The Straits Times - December 16, 2024
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December 16, 2024
NRIC numbers should not be used as passwords or for authentication: PDPC
NRIC numbers should not be used as passwords, Singapore's data privacy watchdog has reiterated.
3 mins
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets
Foreign and security policies will stay, he tells Biden following Yoon's impeachment
3 mins
Social service agencies see rising trend of Singapore teens using drug-laced vapes
Kpods, or vape juice usually mixed with etomidate, being sold on Telegram; authorities monitoring situation
4 mins
Text messages urging renewal of PayNow 'certificate' a scam: Police
If you receive a text message urging you to update your PayNow \"certificate\" via a provided link, think twice before clicking on the link.
1 min
Enough Paxlovid to treat Covid-19 in at-risk adults, but it's no longer free: MOH
There is enough supply of Paxlovid, an antiviral medication to treat adults at high risk of severe Covid-19, and the Ministry of Health (MOH) will release the stockpile only when the need arises.
2 mins
How other places are dealing with the issue
The Kpods situation in Singapore mirrors that in Taiwan and Hong Kong, where etomidate-laced vape products - termed \"zombie vapes\" and \"space oil\" - were found.
1 min
Surge in people arrested for harbouring, hiring immigration offenders in Singapore
31.6% spike in first 9 months of 2024; most of those held were Singaporeans
3 mins
Migrant workers to get free consultations at new law centre to open in 2025
Migrant workers facing salary disputes, work injury woes, employment problems or other legal issues will be able to get free consultations at a new law centre that opens in 2025.
3 mins
News analysis Trump 2.0 could bring not just tariffs, but also some trade deals for Asean
The tariffs may sting, but South-east Asia can still strike some sweet deals with the growth-focused Trump administration.
6 mins
News analysis Why Hong Kong is going 'all out' in patriotic education
Efforts reflect insecurity among officials over city's openness, foreign interference
4 mins
More thieves targeting commercial flights
Commercial airlines are becoming a hot spot for jet-setting thieves who orchestrate mid-air heists on unsuspecting passengers.
3 mins
TOY STORY: 'Emotional' spending by youth a bright spark amid China's retail woes
Spending on figurines, soft toys rises as the young buy them for comfort and investment
4 mins
Heated battles at Indian apartment complexes over fixed wage rates for maids
A Bengaluru apartment complex's attempt to prescribe a fixed wage rate for domestic helpers in November saw obstetrician Krishna G. wage an unexpected battle against her neighbours for almost ruining her \"already difficult work-life balance\".
4 mins
Possible candidates for S. Korea's presidency
President Yoon Suk Yeol's term is set to end on May 9, 2027, but with the prospect of his early departure from office, that timeline is likely to be moved up significantly.
3 mins
How Yoon alienated S. Koreans, one group at a time
Controversies included his refusal to apologise over the Itaewon crowd crush
3 mins
Woman from S'pore family of three dies following Taiwan car crash
A woman from a Singapore family of three died following a car crash in Taiwan on Dec 14.
1 min
US starts relocating Marines from Okinawa
The US has begun relocating thousands of Marines from the Japanese island of Okinawa, Tokyo and Washington said on Dec 14, after decades of mounting grievances among locals over America's military presence.
1 min
Police in Japan hunt for man who fatally stabbed teenager
TOKYO - Japanese police were searching on Dec 15 for an attacker who fatally stabbed a junior high school student and wounded another at a McDonald's restaurant, local media reported.
1 min
Trump gives allies Nunes and Grenell key roles
US President-elect Donald Trump on Dec 14 named his social media platform chief executive Devin Nunes to lead an intelligence advisory panel, and said his former intelligence chief Richard Grenell would run \"special missions\" in places such as US adversaries Venezuela and North Korea.
2 mins
US appeals court judge rescinds retirement to foil Trump
Rare move deprives President-elect of the chance to fill a judicial vacancy
2 mins
Georgia MPs elect anti-West president amid protests
TBILISI - Georgian lawmakers elected Mr. Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, as president on Dec. 14, setting him up to replace a pro-Western incumbent amid major protests against the government over a halt in November to the country's European Union accession talks.
2 mins
US says it is in contact with new Syria rulers
US, EU, Turkey and Arab countries jointly voice support for a united, peaceful Syria
4 mins
Remaining 'Bali Nine' prisoners have returned: Australia
SYDNEY - The five remaining members of the Australian \"Bali Nine\" drug ring flew home on Dec 15 after 19 years in jail in Indonesia, ending a saga that had frayed relations between the two countries.
2 mins
What does a bank's 'kill switch' kill?
Services cut off under safety feature aren't standardised across banks, particularly when it comes to Giro
5 mins
Safety of e-SIMs under spotlight
e-SIM cards are under scrutiny again after the authorities launched an investigation into telco StarHub over failing to verify the identity of users requesting to port their Giga e-SIMs to another phone.
3 mins
Expanded digital atlas to spur emissions-cutting collaborations
Tool underscores how collaborations can lower the costs or slash emissions further
3 mins
Singapore seeing more cases of moderate to severe eczema
The prevalence of eczema in Singapore has been largely stable in the past decade, affecting about one in five children and one in 10 adults.
5 mins
Songwriter's fate may have been different but for doc wife
Medical Mysteries: Medical Mysteries is a series that spotlights rare diseases or unusual conditions.
5 mins
Campaign aims to raise funds for those with rare diseases
People with rare diseases often need expensive medicines to lead normal lives.
1 min
Butterfly spotting: NATURE'S HEALTH CHECK
Because they are such sensitive creatures, butterflies are like the proverbial canary in the coal mine for the environment. But urbanisation, and now climate change, have triggered their species and population decline here. Stephanie Adeline
7 mins
Britain joins transpacific pact its biggest post-Brexit trade deal
London estimates pact may be worth $3.4b a year in long run
1 min
Navigating the ins and outs of professional networking
In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up for The Straits Times' HeadStart newsletter.
2 mins
All eyes on US Fed meeting this week amid rate cut expectations
Despite snapping a 3-week winning streak, Wall St stocks look likely to scale new highs
4 mins
How US tech firms fought govt rules to keep selling to China
Argument that they stand to lose billions ultimately fails but efforts continue
7 mins
Cheque volumes fall 80% as S'pore adopts digital payments
They are still used for high-value transactions like property or car down payments, insurance payments
3 mins
The CPTPP dilemma: To admit China, Taiwan, neither, or both?
Both can potentially strengthen the grouping but members are wary of the baggage they may bring.
6 mins
Green Christmas stocking fillers are not always so sustainable
Bamboo straws and beeswax wraps, among others, carry a higher planetary footprint than you might think.
5 mins
Clicking 'add to cart' may spark joy for now. Don't expect it to last
Year-end sales promise deals and delight, but often leave behind clutter, regret and environmental costs. It's time to shop with more intention.
6 mins
Can we make pop culture great again?
When the movies Wicked and Gladiator II debuted together late last month, there was a painful attempt to call their shared box office success \"Glicked\"—a reference to the portmanteau of \"Barbenheimer\" that described the joint cultural triumph of Barbie and Oppenheimer in 2023.
3 mins
Trump is a test for the 'Great Man theory'
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?
3 mins
Products ● Harder to trust online reviews nowadays
Online reviews used to be important to me, but now I take them with a pinch of salt (What did you think of this? Please leave a review, Dec 6).
1 min
Voices of Youth Baby crisis Let's prove Elon Musk wrong
X owner Elon Musk's recent remark on Dec 5 that Singapore is \"going extinct\" - in response to a post on Singapore's baby crisis - has sparked widespread debate.
1 min
Security ● Move to unmask NRIC numbers is a step backwards
I refer to the articles on unmasking of NRIC numbers (Concerns raised over ease of accessing NRIC numbers from Acra portal, Dec 13; and Acra disables search function for NRIC numbers on portal for now, Dec 14).
1 min
NRIC numbers not shared same way as full names
Letter of the day
1 min
RICKY CHOI CONTINUES TO IMPRESS
Ex-Macau trainer snags a treble in KL with Lucky To Win, Luen On Feelings and Revue
3 mins
Size sizzles with four wins
John Size's stable continues to build impressive momentum after the master trainer posted a quartet, crowned by Stellar Express' victory in the HK$2.84 million (S$493,000) Class 2 Lukfook Jewellery Cup Handicap (1,000m), at Sha Tin on Dec 15.
2 mins
Dyce has what it takes to make it four in a row
Dec 16 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
2 mins
'Profoundly sorry' over abuse of athletes
Athletics Australia on Dec 14 said it was \"profoundly sorry\" over allegations that celebrated pole vault coach Alex Parnov groomed, sexually harassed and inappropriately touched multiple young women in his care.
2 mins
Walsh finds flying to records 'amazing, crazy'
BUDAPEST - The assault on short-course swimming world records continued on Dec 14, as Gretchen Walsh added two more to take her tally for the week to five, while Jordan Crooks broke one record twice that day, Summer McIntosh claimed her third mark and Noe Ponti his second in Budapest.
2 mins
ROSBERG BACKS NORRIS FOR TITLE
He tips Briton to win 2025 drivers' crown as Red Bull's development rate is slowing
3 mins
BUCKS TRUST ONE ANOTHER
Competing as a team takes Milwaukee to NBA Cup final after heartbreak of 2023
3 mins
Habib aims to bring joy to Lebanon in Australia
MELBOURNE - Hady Habib blazed a trail by taking Lebanon to the Olympic tennis tournament for the first time earlier in 2024, and he is hoping that another breakthrough at the Australian Open in January will bring comfort to his war-torn country.
1 min
Pritchard and Celtics spell danger for Wizards
WASHINGTON - Backup guard Payton Pritchard has cemented himself as one of the most underrated players for National Basketball Association (NBA) champions the Boston Celtics.
2 mins
Patty, Knapp have fun to widen lead at unique event
MIAMI - Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand and Jake Knapp recorded seven birdies to extend their lead during windy and wet conditions at the Grant Thornton Invitational on Dec. 14 at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
2 mins
LIV GOLF IS PUTTING PAY IN PERSPECTIVE
Upstart tour is forcing the PGA Tour to remunerate its players fairly for their value
3 mins
Fourth consecutive loss leads to O'Neil's sacking
Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked manager Gary O'Neil on Dec 15, after a run of four straight Premier League defeats left them stranded in the relegation zone.
2 mins
Team went beyond football, says Nuno
LONDON - Nuno Espirito Santo acknowledged Nottingham Forest's \"heart and desire\" after they climbed to fourth place in the English Premier League with a stirring fightback to beat Aston Villa 2-1 at home on Dec 14.
2 mins
Arsenal need to have a bit more composure: Arteta
LONDON - Mikel Arteta praised his \"unbelievable\" Arsenal team, despite the frustration of a 0-0 draw against Everton on a day when English Premier League leaders Liverpool also dropped points.
2 mins
SLOT SALUTES RESILIENT REDS
He hails 'outstanding' display after they twice come from behind to hold Fulham
2 mins
Home fans spur Shi to World Tour Finals title
China's Shi Yuqi capped a stellar season with victory at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Tour Finals on Dec 15, after defeating Denmark's Anders Antonsen 21-18, 21-14 in the men's singles title decider.
2 mins
SECOND ON HEE-JIN'S SECOND GO
Singapore's new mixed doubles pair fall to China's Gao, Tang in Odisha Masters final
2 mins
JUST FOR FUN...before the school hols end
With two more weeks left before school reopens, make the most of the holidays and create precious memories with your children at these places
6 mins
Timely resolutions, reflections and reminders
For 2025, the focus is not so much on what I will do differently, but how I will think differently
4 mins
Noriko Ogawa plays with drive and rhythmic exactitude
CONCERT
4 mins
Donnie Yen directs and stars in HK legal thriller
The veteran actor pulls together a cast of seasoned professionals for The Prosecutor, which he also produces
3 mins
Obituary Mango chain founder dies in hiking accident
MADRID - Mr Isak Andic (above right), founder of Spanish clothing retailer Mango, one of Europe's largest fashion groups with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide, died on Dec 14 in an accident, the company said.
2 mins
Astro Bot wins Game of the Year at Game Awards
Plucky platformer Astro Bot won the top prize at the Game Awards on Dec 12, a crowning achievement for a character who originated as an asset for a PlayStation tech demo.
2 mins
Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against Nigel Lythgoe
American singer Paula Abdul has settled a lawsuit that she filed against English television producer Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on US reality shows American Idol (2002 to present) and So You Think You Can Dance (2005 to present).
2 mins
Former HK actress Amy Yip in S'pore for Jack Neo's mass walk event
Former Hong Kong actress Amy Yip is easing her way back into the public eye after disappearing from the entertainment scene for more than 30 years.
2 mins
Actor Allu Arjun arrested after stampede death at film screening
NEW DELHI - Indian actor Allu Arjun was arrested on Dec 13 after his surprise appearance at a movie screening allegedly prompted a stampede by fans that crushed a woman to death, police and local media said.
2 mins
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