The Straits Times - June 15, 2024
The Straits Times - June 15, 2024
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In this issue
June 15, 2024
Report outlines efforts to support young families in parenthood
It also looks at areas of concern such as childhood obesity and older pregnancy
5 mins
Income, Allianz in talks on tie-up; seeking MAS nod
Experts expect German insurer to tap Income’s strong market presence here
3 mins
URA prepares part of former Tang Dynasty City site for housing
A plot of land that was part of the former Tang Dynasty City theme park is being primed for residential use as part of Jurong Lake District – slated to be Singapore’s largest business district outside the city centre.
3 mins
G-7 hammers China over Russia ties, 'harmful' trade practices
Bloc also takes aim at dangerous’ incursions by Beijing in contested South China Sea
3 mins
US, Ukraine ink 10-year defence pact, with eye on Nato membership
US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement on June 13 aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defence against Russian invaders and getting it closer to Nato membership.
2 mins
China's absence at Ukraine peace summit seen as sign of pro-Russia tilt
Beijing has little incentive to push for a solution detrimental to Moscow: Analysts
4 mins
Spotlight on options to supplement income in retirement
Private annuity plans and schemes can support payouts, long-term care: Analysts
5 mins
Police widening scope of probe into acid attack on Malaysian footballer
Police have not been able to establish the motive behind the acid attack on Malaysian footballer Faisal Halim.
1 min
Kuwait fire leaves 24 families in India's Kerala state bereft
From a father-of-two who planned to leave his job to a 29-year-old due to visit his family in August, two dozen Indians from the southern state of Kerala died in a fire that ripped through a labour-housing facility in Kuwait on June 12, leaving their families bereft.
2 mins
Israel hits Gaza as tensions surge on Lebanon border
Army says its artillery, aircraft hit launch sites of projectiles fired into southern Israel
4 mins
India's Congress party rejuvenated by strong election showing
But challenges remain, with leaders saying the party remains weak organisationally
3 mins
At 78, Trump, like Biden, shows signs of slowing down
His team is trying to make voters forget that he is just 3!2 years younger than his rival
3 mins
Climate funding talks stuck ahead of COP29 summit
World’s biggest economies disagree over who should be paying most, and how much
3 mins
OCBC's offer for Great Eastern 'not fair but reasonable', says EY
It advises that shareholders accept offer; closing date extended by 2 weeks
4 mins
GOLDEN MONKEY IN THE HUNT
Win on June 16 will be perfect launch pad ahead of final four Group races at Kranji
3 mins
Mcllroy's superb start down to elite grouping
Inspired by playing alongside top rivals, Rory McIlroy grabbed a share of the US Open lead on June 13, saying that he has boosted his chances to end a 10year Major drought.
2 mins
PATHUM MOU GIVES RISE TO TIE-UPS
BG side could join S’pore cup competitions; local players have chance to train in Thailand
2 mins
F&B OUTLETS PREPARING TO SCORE BIG
Some operators expect similar crowds to World Cup with fewer fans away in mid-year
3 mins
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