The Straits Times - June 28, 2024
The Straits Times - June 28, 2024
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In this issue
June 28, 2024
In a first, all 17 town councils get top scores in latest estate management report
All town councils received top ratings in the latest town council management report released by the Ministry of National Development (MND) on June 27.
2 mins
Multilateralism, rule of law valued by Europe, S'pore: President Tharman
Like-minded countries see value in ties with the Republic amid challenges, he says
3 mins
It will be an unforgettable celebration: NDP creative director
Parade will feature 12 artistes, more than 3,000 performers
4 mins
Over 650,000 households have claimed latest tranche of CDC vouchers
More than 650,000 Singaporean households have claimed the latest tranche of $300 CDC vouchers in two days, said Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry.
2 mins
WP to elect new leadership team on June 30
Name list for vote to be revealed on same day; new team to lead party in next GE
3 mins
Outcry over canal project a case of double standard: Cambodian DPM
He says government has fulfilled obligations by notifying the Mekong River Commission
4 mins
Two former Chinese defence ministers sacked for corruption
Both men were found to have accepted bribes: State media reports
2 mins
China's capital eases home buying curbs, trailing Tier 1 peers
Lower down payments and mortgage rates among measures to revive market in Beijing
4 mins
US-China trade war 'offers silver lining, opportunity' for developing countries
While the world may fret over the US-China trade war, this rivalry presents an opportunity for the developing world, an economics don said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, China.
3 mins
Aussie leaders hail Assange's freedom but opposition has issues
Mr Julian Assange spent his first night in 14 years as a free man back at home in Australia as the conservative opposition on June 27 cautioned the government against hailing the WikiLeaks founder as a hero.
2 mins
North Korea's trash balloons pose threat to flights, official warns
North Korea’s trash balloons can pose a threat to flights, an aviation official cautioned, a day after South Korea’s busiest airport temporarily halted operations when at least one balloon landed on the tarmac.
1 min
Migration, tax among issues in final Sunak-Starmer debate
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer went head to head on June 26 in their last debate before the country heads to the polls on July 4, with both launching highly personal attacks over their and their parties’ credibility.
2 mins
New, deadlier mpox strain sparks fears of spread beyond DR Congo
A new deadlier strain of mpox that transmits more easily between people is killing children and causing miscarriages in the Democratic Republic of Congo and may have already spread to neighbouring countries, researchers have warned.
3 mins
Bolivia's sacked military chief arrested after failed coup
President Arce slams actions against govt, calls for calm and order to be restored
3 mins
Two affected kingfishers in stable condition but road to recovery long
At least 7 weeks needed for nursing oil spill survivors back to health; one bird mostly confined to incubator
3 mins
Woman says accused asked if she wanted to be showered by him
A woman, who attended four classes by a man accused of teaching a doctrine contrary to Islamic laws, told the court that he had asked her if she wanted to be showered by him during one such session.
3 mins
3 women charged over procession outside Istana
Three women who were allegedly involved in organising a procession without a permit along the perimeter of the Istana, which is a prohibited area, were charged in court on June 27.
2 mins
Companies not doing enough to engage stakeholders, says study
In survey of 80 firms, most did not outline how their boards manage such relationships
2 mins
Insurer Income to underwrite FWD's motor insurance plans
Income will continue pricing plans the way that it has been doing and price bad risks accordingly, says source
2 mins
SBF plans to engage more companies, build more partnerships
It aims to better support local firms to thrive in a 'business-not-as-usual' landscape
3 mins
'Extraordinary' scorer Calhanoglu to miss Austria game
Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella lauded captain Hakan Calhanoglu as the “complete player” after a rocket of a goal helped beat the Czech Republic 2-1 on June 26, firing them into the knockout stage of the European Championship for the first time in 16 years.
2 mins
Ukrainians proud of team's fighting spirit despite exit
Ukraine's football team and their fans, hungry for success at Euro 2024 after more than two years of war against Russia, lamented their elimination on June 26 but expressed pride at their effort.
2 mins
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