The Straits Times - November 01, 2024
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November 01, 2024
Economy woes - More in China take on side jobs
More workers in China are picking up side jobs amid the country's economic malaise, with many, especially the young, anxious about their job prospects.
1 min
Banks here ramping up efforts to attract younger card holders
Banks here are stepping up efforts to attract younger customers by filling their card programmes with youth-centric features, with one lender even targeting children as young as seven.
4 mins
Deficit for public bus ops narrows to $852m, lowest in seven years
This comes on the back of lower fees paid to bus operators and higher fare revenue
3 mins
More COEs no guarantee prices will drop if demand not addressed
Increasing supply over past 18 months has not meaningfully brought down premiums
3 mins
Lee Hsien Yang has turned 'personal vendetta' into international smear campaign: Govt
Mr Lee Hsien Yang has turned a \"personal vendetta\" into an international smear campaign against his father, family and country, said the Singapore Government on Oct 31.
4 mins
Lim Hong Huay: A mother built a community for caregivers of special needs kids
As a paediatrician, Dr Lim Hong Huay, 52, could tell that her first-born daughter, Marianne, was not hitting some of her developmental milestones when she was 18 months old.
4 mins
Marlina Yased Initiator of community fridge knows neighbours' struggles
At a void deck in the heart of Lengkok Bahru, one name can often be heard every evening as people gather there.
3 mins
Daniel Yap One man's mission to feed families and reduce food waste
The Straits Times unveils the first three finalists for the Singaporean of the Year 2024 - advocate for food rescue Daniel Yap, caregiver support group founder Lim Hong Huay, and community big sister Marlina Yased.
4 mins
Harris v Trump: Who is better for Asia?
With the US presidential election approaching on Nov 5, US bureau chief Bhagyashree Garekar and The Straits Times' bureaus in Asia explore the impact on trade and security in the region under a prospective Harris or second Trump administration.
10 mins
Chinese turning to casual work to boost wages amid economic slump
Side hustles may top up income lost through delayed wages, salary cuts
4 mins
India, China complete pullback of troops from Himalayan frontier: Delhi oflicial
India and China have completed pulling back their troops from two face-off points on their disputed Himalayan frontier as planned, an Indian defence official said on Oct 30.
1 min
90 Rohingya refugees stranded on beach in Aceh
Human traffickers left dozens of Rohingya refugees, including children, stranded on a shoreline in western Indonesia on Oct 31, while six dead bodies were found nearby, local officials said.
1 min
Beijing, KL stress close ties amid territorial dispute
Both focus on strong trade, trust at forum after Chinese flag march sparks protests
3 mins
Indonesia to respond appropriately to events in South China Sea
JAKARTA - Indonesia's position on the South China Sea remains unchanged and it will respond appropriately to safeguard its territory, an official said on Oct 31, after a Chinese coast guard vessel interrupted a survey by Jakarta's state energy firm.
1 min
UN Security Council warns against attempts to dismantle UN Palestinian aid agency
The United Nations Security Council on Oct 30 \"strongly warned against any attempts to dismantle or diminish\" the operations and mandate of the UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA after Israel passed a law banning its operations.
2 mins
Israeli couple arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran
Israeli police said on Oct 31 that they had arrested an Israeli couple on suspicion of spying for Iran, barely a week after two groups allegedly working for Tehran were detained.
1 min
Amazon workers send letter to CEO urging return-to-office policy reversal
SEATTLE - More than 500 Amazon employees sent a letter on Oct. 30 to the chief executive officer of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) unit urging the reversal of a full return-to-office policy and rejecting his assertion that the rule had broad support and opponents should leave the company.
2 mins
Israel calls for UN expert who accused it of genocide to step down
Special rapporteur for human rights also says US an 'enabler' of Israeli actions
2 mins
Flights between S'pore, Taipei affected as Typhoon Kong-rey hits
Several flights between Singapore and Taipei were affected on Oct 31 as super Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan's east coast at 1.40pm.
3 mins
Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia
LA ALCUDIA, Spain - At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, the local authorities said on Oct 30.
1 min
North Korea deployment could prolong, widen Ukraine war, US warns
Pentagon chief calls such a move a 'dangerous and destabilizing escalation'
3 mins
New tool makes reading online articles Simpler for students
As a secondary school teacher, Mr Noah Zhang found it could be difficult to find suitable online articles that could serve as reading material for students, as many were pitched at adults.
3 mins
S'pore app pays users for data samples to train AI assistants
Users earn digital coins or cash for tasks like recording their voices, labelling pictures
3 mins
Special dim sum created for elderly folk with swallowing difficulties
90 nursing home residents part of pilot that served up soft-meal dishes
3 mins
Shine Muscat grapes in Singapore tested and found safe by SFA
Shine Muscat grapes in Singapore are safe to eat, after passing tests for pesticides by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
1 min
DPM Heng warns of fake profiles using his name on Facebook
Is that really Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat sending you a friend request on Facebook? Even if you know him personally, you'd better think twice before responding.
1 min
Anti-death penalty activist faces Pofma Office investigation for defying correction order
An anti-death penalty activist has been referred to the office that administers Singapore's fake news law for investigation, after she defied an order to carry a correction notice in her social media posts about the legal processes for death row inmates.
3 mins
No evidence of conspiracy in couple's bankruptcy, says judge
Ex-directors of education firm claimed others plotted to oust them from business
3 mins
Chinese manufacturing starting to recover after stimulus blitz
PMI up in October and policymakers hope to hit economic growth target of about 5%
2 mins
Vanke posts $1.5b loss in Q3 as China's property crisis persists
China Vanke posted another massive loss in the third quarter, underscoring the pressure on the property developer as it tries to pay off debt amid the country's prolonged housing slump.
1 min
S. Korea's chip production falls for first time in over a year
South Korea's semiconductor production fell from a year earlier for the first time in more than a year, in another sign that a boom cycle fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) development worldwide may be starting to cool.
1 min
China carmakers told to halt investment in EU nations backing EV tariffs
China has told its carmakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), two people briefed about the matter said, a move likely to further divide Europe.
2 mins
Aussie watchdog sues Singtel-owned Optus over alleged sales misconduct
Australia's competition watchdog is taking Singtel-owned Optus to court, alleging it engaged in misconduct while selling mobile phones and plans, particularly to vulnerable customers.
1 min
BYD sales eclipse Tesla's for first time as EV giants face off
HONG KONG - BYD notched up another win over Tesla, reporting quarterly revenue beating that of Mr. Elon Musk's carmaker for the first time since the pair went head-to-head in global electric vehicle (EV) sales.
2 mins
DHL, Salesforce among 50 lauded as top workplaces here
Need for trust among workers and leaders a key lesson from surveys over past 10 years
3 mins
ITE students stand to gain from tie-up with financial institutions
Over 50 students on internship scheme; more partnerships set to be explored
4 mins
Ringgit set for worst month in nine years amid US election jitters
MANILA - Malaysia's currency is on course for its worst month in more than nine years as investors scale back on risk assets amid concerns over the US election.
1 min
Fighting in the gutter: Cautionary lessons from America's vicious election campaign
There is a price to be paid for decades of ever-coarser negative campaigning in the US.
7 mins
Something has changed inside North Korea
Troops to Russia, signs of an imminent nuclear test and death sentences for K-pop.
4 mins
Is S-E Asia ready for Trump 2.0? Brace for much bigger economic impact
No matter who wins the US election, the policy shifts could rewrite the rules for ASEAN. But the potential return of Donald Trump could compound this disruption.
6 mins
It's all about China: The key to future US ties with S-E Asia
Whether the next US president is Harris or Trump, that is the prism through which Washington will calibrate its ties. Three countries, including Singapore, stand out.
4 mins
How to give a good speech
Before you begin, what is it that you really want to say?
4 mins
Letter of the day Determining who gets priority for COEs can be complex
I refer to the letter \"COEs - Introduce priority scheme for parents, the elderly\" (Oct 31). A certificate of entitlement (COE) priority scheme for families with young children, caregivers and the elderly undermines the purpose of controlling the car population.
1 min
Bullying ● Schools, residents can do more to stop incidents
I am very concerned about the recent spate of school bullying involving youngsters.
1 min
Replies Dyslexia ● A powerful reminder of the support needed to help all learners thrive
As an educator and researcher supporting learners with dyslexia, and a parent and foster parent of children with dyslexia and other learning differences, I found Dr Isaac Lim's reflections in the Opinion section particularly resonant (\"The unfair advantage of having dyslexia\", Oct 28).
1 min
MOREIRA OPEN TO AUSSIE MOVE
Top rides in Golden Eagle, Melbourne Cup may lure Magic Man Down Under for good
2 mins
Jambo Sana looks set for back-to-back wins
Nov 1 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
2 mins
WALKER MAKING HIS MARK IN MELBOURNE
Four-time S'pore champion trainer banks on Bellatrix Star for Group 1 glory in Coolmore
3 mins
Towns basks in Miami heat with 44 pts
MIAMI - Karl-Anthony Towns enjoyed his best National Basketball Association (NBA) game as a Knick, scoring 44 points and grabbing 13 rebounds as visiting New York defeated the Miami Heat 116-107 on Oct 30.
2 mins
'PUNCHED IN THE MOUTH' BY CAVS
No happy return for Lakers star LeBron, though son Bronny gets first basket in city he grew up in
2 mins
New Zealand flay 'low IQ' Marler for haka jibe
New Zealanders have scoffed at English prop Joe Marler's attempts to stir up controversy before the All Blacks play in London on Nov 2, after he mocked their pre-game haka as \"ridiculous\".
2 mins
VILIFIED VERSTAPPEN FIGHTS ON
Dutchman won't change his driving style despite criticism ahead of Sao Paulo GP
3 mins
MotoGP riders want Valencia race moved
Leading MotoGP riders on Oct 31 called for the season finale in a fortnight to be moved out of Valencia because of deadly once-in-a-generation flooding in Spain.
2 mins
An 'honour' as Ohtani wins in first Dodgers season
LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani's unprecedented first season with the Dodgers ended in another breakthrough on Oct 30, as the Japanese slugger hoisted the World Series trophy for the first time after Los Angeles beat hosts New York Yankees 4-1 for the title.
3 mins
Girma double helps US women extend run to 13
LOUISVILLE - The United States women's football team extended their unbeaten run under English coach Emma Hayes to 13 matches after a 3-0 win over Argentina in a friendly on Oct 30.
2 mins
Forest owner accused of fixing a Greek game
LONDON - Evangelos Marinakis, a Greek shipping magnate and owner of English Premier League football club Nottingham Forest, was on Oct 31 accused of trying to fix a Greek football match, in a London libel lawsuit he is bringing over an alleged smear campaign in Britain.
1 min
MEDVEDEV STUCK IN A RUT AFTER PARIS LOSS
Russian loses third straight opener in Bercy as Popyrin prevails; still without a 2024 title
3 mins
I'VE JUST 13 MEN LEFT, PEP BEMOANS
Akanji doesn't start, Savinho leaves in tears as City's woes mount after League Cup loss
3 mins
Reds aim to take form into Brighton rematch
LONDON - Forward Cody Gakpo scored a brace, as Liverpool continued their fine form under Arne Slot, beating Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 on Oct 30 to reach the League Cup quarter-finals.
2 mins
I cannot please everyone: Klopp on new job
BERLIN - Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended his decision to join Red Bull as head of global soccer from 2025 following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was \"outstanding\" for him.
2 mins
Van Nistelrooy vows to help United in any role
LONDON - Manchester United caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy said he will help the club \"in any capacity\" as reports suggest that Ruben Amorim is getting closer to being named as Erik ten Hag's successor.
2 mins
DOUGLASS' HALLOWEEN TREAT
She breaks pact over 'trick' headbands, then breaks 200m breast world mark
3 mins
Taking a shine to lab-grown diamonds
Demand for more affordable synthetic alternatives is on the rise as mined diamonds lose their lustre
8 mins
Artist and model Ella Emhoff under the political spotlight
The stepchild of United States, Vice-President Kamala Harris has been getting more scrutiny after 2021's Inauguration Day
4 mins
Printed jeans take fashion world by storm
UNITED STATES - Swedish fashion house Acne Studios makes US$800 (S$1,060) jeans that look like something a roofer would wear to a rave.
3 mins
Meet Blackpink's Lisa at Marquee party on Nov 9
Get ready to meet Thai singer Lisa of K-pop girl group Blackpink ahead of her first solo fan meeting in Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Nov 11.
1 min
Hello Kitty still raking in millions at age 50
TOKYO - Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Nov 1 - and is still making millions for her Japanese creators.
2 mins
Actress Diana Danielle divorces actor Farid Kamil again
KUALA LUMPUR – A year after reconciling with her husband, Malaysian actor Farid Kamil, Malaysian singer-actress Diana Danielle is filing for divorce again.
2 mins
Actors Channing Tatum, Zoe Kravitz split up after three years
American actor Channing Tatum and American actress Zoe Kravitz have gone their separate ways, according to various reports by the US media.
1 min
Teri Garr brightened up comedies Tootsie, Young Frankenstein
LOS ANGELES - Academy Award-nominated American actress Teri Garr (right), whose sunny personality lit up the screen in films such as Young Frankenstein (1974) and Tootsie (1982), died on Oct 29 at age 79.
2 mins
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