The Straits Times - November 07, 2024
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November 07, 2024
Singapore and Indonesia to write new chapter in ties, says PM Wong
Singapore and Indonesia will be writing a new chapter in their bilateral ties by collaborating on new opportunities, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Nov 6.
4 mins
TRUMP WINS BIG
Former president Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning comeback in the 2024 US election, riding on a multiracial coalition of supporters that not only powered his Electoral College win, but also appeared to vindicate his controversial politics by awarding him the popular vote.
3 mins
Singles to get priority access to BTO flats under new Family Care Scheme
Singles applying for Build-To-Order (BTO) flats will get priority access when they buy a home near or with their parents under a new scheme that kicks in from mid-2025.
3 mins
PM Wong reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with US under Trump
Singapore looks forward to working with US President-elect Donald Trump and hopes for increased bilateral and regional cooperation with Washington, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
2 mins
Trump the unexpected unifier in deeply polarised nation
His 2016 win was powered by white voters, but this time he has successfully diversified
5 mins
How did Kamala Harris lose this election?
The 2024 election looks eerily similar to 2016's, when former secretary of state Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump despite being the favourite going into the race.
3 mins
Heartbreak for Harris supporters as they see states fall one by one
Trump's win marks clear and decisive shift to the right in the polarised country
4 mins
Beijing says it has consistent US policy, as Asia reacts to result
Treaty allies and others in region say they look forward to working with Trump
6 mins
US dollar, stocks and Bitcoin surge as Trump claims election victory
Investors bought US dollars, Bitcoin and stocks, and sold bonds as Donald Trump was elected the 47th US president on Nov 6, and Republicans took control of at least one chamber of Congress.
3 mins
Record $21b spent on 2024 US election campaigns
The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Nov 5, is set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions reaching US$15.9 billion (S$21 billion).
1 min
Republican in 'black Nazi' scandal loses governor race in North Carolina
Democrat Josh Stein won North Carolina's race for governor on Nov 5, defeating the swing state's embattled lieutenant-governor, who had faced criticism after a report that he had called himself a \"black Nazi\".
1 min
Some US states extend abortion rights while Florida measure fails
Initiatives come two years after Supreme Court overturned right to procedure
2 mins
FBI links hoax bomb threats in battleground states to Russia
Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian e-mail domains, were directed on Nov 5 at polling locations in five battleground states - Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania - as election day voting was under way, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
2 mins
Key points on Day II: Pritam contradicted himself, says prosecution
Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was accused of contradicting himself in statements to court and a parliamentary committee as he took the stand for the second day in a trial over his alleged lies.
5 mins
WP chief not being very honest in his evidence to court: Prosecution
Cross-examination turns heated after Singh is accused of changing his testimony
5 mins
Netanyahu consolidates hold by sacking defence minister
Move, timed to coincide with US elections, shows his determination to continue wars
4 mins
Thousands of Israelis protest against minister's dismissal
Thousands of Israelis protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza.
1 min
China wants talks on 'restrictive trade measures' at UN summit
China has requested that countries hold talks at next week's COP29 UN climate summit on carbon border taxes and other \"restrictive trade measures\" that Beijing says are hurting developing countries, according to a document seen by Reuters.
1 min
Key world leaders to skip COP29 climate talks
The presidents of the European Commission, US and Brazil will be absent
1 min
S'pore, UK sign pact to boost AI safety, reliability
The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the AI safety institutes of both countries in areas such as research, information sharing and comprehensive AI testing.
2 mins
15 years' jail for Malaysian military contractor who bribed US Navy officers
Leonard Francis, the Malaysian military contractor known as \"Fat Leonard\", was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Nov 5 for his role in the US Navy's worst-ever corruption scandal.
1 min
Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air
Pakistan's Punjab set up a \"smog war room\" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality in Lahore pushed the capital of the eastern province to the top of the rankings as the world's most polluted city.
1 min
Muhyiddin has his way in party polls, proving his staying power
But campaign to wrest power from Anwar coalition continues to face headwinds
4 mins
Russia ratifies defence pact with North Korea
Agreement formalises months of deepening security cooperation
3 mins
Emerging axis' troubling: Aussie official
The head of Australia's national intelligence office said an \"emerging axis\" of countries providing support to Russia, including China, Iran and North Korea, was \"a profoundly troubling strategic development\" that Western countries were struggling to catch up with
1 min
N. Korean troops clash with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, says report
North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces fighting in the Russian Kursk region, The New York Times reported late on Nov 5, citing an unnamed senior US official and an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.
1 min
Thousands of girls sold and forced into sex trade in India
West Bengal a key trafficking hub, with more than 50,000 girls missing
3 mins
New lawmakers in Indian Kashmir seek restoration of autonomy
Newly elected lawmakers in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory passed a resolution on Nov 6 demanding that New Delhi restore the partial autonomy of the Himalayan region, a contentious move Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is likely to reject.
1 min
LTA to test self-driving goods vehicles, minibuses on roads
Use cases can help address manpower challenges, says Chee Hong Tat
3 mins
ST scores one gold and two silvers at Asian Media Awards
When rumours swirled in late March that national swimmer Joseph Schooling was planning to retire, The Straits Times' creative department went into full gear, producing what would become an award-winning artwork.
2 mins
Shanmugam clarifies his role over the halting of Allianz-Income deal
He says decision to amend Insurance Act to halt deal made by PM Wong with Cabinet
3 mins
COE premiums down for all vehicle categories
Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Nov 6—the second consecutive time that prices have fallen after the previous exercise.
2 mins
4 crewmen on Dutch dredging boat charged over oil spill accident
Four crew members on Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima allegedly failed to perform their duties properly on June 14, causing around 400 tonnes of fuel to be leaked into the sea after an accident.
1 min
Maid accused of rash act in death of 4-year-old girl
River Valley fatal accident
2 mins
Developer can't retain 'unreasonable' $1.2m deposit for $1.9m unit, apex court rules
When a father-and-daughter pair from China decided not to go through with the purchase of a $1.9 million condominium unit after paying almost $1.2 million for it, the property developer initially had the entire sum forfeited and refused to return the deposit to them.
3 mins
New initiative seeks to boost understanding of families in Asean
Member states will share data, work on a cross-country survey on state of families
2 mins
What's next for financial services in AI and tech
The roles of artificial intelligence and technology in this sector are rapidly expanding, offering both opportunities and risks
10 mins
Digital assets have wide range of benefits and harmonising regulations is key to wider adoption
Regulators need to play an important role in implementing measures to shield consumers from market manipulation, fraud and other risks associated with digital assets
3 mins
Serving new economy businesses with future-focused payment and trade solutions
HSBC has developed and introduced a range of services and innovations to support fast-moving tech businesses with global ambitions
5 mins
Quantum computing: banking's next revolution
The technology can perform calculations at speeds much faster than traditional computing, which pushes the limits of science and engineering. By Praveen Raina
3 mins
How digital banking drives regional connectivity
It is doing so by enhancing financial inclusion, supporting cross-border trade and fostering regulatory harmonisation.
4 mins
Transforming the banking experience with generative AI
As the behind-the-scenes processes in banks change with the use of new technology, find out how OCBC is using generative AI to build the bank of tomorrow
5 mins
Achieving more efficient and compliant cross-border payments
Three mindset shifts are necessary for a truly seamless global payments ecosystem. By Lim Soon Chong
5 mins
Banking on AI for a smarter future
It must be viewed not only as a tool for efficiency, but also as an enabler of deeper client relationships, greater financial inclusion, and enhanced trust. By Ashmita Acharya
4 mins
DBS doubles down on financial wellness to tackle Asia's ageing needs
As people in rapidly ageing societies live longer, DBS is looking to enable more retail individual investors to plan earlier and do more with their money so they don't outlive their retirement nest-egg
6 mins
Local shares climb on early bets of Trump win in US election
● STI inches up 0.6% but losers outshine gainers 300 to 257 ● ST Engg is top gainer, up 2.4%; trio of local banks rally ● Regional bourses mixed amid gains on Wall Street
1 min
SingPost almost doubles first-half profit to $22.6 million
SingPost's net profit for the first half year ended September nearly doubled to $22.6 million on higher revenue, it reported on Nov 6.
2 mins
Great Eastern posts 52% increase in third-quarter profit to $273.4 million
Great Eastern posted a 52 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit to $273.4 million for the third quarter ended September, from $180.2 million in the previous corresponding period.
1 min
Coinbase launches Singapore engineering hub with EDB
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States has launched an engineering hub in Singapore to boost the local blockchain developer scene.
2 mins
Some 4,500 workers to get average 5% pay raise above annual increment
Wage boost part of NTUC grant scheme for firms undergoing transformation
2 mins
More tools to navigate sustainability reporting, solutions under MAS platform
Businesses will be able to access more tools for their sustainability reporting and a wider suite of solutions to meet their decarbonisation needs under Gprnt.
3 mins
AI risks in fintech need to be managed: Ravi Menon
Data privacy and accountability among risk factors raised by ex-chief central banker
3 mins
Lesson from Japan on the peril of taking voters for granted
Despite a weak opposition and the switch to a new party leader, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party was unable to escape the electorate's anger.
5 mins
Huawei's new made-in-China software takes on Apple and Android
With its latest operating system, it is cutting ties with Western tech.
3 mins
Better data enables stronger solutions for workplace discrimination
The report on fair employment practices can be more comprehensive and could be better broken down to capture actual trends.
6 mins
Quincy Jones reminds us why AI will never surpass human genius
The beauty of his creative process was that there were no shortcuts. By design, artificial intelligence cannot compete.
4 mins
Is Germany's business model broken?
All three of the country's major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?
8 mins
NEA's AI chatbot helpful, but can be improved
I refer to the article \"Unsure if you can recycle a frying pan? Ask NEA's new AI chatbot\" (Sep 16). I find the Bloobin AI chatbot, which is conveniently accessible on messaging apps, user-friendly and effective. The replies are also generally accurate.
1 min
Priority scheme merits further study
I agree that having a certificate of entitlement (COE) priority scheme as suggested by Mr Darius Lee (COEs - Introduce priority scheme for parents, the elderly, Oct 31) merits further consideration.
1 min
TOO DARN DISCREET NOT TO BE IGNORED IN CROWN OAKS
Ballarat trainer O'Sullivan taking aim at first Gl win with filly raced by long-time owner
2 mins
FORMER KRANJI GALLOPER CONTARELLI WINS AT TRIALS
Ricky Choi's pair of Iron Head, Handsome Joyful getting tuned up for Malaysian debut
3 mins
Destiny Of Fire set for hot Highveld debut
Nov 7 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
2 mins
SUPPORT KEY TO RECOVERY FROM INJURY
Open communication, mental strength also crucial in helping athletes overcome trauma
2 mins
Don't take NBA's 'Uncle Brigade' for granted
Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns forward, finished with 31 points in a recent win against the Dallas Mavericks, joining the 29,000-point club.
4 mins
Ex-footballer Forlan elated by pro tennis debut
Former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan said on Nov 5 that he felt \"like a little boy\" after swapping his football boots for a tennis racket at the age of 45.
2 mins
'Very special' celebration for Nadal's finale at Davis Cup
The Davis Cup will provide a special farewell to retiring tennis great Rafael Nadal at the Final 8 in a fortnight, tournament director Feliciano Lopez said on Nov 5.
2 mins
ZHENG PROUD OF MATCHING LI'S FEAT
Chinese star follows idol's footsteps into last four of WTA Finals after thrashing Paolini
3 mins
Froome 'not crazy' to eye 2025 Tour
Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has said that he dreams of competing in the world's greatest cycling race once more before calling time on his glittering career.
2 mins
RUUD HAILS UNITED'S RECORD IN EUROPE
Interim boss says Red Devils are always contenders in continental competitions
2 mins
CITY ROUT NOT AN INDICATOR: AMORIM
Sporting coach credits luck for outwitting Guardiola, but is ready to have fun at United
3 mins
Alonso hails 'complete' Reds in 4-0 drubbing
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hailed Liverpool's quality, after the German champions were blown away in the second half of a 4-0 loss at Anfield in the Champions League on Nov 5.
2 mins
Real must fix leaky defence after another loss
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was worried about his team's performance in a 3-1 Champions League home loss to AC Milan on Nov 5, as they suffered back-to-back defeats at the Bernabeu in all competitions for the first time since 2020.
2 mins
NAKAMURA IN, FANDIS OUT
Ikhsan, Ilhan and Irfan miss out on Lions friendlies, are Asean c'ship doubts
3 mins
Shawal shines amid Sailors' many foreign stars
The Lion City Sailors are stacked with seasoned players boasting international and European experience who cost millions in transfer fees and wages. Yet, it is Shawal Anuar who stands out.
3 mins
4 movies, 2 islands
Singapore film-makers look to Taiwan for funding, hands-on support, cultural kinship
6 mins
Dua Lipa gets Singapore crowd 'levitating'
The words \"training season's over\" flashed on the screen as British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa took the Singapore Indoor Stadium stage on Nov 5 to kick off her Radical Optimism Tour.
2 mins
Brotherly bonds cut deeper than blades
Psychological thriller Pierce offers a bracing portrait of how young men seek out and cling to male role models
2 mins
Musical Six retells stories of Henry VIII's wives in pop-concert style
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - this is how most people remember the six wives of 16th-century King of England Henry VIII.
3 mins
Nafa's hopes of building a print archive
The acquisition of a collection from Typesettingsg, Singapore's only letterpress heritage studio, has increased its holdings by about 10 times
3 mins
Music from Bridgerton in upcoming concert
Fans of the Netflix historical romance series Bridgerton (2020 to present) are in for a treat as songs from the hit show will be performed in Singapore.
1 min
Travel news Travel discounts at Trafalgar Tours' showcase
From Nov 6 to 10, Trafalgar Tours, a brand under travel company The Travel Corporation (TTC), is holding its first travel fair at the level one atrium of shopping centre Plaza Singapura.
1 min
Touring exhibition of graffiti artist Banksy to open in Singapore in December
The guerilla-style political art of anonymous graffiti artist Banksy, which has popped up on streets in cities worldwide, will finally grace vandalism-tough Singapore this December—albeit indoors.
1 min
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