The Straits Times - June 21, 2024
The Straits Times - June 21, 2024
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In this issue
June 21, 2024
Job vacancies, unemployed numbers rise in Singapore
Labour market remains tight as vacancies outnumber job seekers, says MOM
4 mins
Banking sector poses highest money laundering risk in Republic: Report
The outsize role banks play in Singapore’s financial sector puts them at highest risk of being used by criminals seeking to launder dirty money.
3 mins
Bayshore, Kembangan among 14 BTO projects to go on sale in Oct
One project to pilot open-concept layouts; another to feature community care units
4 mins
Non-financial sectors with higher money laundering risk flagged
A review of Singapore's anti-money laundering regime has identified a number of non-financial sectors that are at higher risk of the crime, including property and casinos.
2 mins
East Coast Park, Siloso beaches mostly cleared of oil
Southern islands also cleared of oily sand; tides may still sweep in oil deposit remnants
3 mins
Singapore civil servants to get 0.45-month mid-year bonus
All civil servants will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, with junior officers getting a further payment of up to $250.
2 mins
Putin's visit shows Russia still matters greatly to Vietnam
Oil and gas deals significant amid overlapping territorial claims between Beijing and Hanoi in South China Sea
3 mins
India weighs new visa rules as lack of China technicians, trainers hurts factory sector
Companies suffer delays to expansion plans, production amid glacial pace of visa issuance
4 mins
Chinese sailors seen wielding knives in S. China Sea clash with Philippines
Manila releases footage of clash showing latest confrontation in disputed waters
3 mins
Over 1,000 haj pilgrims die as mercury hits 51.8 deg C
Search for missing loved ones goes on; many of the dead are unregistered pilgrims
3 mins
South Korea rolls out 'emergency' measures to tackle low birth rate
Govt efforts to focus on three core areas: work-life balance, childcare and housing
3 mins
Leader of Hezbollah threatens Israel, Cyprus in televised address
Militant group in Lebanon has been trading fire with Israel, in parallel with Gaza war
2 mins
Murder sparks 'digital attack' against village in Central Java
Netizens tag insults and hateful expressions on Google Maps following death of businessman
2 mins
Dental costs in Singapore rising, but employee benefits not keeping pace
Some workers are having to fork out more, while others seek cheaper treatment in JB
5 mins
Don comes up with 'natural' sea walls idea to protect coast
His proposal for beams made of natural materials is among projects that will get govt funding
3 mins
Raffles Place Park to become 'a destination for relaxation, social interaction'
Raffles Place Park, located above Raffles Place MRT station, will be redeveloped by 2028 into “a key urban park” and “a destination for relaxation and social interaction”.
2 mins
Guzman y Gomez lists in Australia with $2b valuation
Shares close up 36% at A$30, with most of the money raised to fund expansion plans
2 mins
NZ exits recession but economy still plagued by high rates
New Zealand’s economy exited recession with modest expansion in the first quarter.
2 mins
China's energy use per person surpasses Europe's for first time
China’s energy use per person surpassed Europe’s for the first time in 2023 as demand from technology and manufacturing industries continued to climb.
1 min
The strange case of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Companies affected don't like them, but their impact could end up being positive.
4 mins
'People's champ' DeChambeau feels humbled
Bryson DeChambeau may need a nap before he tackles this week’s LIV Golf Nashville event, as the US Open champion admitted on June 19 that he has had a total of “maybe 12 hours of sleep” in the past three days.
2 mins
Messi targets title defence in possible Copa farewell
World champions Argentina get an expanded Copa America under way on June 20 (this morning, Singapore time), with Lionel Messi looking to add a second continental title in what is almost certainly his final appearance at the tournament.
2 mins
Nagelsmann wants to keep Germany fans dreaming
Germany’s job is to keep home supporters dreaming at Euro 2024, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on June 19 after his team’s 2-0 win over Hungary, adding that he is thinking of winning the next match and not looking ahead to the knockout rounds.
2 mins
Serbia in 1-1 draw after political incidents
Substitute Luka Jovic saved the day for Serbia, as he headed a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an entertaining Euro 2024 Group C clash in Munich on June 20.
2 mins
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