The Straits Times - December 14, 2024
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December 14, 2024
Global investors eye S'pore's commercial property market
Deals in the sector amounted to $8.94b in Q3, up nearly 40% from Q2, says Colliers
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Global investors eye S'pore's commercial property market
Deals in the sector amounted to $8.94b in Q3, up nearly 40% from Q2, says Colliers
6 mins
S. Korean opposition leader seeks backing for Yoon's impeachment
SEOUL - South Korea's opposition leader warned his ruling party colleagues on Dec 13 that \"history will remember\" if they do not back the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol
3 mins
Acra disables search function for NRIC numbers on portal for now
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra) has temporarily disabled the function allowing people to access the IC numbers of individuals on its new portal.
2 mins
Hainanese clan association, at 170, continues to serve community: PM Wong
The Singapore Hainan Hwee Kuan continues to play a crucial role in drawing the Hainanese community together 170 years after its founding, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Dec 13.
2 mins
Ease of accessing NRIC numbers on Acra portal raises concerns
IC numbers of people linked to local firms can be obtained via a search, without paying
3 mins
Prabowo suggests scrapping Indonesia's regional elections to cut costs
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has suggested scrapping one of the country's two nationwide elections to cut costs, advocating a return to a model similar to that used during its three-decade era of authoritarian rule.
1 min
Johor's Islamic international schools pulling in Singaporean students
Parents drawn by academic and religious focus, as well as use of English to teach
4 mins
Young South Koreans, seeing democracy at stake, take to the streets
Yoon's declaration of martial law has given rise to new wave of political activism
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Support for Yoon hits record low; 75% say he should be impeached
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating slid to its lowest level since he took office, as he tried to defend his declaration of martial law and push back against efforts to oust him via impeachment.
1 min
Telecoms carriers prepare for traffic surge ahead of impeachment vote
South Korea's network and mobile service providers have stepped up their emergency preparedness ahead of the impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk Yeol on Dec 14, according to industry sources on Dec 12.
1 min
Childhood vaccines, deportations: Trump lays out plans for his second term
He also slams Ukraine's use of US-supplied weapons, but vows not to abandon Kyiv
4 mins
Crime surges in Japan as 'shady part-time jobs' ensnare youth
PM Ishiba has made the eradication of 'yamibaito' a top policy priority
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Japan must be ready for Trump tariffs, says top Tokyo adviser
TOKYO - Japan needs to prepare for the tariffs US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged against China, Canada and Mexico, and adjust supply chains to reduce collateral damage on Japan Inc, according to one of the nation's top security officials.
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China breaks silence on drills, says it will not be soft on Taiwan independence
Island had gone on the alert after reporting a large rise in Chinese military activity
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China says Philippines has provoked trouble in S. China Sea with US help
BEIJING - China accused the Philippines on Dec 13 of having \"provoked trouble\" in the South China Sea with American backing, a week after Beijing and Manila traded accusations over a new confrontation in the disputed waters.
2 mins
Researchers in Japan testing drug to regrow teeth
Dormant buds of a third generation of teeth are hidden under the gums, says researcher
3 mins
France's Macron names veteran centrist ally as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron on Dec 13 named Mr Francois Bayrou his fourth prime minister of 2024, tasking the veteran centrist with steering the country out of its second major political crisis in the last six months.
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Russian missiles batter Ukraine's embattled power grid
KYIV - Russia hammered Ukrainian energy facilities in a massive aerial attack on Dec. 13 that President Volodymyr Zelensky said was one of the largest yet on the ailing grid and evidence of why Kyiv needed more Western support before any peace with Russia.
2 mins
Aussie immigration falls for first time in 2 years
The number of people migrating to Australia fell for the first time since the country lifted its Covid-19 era border restrictions, led by a drop in international student arrivals, official figures showed on Dec 13.
1 min
Gazans mourn 33 Palestinians killed in Israeli attack
Dozens of relatives wept and recited verses from the Quran, Islam's holy book, at a hospital in the Gaza Strip on Dec. 13 before burying some of the 33 Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike on a post office where they had been sheltering.
2 mins
India's $8 billion submarine plan stalls following sea tests
Complaints by contractors over procedures delay efforts to boost navy's capabilities
3 mins
Secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, says researcher
Faulty data may be behind regions famous for having many centenarians
3 mins
US warship to make rare visit to Cambodia base at centre of feud
PHNOM PENH - The US will send a warship to visit a naval base in Cambodia for the first time since the South-east Asian nation reportedly signed a deal in 2019 that would allow China to establish a permanent foothold there.
1 min
Suspect in killing of insurance CEO: From top student to loner
Investigators scramble to trace his movements before Dec 4 incident
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Briton gets 12 years' jail in Denmark for tax fraud
British hedge fund trader Sanjay Shah was sentenced by a Danish court to 12 years in prison after being found guilty on Dec 12 of defrauding the state to the tune of US$1.3 billion (S$1.75 billion) in a \"cum-ex\" tax case.
1 min
Washington claims N. Korea put workers in US firms to extort money for weapons
The United States on Dec 12 offered a US$5 million (S$6.7 million) reward for information about an alleged scheme in which North Korean technology workers got jobs at unsuspecting US companies and then stole their trade secrets for ransom, with the proceeds used to fund Pyongyang's weapons programmes.
1 min
Cracks appear after re-roofing works at HDB blocks in Bedok
Some top-floor residents in Jalan Tenaga estate worried about structural integrity of their units
4 mins
Bus, train services extended on Christmas and New Year's eves
Revellers can look forward to extended train and bus services on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
1 min
35 people arrested over vice-related activities
Thirty-five people are under investigation for their suspected involvement in vice-related activities, such as illegally providing sexual services in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) outlets.
1 min
Exercise simulates flooding event at an MRT station
SMRT says its station staff undergo regular refresher training in flood preparedness
3 mins
Victim's body to be repatriated to Vietnam for last rites
Ms Dao Thi Hong, the woman killed in a knife attack in Hougang, will be going home, with her sister making arrangements to have her body repatriated to Vietnam on Dec 14.
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Avoid taking cats, rabbits or small animals out for al fresco dining: SPCA
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) advised pet owners to avoid taking cats, rabbits or small animals out for al fresco dining, even though more eateries will welcome them and their fur kids from Jan 1, 2025.
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Three arrested for evading over $870k in cigarette duties, taxes
Three men were arrested on Dec 10 for evading over $870,000 in cigarette duties and taxes, following a Singapore Customs operation.
1 min
Seven secondary schools raise nearly $28,000 for ST School Pocket Money Fund
To raise funds for their less well-off peers, students from two secondary schools made use of their crafting skills to create items they could sell to their classmates.
2 mins
Dispute over family home arises 10 years after divorce settlement
Man took ex-wife to court over property they agreed to live in, when he remarried
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S'pore shares end flat as investors digest China's monetary plans
● Losers outnumber gainers 276 to 199 in wider market ● UOB share price rises but OCBC and DBS prices fall ● Hang Seng, Shanghai down despite stimulus news
1 min
Broadcom shares jump after chipmaker predicts AI sales surge
SAN FRANCISCO - Broadcom, a chip supplier for Apple and other big tech companies, rallied in late trading after predicting a boom in demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
2 mins
UK economy shrinks for second consecutive month in October
Britain's economy shrank for a second month in October in the run-up to the new government's first Budget, the first back-to-back falls in output since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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ECB cuts rates for the fourth time since June
This comes amid easing inflation, worsening growth outlook, euro zone political turmoil
2 mins
Keppel, Sovico Group in talks for new undersea cables: Sources
One plan under discussion reportedly involves laying cable to directly link Vietnam, S'pore
2 mins
Doctor Anywhere cuts 8% of total headcount
Telemedicine provider Doctor Anywhere is shedding 45 jobs, or 8.1 per cent of its total headcount, in a move to cut costs and reprioritise its operations.
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South Korea looks to reassure tourists spooked by political chaos
SEOUL - South Korea is urging tourists to continue visiting the country, and also actively engaging with foreign governments regarding the safety of tour groups following political tensions triggered by a failed martial law attempt.
2 mins
Healthspan trend drives up demand for collagen products in Asia-Pacific
Market valued at $558m in 2024, with retailers seeing growing sales in S'pore
3 mins
Trump trade adviser warns against currency manipulation by China
A top trade adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump told Reuters on Dec 12 that the new administration would not look \"fondly\" on any attempt by China to manipulate its currency, responding to a Reuters report that Beijing is considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025.
1 min
Mum was wrong. It's good to talk to strangers
Making small talk with strangers can be a good way to beat the feeling of loneliness as one ages.
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As technology evolves, so must support for adult skills
A survey shows that skill levels among Singapore's adults are uneven, and some skills start deteriorating early. Training is key.
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Opening up the skies to every budget
Once viewed as a luxury, flying overseas has become more affordable and accessible since the Republic's first low-cost carrier took off in 2004. Two decades after revolutionising Singapore's airline industry, Insight looks at what is next for budget aviation.
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Opening up the skies to every budget
Once viewed as a luxury, flying overseas has become more affordable and accessible since the Republic's first low-cost carrier took off in 2004. Two decades after revolutionising Singapore's airline industry, Insight looks at what is next for budget aviation.
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Have budget carrier will travel
Cheaper, more convenient flights allow more Singaporeans to venture abroad more often
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Letter From Sydney: Come for a run, stay for a drink: How running clubs took off in Australia
Social running clubs, which have boomed, draw many looking to make friends, keep fit
5 mins
TWO-HORSE RACE FOR THE CROWN PRINCE CUP
Defending champion My Frankel out to turn tables on last-start nemesis Wait To Excel
2 mins
Hard to get past One Stripe in Cape Guineas
Dec 14 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
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FAST NETWORK IS THE WAY TO GO
Dec 15 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
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World chess champion Gukesh signals India's rise to the top
It was pandemonium on the Chessbase India livestream on Dec 12 as the final stages of the Fide World Championship were playing out.
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Ambitious Soto wants to rule MLB with the Mets
NEW YORK - Juan Soto said on Dec 12 he was looking to establish a Major League Baseball (MLB) dynasty with the New York Mets after the 26-year-old signed a record-breaking 15-year, US$765 million (S$1.03 billion) contract.
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'HIGHEST LEVEL OF FAIR PLAY' AT C'SHIP
Fide boss rejects Russian federation chief's claims that Ding deliberately lost Game 14
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Pritchard makes another Sixth Man of the Year pitch in rout
BOSTON - National Basketball Association (NBA) champions Boston Celtics shrugged off the absence of All-Star Jayson Tatum, raining 20 three-pointers in a lopsided 123-99 home win over the Detroit Pistons on Dec 12.
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KWEH ALL BUSINESS ON THE PITCH
After earning his degree, Lions winger is focused on football as Timor-Leste await
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Gobert sets screens and stage for Wolves
MINNESOTA - The Minnesota Timberwolves knew that Rudy Gobert would be a difference maker on defense when he joined the team more than two National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons ago.
2 mins
'SHARPER ATTACK KEY TO COMEBACK'
Amorim feels faster and better movements up front changed the game in United's favour
3 mins
Li gets 20 years in prison for corruption
BEIJING - Former China men's national football team coach Li Tie has been jailed for 20 years, state media reported on Dec 13, following a lengthy trial on corruption charges.
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Ange slams unacceptable Werner display at Rangers
GLASGOW - Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou singled out forward Timo Werner for criticism after substituting him at half-time in their 1-1 Europa League draw at Rangers on Dec 12.
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LEADERS TO UP THEIR GAME
Liverpool's Slot wants 'better performance' against Fulham after midweek 1-0 victory
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Arteta observes midfield balance with brilliant trio
LONDON - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes that his team's midfield will be key as he prepares for their English Premier League clash against Everton on Dec 14.
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ON BOARD FOR MORE EVENTS
World body sees S'pore as 'hub' for chess tournaments, projects in the works
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Brave, resourceful and young: At 18, this big-match player rules the world
\"Zero minutes.\" In the middle of a crowded minibus, on the way to a photoshoot, the new world champion of 64 squares wears a gentle smile as he says these words.
3 mins
Cat Bite Club's Jesse Vida says indie bars are in
He believes the rise of bartender-owned establishments is a sign of a shift in drinking culture
3 mins
Well-being a winning formula for Grand Hyatt Singapore
While most hotels around the world focus their makeovers on glitzier lobbies, luxe rooms and tricked-out spas, Grand Hyatt Singapore has chosen to also train the spotlight on the intangibles of hospitality – the stay experience.
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Relaxing in style
This family home in Edgedale Plains is a resort-like retreat
1 min
Jaecoo J7 offers power, range and flexibility
I have never been fond of plug-in hybrids - cars which tend to deliver on their promise of efficiency only if their batteries are charged as often as daily.
3 mins
BMW retains best bits behind X3's big grille
The German carmaker has done a major overhaul of the sport utility vehicle from 2017 to create the fourth-generation car.
4 mins
Torque Shop
What can cause vibrations that become most noticeable while driving and increase when accelerating hard?
1 min
Video director's 'van life' with his Volkswagen
Mr Mohamed Juffrie Mohamed Juma'at uses his 41-year-old T3 van for work, camping and to ferry his mother
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Despite a few bright spots, the revue format is hard on the cast and some sketches sag
Tragedy is easy, comedy is hard. That old theatre truism certainly applied to the Dim Sum Dollies' latest outing, whose three-part title captured in its awkward clunkiness the appeal and pitfalls of Singapore's most successful mainstream theatre franchise.
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Singapore Ballet dancers shine in Swan Lake
Closing its 36th-anniversary season, Singapore Ballet presents Swan Lake from Dec 12 to 15, accompanied by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra.
2 mins
Billboard Music Awards 2024: Taylor Swift nabs 10 wins, total tally is record-setting 49
American superstar Taylor Swift has broken yet another record. Fresh from wrapping up her almost two-year-long The Eras Tour in Vancouver, the 35-year-old nabbed 10 wins at the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) held on Dec 12 in Los Angeles.
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BuzzFeed to sell Hot Ones company for $111.3 million
American media company BuzzFeed said on Dec 12 it had reached a deal to sell the company behind the popular interview show Hot Ones for US$82.5 million (S$111.3 million), easing a cash crunch that has loomed over the media company for months.
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Pop star Dua Lipa recommends Singapore food spots in her latest newsletter
When pop star Dua Lipa was in town in early November to kick off her Radical Optimism world tour at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, she was spotted visiting some of the hottest food joints in the city.
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Former Bottega Veneta designer Matthieu Blazy is Chanel's artistic director
PARIS - French luxury brand Chanel on Dec. 12 named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era.
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