The Straits Times - November 27, 2024
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November 27, 2024
Trump pledges big tariffs on America's three largest trading partners
US President-elect Donald Trump on Nov 25 pledged big tariffs on the US' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - detailing how he will implement campaign promises that could trigger trade wars.
2 mins
S'pore-China ties especially valuable in a troubled world, SM Lee tells Xi
Both countries can contribute more to regional peace, prosperity: Chinese leader
6 mins
Singapore Oct factory output rises at slower pace of 1.2%
Republic expected to gain from US' higher China tariffs as production shifts to region
2 mins
Has Trump just fired the opening salvo in a new US-China trade war?
United States President-elect Donald Trump appeared to fire his first salvo on China on Nov 26, saying that he will impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imported Chinese goods on his first day in office.
3 mins
Israeli planes strike Beirut hours ahead of anticipated ceasefire agreement
Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials appear optimistic that a deal can be reached
3 mins
G-7 'to comply with obligations' on arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The Group of Seven (G-7) democracies said on Nov 26 they \"will comply with our respective obligations\" regarding the arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
1 min
Singapore a participant in Interpol's global anti-human trafficking op
A global operation by Interpol uncovered dozens of cases that saw people being trafficked and forced to work in scam centres to cheat others.
2 mins
A vaccine for acne? 200 people in Singapore to test if it works
Some people in Singapore will be among the earliest in the world to find out the effectiveness of an acne vaccine that French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has developed.
2 mins
Billion-dollar trading fraud: Businessman Ng Yu Zhi goes on trial
Prosecution is proceeding on 42 out of 105 charges related to nickel trading scheme
2 mins
Four security force members killed as Imran Khan's supporters flood Pakistan's capital
Pakistani protesters demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan on Nov 26 killed four members of the nation's security forces, the government said, as the crowds defied police and closed in on the capital's centre.
2 mins
Clampdown on Chinese signboards in Kuala Lumpur sparks debate
Minister warns of economic harm from rule which comes amid tourism drive
4 mins
India said to be easing entry conditions for Musk's Starlink
Satellite high-speed internet company could help transform lives of millions in country
5 mins
Trump ally Musk calls for US to replace fighter jets with drones
Billionaire Elon Musk, tapped by US President-elect Donald Trump to slash federal government spending, lashed out at modern fighter jets on Nov 25, saying that drones were the future of air combat.
1 min
Game of Thrones Manila-style: Marcos-Duterte feud turns nasty
Feud threatens to upend Philippine politics ahead of May 2025 midterm elections
2 mins
Russia advances in Ukraine at fastest pace since 2022 invasion: Analysts
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at the fastest rate since the early days of the 2022 invasion, taking an area half the size of London over the past month, analysts and war bloggers say.
2 mins
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
A US judge on Nov 25 dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after prosecutors moved to drop that prosecution and a second case against the President-elect, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
3 mins
Biden to attend Trump inauguration: White House
US President Joe Biden will attend Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025, the White House said on Nov 25, calling it a \"commitment to our democratic values\" despite Trump skipping Mr Biden's own swearing-in.
1 min
Manila-Beijing clashes trigger money-making fake news networks
Manipulation of South China Sea disputes for profit seen risking regional security
4 mins
Indonesia says Apple's $135m investment offer 'unfair'
Indonesia has rejected a US$100 million (S$134.8 million) investment proposal from Apple aimed at lifting a ban on iPhone 16 sales, saying it lacks the \"fairness\" required by the government.
1 min
Google's US antitrust trial over online ad empire draws to a close
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) told a federal judge Alphabet's Google illegally dominated online advertising technology in seeking a second antitrust win against the company.
1 min
Tech giants criticise Australia's under-16 social media ban
Google, TikTok, Meta among firms warning of negative consequences of Bill
2 mins
Medi Shield Life changes good in principle but concerns remain
Impact on coverage, fairness of subsidy assessment and implications of higher deductibles among questions
5 mins
Pofma order issued to activist group over posts on execution of 3 prisoners
Posts falsely claim they were executed with no regard for their mental disabilities: MHA
2 mins
DSO team behind quieter, harder-to-detect unmanned aircraft honoured
Easier to deploy
3 mins
Saving strays, one meal at a time
Volunteer group goes the extra mile despite costs to give animals a shot at a better life
4 mins
9 months' jail for maid who beat dog which later died
A maid who beat a dog belonging to her employer's boyfriend, with the dog later dying, was sentenced on Nov 26 to nine months' jail.
3 mins
Hotel developer seeking $6m in damages from Killiney condo owners
Dispute over alleged plot encroachment involving a strip of boundary wall
3 mins
Over 8,800 BTO flats completed in Tengah; residents move into town's Garden district
More than 8,800 Housing Board flats in Tengah have been completed, comprising nearly 40 percent of the 23,000 flats offered so far in the new town, the Housing Board said on Nov 26.
2 mins
S'pore stocks fall as region ends mixed over Trump tariff remark
Losers outnumber gainers 283-242 across broader market ThaiBev top performer while Local banks end mixed; Nikkei down 0.9%, Bursa up 0.4% Yangzijiang ends at bottom
1 min
Barclays to add Singapore as private bank booking centre
Barclays plans to add Singapore as its second booking centre for its private bank operations in Asia-Pacific, marking a full return to the wealth hub.
1 min
Trainers of financial practitioners should have recognised qualifications, says industry body
They also need to be regulated to ensure accountability and quality of training
1 min
Haidilao operator Super Hi posts $50.7m net profit in Q3
Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi International posted a net profit of US$37.7 million (S$50.7 million) for the third quarter ended Sept 30, reversing a net loss of US$1.4 million in the year-ago period.
1 min
Co-living specialist LHN posts record full-year profit of $47.3m
Singapore-listed LHN unveiled record earnings for the year ended September, thanks to strong contributions from its core businesses and fair-value gains.
3 mins
ST Explains What are the Adani indictments; how S'pore is affected
US prosecutors allege bribery in charges related to Adani's solar development bid
4 mins
CPF tops Asia in pension index, but needs to evolve to stay viable
Analysts concerned about Singapore's low birth rates and increasing life expectancies
5 mins
Why North Korea struck a good deal in helping Russia with its War in Ukraine
Pyongyang gains from not only Moscow's diplomatic backing but also its tech expertise and battlefield experience – which should worry Seoul.
6 mins
Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you
But scientists are racing to find out.
5 mins
The return of the techno-libertarians
Silicon Valley billionaires are selling a dream of unfettered markets—but the reality is not so certain.
4 mins
The right outcome for Income? Not a merger with Allianz
The insurance company can continue to be a successful social enterprise that helps Singaporeans.
4 mins
Apple should have learnt a Chinese lesson on EVs
Almost overnight, phone companies have become major car-making players in China, feeding into a booming industry.
3 mins
Accidental talent factory: How ChildAid shaped the stars of tomorrow
The event has flourished simply by offering young talent the stage to shine.
4 mins
Nightmare Maid involved in money mule activities
Hiring a domestic helper can be convenient, but it can quickly become a nightmare if money issues arise.
1 min
Financial industry Crucial that trainers are well qualified
The Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore (IFPAS) welcomes the clear stance taken by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regarding the licensing and regulation of financial influencers who provide financial advice.
1 min
Make web more accessible for those with disabilities
There should be guidelines to make the web, and not just digital banking and shopping services, more accessible to the disabled and vision-impaired (When you can't see, and your banking app OTP is expiring, Nov 21).
1 min
Hawkers Economics biggest challenge, not consumer culture
I was disappointed to read senior columnist Chua Mui Hoong's commentary \"Hawker culture debate: The missing ingredient is our willingness to pay\" (Nov 23).
1 min
WAYNE LIM HAS A DREAM TEAM FOR PIALA EMAS
Former Kranji stayer Dream Alliance, Mega Gems, Golden Pegasus gear up on KL track
3 mins
ILLUMINOUS SHOULD SHINE BRIGHT
Nov 27 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis
4 mins
PORZINGIS EYES MORE BIG WINS
His comeback from injury sees Celtics rise to 15-3; Morant has happy return too
2 mins
Golfers will be reunited, says key investor
Billionaire Steve Cohen, whose family office Cohen Private Ventures is part of the investor group that injected capital into PGA Tour Enterprises early in 2024, said he believes that the group can find a way to reunite with top golfers who have defected for LIV Golf, who are backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign-wealth fund.
1 min
Scheffler, Schauffele and McIlroy vie for PGA gong
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, two-time Major winner Xander Schauffele, and DP World Tour Championship winner Rory McIlroy were named on Nov 25 as 2024 PGA Tour Player of the Year award nominees.
2 mins
Australia bans defector, says he colluded with UCI
Track cyclist Matt Richardson has been banned from representing Australia for life, after he stunned the sport by joining the British team just weeks after winning three Olympic medals in the green and gold.
1 min
ENHANCED GAMES: A BANE OR BOOST?
Critics call Olympic rival Doping Wild West; creator D'Souza calls it 'a righteous force'
5 mins
Court hears bid to end rape case against French rugby players
An Argentinian court on Nov 25 began hearing an application by two French international rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in July to have the charges dismissed.
2 mins
Tyson-Paul promoter calls rigging rumours 'baseless'
Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) said in a statement on Nov 25 that recent speculation that his Nov 15 record-breaking bout against Mike Tyson was rigged or scripted is \"incorrect and baseless\".
2 mins
GM'S CADILLAC PLAN ENTRY INTO F1 IN 2026
Director and racing legend Andretti pinches himself after agreement with Liberty Media
2 mins
Mbappe is Real's main man against Liverpool
With Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Nov 27, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon.
2 mins
UNCERTAIN FUTURE BUT TRIO THRIVING
Reds' Salah, van Dijk and Trent upbeat despite contract impasse
3 mins
Lopetegui not thinking about future after win over Magpies
West Ham United produced a clinical away performance to beat a resurgent Newcastle United 2-0 in the English Premier League on Nov 25, easing the pressure on beleaguered manager Julen Lopetegui.
2 mins
NEW PARTNER ON COURT
Hee pairs up with Jin for Guwahati Masters defence as his wife Tan recovers from injury
2 mins
Sport is a great fillip for para-swimmer Humairo
Humairo Hedir, 13, has a fear of falling and finds it hard to play sports. The teenager was born with distal arthrogryposis, a disorder characterized by joint deformities that restrict movement in the hands and feet, and has undergone several corrective procedures.
2 mins
Caring for caregivers A lifeline when the going gets tough
Guidebook and retreats among the initiatives available to support caregivers
7 mins
Shell Out for shellfish
Clams, oysters and scallops are nutrient-packed and an environmental success story
4 mins
Stomping out plantar warts
I get warts on the bottom of my feet. How can I treat and prevent them?
3 mins
Wicked revels in the glory of frenemies
The female frenemy plot takes oft-hidden tensions and makes them larger than life for viewers' enjoyment and catharsis
4 mins
Notre-Dame inspired Americans' love and help after fire
Through an avalanche of giving in amounts from US$10 (S$13.50) to US$10 million, Americans have proven their love for Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, mobilizing to support the rebirth of a monument they hold dear.
3 mins
Imagine Dragons more pensive after six-year absence
Some 10,000 fans attended the concert by the American pop-rock band, who last performed in Singapore in 2018
2 mins
Team behind Netflix film hopes to spread joy and spark debate on IVF
The makers of a new film about the British pioneers of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) hope it highlights the fragile status of fertility treatment, with perceived threats in places like the United States and dwindling availability in Britain.
3 mins
Blue Man Group to end New York run after three decades off-Broadway
NEW YORK - Blue Man Group, the wordless theatrical troupe of drumbeating, paint-splattering, bald blue performers, will end its run in New York on Feb 2, more than three decades and 17,000 performances after it began.
1 min
Author Cormac McCarthy had relationship with teen when he was 42: Vanity Fair
On Nov 20, American magazine Vanity Fair published a bombshell article revealing that Cormac McCarthy, one of the United States' most celebrated and enigmatic novelists, had a relationship with a girl he met when he was 42 and she was 16.
4 mins
Actor Ryan Lian slashed outside shopping centre
Local actor Ryan Lian fears disfigurement after he was attacked outside a shopping centre and suffered facial injuries.
1 min
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