The Straits Times - September 03, 2024
The Straits Times - September 03, 2024
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In this issue
September 03, 2024
Strike for Gaza hostage deal brings parts of Israel to standstill
Court orders halt to strike that sees closure of municipal services in Tel Aviv and Haifa
4 mins
S'pore factory output grows, with best showing for electronics in 6 years
Singapore's factory output improved across the board in August, with electronics production climbing to its highest in six years and overall manufacturing activity at its best in just over three years.
3 mins
MOVING IN THE DARK Hamas documents show tunnel battle strategy
Hamas' handbook for underground combat describes, in meticulous detail, how to navigate in darkness, move stealthily beneath the Gaza Strip and fire automatic weapons in confined spaces for maximum lethality.
4 mins
Controversy in Malaysia over raising of Palestinian flags
The display of Palestinian flags during patriotic events in recent days, including on Malaysia's National Day on Aug 31, has sparked controversy in the Muslim-majority nation where there is widespread support for the Palestinians in the 11-month-long conflict in Gaza.
3 mins
President, PM reaffirm Singapore's support for UN during Guterres' visit
Rules-based multilateral system crucial for preserving nation's sovereignty: PM Wong
2 mins
More support for inmates to reduce intergenerational offending risk
Children with parents who had offended more likely to face justice system: Minister
3 mins
ERP rates to increase at three expressway locations
Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at three locations will increase by $1 at three time periods from Sept 9, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Sept 2.
1 min
North-South Corridor works Novena intersection to be split into two T-junctions
From Sept 8, motorists who use the cross junction intersecting Thomson Road, Moulmein Road and Newton Road will be greeted with two T-junctions, instead of the current single multi-way junction.
2 mins
Teen allegedly attacked for sharing video of student vaping
A 15-year-old secondary school student was taken to hospital after two schoolmates, who accused her of sharing a video of their friend vaping in a school toilet, allegedly assaulted her.
2 mins
94% of HDB projects delayed by Covid-19 now completed
About 10,500 Housing Board flats were completed in the first eight months of 2024, the vast majority of which were in projects that had been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
1 min
Legal battle emerges for control of Tipsy Collective hospitality group
Co-founder claims several stakeholders trying to seize control of board
4 mins
News analysis Political quake in Germany as far-right AfD wins state election
Result seen as expression of frustration felt by many voters with national govt's policies
4 mins
Rescuers slept only 2 hours daily in round-the-clock op
Team 'dejected' after mission had to be aborted, with woman still missing
3 mins
News analysis Xi navigates tensions with Deng's legacy gacy over centralisation of power
Chinese leader had to be selective in speech on Deng's life and contributions, experts say
4 mins
China says it is defending 'rights' after Philippine ship collision
China insisted on Sept 2 it was defending its \"rights\" in the South China Sea, after the Philippines released footage appearing to show a Chinese coast guard vessel ramming one of its ships during an at-sea confrontation.
1 min
Torrential floods kill 25 in southern India
Intense monsoon rains and floods in India's southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, disaster officials said on Sept 2.
1 min
If China wants Taiwan, it should take back land from Russia too: Lai
If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said in an interview with the island's media.
1 min
Japan experiences joint hottest summer on record
Weather office says temperature between June and August 1.76 deg C above standard
2 mins
Taipei's former mayor freed after being questioned in graft probe
A court on Sept 2 released a former mayor of Taipei who now heads a small opposition party, after he was arrested in a graft probe into a major property development in the Taiwanese capital, saying there was a lack of evidence.
1 min
Russian missile strikes rock Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine
Loud explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Sept 2 as Russia launched a barrage of missiles, sparking fires and damaging homes and infrastructure, officials said.
2 mins
S. Korea's Yoon skips Parliament opening as tensions mount
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol skipped the ceremony marking the opening of Parliament on Sept 2, the nation's first leader to do so in more than three decades, in a sign of the bipartisan strife that is casting a shadow over the government's prospects for achieving key policy initiatives.
1 min
Mpox patients lack medicine and food in DRC hospital
Health workers desperate for support; donations from global bodies dwindling
2 mins
Spanish energy giant turns trash into jet fuel in green bet
In a narrow valley with steep sides near the ancient city of Cartagena in Spain, a team of 150 engineers has just finished building a plant that could be a game changer for Spanish energy company Repsol and a bellwether for the transport industry.
5 mins
Meandering? Off-script? Trump insists 'weave' is oratorical genius
Biographer says Trump pretends there is some strategy or logic behind his ramblings
3 mins
Singapore Red Cross working to expand services, enhance training
Adopting innovative tech, boosting aid for migrant workers and seniors among plans
3 mins
Motorcyclist dies after accident involving car in Jurong
A 62-year-old motorcyclist died after an accident involving a car in Jurong on Sept 1.
1 min
Contractors adopting use of robots to boost safety, productivity levels
Schemes in place to offset costs of using tech, commercialise innovative solutions
3 mins
MOM may act against those involved in 2022 fatal fire in Tuas
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is considering taking action against those involved in a fatal industrial fire in Tuas on Dec 30, 2022, pending its own legal assessments, according to an MOM specialist on Sept 2.
2 mins
Two men on trial for rape, sexual assault of woman in hotel room
Two foreign nationals, aged 49 and 50, went on trial in the High Court on Sept 2 for raping and sexually assaulting a woman who used to work with the younger man.
2 mins
Tour bus driver jailed for causing death of teen cyclist
He failed to slow down or notice the victim when approaching discretionary left turn in Yishun
2 mins
Jail for man who used hidden camera to film colleagues in changing room
A man employed as a cleaner planted a camera hidden in a pair of spectacles in the changing room of his female colleagues to record footage for his own viewing pleasure.
2 mins
'Digital licence plates' a must for unmanned aircraft over 250g from December 2025
Measure aimed at improving aviation and public safety and security in S'pore: CAAS
3 mins
S'pore shares rise on first trade day of month; region ends mixed
Equities in Singapore kicked off the first trading day of September in the black, even as regional exchanges turned in a mixed performance.
1 min
Blackstone close to $17.7b deal to buy Aussie data centre operator
Blackstone is nearing a deal to acquire Australian data centre operator AirTrunk for A$20 billion (S$17.7 billion) including debt, people familiar with the matter said, in what could be one of the largest digital infrastructure deals in 2024.
1 min
Start-up Beam denies e-scooter allegations in NZ, Australia
Singapore-headquartered start-up Beam says it did not manipulate its e-scooter numbers in Australia and New Zealand.
2 mins
New World shares plunge 14% after it flags first loss in 20 years
New World Development, Hong Kong's most indebted major property developer, expects to post its first annual loss in two decades after writing down assets following an extended real estate slump.
2 mins
China's troubled solar sector may be near a turning point
Some analysts see final stage of downcycle ahead, with cyclical bottom likely in 2025
3 mins
China threatening retaliation against Japan over chip curbs
One Japanese fear is that Beijing could react by cutting its access to critical minerals
3 mins
Sembcorp unit inks deal for natural gas piped from Indonesia
Sembcorp Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, has signed a gas sales agreement to import up to 111 billion British thermal units per day of natural gas piped from the Mako gas fields in Indonesia.
1 min
OKX S'pore gets major payment institution licence and new CEO
The Singapore branch of crypto exchange OKX has received a major payment institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
1 min
Asia's factories show signs of recovery but risks remain
Asian factories, including China's manufacturing sector, showed signs of a tentative recovery in August and chipmakers benefited from firm demand, private surveys showed on Sept 2, but economic headwinds loom.
2 mins
China's sputtering growth engines raise urgency for stimulus
Factory activity contracts again and residential property slump worsens
2 mins
Business parks must reinvent, reposition spaces: NUS report
Business parks remain relevant and competitive in Singapore's real estate landscape, but new work practices could hurt demand for such spaces, a survey by the National University of Singapore (NUS) has concluded.
2 mins
Before it changes the world, Al faces its 'hype cycle'
With adoption lagging behind investments, expectations of the tech are running far ahead of reality.
5 mins
The Shinawatras are back but the path ahead is strewn with minefields
Thai PM Paetongtarn's rise signals the Shinawatra clan's power consolidation, but questions abound on the continued relevance of Thaksin's old playbook.
6 mins
When your husband retires before you, and doesn't want to 'unretire'
Things can get complicated at home when couples share different views on retirement.
6 mins
Letter of the day Don't blame only the consumer for consumerism
refer to Associate Professor Michelle Lee's Opinion piece \"Time to take a hard look at curbing While I agree with her that the average consumer has a role to play in reducing excessive consumption, I feel she has overlooked the underlying problems.
1 min
SAIFUDIN NOT FORGOTTEN BY 'BIG BOSS' AND FAMILY
Popular jockey in twilight of career boosted by wife's support - and essence of chicken
3 mins
WILSON-TAYLOR FLIES IN FOR GOLDEN MONKEY
With Schofield unavailable, owners snap up Brisbane Top 10 jockey for GI QEII Cup ride
2 mins
Game on, as Ferrari on heels of Red Bull and McLaren
In The Driver's Seat Another race, another step forward for Lando Norris and McLaren.
3 mins
US Open 2024 'PRETTY INSANE' FOR NAVARRO
She stuns error-strewn 2023 champ Gauff, adding she deserves to play with the best
3 mins
NG CLOSER TO DREAM OF BECOMING A LION
FAS to help Cardiff defender and Nakamura become naturalised citizens
3 mins
Lapses almost prove costly in S'pore win
As tougher tests await them later this week at the Mirxes Nations Cup, Singapore's netball team received a timely reminder about the importance of consistency in a 6252 victory over Ireland on Sept 2.
2 mins
It's been nuts: Scheffler after FedExCup title
The inevitable became official on Sept 1 afternoon at East Lake Golf Club: Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship and clinched the FedExCup, the first season-long championship of his PGA Tour career.
2 mins
UNITED 'WILL LIFT A TROPHY'
Under-fire ten Hag says he's no magician but will rebuild side with big chance for success
3 mins
This is my last season with Liverpool, says Salah
After helping Liverpool administer an emphatic 3-0 away victory over Manchester United on Sept 1, Mohamed Salah revealed that this would be his last season at Anfield.
2 mins
Ukraine war amputee now fights as sitting volleyballer
Yevhenii Korinets is an adrenaline-fuelled man on a mission. Even if Ukraine are out of medal contention in sitting volleyball at the Paralympics, the war amputee is in Paris to deliver a message - his country will not stop fighting, on and off the battlefield.
2 mins
Feat inspires youth player Gan and others
While his senior Jeralyn Tan blazed a historic trail at the Paris Paralympics this week, national youth boccia player Aloysius Gan followed her progress every step of the way.
2 mins
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