The Straits Times - October 13, 2024
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October 13, 2024
Asean must speed up integration in a world going the other way: PM Wong
Grouping and its partners want to show cooperation is the way forward, he says
3 mins
Under one in three aware palliative care involves therapists, pastoral team: Poll
About three in five Singaporeans know what palliative care is because they are already in the system and are using healthcare services, a recent study found.
3 mins
Extra $140m to support expansion of active ageing centres
Funding comes on top of $800m set aside by the Govt for them from 2024 to 2028
3 mins
Not a dying trade: S'pore's funeral industry thrives as population ages
Demand rising for garlands, engraved tombstones, other funeral services
4 mins
Trump calls for death penalty for migrants who kill Americans
AURORA, Colorado – Donald Trump portrayed migrants as dangerous criminals during a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Oct 11, calling for the death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens as he escalated the anti-immigration rhetoric that has fueled his presidential run.
3 mins
In elections we trust not, say many Americans
Distrust, deepened by divisive rhetoric, is stoking a crisis of confidence in the US
4 mins
No hongbao, no problem: Young Chinese opt for fuss-free weddings
When Ms Droya Zhuo, 26, was planning for her wedding in February, she found the process of choosing a bridal gown troublesome.
4 mins
China vows to prop up economy but details remain scarce for now
Anxious investors have to wait till later in October for more information on the policies
3 mins
When family Or friends are the ones behind child pornography
Volume of such material sent over the internet rising in recent years: Experts
5 mins
Japanese PM reassures Asean after 'Asian Nato' proposal ruffles feathers
But idea not quite dead yet, with Ishiba having described it as 'one for the future'
4 mins
Hezbollah fires missiles as Israel fights 2 battles on its holiest day
Country faces severe diplomatic backlash over wounding of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
3 mins
Iran bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights after attacks in Lebanon
TEHRAN - Iran has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported on Oct 12, weeks after deadly sabotage attacks in Lebanon which were blamed on Israel.
1 min
Woman in Russian tank factory sent to penal colony for selling info to Ukraine
MOSCOW - A woman who worked for a Russian tank factory was convicted of treason and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in a penal colony on Oct 11 for selling military information to Ukraine.
1 min
Detained Foxconn workers being probed for crimes, says China
BEIJING - China's government said on Oct 11 that employees of Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest iPhone assembler, are being investigated for suspected taking of bribes and embezzlement, after Taiwan reported their detention.
1 min
Putin cements ties with Iranian leader at Central Asia meeting
Both hail growing economic links, similar views on world affairs amid US concern
2 mins
Two Singaporeans among six opera performers arrested in Penang
BUTTERWORTH, Penang - Six foreign opera actors, including two Singaporean women, were apprehended in Penang, Malaysia, for allegedly breaching their social visit passes by staging performances.
1 min
From timber to tech Sibu's spotty transition to joining Sarawak's booming economy
SIBU, Sarawak - On the hour-long cruise along Sibu's waterfront, a recorded audio commentary boasts that the town once had more millionaires than anywhere else in Borneo, thanks to the post-war timber boom.
4 mins
Malaysians capitalising on stronger ringgit to buy gadgets
GEORGE TOWN, Penang - With the ringgit on an upward trend, upgrading electronic gadgets seems to be on everyone's minds in Malaysia now.
1 min
Remains of climber who went missing 100 years ago found on Everest
KATHMANDU – A documentary team discovered human remains on Mount Everest apparently belonging to a man who went missing while trying to reach the summit of the peak 100 years ago, National Geographic magazine reported on Oct 11.
1 min
Northern Lights animate night skies around the globe
NEW YORK - Night skies came aglow on Oct 10 with the shimmering palette of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis.
1 min
Famous red gate at Tokyo university in danger of collapsing
TOKYO — Generations of Japan’s top scholars and leaders have passed through it on their way to building an advanced society. Now the Akamon Gate, the distinctive red gate on The University of Tokyo’s campus in central Tokyo, is in danger of collapse.
2 mins
Battered Florida begins long road to recovery after major hurricanes
Many still without power, water and sewage services; clearing of debris may take months
3 mins
Worker taken to hospital after falling 2.3m at RTS Link construction site
A construction worker was injured on Oct 10 after falling from a height of about 2.3m at a worksite for the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link station in Woodlands North.
1 min
Response to retention of Siglap block shows everyday buildings have value
As to what to do with it now, one could look to Hong Kong's Mei Ho House for inspiration
4 mins
Retiree clicks curry ad and loses $33k; money lock saves rest of funds
She knew all about the latest scam trends and had been warning her friends not to fall for them.
3 mins
Doc suffers cardiac arrest during game, but is saved by colleagues
Two of them took turns to apply CPR while another located an AED device to use on him
3 mins
People with disabilities get help to excel via leadership programme
Despite frequently speaking in public about disability awareness, 27-year-old Fathima Zohra – also known as Zoe Zora – felt insecure and self-conscious and was concerned that it would show to the audience.
2 mins
‘I feared going to school’
New tools of social media and texting have opened up ways for bullies to hurt people
5 mins
Schools urged to stay updated on cyber trends and issues
Schools are encouraged to keep up to date on cyber trends and issues, such as through resources provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE), said a lead school counsellor from the ministry's guidance branch.
3 mins
Reading my mother through her books
Our parents are an accumulation of stories. Go find them before it's too late.
5 mins
VEP is not designed to bait S'poreans. It's the standard Malaysia Boleh
If you want to enjoy the best of a country, you should also prepare to embrace its worst.
5 mins
Space - the ultimate frontier for voyagers and moneymen
Humanity has long been fascinated by the skies, but only a select few have experienced the beauty of Earth from above.
4 mins
How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?
Among other things, self-regulation allows children to keep going with a task or situation when things are tough.
3 mins
Struck a lottery while married? Prize deemed part of marital assets
For one divorcing couple, a luxury car won in a lucky draw only sparked more disputes
5 mins
When your financial situation is stable but you worry anyway
Money dysmorphia can lead one to make poor decisions, leading to negative results
5 mins
How to plan for retirement when you are on your own
For Ms Sara Zeff Geber, the \"aha moment\" came a few years ago as she listened to a friend recount all the tasks she was taking on to help her increasingly frail 91-year-old mother.
4 mins
Betting apps are more toxic than you think
Betting companies all publicly espouse their commitment to responsible gaming. They help fund programmes to combat addiction and give customers the option to exclude themselves from betting or to enrol in \"cool-off\" periods that keep them from logging in for a day or two.
5 mins
Revival in demand for private resale homes
Volume of transactions in Jan-Aug up 11% from same period a year ago, data shows
5 mins
Fintech exec began developing her investing acumen as a teen
Her initial better-safe-than-sorry approach has given way to a higher risk appetite now
5 mins
WALLER-LANE IN GUINEAS UPSET
Private Life steals the show after inch-perfect front-running ride in Caulfield 3YO feature
3 mins
SailGP matures with new tech, stiff rivalry
NEW YORK - As SailGP approaches its fifth season of racing, this professional sailing league is finally flying on its own two foils.
4 mins
Kiwis get down to business quickly
BARCELONA - New Zealand beat Britain in the opening America's Cup races on Oct 12, with the holders setting the pace in the early skirmishes with the challengers in the first-to-seven contest.
1 min
"'SPORTSWASHING' CRY AS NBA PLAYS IN UAE"
But commissioner Silver disagrees that its presence in a key market helps hide abuses
4 mins
SINNER'S 'SPECIAL' YEAR-END TOP SPOT
First Italian to finish the year as No. 1 will clinch 7th title of 2024 if he beats Djokovic
3 mins
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