The Straits Times - November 14, 2024
The Straits Times - November 14, 2024
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November 14, 2024
Govt monitoring AI use in HR to ensure regulations stay adequate
No complaints to Tafep of discrimination arising from use of AI tools so far: Minister
3 mins
Residents shocked by worst massacre in recent years
Residents in the sleepy coastal city of Zhuhai are reeling from the shock of the worst massacre in the country in recent years, after a man drove an SUV into a crowd exercising at a sports complex on the evening of Nov 11, killing 35 and wounding 43.
3 mins
Zhuhai residents fear recurrence of violence
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1 min
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels set to hit record in 2024: Study
Key climate change temperature limit could be breached by 2030
4 mins
China's leaders urge 'all-out efforts' to treat those injured in attack
China's top leaders have urged \"all-out efforts\" to treat those injured in a car attack in southern China, one of the deadliest incidents in the country's recent history, as online posts asking what the attack says about Chinese society were censored.
2 mins
Parliament debates ways to sustain hawker culture, manage costs
Koh Poh Koon says balance has to be struck between inherent tensions
5 mins
Support available for hawkers, consumers to cope with rising costs
Numerous measures have been rolled out to cushion the impact of inflation on households, with some of them being enhanced several times, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance Shawn Huang.
4 mins
Adjusting system may lead to higher rents: Koh Poh Koon
Opposition MPs' ideas, like fixed rents and rental caps, could leave hawkers worse off
4 mins
Laws passed to grant more parental leave, tackle abuses of court processes
Parliament on Nov 13 passed a Bill to give effect to additional paid parental leave allowances that were first announced at the National Day Rally in August.
3 mins
Filing time-wasting, baseless claims to be deemed contempt of court
Aim is to protect judicial system here; those who act in good faith will not be penalised
3 mins
Law amended to increase parental leave, mandatory paternity leave
A law was amended on Nov 13 to implement more government-paid parental leave and mandatory paternity leave, which had been announced earlier in August.
3 mins
Invest in what works to keep Singapore successful: SM Lee
Republic has built on, maintained path laid out by first-gen leaders and citizens, he says
5 mins
Madrasah students can pursue higher religious education at new Islamic college
Madrasah students wishing to pursue higher religious education will have the opportunity to do so in Singapore through a new Islamic college, where they will learn how these teachings can be applied in the country's context, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli.
3 mins
Prabowo's US and China tour shows Indonesia's foreign policy ambition
President will refrain from taking sides, focus on building relationships: Analyst
4 mins
Malaysia's ex-finance minister Daim Zainuddin dies at 86
An ally of former PM Mahathir, he played vital role in restructuring nation's economy
2 mins
Trump 2.0 appointees embolden Israel in Mid-East moves
Feeling less pressure, Netanyahu could push to annex Palestinian lands
4 mins
Musk, Ramaswamy given task to create more efficient govt
US President-elect Donald Trump on November 12 appointed Mr. Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government, handing even more influence to the world's richest man who donated millions of dollars to helping Trump get elected.
3 mins
*Do not pet, Spot, who is in Trump's security detail
Spot, the four-legged robotics dog developed by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly joined the security detail for US President-elect Donald Trump.
1 min
Biden meets Trump at White House for transition talks
President Joe Biden hosted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 13 in a meeting designed to demonstrate a smooth transition between administrations, even though Trump's team has yet to sign documents to start the handover process.
2 mins
Most Ukrainians against land concession to Russia: Poll
A majority of Ukrainians oppose ceding any land captured by Russia in exchange for peace, even as their army is on the backfoot against advancing Russian forces, a survey said on Nov 12.
1 min
US to bolster support for Ukraine before Trump takes office
Blinken tells Nato the Biden administration will also work to strengthen the alliance
1 min
PM to attend Apec, G-20 meetings in Peru and Brazil
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be in Lima, Peru, from Nov 14 to 16 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders' meeting.
1 min
AI masters Singlish in breakthrough healthtech project
Large language model deployed in clinics, helps 995 call responders transcribe calls
3 mins
Task force on bus safety to tap foreign expertise for best practices
Group has spoken to passengers, road users, bus captains and operators
2 mins
Hard-copy vouchers available on request for NS LifeSG credits
Seniors who are unable to access National Service LifeSG credits via mobile application and those who are not comfortable with digital payments may ask the authorities for hard-copy vouchers.
1 min
Financial influencers who offer advice have to be licensed, regulated
Financial influencers who provide financial advice must be licensed and regulated, said Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) board member Alvin Tan in Parliament on Nov 13.
2 mins
No threshold set over blocking websites linked to potential misinformation campaigns: MHA
Even if Singaporeans have a low level of exposure to websites linked to potential misinformation campaigns, the authorities will still block these sites, said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
2 mins
S'pore artist bags top UOB painting award for first time in a decade
Singaporean artist Yong Wee Loon, 63, won the 43rd UOB South-east Asian Painting of the Year (POY) award at a ceremony held at the National Gallery Singapore on Nov 13.
2 mins
Expanded Shoalwater Bay Training Area about five times the size of Singapore
The expanded Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) was officially inaugurated in the Australian state of Queensland on Nov 13.
2 mins
Intrusive laws to curb scams, quarrels signal society's priorities
Strong public support for more decisive action to tackle both problems
3 mins
PSLE results to be released on Nov 20
Pupils who sat the PSLE in 2024 will receive their results from 11am on Nov 20.
2 mins
Several flights between S'pore, Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption
Several flights between Singapore and Bali were cancelled after a volcanic eruption in nearby Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki created a dangerous 10km ash cloud.
2 mins
Largest T-cell trial on solid tumors marks new era for cancer treatment
Insights from global study can be harnessed for further trials to benefit more patients
4 mins
Two media veterans sued over loan for business set up to promote Mandarin
Two media professionals, Mr Chua Chim Kang and Ms Lee Kuan Fung, are being sued by a businessman seeking repayment of a $990,000 interest-free loan he had given the pair in 2017.
3 mins
STI up 0.2% even as trade tariff fears hurt regional sentiment
● Losers beat gainers 315 to 257 across broader market ● Regional markets tumble after falls on Wall Street ● ThaiBev is top STI gainer; local banks end mixed
1 min
7-Eleven's owner mulls over going private to head off foreign bid
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven is mulling over going private by buying back its own shares in a bid to avoid a takeover attempt by Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard, people with knowledge of the matter said.
2 mins
Hong Kong's tycoons are selling trophy homes at fire sale prices
Collapse of China's real estate market forces many to sell prized properties
4 mins
S'pore-based Effissimo takes 2.5% stake in Nissan
TOKYO - Nissan Motor's rapid decline has drawn the attention of one of the most influential activist investors in Japan, adding a fresh dose of uncertainty to the automaker's turnaround plans.
3 mins
Consumer prices in US rise for fourth straight month
Experts forecast higher inflation in 2025 if Trump forges ahead with his policies
2 mins
Singtel boosts interim dividend by 35% to 7 cents
Singtel raised its interim dividend by 35 per cent to seven cents as it reported higher underlying first-half earnings on Nov 13.
2 mins
Frasers Property's full-year earnings rise 19.2% on overseas gains
Frasers Property, Singapore's third-largest listed developer controlled by Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, saw full-year earnings rise 19.2 per cent, led by higher residential contributions from China and Australia.
2 mins
OCBC has enough capital for M&A, business growth: CEO
OCBC has enough capital for business growth, even as chief executive officer Helen Wong signals her appetite for deals while keeping the bank's dividend policy.
2 mins
$5.4m to support lower-income NTUC members who are caregivers
NTUC will commit a total of $5.4 million over the next three years to support lower-income union members with caregiving responsibilities at home.
1 min
S'pore non-retail investors plan to boost crypto holdings in 2025
57% here intend to raise crypto allocations, higher than global average of 47%: Survey
2 mins
Lessons in the art of the comeback
Trump's victory was more than votes - it was a lesson in instinct and connection. For leaders worldwide, it's a playbook worth examining.
6 mins
US tariffs will be an own goal
They will hurt US consumers and companies and are unlikely to reduce US trade deficits.
4 mins
Build a city for the future? Bhutan's plans could inspire the world
The Himalayan kingdom in the clouds seeks an alternative vision of what sustainable urban life could be like - with a down-to-earth pragmatism, too.
5 mins
Should we be fretting over AI's feelings?
Companies are racing to build machines that are more intelligent and more like us.
3 mins
Singapore's turbulent beginnings were crucial in forging our path to stability
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke of Singapore's journey and lessons in building its institutions, economy and society in a speech delivered on Nov 12 at the annual Edwin L. Godkin Lecture at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Here is an excerpt from his speech.
9 mins
Letter of the day Make haze info comprehensive and easy for all to understand
Singapore continues to grapple with the recurring threat of haze.
1 min
The gyms are more than just a place to work out
Prior to stepping into an ActiveSG gym about a little more than a year ago, the mental image I had was of an old, run-down gym with limited old and battered equipment.
1 min
Motorists Many inconsiderate
On Nov 10, I was already halfway across a zebra crossing when a car just zoomed past without stopping.
1 min
MCDONALD KEEN TO BE ROMANTICALLY LINKED AGAIN
New Zealand jockey reunites with Romantic Warrior at new HK stint
3 mins
LECK REVOLUTION AT KL TRIALS
Uncle Charles and nephew Joseph take four of the five Sungai Besi heats
3 mins
His Lordship commands plenty of respect
Nov 14 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
2 mins
New World Rugby head must 'bring in big changes'
Former Wales flanker Alix Popham hopes the new chairman of World Rugby will push for the changes required to prevent players from suffering the long-term effects of successive head injuries, as he has done.
2 mins
All Blacks 'inspired' to play against Dupont
New Zealand defence coach Scott Hansen said on Nov 12 that the All Blacks' inexperienced scrum-halves will be motivated to face France superstar Antoine Dupont this weekend.
2 mins
CURRY RUINS CAPTAIN'S BAY RETURN
His fourth-quarter flurry gives Warriors emotional win over Thompson's Mavs
3 mins
ALCARAZ OVERCOMES ILLNESS AND RUBLEV
Spaniard blocks out health struggles to improve to 1-1 in Turin, faces Zverev next
3 mins
Lincicome to end LPGA career near hometown
Brittany Lincicome, a two-time Major winner in her 20th LPGA campaign, announced on Nov 12 she will retire after the Nov 14-17 Annika event near her hometown of St Petersburg, Florida.
2 mins
New balls please, plead men's tennis stars
The small furry objects that are the focus of every tennis player's energy are spinning the stars at the ATP Finals into a fury and leaving them deflated.
2 mins
ROSY RENARD STARTS NEW SAUDI STORY
He begins second stint against Australia and Indonesia confident of World Cup spot
2 mins
F1 to hold first season launch in London
Formula One will sell tickets to an unprecedented 2025 season launch event, featuring all the teams and drivers at London's O2 Arena on Feb 18, as the world championship celebrates its 75th anniversary year.
1 min
Indonesia go Dutch for quick fix, qualification boost
An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup; they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.
2 mins
FA investigates referee Coote over Klopp video rant
The Football Association (FA) is investigating after a video that was posted on social media appeared to show English Premier League referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.
2 mins
PORTUGAL, ITALY ON BRINK OF Q-FINALS
France tipped to progress but Mbappe will miss high-risk Nations League clash in Paris
3 mins
Priestman out as Canada eye new women's coach
Bev Priestman will not return as coach of the Canadian women's football team following an independent report on the use of drones to spy on opponents at the Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Nov 12.
2 mins
Chinese New Year Smash for table tennis in S'pore
The Year of the Snake will begin with a smash for Singapore's table tennis players, who will be in action from the second day of Chinese New Year at the Jan 30-Feb 9 Singapore Smash.
2 mins
LIONS ON HITMEN HUNT
Striker's position up for grabs, with Fandi brothers set to miss AFF Championship
3 mins
Wizarding World in Sentosa
Fans of Harry Potter can practice their swish-and-flick wand movements at the Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic interactive art exhibition at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) from Nov 22 to March 31, 2025.
4 mins
Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic immersive experience
Spacious rooms filled with art and technology await fans
2 mins
Dune: Prophecy series faced the pitiless terrain of adapting anything Dune
For over 50 years, American author Frank Herbert's best-selling science-fiction novel Dune was a puzzle no one in show business seemed able to solve.
3 mins
Shanice Stanislaus wants $200 million from audiences
The Singapore actress and clown's upcoming show at the New York Comedy Festival aims to raise funds for another show
4 mins
Crime comedy takes a stab at wellness culture
MURDER MINDFULLY Netflix ★★★★☆
2 mins
Epic sequel a worthy successor to Gladiator
Returning director Ridley Scott still knows how to deliver blockbuster entertainment
2 mins
All We Imagine As Light tells a humane tale, Red One delivers overstuffed turkey
Two Malayali nurses in Mumbai negotiate their daily working-class grind. Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up on a search-and-recovery operation when Santa Claus is abducted, mere days before Christmas Eve.
2 mins
Tenor Christoph Pregardien's Schubert recital simply spellbinding
CONCERT CHRISTOPH PREGARDIEN SINGS SCHUBERT'S DIE SCHONE MULLERIN
2 mins
Puppet masters keep niche art form alive
The Finger Players, Paper Monkey Theatre and puppeteer Bright Ong are taking puppets to a wider audience
4 mins
Song Jae-rim made debut with K-drama The Moon Embracing The Sun
South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who acted in blockbuster television dramas, including The Moon Embracing The Sun (2012), died on Nov 12 at the age of 39.
1 min
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins with space novel Orbital
British writer Samantha Harvey (right) won the prestigious Booker Prize on Nov 12 for her short novel following six astronauts as they contemplate Earth from the International Space Station.
1 min
Singer Penny Tai has vertigo, but still game to put on concert
Malaysian singer Penny Tai has said a health issue prevents her from doing big movements.
1 min
S'porean actor Chin Han joins cast of Netflix series Avatar: The Last Airbender
Netflix has expanded the cast of live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender in its second season, with Singapore actor Chin Han one of the latest eight additions.
2 mins
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