The Straits Times - November 16, 2024
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November 16, 2024
2 new hotels, 'mountain trail' part of RWS' waterfront expansion
$6.8b project on Sentosa set to be ready by 2030 as competition for tourists intensifies
3 mins
SCDF Marine Division to get first stand-alone headquarters by 2026
By 2026, the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF) Marine Division will have its first stand-alone headquarters, which will be built beside Brani Marine Fire Station, near HarbourFront.
3 mins
New private home sales surge in October as market extends rebound
New private home sales surged to an 11-month high in October, after developers launched more units in response to growing demand from home buyers.
2 mins
13,000 travellers fined nearly $3.5m for undeclared goods
Number of those penalised for evading taxes almost doubles from a year ago
2 mins
Xi opens $1.75 billion megaport in Peru funded by China
Move comes as Beijing looks to further tap resource-rich Latin American region
3 mins
Landslide win for Sri Lanka President's leftist coalition in snap polls
COLOMBO - Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition won a landslide victory in snap legislative elections, results showed on Nov 15, as voters repudiated establishment parties blamed for triggering an economic crisis.
3 mins
Spy world vexed by 'pro-Russia' choice as US intelligence chief
President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Ms Tulsi Gabbard as US intelligence chief has sent shockwaves through the national security establishment, adding to concerns that the sprawling intelligence community will become increasingly politicised.
3 mins
A-G nominee sexual misconduct claims: Call for release of report
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney-general Matt Gaetz came under increasing scrutiny on Nov 14, as a top Republican lawmaker said he \"absolutely\" wants to review an unreleased report examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr Gaetz.
2 mins
Robert F.Kennedy Jr nominated to lead top US health agency
President-elect Donald Trump said on Nov 14 that he has selected Mr Robert F.Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has spread misinformation on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the US' top health agency.
3 mins
All eyes on Jakarta's next move after controversial term used in deal with China
'Overlapping claims' phrase has potential repercussions for Asean nations
4 mins
China's new J-35 fighter jet wows crowds at air show, but can it sell?
International buyers could risk lack of maintenance support or alienate the US
5 mins
Malaysian authority accuses firm in child abuse case of slavery
Muslims urged to shun group whose beliefs and teachings have been declared deviant
2 mins
Officials clamp down on errant motorcyclists at CIQ in Johor
The authorities have started clamping down on errant motorcyclists who flout the law or damage equipment at the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex, with at least four locals arrested in 2024.
1 min
N. Korea's Kim orders mass production of suicide drones
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the mass production of attack drones, state media reported on Nov 15, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia.
2 mins
Canadian allegations lift Indian gangster to new heights of notoriety
Upsurge in interest comes even though he has been incarcerated for the past 10 years
5 mins
Japan's latest tourism headache: American held for defacing shrine
TOKYO - An American who was arrested for defacing a sacred shrine in Tokyo is the latest example of Japan's struggle to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.
1 min
Israel expands south Lebanon push; truce plans still in limbo
BEIRUT - Israeli ground forces are expanding their six-week-old sweep of villages in southern Lebanon, triggering new clashes with Hezbollah militants, while US-initiated ceasefire plans remain in limbo.
2 mins
Assault on Kupyansk puts pressure on Ukraine's north-east
Russian forces - some in disguise - attack in four waves, but are repelled from city
2 mins
Philippines braces itself for Typhoon Man-yi
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed the authorities on Nov. 15 to stock up on food and other supplies in advance as Typhoon Man-yi threatened to hit the capital region.
1 min
EU fines Meta $1.1b for Facebook's abusive ad practices
Tech giant breaches antitrust rules with auto access to classified ads on Marketplace
2 mins
Iran willing to end stand-off with UN nuclear watchdog
DUBAI - Iran is willing to end an impasse over a range of issues with the UN nuclear agency on its atomic programme, but it will not succumb to pressure, its foreign minister said after meeting the watchdog's chief in Tehran on Nov 14.
2 mins
News analysis Trump causes jitters in Australia as shadow looms over submarine deal
Main concern is he may scupper plans to provide nuclear subs as part of Aukus pact
4 mins
Elon Musk met Tehran's UN ambassador: Iranian officials
NEW YORK - Mr Elon Musk, a close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, met Iran's ambassador to the UN on Nov 11 in New York in a session that two Iranian officials described as a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the US.
3 mins
Trump's victory emboldens Europe's far right - for now
Awkward questions being ignored by parties that see his win as a good omen
4 mins
Dutch firm opens vertical farm with various 'climate zones'
It hopes to reach full production capacity in 2025 despite other local farms' setbacks
3 mins
St Joseph's Church stabbing Injured priest discharged from hospital
St Joseph's Church stabbing
1 min
Metabolic imaging centre could change the way obesity is assessed
Current BMI threshold for defining obesity primarily based on data from Caucasian men
3 mins
150 parcel lockers to be installed in some new housing estates
They will allow residents to collect and return parcels at any time of day
3 mins
Cyber defenders fight simulated attacks on critical infrastructure
More technology is moving onto the cloud—meaning its data is hosted on remote servers rather than on personal devices—and integrating artificial intelligence (AI), which opens it up to new kinds of malicious attacks.
2 mins
News-scraping AI app for public servants unveiled at GovTech event
Public servants can soon search for and analyze the latest news from around the world with the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) app named BrewBytes.
2 mins
Teen linked to LTA officer's motorcycle crash to plead guilty
19-year-old faces 13 charges, including riding a motorcycle in a dangerous manner
2 mins
Ex-actor Huang Yiliang fined $3,000 over accident that injured cyclist
Retired local actor-director Ng Aik Leong failed to exercise care while driving a van out of a slip road, and it struck a bicycle, causing its rider to suffer injuries including a fractured right elbow.
1 min
S'pore stocks up for second consecutive day; STI rises 0.2%
• Losers beat gainers 319 to 254 on trade of 1.2b securities • Mixed showing from key indexes in the region • Venture Corp is STI's top performer, rising 3.1% to $12.79
1 min
Chinese economy stabilises as retail sales beat forecasts
Figures indicate Beijing°s latest round of stimulus has boosted some key sectors
2 mins
Singapore shipping firm PIL cuts staff amid automation drive
Home-grown shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) on Nov 13 laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore amid a push for greater automation within the firm.
2 mins
China home prices fall at slower pace after policy support
China's home price declines abated for a second month in October, aided by the country's recent policy support.
1 min
ComfortDelGro's net profit up 15.2% in Q3 on higher revenue
Transport operator ComfortDelGro has posted a 15.2 per cent rise in net profit to $57.5 million for its third quarter ended September, from $49.9 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
Traders trim bets for Dec rate cut as Fed chief signals caution
US economic resilience gives officials room to lower rates at more careful pace: Powell
3 mins
SGX RegCo issues 'trade with caution' alert on 9R shares
The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has urged investors to exercise caution when dealing with shares of 9R.
1 min
Saving the earth, one Uniqlo bra top at a time
Uniqlo's line of bra tops are so popular worldwide and in Singapore that the Japanese retailer has designated it \"mainstay\" status in its fight to be more sustainable.
4 mins
Orchard Rd business group launches green road map
Metro, Uniqlo, Hilton among 25 members that have signed sustainability pledge
2 mins
Cordlife sees $1.6m Q3 loss on 31% drop in revenue
Cordlife remained in the red for the third quarter ended September after falling into a net loss position for the first half of the fiscal year.
1 min
$16m scheme for firms to send workers on overseas postings
WSG initiative aims to help firms expand abroad, build globally competitive workforce
2 mins
And you thought architects just designed buildings...
The profession must adapt to become holistic problem-solvers amid economic, well-being and sustainability challenges.
4 mins
Economists need new indicators of economic misery
Existing measures of discomfort are failing to predict elections.
4 mins
Tough love to help scam victims who refuse to help themselves
The move to control bank accounts of stubborn potential scam victims may look like overreach, but it's the last resort to protect them.
5 mins
Sumo wrestles with existential woes
The Japanese ancient sport is described as being in a crisis as it faces high attrition rates and scandals that have cropped up time and again. Reforms may be needed to bring it in line with the modern era.
10+ mins
Guardians of Chimie Great Wall
A generation of protectors is stepping up to preserve the wall's legacy, following in the footsteps of three men who have led the way.
8 mins
PIKE STILL THE PICK IN PLACID ARK RACE
Perth champion jockey can star at The Pinnacles Day even on outsider Mai Aloha
2 mins
Gimme A Prince will be fresher for the task
Nov 16 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
3 mins
ROMANTIC WARRIOR SHOULD WIN
Nov 17 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
5 mins
Tyson's divine 'meeting' inspires comeback fight
NEW YORK - Mike Tyson, one of the greatest and most controversial boxers in the sport's history, is no stranger to the fine art of promotion.
2 mins
REFUGEE NEVER GIVES UP ON PATH TO PARIS
Forced to flee Iran, Tiranvalipour achieves taekwondo Olympic dream at 2024 Games
3 mins
Flat Dallas need to be energised, says Kidd
UTAH - Dallas coach Jason Kidd lamented his team's habit of starting slowly, as the Mavericks were handed a fourth straight loss thanks to John Collins of the Utah Jazz slamming in a game-winning dunk with only six seconds left.
1 min
What's the most sensitive equipment on the planet? An athlete's hands, perhaps
Put a blindfold on Olympian Clarence Chew. Ask him to open his hands. Place table tennis balls in them. Can he tell them apart?
3 mins
Cricket may not be in LA for 2028 Olympics
Cricket might be forced to make its Olympic return outside Los Angeles, 2028 Games organisers said on Nov 14, following reports that the sport could be staged thousands of miles away in New York.
1 min
ZVEREV SETS UP FRITZ CLASH
He earns semis spot with Alcaraz victory, Sinner also through as group winner
3 mins
JAPAN PASS TOUGH TEST
They battle through difficult conditions to thrash Indonesia; thankful Son hits 50 goals
3 mins
Pressure starting to build on England rugby boss Borthwick
LONDON - England coach Steve Borthwick leads his side into the Nov 16 match against world champions South Africa at Twickenham in desperate need of a win, as he bids to end a four-game losing streak.
2 mins
Player safety among new rugby chief's top concerns
DUBLIN - Australia's Brett Robinson said it was a \"proud moment\" for him after he became the first chairman of World Rugby from the Southern Hemisphere on Nov 14, and vowed to unify all the different factions.
2 mins
Argentina lose, l O-man Venezuela hold Brazil
It was not a good day for the South American giants in their World Cup qualifiers on Nov 14, as world champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 away loss to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela.
2 mins
Carsley sees quality in England's outstanding talent
ATHENS - Lee Carsley claimed that England's 3-0 win against Greece showed the strength in depth that awaits Thomas Tuchel when the German takes over as manager.
2 mins
ITALY FIGHT 'LIKE LIONS' TO PROGRESS
They seal Nations League q-final berth with Belgium win; frustrated France through too
2 mins
TAKING A LONGER PATH TO SUCCESS
Thiruben's focus on 800m bears fruit as he eyes 37-year-old mark and SEA Games gold
3 mins
BOLD PLANS, SENSITIVE MOVES
This year's entrants raised the bar in preserving heritage buildings through the level of care taken in the efforts
2 mins
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH, VICTORIA STREET (AWARD FOR CONSERVATION)
PEELING BACK LAYERS OF HISTORY
2 mins
The art of Art Nouveau
This movement birthed in Belgium features undulating curves, long asymmetrical lines and earthy colours and motifs
4 mins
SRI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE (SPECIAL MENTION)
HIGH-TECH RESTORATION FOR SINGAPORE'S OLDEST HINDU TEMPLE
2 mins
Alcohol brands tap the art world to woo younger drinkers
The flirtation of art and alcohol makes sense today, as Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations
3 mins
FORM AND FUNCTION
This condominium in Bedok Reservoir Road needed only touch-ups, but the changes helped to blend functionality and aesthetics in the home
3 mins
Why book reviews matter and in search of Colombian women's literature
Singapore Writers Festival 2024
2 mins
LA museum houses retired movie and Fl cars, electric and self-driving vehicles
When car buffs travel overseas, they often add to their itineraries visits to car factories or museums.
1 min
Premium electric SUV offers lots of cabin space, superior fit and finish, as well as respectable performance
The Polestar 3 has issues. Software issues, to be precise.
3 mins
Glitzy Zeekr 009 wows, mostly
Glitches aside, the electric people mover is impressive and brimming with technology
3 mins
Celine Dion takes the stage again at Elie Saab fashion show
Despite being diagnosed with a rare and painful autoimmune neurological disorder, Canadian music icon Celine Dion staged a triumphant performance with two hit songs at the 1001 Seasons Of Elie Saab event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov 13.
1 min
Watch The Weeknd's new music video on Apple Vision Pro at Apple stores
The Weeknd fans in Singapore can watch his immersive music video for new song Open Hearts on Apple Vision Pro for free at Apple Stores in Jewel Changi Airport, Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands.
1 min
On social media
K-pop star Lisa (right) from girl group Blackpink has become the first global cover star of Billboard.
1 min
'I'm extremely hands-on': Actress Rebecca Lim enters her working mum era
Local actress Rebecca Lim has started a new chapter of her life: working mother.
2 mins
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