The Straits Times - December 27, 2024
The Straits Times - December 27, 2024
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December 27, 2024
S'pore firms braced for turbulent 2025 after a year of transformation
US-China tensions, Mid-East war, high costs, labour crunch among uncertainties
3 mins
Tears, prayers as Asia mourns tsunami dead 20 years on
Tearful mourners prayed on Dec 26 as ceremonies were held across Asia to remember the almost 230,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami hit coastlines around the Indian Ocean, in one of the world's worst natural disasters.
3 mins
Aceh beefs up warning system to prepare for the next big one
Traumatised by the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit Indonesia 20 years ago, Mr Teuku Hafid Hududillah has spent his adult life making sure that if disaster strikes again, his home province of Aceh will be ready.
1 min
Tsunami Detection Buoys Help Safeguard Lives in Thailand
Country's Two Devices Linked by Satellite to Towers That Can Raise Alarm in Coastal Areas in Minutes
3 mins
MRT, bus fares for adults to go up by 10 cents from Dec 28
Adult passengers will need to pay 10 cents more for each train and bus ride from Dec 28, when a public transport fare hike of 6 per cent kicks in.
1 min
Restaurants Grapple With Competition Amid Influx Of Foreign Players
Singapore eateries launch new brands or concepts to woo price-conscious diners
6 mins
Graft probe of PDI-P sec-gen fuels claims of selective prosecution
Timing raises suspicions anti-graft body may be targeting critics of official policies
3 mins
Impeachment motion filed against S. Korea's acting president
South Korea's opposition said on Dec 26 that it filed an impeachment motion against Acting President Han Duck-soo, after he refused to appoint Constitutional Court judges to complete the process of removing his predecessor from office.
2 mins
Japan raises 'serious concerns' over China military build-up
Tokyo's top diplomat also brings up Taiwan situation with counterpart on visit to Beijing
2 mins
Beijing Criticises Manila's Move to Deploy US-Built Missile System in Exercises
China's Foreign Ministry urged the Philippines on Dec 26 to return to \"peaceful development,\" saying Manila's decision to deploy a US-built, medium-range missile system in military exercises would only bring the risks of an arms race to the region.
1 min
Zelensky Condemns Christmas Attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Dec 25 denounced an \"inhumane\" attack from Russia, which launched dozens of missiles and drones on his war-torn country's energy grid on Christmas Day.
3 mins
Russia Says It Foiled Ukraine Plots to Kill Senior Officers Using Disguised Bombs
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Dec. 26 that it foiled several plots by Ukrainian intelligence services to kill high-ranking Russian officers and their families in Moscow using bombs disguised as power banks or document folders.
1 min
Finland-Estonia cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident
The Finnish police on Dec 26 said they are investigating whether a foreign ship was involved in the damage of an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia, following a sudden outage on Dec 25.
1 min
Azerbaijan Mourns 38 Killed in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Experts say it may have been accidentally shot down by Russian air defence systems
3 mins
Syria Govt Launches Operation in Assad Stronghold
Syria's new authorities on Dec. 26 launched a security crackdown in a coastal region where 14 policemen were killed a day before, vowing to pursue \"remnants\" of the ousted Bashar al-Assad government accused of the attack, state media reported.
1 min
Hamas and Israel Blame Each Other for Gaza Ceasefire Delay
Both Sides Fail to Reach an Agreement While Casualties Continue to Mount
2 mins
Rural communities in Australia urged to flee bush fire
The Australian authorities urged people in dozens of rural communities to leave their homes \"immediately\" on Dec 26 to escape an out-of-control bush fire tearing through a national park.
1 min
South Korea Officially a 'Super-Aged' Society
South Korea has officially become a \"super-aged\" society, with the total ratio of its population aged 65 and above surpassing 20 percent, according to the Ministry of Interior and Safety on Dec. 24.
1 min
US biotech firm breeds pigs for human kidney transplants
The animals are genetically modified to make their organs less likely to be rejected
3 mins
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has approved the construction of what will be the world's largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh.
1 min
Alleged burglars entered home in Holland area via construction site
The two foreign men who allegedly burgled a landed estate in the Holland Road area on Dec 16 entered a home through an adjacent house that was under construction.
3 mins
Caregiving guidelines are meant for child protection professionals: MSF
Guidelines by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) spelling out appropriate caregiving practices for parents and children are meant for professionals in the child protection system who work directly with at-risk families.
3 mins
The biggest education stories of the year, and what's next
Relooking the Gifted Education Programme and Direct School Admission exercise for secondary schools. Cyber-security breaches of the Mobile Guardian app. New measures to raise the quality of training courses for adults.
6 mins
More than 6,000 low-income families to get special year-end payout from Muis
Thousands of low-income families are expected to benefit from a special year-end payout of $4.3 million from Muis, while children of zakat beneficiaries are also set to receive more financial support for their educational needs.
1 min
Death certs issued for Singapore couple missing since Taiwan quake in April
More than 200 days since they were last seen embarking on a hike in Taiwan in April, the Singaporean couple missing after an earthquake struck the island's eastern Hualien county have been officially declared dead.
1 min
Certificate of Clearance from police to go fully digital
Applications for a Certificate of Clearance (COC) will be fully digitalised from Jan 6, 2025.
1 min
MHA probing jobs allegedly offered by Communist Party of China youth wing
Two jobs listed on LinkedIn were for a supposed Ngee Ann Polytechnic branch
2 mins
Singaporean killed in Italy blast: Remains found likely those of his wife
After days of searching, the remains of a woman, likely to be Makansutra food guide founder K.F. Seetoh's sister-in-law, have been found near the villa in Italy's Tuscany region where a deadly explosion took place just before Christmas.
1 min
STI edges down 0.2% on muted trading amid post-holiday blues
Seatrium leads STI counters, up 4.1% on news of BP contract | Mainboard's Envictus most active on major stake changes | In broader market, just 616.3m shares worth $420.9m traded
1 min
China Keeps Key Rate Steady With Traders Betting On Cuts In 2025
Beijing Also Allowing Local Officials To Invest In More Areas With A Key Government Bond
2 mins
NZ brothers turn $15,000 loan into toy empire, becoming billionaires
At 18, Mr Nick Mowbray dropped out of college in his native New Zealand and moved to China with his older brother, Mat.
4 mins
Chinese duo power Bangladesh's rickshaws with battery start-up
A young company created by chance is trying to transform urban transportation in the world's most populous region.
3 mins
I Never Thought We Would Become Farmers," Says F&N CEO
Firm Is Developing Its First Large-Scale Dairy Farm in Malaysia in Its Bid to Go Upstream
5 mins
UK economy to surpass European peers in next 15 years: Consultancy
Britain will outperform its struggling European peers in the next 15 years, helping it to cling on to its place among the world's biggest economies, according to long-term projections.
1 min
Taiwan Blocks Uber's $1.3b Foodpanda Deal Over Anti-Competition
Taiwan has blocked Uber Technologies' US$950 million (S$1.3 billion) purchase of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda business on the island because of concerns it would be anti-competitive, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said on Dec 25.
1 min
Singapore's Factory Output Expands for Fifth Straight Month
Boost likely from electronics front-loading but analysts cautious about 2025 outlook
3 mins
Third executive fired by SingPost to contest decision
The third executive who was fired by Singapore Post on Dec 21 following investigations over a whistleblower's report will contest his termination, saying the move is undue, unfair and without merit.
2 mins
AI's March Could Take a Pause, and That May Not Be a Bad Thing
It's getting harder to gather quality data that drives AI, but the slowdown gives us a chance to make adjustments.
6 mins
Work or play? Rise of online 'kidfluencers' raises complex legal and ethical questions
As children turn to YouTube as a career goal, it brings up issues of exploitation and online safety.
3 mins
Myanmar's Years of Living Dangerously Could Come to a Head in 2025
While South-east Asia watches distant wars, Myanmar's civil war—an unfolding crisis with regional consequences—remains dangerously overlooked.
7 mins
Overwork is nothing to 'stress brag' about. So why do we do it?
We need to make our workplaces embody the values we care about.
5 mins
Build on healthcare system to benefit even more patients
As a 19-year-old volunteer healthcare worker, Healthier SG was the most positive event in 2024 for me and my colleagues.
1 min
Start school later; let kids sleep more
I am all for Mr Cheong Tuck Kuan's three wishes of lower taxes, a better COE system and no using of mobile phones while walking (My top three wishes for 2025, Dec 6). My three wishes are for children.
1 min
A quiet commute, please
My sincere wish for 2025 is to see proper behaviour from commuters.
1 min
Strong mandate for Govt; help with healthcare costs for seniors
As a senior Singaporean, I would like to share my three wishes for Singapore for 2025.
1 min
My top wishes for 2025
Do more to tackle low birth rate, maintain regional ties and protect environment
1 min
Dream Alliance Going For Gold
Former Kranji trainer aims high in Penang Gold Cup at only his second M'sian runner
3 mins
FAITHFUL LEADER LOOKS SET FOR MALAYSIAN DEBUT
Golden Sixty Three also impresses when winning his Kuala Lumpur trial on Dec 24
3 mins
Jordan's 23XI team dispute Nascar's 'tired and shrill' case
Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing, along with Front Row Motorsports, filed a brief requesting a denial of Nascar's stay for a preliminary injunction that would block the groups from participating as charter teams in 2025, Sportico reported.
2 mins
James, Curry Gift Fans an NBA Classic
The future NBA Hall of Famers star as Lakers squeeze past the Warriors on Christmas Day
3 mins
Struggling Nets May Feel Wrath of Upset Bucks
After having Christmas Day off for the first time in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks will face the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Dec 26 (Dec 27, Singapore time).
2 mins
LawConnect lead, Comanche out with broken main sail
Favourite Master Lock Comanche were forced to retire from the 79th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which began on Dec 26, leaving LawConnect as the new race leader in the South Pacific.
2 mins
2025 To Be Year Of Innovation, Change
High-tech golf league kicks off calendar that also features athletics' Grand Slam Track
3 mins
Kohli under fire after clash with teen Konstas
Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test, after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.
2 mins
Rybakina gaining insight from Ivanisevic
Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina expressed confidence on Dec 26 that her new partnership with Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic will pay dividends, starting at the mixed-team United Cup.
1 min
Djokovic Still Motivated To Win
Bid for historic 25th Major title keeps 37-year-old's fire burning as he begins season in Brisbane
3 mins
With two tour wins, Matsuyama is Asia's shining golf star
As another year draws to a close, one thing remains certain – the sun always rises in the Far East with Japan truly basking in the glory of its most famous golfing son, Hideki Matsuyama.
3 mins
Saka's absence a good challenge for us: Arteta
A buoyant Mikel Arteta had said that the English Premier League title race was \"on\", after Arsenal swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 in their last league game before Christmas.
2 mins
WOEFUL CITY VOW TO KEEP GOING
Guardiola’s men fail to beat Everton, with misfiring Haaland central to their struggles
3 mins
Brave Lions Suffer Late Heartbreaks
Vietnam net twice in added time to take a 2-0 lead in Asean C'ship semi-final
4 mins
Blackpink's Jennie to release debut studio album
Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025.
1 min
Lord Of The Rings musical to make Asian premiere in Singapore
Middle-earth is making its way to Singapore.
1 min
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