The Straits Times - July 05, 2024
The Straits Times - July 05, 2024
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July 05, 2024
'Green light' system to help SCDF ambulances reach hospitals faster
It gives them priority at traffic lights, allows them to avoid getting stuck at junctions
4 mins
1.5 million S'poreans to get up to $850 in August to cope with rising costs
About 1.5 million eligible adult Singaporeans will receive $450 or $850 in cash in August to help with their daily living expenses, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said on July 4.
2 mins
Biden rejects growing calls for him to exit presidential race
US President tells campaign team, Democratic leaders he is up to the job
3 mins
ECDA to ban operator of pre-school that shut after just a day's notice
A pre-school operator will be barred from applying for new centre licences in future, after it gave parents a day's notice before closing a centre in Tampines.
2 mins
Malaysia's social media licensing plans raise concerns
Critics decry proposal as blatant abuse of power and attack on healthy democracy’
3 mins
Gaza ceasefire bid shows signs of revival even as Israel hits enclave
Israel said to be studying Hamas’ response to proposal that includes hostages’ release
3 mins
Putin, Xi hail deeper ties as they meet for second time in 2 months
Meeting follows Russian leader’s visits to N. Korea, Vietnam as he grows ties in Asia
3 mins
Britons cast ballots in election set to propel Labour to power
Opinion polls suggest voters just want change after 14 years of turmoil under Conservatives
3 mins
One in 3 new cars registered from Jan to May is an electric vehicle
This is nearly double the 18.1% in 2023; over 7100 charging points available across S’pore
3 mins
New academy to equip healthcare professionals with sustainability skills
Sector seeks to maintain quality of care while switching to greener options
3 mins
First hawksbill turtle nest found in East Coast Park after oil spill
A nest of eggs from the critically endangered hawksbill turtle has been found in East Coast Park, the first since the 400-tonne oil spill on June 14 that marred Singapore's shorelines.
3 mins
S'pore stocks up in tandem with regional indexes; STI rises 0.7%
Gainers outpace losers 360 to 214 on solid trade of 1.4b units | ThaiBev leads STI's gains, YZJ Shipbuilding the biggest loser | KL, Hang Seng, Nikkei, Kospi, Australia gain 0.1% to 1.2%
1 min
Upskilling for 15,000 Sentosa workers to lift tourism sector under new framework
Sentosa Development Corp links up with NTUC LearningHub
2 mins
Buoyant shares of S'pore banks lift STI to 1-year high
Investors expect many more months of high interest rates that boost bank profits
2 mins
Sustainability-related loans in S'pore rise for sixth year to $30.4b
More is also being done to strengthen the talent pool for sustainability-related jobs
3 mins
'NO NEED FOR AN APOLOGY, MAX'
Norris cools down over their collision; says FIA needs clarity on moving while braking
3 mins
LIMP END FOR PEGULA, HURKACZ
World No. 5 loses to Wang in second round, injured Pole retires against Fils as seeds fall
3 mins
'TWO BEST TEAMS' COLLIDE
Lehmann believes Germany will beat Spain’s youth team’, del Bosque disagrees
3 mins
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