The Straits Times - January 02, 2025
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January 02, 2025
Damaged flight data recorder in Jeju Air crash to be sent to US
South Korean investigators probing a Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil said on Jan 1 that they will send one of the retrieved black boxes to the US for analysis.
2 mins
More Avenues in Education System for Students to Find Best Fit: Chan
These include more accessible DSA scheme, more varied, personalised learning options
4 mins
Bosses Make Flexi-Work Possible for Deskless Staff
Pick your shift and workload? Sectors such as healthcare, cleaning and F&B make flexibility a win-win option
7 mins
Most social media platforms yet to be licensed under Malaysia's new rules
So far, only ByteDance and Tencent licensed under framework to curb harmful content
3 mins
S'pore-flagged and Japan-flagged ships collide in Chinese waters
A Singapore-flagged ship collided with a Japan-flagged ship in Chinese waters on Dec 30.
1 min
Don't shield students from devices, but teach them purposeful usage: Minister
Singapore does not take a binary view of device usage, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, even as Australia passed a law in late 2024 to ban social media for children aged under 16.
3 mins
10 killed in US truck attack; suspect shot dead by police
At least 10 people were killed and more than 35 injured after a pick-up truck was driven into a large crowd in Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter early on Jan. 1, a city government agency said.
2 mins
Teacher quality more important than class sizes: Chan
Singapore's focus is to maximise teachers' capabilities, capacities: Education Minister
3 mins
Drugs, Scams, and Sin Myanmar's War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital
Descent into failed statehood is stoking conflict at home and exporting misery across continents
5 mins
Russian Soldiers on E-Scooters Pose Challenge to Ukrainians
Their ability to disperse quickly makes it difficult for Kyiv's forces
5 mins
US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference
The US on Dec 31 imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the US election in 2024.
1 min
Yoon defiant as investigators say he will be arrested by Monday
South Korean investigators said on Jan 1 that they would execute an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law by the deadline of Jan 6, as the impeached leader's supporters rallied outside his residence.
2 mins
China Raises Salaries of Civil Servants to Boost Spending
Move Seen as Attempt to Bolster Consumer Confidence Amid Slowing Economy, Deflation
3 mins
UN body issues damning report on Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals
Persistent targeting of health facilities a 'blatant disregard' of human rights law
2 mins
No Newcastle disease found in country's bird's nest products: Malaysian officials
No traces of the bird-killing Newcastle disease virus (NDV) have been detected in bird's nest premises and products in Malaysia that have come under official monitoring, says the country's Veterinary Services Department (DVS).
1 min
Gongfu nuns show off skills at Nepal nunnery's reopening to the public
About a dozen nuns performed hand chops and high kicks, some of them wielding swords, as they showed off their martial art skills to hundreds of cheering well-wishers at the long-awaited reopening of their nunnery in Nepal.
1 min
Commuter survives after being pushed into path of NY subway train
A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder on the night of Dec 31, hours after a man waiting on a Manhattan, New York, subway platform was violently shoved into the path of an oncoming train.
2 mins
Taiwan's Lai Welcomes Exchanges With China But Sees Lack of Goodwill
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Jan 1 that he welcomed equal, dignified, healthy and orderly exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things such as tourism.
1 min
China's Xi says no one can stop its 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's \"reunification\" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Dec 31, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside the island of 23 million people.
1 min
Romania, Bulgaria Join EU's Borderless Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria became full members of the Schengen zone on Jan 1, expanding the borderless area to 29 members and ending a 13-year wait for the two eastern European countries.
2 mins
New rules passed to boost use of driverless vehicles in Beijing
China's capital Beijing passed new regulations on Dec 31 to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city, with the authorities planning to eventually allow driverless public buses and taxis.
1 min
Ignoring safety warnings, a growing number of tourists are exploring Afghanistan
In need of hard currency, the Taliban is trying to attract more foreigners to visit
4 mins
Joyous celebrations islandwide as nation rings in new year and SG60
Many join heartland events organised to kick off Singapore's diamond jubilee
4 mins
Migrant workers welcome 2025 amid fireworks and carnival fun
Festivities held till midnight for the first time at six recreation centres
2 mins
US stocks slip on 2024's final trading day, after a robust year
Wall Street stocks slipped on Dec 31 to end 2024 on a gloomy note, but investors capped a strong overall year that was boosted by tech stocks, interest rate cuts and a robust US economy.
1 min
Private bankers will need to be nimble amid seismic changes
Industry veteran notes evolving clientele, increasingly sophisticated wealth products
5 mins
Insurer Singlife Launches Shared Services for Singapore Financial Advisers
Known as Propel, the hub is designed to enable advisers to start their own firms
2 mins
Economic trends to watch for Singapore in 2025
Inflation, financial market volatility and geopolitics among developments to note
6 mins
Eco-conscious and dreading 2025? Here are some green shoots of hope
The green tech revolution, a peak in China's carbon emissions and growing focus on nature are positive signs.
7 mins
RFK Jr is half right about American healthcare
What would have to happen for the anti-vaxxer-in-chief to do more good than harm?
5 mins
Not just another year, 2025 could set course for the future
A key general election is in the offing and issues such as cost of living, jobs and birth rates are being addressed.
6 mins
AI, Musk and Trump add up to a turbulent 2025 for tech
Expect a step-up to ongoing battles over social media and artificial intelligence.
5 mins
How Safe Are Black Plastic Spatulas? The Risks in Health Warnings
Fudging mistakes undermines trust in science and paves the way for unintended consequences.
4 mins
Relational skills ● Learn from observing ordinary folk around us, not just prominent people
I enjoyed reading the honest confessional style of Mr Abel Ang when he shared his experience as a father (Building deeper relationships in 2025, Dec 30).
1 min
Gratitude A Christmas gift on a fully booked long-haul flight
I am writing to share a story of kindness and gratitude — one that unfolded on Christmas Day, aboard Singapore Airlines flight SQ325 from Frankfurt to Singapore.
1 min
Family-friendly ● Better understanding of needs of children, parents may help address fertility crisis
As a father of a toddler and a newborn, I agree that our society needs to have a more welcoming attitude towards parents with young children (Let's create a more accepting society for parents and young children, Dec 30).
1 min
Children ● An episode of misbehaviour is not always due to poor parenting practices
I refer to the letter \"Children should be well behaved in public\" (Jan 1) in which the writer appears to assume that a child misbehaving is the result of poor parenting practices.
1 min
Urgent action needed to deal with flash floods
The flash floods in December affecting Dunearn Road, Bukit Timah Road and Balmoral Road (3 in 3 months: Flash floods could become more frequent, Dec 31), coupled with similar incidents in November in Potong Pasir and Yishun (Two flash floods amid record rainfall in the north, Nov 23) and in October in Bedok (Heavy rain drenches Singapore, Oct 15), highlight the alarming increase in the frequency and intensity of flash floods caused by climate change.
1 min
Patch Of Theta Wins HK Group 3
Howdeepisyourlove Upstages Favourite To Give Trainer Size Fifth Bauhinia Sprint Gong
4 mins
Back-in-form Hawkbill gunning for hat-trick
Jan 2 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
2 mins
Strong Statement From WitnessImpact For 2025
Together with Pacific MV, they are the main eye-catchers at Dec 31 Kuala Lumpur trials
3 mins
Pacers Cave In To Giannis' Cravings
Missing NBA action while ill, he helps the Bucks overturn a 19-point deficit on his return
3 mins
New year, new Knicks resolution for surging NY
Under stoic coach Tom Thibodeau and similarly mannered de facto team captain Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks are never going to make bold declarations about their resolutions for 2025.
2 mins
Men's rugby should follow Maher's lead: Gilpin
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin believes social media sensation Ilona Maher is ideally placed to excite fans in the lead up to the 2025 Women's World Cup in England.
2 mins
A good Scout: Brother plus wedding and golf celebrant
Maverick McNealy did not earn his first PGA Tour win until his youngest brother, Scout, started carrying his bag.
2 mins
Chebet sets 5km mark, eyes 2025 world championships
Two-gold Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet was \"super happy\" to smash the women's 5km world record with a 13min 54sec effort at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona on Dec 31, as she finished a blockbuster 2024 on a high.
1 min
Playing The Long Game To Be No. 1
Schauffele will be patient in bid to displace 'beast' Scheffler at top of world rankings
3 mins
Bicep issue scuppers Zverev and Germany
World No. 2 Alexander Zverev pulled out of the United Cup on Jan 1 with a bicep strain, in what is a concern for the German star just over a week away from the Australian Open.
2 mins
Slaloming to Strong Starts
Djokovic and Sabalenka gear up for Australian Open by easing through singles season openers
2 mins
Dabrowski reveals cancer fight amid run to Olympic bronze
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski divulged on Dec 31 that her run to Olympic tennis bronze in Paris 2024 came as she received treatment for breast cancer.
1 min
Barca Make Fresh Bid to Register Olmo, Victor
Barcelona applied for new players' licences for Dani Olmo and Pau Victor with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Dec 31, just hours before the midnight deadline.
2 mins
From School Event to Big Stage
Japanese high school football tourney draws elite talent who go on to play for country
3 mins
Top-four finish the aim for new Milan coach
AC Milan's new coach Sergio Conceicao has targeted a Champions League qualifying spot, after a disappointing start to the season has left them eighth in the Italian Serie A table, outside the European places.
2 mins
Let's Shed 'Losers' Tag
Interim coach Alam Shah hopes lessons from Japan can help lowly Jaguars roar again
3 mins
Eziakor's 12-year climb to the top of coaching ladder
For more than a decade, Robert Eziakor has been with Hougang United as a player, general coordinator, youth coach, assistant coach and head of youth development.
3 mins
Film-Makers Say AI Do
From dog barks to digital sets, artificial intelligence is being incorporated into the works of storytellers and directors here
5 mins
Babygirl not that hot, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl a quaint charmer
The story: Nicole Kidman won the best actress award at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for her performance of a chief executive who risks everything for an affair with an office intern (Harris Dickinson) half her age.
1 min
AI Rewrites the Script for China's Film Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the Chinese film industry, reshaping how movies are made from conceptual development to post-production.
3 mins
2008 play finds new relevance in divisive world
Playwright Haresh Sharma's monologue Eclipse, to be restaged in January, deals with the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan
2 mins
Exciting four hands and two pianos debut
It is a pleasure to encounter new piano duos – ensembles that hone the performance of music for four hands and two pianos into a fine art.
2 mins
Philharmonic Orchestra's spirited New Year's Eve concert of dance favourites
Since 2011, the last concert of the calendar year has been the preserve of The Philharmonic Orchestra, and it has just performed its latest edition of the New Year's Eve Gala Concert.
2 mins
I Am Seaweed playwright inspired by miso soup
A friend enamoured with making miso soup during the Covid-19 lockdown in Sydney, Australia, was the source of unlikely personal revelation for Singaporean theatremaker Cheryl Ho.
2 mins
Streaming Sneaks Kick off the year with K-romance, nerdy heroes
In this monthly column, The Straits Times' streaming picks for January include a star-studded South Korean romcom, the return of a sleeper hit action thriller, a dangerous maths problem and a dead president.
1 min
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt finalize divorce after 8 years
Actor Brad Pitt and actress Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement on Dec 30, according to American media, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
1 min
It Ends With Us director sues NYT over Blake Lively story
Justin Baldoni, the American director and co-star of the romance film It Ends With Us (2024), and his publicists sued The New York Times on Dec 31, claiming the news organization defamed them in a story about allegations by Blake Lively, his co-star, that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.
3 mins
Squid Game 2 Tops Global Charts With 68 Million Views Amid Mixed Reactions
The second season of Netflix's blockbuster survival series Squid Game attracted more than 68 million views since its debut on Dec 26, topping the company's streaming charts globally.
1 min
Actress Rui En to sell bak kwa for a good cause
Local actress Rui En has made her first foray into entrepreneurship while also giving back to the community.
1 min
Singapore Pop Icon Anita Sarawak Spotted in Las Vegas
Even after a public absence of over a decade, Singaporean 1970s pop diva Anita Sarawak still piques the interest of regional media.
2 mins
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