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September 09, 2024

Chinese, Japanese gardens reopen with blend of old and new

About 14,000 suggestions from the public were received by the National Parks Board (NParks) and, on Sept 8, visitors got to see how the new and the old blended together at the reopening of the Chinese and Japanese gardens in Taman Jurong.

Chinese, Japanese gardens reopen with blend of old and new

3 mins

S'pore will have largest share of passenger EVs in S-E Asia by 2040: Report

Factors such as COE system, green policies make EV adoption more extensive: Expert

4 mins

Defunct JI terror group seeks to get ex-members to surrender, stand down

Nationwide outreach tour aimed at ensuring they do not regroup or join splinter groups

Defunct JI terror group seeks to get ex-members to surrender, stand down

3 mins

Pope delivers medical aid during visit| to remote Papua New Guinea town

Papua New Guinea - Pope Francis flew deep into the jungle of the south-western Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Sept 8 to visit Catholics living in one of the most remote areas of the world and deliver medical supplies and other aid.

Pope delivers medical aid during visit| to remote Papua New Guinea town

3 mins

China's rescue plan for property market not enough to reverse slump

Three months since China rolled out sweeping measures to rescue its beleaguered property market, the tide has yet to turn, with housing prices continuing to fall.

China's rescue plan for property market not enough to reverse slump

4 mins

Skilful engineering could shield KL against sinkholes S, say experts

While Kuala Lumpur is a safe place to live in, construction in limestone areas should be designed through proper engineering to prevent sinkholes, said former Malaysian Geotechnical Society (MGS) president Lee Peir Tien.

Skilful engineering could shield KL against sinkholes S, say experts

2 mins

Modi calls on youth to join politics as parties seek fresh faces

Parties increasingly aware of importance of young people in nation with 60% under 35

Modi calls on youth to join politics as parties seek fresh faces

4 mins

Malaysia shelves web traffic rerouting plan amid censorship fears

Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he has directed the communications regulator not to reroute web traffic through local domain name system (DNS) servers, according to a post on social media platform X on Sept 8.

1 min

New Thai PM to prioritise tackling $621b in household liability

Govt to speed up debt restructuring, boost fiscal stimulus to raise economic growth

3 mins

Typhoon Yagi weakens; dozens killed in China, Vietnam, Philippines

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm in 2024, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Sept 8 after wreaking havoc in northern Vietnam, China's Hainan and the Philippines, claiming dozens of lives, according to preliminary reports.

Typhoon Yagi weakens; dozens killed in China, Vietnam, Philippines

2 mins

Hezbollah and Israel trade fire day after Israeli strike on Lebanon village

Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces traded cross-border attacks, both sides said early on Sept 8, a day after the Lebanese Health Ministry reported three rescuers killed in an Israeli attack.

2 mins

Philippines arrests fugitive pastor accused by US of child sex-trafficking

A Philippine pastor wanted in the US for child sextrafficking has been arrested, officials said on Sept 8, two weeks into a massive police manhunt.

Philippines arrests fugitive pastor accused by US of child sex-trafficking

1 min

China tells US it presents economic opportunity, not threat

Chinese Vice-Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen told his US counterpart on Sept 7 that a modern China was an economic opportunity and not a threat to the United States, the ministry said.

1 min

Biden team keeps hope on Gaza truce despite setbacks

It dials up diplomacy as term nears end, but experts note difficulty of remaining issues

Biden team keeps hope on Gaza truce despite setbacks

3 mins

INSIDE THE HARRIS-TRUMP DEBATE PREP Method acting, insults and tough questions

While preparations differ, both camps see the debate as key to define Harris for millions of swing voters who know what they think about Trump but are still curious about her

INSIDE THE HARRIS-TRUMP DEBATE PREP Method acting, insults and tough questions

6 mins

Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on strategic city

Russia said on Sept 8 that its forces had taken full control of a town in eastern Ukraine as Moscow's forces advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk and seek to pierce the Ukrainian defensive front lines.

Russia takes Ukrainian town in advance on strategic city

1 min

End of Olympic escapism for gloomy France

Observers see signs country is moving on from sport-inspired break from reality

End of Olympic escapism for gloomy France

3 mins

UK PM blames Tories for 'broken' health service

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed his Conservative predecessors for leaving England's health service in a broken state, in his latest effort to frame the political narrative ahead of what is expected to be a difficult budget proposal in October.

1 min

Our bonds with one another contribute to sense of home: PM Wong

In the end it's not about hardware and infrastructure, he says at launch of One Punggol hub

Our bonds with one another contribute to sense of home: PM Wong

3 mins

Air purifiers may not get rid of that 'new house smell'

Better to opt for green building materials, ventilate confined spaces

Air purifiers may not get rid of that 'new house smell'

4 mins

What you need to know about air purifiers

Air purifiers are often marketed with claims that they can remove bacteria, haze particles, viruses like Sars-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, and the chemical formaldehyde, among other pollutants.

3 mins

News analysis Lessons in resilience, future-proofing from Sats' efforts to diversify

In the wake of the pandemic, moves to globalise and diversify its business are continuing

News analysis Lessons in resilience, future-proofing from Sats' efforts to diversify

3 mins

Walk or run and campaign donates $1 per km to President's Challenge

Political Correspondent Every step you take would not only keep you fit, but would also make a contribution to a local charity.

2 mins

How to reduce the risk of developing dementia?

Research finds tackling bad cholesterol and untreated vision loss could prevent onset

How to reduce the risk of developing dementia?

3 mins

GIC-backed aviation service provider StandardAero files for US IPO

Planned listing comes as after-market services industry heats up amid aviation recovery

1 min

Concerns over US jobs and growth weigh on markets

Volatility likely to increase but experts see upside for risk equities remaining intact

Concerns over US jobs and growth weigh on markets

5 mins

Volkswagen decline a blow to car powerhouse Germany

Country at inflexion point amid waning competitiveness and political challenges

5 mins

Singapore offshore and marine firms enjoy winds of recovery

The Sue-Ann Tan Business Correspondent Offshore and marine (O&M) companies listed here have bright prospects ahead, as they are well positioned to take on projects in the growing renewables space while also benefiting from their existing order books, experts said.

Singapore offshore and marine firms enjoy winds of recovery

4 mins

The mpox outbreak is a global systems failure

A new public health approach is needed that takes into account the growing impact of climate change.

3 mins

Champ Purton goes bang, bang, bang, bang

Champion jockey Zac Purton got off to a brilliant start in the 202425 Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin racecourse on Sept 8.

Champ Purton goes bang, bang, bang, bang

3 mins

A DAY TO REMEMBER FOR PETERS FAMILY

Supreme Liner gets off the mark at long last for English trainer and parents

A DAY TO REMEMBER FOR PETERS FAMILY

3 mins

Johnson leaves the cage for good at 38

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson announced on Sept 6 that he is retiring after a stellar mixed martial arts career.

Johnson leaves the cage for good at 38

1 min

TIGERISH DRIVE TO SUCCEED

Sabalenka thanks her family for unwavering support after winning a third Slam title

TIGERISH DRIVE TO SUCCEED

3 mins

Robertson expects stern inquiry after losses

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson admitted there would be tough questions back home, after the All Blacks lost 18-12 to South Africa in Cape Town on Sept 7 to see their Rugby Championship hopes disappear.

Robertson expects stern inquiry after losses

2 mins

Coaching makes me forget my age: Prasad

Cricket coach Sarika Siva Prasad is trim, fit and sports a head of black hair the moustached senior easily looks decades younger than 65.

Coaching makes me forget my age: Prasad

2 mins

BATTLE FOR FINAL PLAY-OFF SPOT HEATS UP

Dallas cannot afford another loss but Chicago have lost star Reese for the season

BATTLE FOR FINAL PLAY-OFF SPOT HEATS UP

2 mins

Wirtz and Musiala are hard to stop, says Nagelsmann

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has two reasons to be optimistic in Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, and he believes that his team will be hard to beat when the duo \"step on the gas\".

Wirtz and Musiala are hard to stop, says Nagelsmann

2 mins

'PROUDEST DAY' ON CARSLEY'S DEBUT

England's interim boss lauds the players for smooth 2-0 win over his native Ireland

'PROUDEST DAY' ON CARSLEY'S DEBUT

3 mins

Indonesia can hurt us: Aussie captain

Australia captain Mathew Ryan has stressed that the Socceroos cannot afford to underestimate Indonesia on Sept 10, as they go into their World Cup qualifier in Jakarta needing to bounce back from the surprise last-gasp loss to Bahrain five days earlier.

2 mins

Treble for US cagers, Jiang gets 7th gold

The United States won a third consecutive men's Paralympic wheelchair basketball title on Sept 7, while teenage Chinese swimmer Jiang Yuyan collected a remarkable seventh gold of the Paris Games.

2 mins

China's Paralympic success fails to hit home

As the Paris Paralympics entered the final day of competition on Sept 8, China's athletes have been revelling in rampant success but few in the country appear to be paying attention.

China's Paralympic success fails to hit home

2 mins

BRONZE IS 'TOUGH' FOR FAVOURITE MA

Still, he can be proud of turning brutal encounter with bear into glorious career

BRONZE IS 'TOUGH' FOR FAVOURITE MA

2 mins

Weir moves from spinning wheels to spinning discs

An emotional David Weir said on Sept 8 he had \"put his heart and soul\" into his Paralympic career, but now was the time for the British multiple champion to bring down the curtain on this chapter of his life.

Weir moves from spinning wheels to spinning discs

2 mins

PARISIANS' NOD TO THE GAMES

Event gets thumbs up from residents, who revel in the 'amazing' experience

PARISIANS' NOD TO THE GAMES

3 mins

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