The Straits Times - June 29, 2024
The Straits Times - June 29, 2024
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In this issue
June 29, 2024
Singapore looks forward to strengthening links with Malaysia over next 100 years: PM Wong
Singapore is looking forward to \"more win-win projects\" with Malaysia, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post on the 100th anniversary of the JohorSingapore Causeway on June 28.
2 mins
Build on strengths, develop ‘imaginative' projects to keep up in tourism race
PM Wong says S’pore can’t be complacent, suggests leveraging its history, connectivity
4 mins
Plans to improve migrant worker recreation centres in Singapore
MOM getting third parties like NTUC to run them, to boost activities, services
4 mins
Virtual asset sector remains poorly regulated in many countries: Global watchdog
Sector at high risk of being exploited for money laundering, terrorism financing
3 mins
Undecided voters shocked, dismayed by President’s weak’ performance
A group of US voters who were unable to choose between Mr Joe Biden and Donald Trump before the June 27 presidential debate delivered their verdicts after the contest, and it was almost universally bad news for Mr Biden.
3 mins
Special equipment deployed at East Coast Park for next phase of oil spill cleanup
While the worst of Singapore's largest oil spill in over a decade has been cleared from the shorelines of East Coast Park, remnants still remain on structures like rock bunds and pier walls.
2 mins
NUS students get afternoons off on Wednesday as part of holistic education
There will also be new sports-themed hostel to build an active and inclusive community
3 mins
Thousands mourn Buddhist abbot killed by Myanmar security forces
Thousands of BAGO, Myanmar mourners on June 27 attended the funeral of a popular Buddhist abbot shot dead by Myanmar security forces in an incident that drew a rare apology from the junta.
1 min
Philippines, Japan foreign and defence ministers to meet in July
The Philippines and Japan will hold a 2+2 foreign and defence ministerial meeting in Manila on July 8 to discuss regional defence and security matters, amid increasing tensions in the South China Sea.
1 min
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts twice
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted twice on June 28, sending a hot cloud of ash as high as 7km into the sky.
1 min
Anwar seeks PAS support to woo Malaysia's Muslim majority
Islamist party's backing key amid his govt's unpopular fuel policy, by-election battle
3 mins
Jokowi orders audit of data centres after cyber attack
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on June 28 ordered an audit of government data centres after officials said the bulk of data affected by a recent ransomware cyber attack was not backed up, exposing the country's vulnerability to such attacks.
2 mins
Chinese President calls for 'bridges' amid trade, diplomatic frictions
Urging dialogue, he tells summit China will never leave road of peaceful development
3 mins
EU leaders sign security deal with Ukraine amid political uncertainty
They will also set strategic 5-year agenda for bloc, make key appointments at summit
2 mins
Israeli forces push deeper into north and south Gaza
Thousands forced to leave tent camps in Rafah, say residents and Hamas media
2 mins
Climate change boosted deadly Saudi haj heat by 2.5 deg C, say scientists
Deadly heat linked to fossil fuel burning and affected vulnerable pilgrims: Experts
2 mins
SM Lee warns of deepfake videos of him commenting on foreign matters
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned people to be wary of videos of him supposedly commenting on matters, including international relations and foreign leaders, as they may be deepfakes.
1 min
Singaporeans encouraged to display national flag from July I to Sept 30
All Singaporeans are encouraged to display the national flag during the National Day celebration period between July 1 and Sept 30, in celebration of the Republic turning 59 in 2024.
1 min
Assistance dogs for more people with disabilities, together with better access
Besides seeing-eye dogs, there will soon be more assistance dogs in Singapore to support those who are deaf or have physical disabilities.
3 mins
RSAF's 142 Squadron among winners of SAF awards
It reclaims Best Fighter Squadron title; RSS Indomitable is Best Maritime Security Unit
3 mins
Biggest shake-up in over 2 decades looms for SK Group after deals spree
SK Group has a problem: The second-biggest conglomerate in South Korea is too big after a US$21 billion (S$28.5 billion) acquisition spree.
2 mins
US market likely to remain bullish amid volatility, says JPMorgan
CFO cites excess capital and strong fundamentals as reasons
3 mins
MAKIN, ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A MILER
Once a query over 1600m, Burridge’s 4YO can turn up in the Group 2 Stewards’ Cup
3 mins
‘GERMANS MUST HEED SWISS WAKE-UP CALL’
Dont repeat 1992 side’s costly mistake of underestimating opponents, urges ex-coach
3 mins
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