KARMA READY TO STRIKE AGAIN

Nov 3 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

KARMA READY TO STRIKE AGAIN

4 mins

Japan hails Ohtani as 'on top of the world'

TOKYO - Shohei Ohtani's World Series triumph was given blanket media coverage in his native Japan on Nov 1, with headlines proudly proclaiming it was just the start for their national hero.

Japan hails Ohtani as 'on top of the world'

2 mins

GRIZZLIES 'KIND OF IN A GOOD RHYTHM'

'Aggressive' Morant has fine support with 12th career triple-double in win over Bucks

GRIZZLIES 'KIND OF IN A GOOD RHYTHM'

2 mins

Still possible for Norris to win title: Hamilton

SAO PAULO - Lewis Hamilton believes Lando Norris can still catch and beat defending three-time world champion Max Verstappen to the Formula One title this season, thanks to the performance of his McLaren car and team.

2 mins

ALCARAZ COMES UP SHORT

World No. 2 says he isn't 'up to the level' of Humbert in Paris Masters last-16 loss

ALCARAZ COMES UP SHORT

3 mins

No forgetting Ali, 50 years after Rumble In The Jungle

It's Zaire, 50 Octobers ago and somewhere past 4am. Sweat is raining and George Foreman's fists striking like a blacksmith's hammer. In January 1973 he sent Joe Frazier to the canvas six times in the first two rounds. Now it's 1974 and he's trying to put a dent in Muhammad Ali's head.

No forgetting Ali, 50 years after Rumble In The Jungle

3 mins

Haka in All Blacks' DNA, says coach Robertson

LONDON - New Zealand rugby coach Scott Robertson defended his team's pre-match haka after England prop Joe Marler stoked up the tension ahead of their Nov 2 Twickenham clash by saying it was \"ridiculous and needs binning\", for which he later apologised on Oct 31.

1 min

La Liga clubs help raise funds for flood victims

MADRID - La Liga and its clubs will help raise funds for the Red Cross to support those affected by the flash floods which have killed at least 158 people in Spain, by publicising a campaign during this weekend's match broadcasts and via their social media accounts.

1 min

If a third Ballon d'Or comes, it comes: Bonmati

MADRID - Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati used to watch Lionel Messi winning Ballon d'Or trophies and think it was \"incredible\" but now that she has won two herself, she is taking it in her stride.

If a third Ballon d'Or comes, it comes: Bonmati

2 mins

INJURY DELAYS DEBUT BUT UPBEAT TAN IN GOOD HANDS

Roar's set-up impresses Danelle who misses out on A-League opener due to knee issue

INJURY DELAYS DEBUT BUT UPBEAT TAN IN GOOD HANDS

3 mins

Slot gains new insight in bid for Reds sweep

LONDON - Arne Slot has said that he is learning more about his Liverpool squad every day as he plots a four-pronged trophy push in his first season in charge.

2 mins

AMORIM 'EXCITING, HIGHLY RATED'

Portuguese pens United deal until 2027, joins Red Devils from Sporting on Nov 11

AMORIM 'EXCITING, HIGHLY RATED'

2 mins

Arteta wary of 'super intense' Magpies

LONDON - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is wary of Newcastle United as he prepares for his side's English Premier League trip to St James' Park on Nov 2.

2 mins

MARCHAND MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

French star breaks 200m IM world record; Smith beats own women's 100m back mark

MARCHAND MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

3 mins

BACK INTO THE FOLD

Fold or flip them, smartphones with bendable displays are here to stay

BACK INTO THE FOLD

6 mins

Swatch and Omega drop most sophisticated MoonSwatch

The Mission To Earthphase’s Earth Phase Indicator lets you experience how Earth would look from the moon

Swatch and Omega drop most sophisticated MoonSwatch

3 mins

Japan's national liquors shoot for Unesco Heritage status

Sake breweries venture abroad or turn to vintage traditions as domestic market shrinks

Japan's national liquors shoot for Unesco Heritage status

7 mins

A space to hold court

Inspired by Chinese courtyard houses, this BTO flat is designed around a central living area

A space to hold court

1 min

VW ID. Buzz is a funky big bus

It is also the most characterful electric vehicle from German carmaker Volkswagen

VW ID. Buzz is a funky big bus

3 mins

Pagani Utopia makes driving special again

When I first heard about Pagani some 20 years ago, I was naturally sceptical.

Pagani Utopia makes driving special again

3 mins

Torque Shop What does the term "software-defined vehicle" mean to motorists and car owners?

There is an ongoing race for carmakers to make their products \"smarter.\" A software-defined vehicle (SDV) uses software to control various on-board user interface, monitoring and electromechanical functions.

1 min

Mini's ace card in drive to go all-electric

The conventional format of the Aceman is crucial in giving the electric vehicle the best chance for commercial success

Mini's ace card in drive to go all-electric

3 mins

Putting SingLit on the right track

Over 100 poem snippets have been stuck on MRT trains and stations

Putting SingLit on the right track

3 mins

Pianist Beatrice Rana shines with transcendent technique

Ever since she burst onto the international scene after winning the silver medal in 2013's Van Cliburn Competition, Italian pianist Beatrice Rana has captivated audiences with her imaginative programmes and technical prowess, and the audience in Singapore finally got to witness her playing live.

Pianist Beatrice Rana shines with transcendent technique

2 mins

Pianist Beatrice Rana shines with transcendent technique

Ever since she burst onto the international scene after winning the silver medal in 2013's Van Cliburn Competition, Italian pianist Beatrice Rana has captivated audiences with her imaginative programmes and technical prowess, and the audience in Singapore finally got to witness her playing live.

2 mins

Seunghan's Riize exit highlights K-pop's jarring value systems

Artiste agencies have to navigate contrasting fan expectations, from those who expect a dating ban on their idols to those who see it as a violation of personal freedom

Seunghan's Riize exit highlights K-pop's jarring value systems

4 mins

Engaging and challenging interactive murder mystery

CRACK THE CASE: RED - AN ARTFUL MURDER

Engaging and challenging interactive murder mystery

2 mins

New song Apt. unlikely to revive Korean drinking games

\"Apateu, apateu.\" This catchy chant over a bouncy beat has been propelling K-pop girl group Blackpink's Rose and American singer Bruno Mars' collaboration, Apt., to massive global success.

New song Apt. unlikely to revive Korean drinking games

3 mins

From electrician to contractor to Tip Top Curry Puff founder

Mr Looi San Cheng, founder of well-known local brand Tip Top Curry Puff, has died at the age of 80.

From electrician to contractor to Tip Top Curry Puff founder

1 min

Thai fans demand Hybe's apology for allegedly disparaging Lisa

SEOUL - K-pop fans in Thailand are protesting against South Korean entertainment conglomerate Hybe, following the leak of an internal document.

Thai fans demand Hybe's apology for allegedly disparaging Lisa

2 mins

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