The Straits Times - October 12, 2024
The Straits Times - October 12, 2024
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In this issue
October 12, 2024
S'pore to Asean's partners: 'Lean forward' to stop Myanmar turmoil
East Asia Summit must also aim to prevent full-blown conflict in Asia: PM
3 mins
UN chief warns Israel over attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Oct 11 warned Israel that there must be no repeat of an \"intolerable\" incident in which its forces fired on peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, wounding two.
2 mins
MPA conducts oil spill exercise 4 months after Pasir Panjang incident
An oil spill exercise took place in the waters off Pasir Panjang Terminal on Oct 11, nearly four months after an oil spill at the port polluted beaches around Singapore and triggered extensive clean-up operations.
2 mins
3-in-1 centre offers integrated community care for seniors
A tie-up between two organisations, facility in CCK is first of its kind in eldercare sector
3 mins
AGC, Prisons in breach of confidence over letters of 13 death-row inmates
Court of Appeal says oversight by AGC not aimed at seeking advantage in proceedings
3 mins
Singapore, Laos can work on 'win-win' projects: PM Wong
They can turn limitations into strengths through such projects
2 mins
China must 'adapt its behaviour' to resolve trade row: EU chief
China must \"adapt its behaviour\" to resolve an escalating tariff row with Europe, European Union chief Charles Michel said on Oct 11, warning of the dangers of the dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war.
1 min
Spread of conflict in Mid-East a concern at East Asia Summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Oct 11 that there was deep concern in Asia about the prospect of conflict spreading in the Middle East, as the United Nations chief called for everything possible to be done to avoid \"all-out war\" in Lebanon.
3 mins
International tech cooperation key to tackling global issues: Minister
S'pore hopes to see expansion of space for collaboration through dialogue
3 mins
Social entrepreneur starts venture to help more people
Dignity Kitchen founder's food kiosks to hire those with dementia, cancer survivors
3 mins
Those not happy with weekend change can leave Johor: Regent
Johor's Regent, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has said that those who disagree with the southern state's decision to change the weekend to Saturday and Sunday can move to other Malaysian states that have Friday and Saturday as their weekend.
2 mins
Opposition MPs question Chinese Navy's Penang visit
Analysts suggest issue may have been raised to put ethnic Chinese minority on defensive
3 mins
Recurring sinkhole in KL road causing concern
A recurring hole in a road in Gasing Indah, Kuala Lumpur, that keeps getting bigger is causing anxiety among residents.
2 mins
Singapore to contribute $130,800 to support flood victims in Nepal
Singapore will contribute US$100,000 (S$130,800) to support flood victims in Nepal.
1 min
September bloodiest month for Russian troops: US officials
September was the bloodiest month of the war for Russian forces in Ukraine, US officials said, with the costly offensive in the east bringing the number of Russia's dead and wounded to more than 600,000 troops since the war began in early 2022.
2 mins
Putin likely to boost efforts to confuse European public as Ukraine war rages
Alleged Russian operations in Europe aimed at attempting to weaken Western resolve
3 mins
US believes Iran has not opted to build nuclear weapon
No evidence that Iranian leader has altered decision to halt weaponisation: US officials
3 mins
At least 20 killed in attack on miners in south-western Pakistan
Unidentified gunmen lined up miners at a small private coal mine in south-western Pakistan and shot them on Oct 11, amid rising violence in the restive region, police and media said. At least 20 were killed and seven wounded.
2 mins
Trump courts workers with car loan tax break, tariffs on China vehicles
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Oct 10 proposed making interest on car loans tax-deductible and preventing Chinese automakers from selling vehicles in the United States, in a push to appeal to auto workers in the final weeks of election campaigning.
2 mins
Biden asks Congress to return from recess for Milton aid Bill
President Joe Biden said Congress should return from its recess to pass emergency relief after Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc overnight on Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving millions without power and causing tornadoes that killed at least 10 people.
3 mins
Obama appeals to male voters at rally in Pennsylvania
He slams Trump's character and proposals, asks men directly to support V-P Harris
4 mins
Musk unveils Tesla's self-driving cybercab that relies on AI, cameras
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a robotaxi with two gull-wing doors and no steering wheel or pedals at a splashy event on Oct 10 and added a robovan to the roster as Tesla's goal shifts from low-priced mass-market automaker to robotics manufacturer.
2 mins
Japan's atomic bomb survivor group wins Nobel Peace Prize
It gets nod for efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons using human testimony
2 mins
Year-long campaign to promote graciousness on public transport
It coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Thoughtful Bunch mascots
2 mins
No abnormalities on tracks repaired after EWL disruption: SMRT
Visual and ultrasonic inspections of repaired tracks along the East-West Line (EWL) have shown no abnormalities since regular train services resumed after a six-day disruption in September, rail operator SMRT said on Oct 11.
2 mins
Jail for woman who tried to cover her tracks after abusing maid
Housewife reformatted memory cards of CCTV cameras during visit by police
3 mins
Lee Hsien Yang and wife are free to return - no legal restraints: Police
There are no legal restraints on Mr Lee Hsien Yang, the younger son of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, and his wife Lee Suet Fern returning to Singapore, said the police.
1 min
Arcade games to keep seniors fit clinch top prize in Huawei contest
Picture yourself having fun dancing to late Taiwanese songstress Teresa Teng's songs or familiar local classics like Chan Mali Chan in a rhythm game where players step in directions indicated on a screen. In future, seniors may be able to enjoy this and two other arcade games and stay fit at active ageing centres with the help of dance mats and motion sensors.
3 mins
Worker dies after being struck by precast concrete at BTO site
A construction worker died after he was struck by a concrete drain channel at a worksite in McNair Road on Oct 11.
1 min
S'pore shares track Wall Street losses amid inflation concerns
● STI slips 0.3%, losers just ahead of gainers 189 to 179 ● Local banking trio – DBS, OCBC, UOB – end in the red ● Regional markets end mixed; Japan, HK up but S. Korea slips
1 min
TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs in AI push, with many in Malaysia
Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said on Oct 11, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content moderation.
1 min
Noel Tata reportedly appointed chairman of Tata Trusts
Appointment of Ratan Tata's half-brother key as Tata Trusts owns 66% of holding firm
3 mins
7-Eleven owner plans to split its businesses to fend off takeover bid
7-Eleven owner Seven & i Holdings is embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul, betting that a bold break-up will help fend off an unsolicited takeover proposal from a smaller rival.
3 mins
Investors expect $369b of new China stimulus this weekend
Analysts predict that Beijing will sell more govt debt, try to boost consumption
3 mins
Scheme helps firms eyeing Europe to get foreign loans
Local companies looking to expand into Europe and beyond will now be able to leverage a new scheme that allows them to obtain loans directly from selected foreign lenders, with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) sharing 50 per cent of the risk.
1 min
MAS to keep Singdollar support as inflation risks rise: Analysts
It is set to stand pat at Oct 14 policy review amid Mid-East conflict, looming US election
4 mins
Wealth platform launches globally in Singapore
A finance company founded and run by former Google executives is making high-powered wealth management tools and products usually reserved for the rich more widely available here.
3 mins
Man jailed under securities Act for false statements to induce trading
Using social media and messaging platforms to tout shares may lead to a possible breach of the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).
1 min
UOB launches programme for employees to pivot to new roles
Bank also introduces two-year AI and data analytics training with mentorship
3 mins
Political freebies matter immensely
Britain needs what it has never had: serious rules curtailing money in politics.
3 mins
Dads, Kishore Mahbubani and A Boy Named Sue
Some fathers can appear aloof and uncommunicative. Don't let that fool you.
6 mins
Can we be friends despite our partisan and social identities?
The sharp political divides in the US are stark reminders of the need to reach across the aisle and expand our shared spaces.
6 mins
Singapore's battle to lift wages at the bottom
The Progressive Wage Model is Singapore's answer to minimum wage. Ten years after it was made mandatory in its first sector, The Straits Times looks at the model's initial aims, present challenges and future prospects.
10+ mins
Eateries, bookshops: Chongqing's wartime bunkers get new lease of life
Repurposed bunkers also offer residents and tourists a respite from heat.
6 mins
GOLDEN PATH TO TOP OF THE HILL
Caulfield Guineas is main race at home, but Price is drawn to Sydney for G2, 3YO sales
2 mins
One Stripe to make his mark further as 3YO
Oct 12 South Africa (Durbanville/Turffontein) form analysis
5 mins
GALAXY PATCH TO GET ROLLING
Oct 13 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
4 mins
NBA chief sees return to China
National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner Adam Silver said on Oct 10 that he expects his league will once more play games in China after having not done so since 2019, according to multiple media reports.
2 mins
WNBA FINALS OVER SEVEN GAMES
Amid burgeoning interest, 2025 regular season expands to 44 games with new team Valkyries
2 mins
SABALENKA TO STICK TO HER BRAVE PLAN
World No. 2 will be aggressive in Wuhan semi against Gauff; Fritz takes on Djokovic
2 mins
Nadal's beauty lay in his purity as a competitor
To appreciate the retiring Rafael Nadal we can flip through record books, hunt down Uncle Toni, sift the clay for archaeological clues, speak to Roger Federer's therapist, delve into the physics of spin, but really it's best if we start with a dictionary.
4 mins
Toyota back in F1 with Haas tie-up
The United States-owned Haas Formula One team and Toyota announced a multi-year technical partnership on Oct 11, in a move bringing Japan's biggest carmaker back to grand prix racing for the first time since 2009.
2 mins
Player strike in England unlikely: Sports law expert
The chorus of frustrated players and managers speaking out against football's gruelling fixture schedule continues to grow, with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate the latest to say he would support players' right to strike.
2 mins
SOCCEROOS HAVE NO FEAR
They head to Japan with confidence despite never having beaten the Samurai Blue there
2 mins
Conditions to blame for 'ugly' draw, says Messi
Argentina were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela on Lionel Messi's return, as Brazil got their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Chile on Oct 10.
2 mins
Belgium punish Italy at set pieces in 2-2 draw
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti blamed bad luck, as Belgium bounced back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with his 10-man side in Rome on Oct 10 to boost their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.
2 mins
CARSLEY'S MIDFIELD OVERLOAD BACKFIRES
England temp boss dismayed by mistakes as Three Lions lose to Greece for first time
3 mins
Lions' morale-boosting win comes at a price
The Lions got a much-needed morale booster ahead of the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Championship as they beat Tokyo Verdy 2-1 on Oct 11 in the second of three friendlies against J1 League opponents in their Japan training tour.
2 mins
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