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December 05, 2024

Martial law debacle revives painful memories in South Korea

Massive protests erupt following President's late-night decree and subsequent revocation

Martial law debacle revives painful memories in South Korea

4 mins

S'pore, 4 other nations succeed in bid to get kebaya onto Unesco list

The kebaya, a traditional women's garment popular in South-east Asia, has been officially added to a list of the world's intangible cultural heritage following a joint nomination by Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

S'pore, 4 other nations succeed in bid to get kebaya onto Unesco list

3 mins

Shock, anger as protesters demand Yoon step down

S. Koreans of all hues take to the streets, but atmosphere is peaceful, even festive

Shock, anger as protesters demand Yoon step down

3 mins

PM Wong succeeds SM Lee as PAP leader

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has succeeded Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong as the leader of the People's Action Party (PAP), completing the ruling party's leadership transition from 3G, or the third generation, to 4G.

PM Wong succeeds SM Lee as PAP leader

3 mins

Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat postponed due to PM Wong's Covid-19 infection

The 11th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders' Retreat, scheduled for Dec 8 and 9 in Malaysia's administrative capital Putrajaya, has been postponed after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong tested positive for Covid-19.

1 min

Leading contenders to replace Yoon

Lee, the 60-year-old leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to Mr Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 presidential election.

3 mins

S'poreans in S. Korea go ahead with travel plans but take precautions

Singaporeans visiting South Korea are going ahead with their travel plans, but taking precautions against any possible fallout following the overnight declaration and lifting of martial law there.

S'poreans in S. Korea go ahead with travel plans but take precautions

3 mins

News analysis Confidence in Seoul's part in trilateral grouping shaken

Yoon's botched martial law move could hit security pact between Japan, US and South Korea

4 mins

$72m embezzlement case: S'porean charged with criminal breach of trust

Ex-Citiraya boss allegedly misappropriated electronic scrap weighing over 6,700kg

$72m embezzlement case: S'porean charged with criminal breach of trust

3 mins

Koh Seng Choon He lost $1,000 daily on foodcourt that hires people with disabilities

For four years, he was losing $1,000 a day to prop up the social enterprise he started in 2010 to employ the disabled and disadvantaged.

Koh Seng Choon He lost $1,000 daily on foodcourt that hires people with disabilities

3 mins

Maximilian Maeder Kitefoiler out to make Max-imum impact on others

Some time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, a young boy was spotted running along the beach at East Coast Park, holding a string with a plastic bag attached to it.

Maximilian Maeder Kitefoiler out to make Max-imum impact on others

3 mins

Sam Shu Qin Marine biologist dives into work to rally people to save the seas

Marine biologist Sam Shu Qin knows as well as anyone that the seas and oceans are full of mysteries.

Sam Shu Qin Marine biologist dives into work to rally people to save the seas

3 mins

Why it feels like Donald Trump is already in charge

He has let nations know he will redo how the US engages with the world

Why it feels like Donald Trump is already in charge

4 mins

US Republicans eye two-step Trump legislative agenda

WASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress are discussing a two-step plan to push ahead on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda when they take control of both chambers in 2025, potentially starting with border security, energy and defense, before turning to tax cuts.

2 mins

Taipei to host Shanghai delegation in rare high-level visit

Taiwan's capital will host a rare high-level Chinese delegation later in December when a deputy mayor of Shanghai visits for an annual city forum amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

1 min

S. Africa invites Singapore to take part in G-20 meetings

Singapore has been invited by South Africa as a guest country to participate in Group of 20 meetings under its 2025 G-20 presidency.

1 min

Visiting leaders invoke idea of agency as Trump 2.0 tariffs loom

Idea is that smaller economies can act to mitigate effects of great-power rivalry

Visiting leaders invoke idea of agency as Trump 2.0 tariffs loom

4 mins

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte faces second impeachment complaint

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte was hit with a second impeachment complaint on Dec 4, as she faces probes over an alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos and use of government funds.

1 min

Thai tom yum kung on Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list

BANGKOK - Thailand's much-loved sour and spicy soup, tom yum kung, has been inscribed on the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a significant milestone for the country's culinary tradition.

Thai tom yum kung on Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list

1 min

Plight of pregnant Kelantan woman reflects flood havoc

To escape, she and her family waded through chest-deep water for five hours

Plight of pregnant Kelantan woman reflects flood havoc

3 mins

Vietnam's huge fraud case raises questions about banking system

Analysts fear more cases could emerge, as death sentence for tycoon is upheld

3 mins

US-backed group fights govt forces in new Syria front

Air strikes target Iran-backed militia aiding Syrian army in strategically vital north-east

US-backed group fights govt forces in new Syria front

4 mins

Gunman held after failed attack on Sikh leader in India

AMRITSAR, India - A gunman who attempted to shoot a Sikh political leader at the faith's holiest shrine in India was arrested on Dec 4 after the thwarted attack, police said.

Gunman held after failed attack on Sikh leader in India

1 min

UN seeks $63b in aid as donor appetite shrinks

The UN on Dec 4 sought US$47 billion (S$63.2 billion) in aid for 2025 to help around 190 million people fleeing conflict and battling starvation, at a time when the 2024 appeal is not even half-funded and officials fear cuts from Western states including the top donor, the US.

2 mins

Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis area of southern Gaza

At least 20 people across the enclave - including six children - killed by air strikes, say Palestinian medics

Israeli forces advance in Khan Younis area of southern Gaza

2 mins

Ukraine looks to absconding soldiers to flll its ranks

As Ukraine's military struggles to find enough troops, particularly infantry, to hold off Russia's much larger army, some units are giving a second chance to those who had absconded from service.

Ukraine looks to absconding soldiers to flll its ranks

2 mins

S'pore's 1st Olympic medallist Tan Howe Liang dies at 91

Tributes pour in for trailblazer in Singapore sport who made history at the 1960 Rome Games

S'pore's 1st Olympic medallist Tan Howe Liang dies at 91

4 mins

Dancing seniors get moving in bid to end violence against women

A sea of orange formed at Marina Bridge as 50 elderly residents from rental flats in Toa Payoh and Ang Mo Kio, along with 10 volunteers, participated in a Zumba session on Dec 4.

Dancing seniors get moving in bid to end violence against women

1 min

Want a free cat-in-kebaya keychain? Play a game on mobile vending machines

From March to May 2025, members of the public will be able to redeem free kebaya-themed keychains at two vending machines that will make their way around the island.

1 min

Options for child seats, wheelchair boot space on ride-hailing apps

Passengers travelling with young children, the elderly or people with disabilities can request child seats or extra boot space for foldable wheelchairs more easily when booking ride-hailing services.

Options for child seats, wheelchair boot space on ride-hailing apps

3 mins

Singapore students top global rankings in maths and science

2023 edition of Timss is 4th time students here have come in first across all categories

4 mins

Corrupt individuals who fail to pay penalties face longer jail terms

Apex court ruling intended to prevent them from opting for jail time to keep illicit gains

3 mins

HDB resale prices rise 0.9% in November, but volumes decline

Resale prices of Housing Board flats inched up 0.9 per cent in November from the previous month and rose 10.4 per cent year on year, based on flash data from SRX and 99.co released on Dec 4.

HDB resale prices rise 0.9% in November, but volumes decline

3 mins

COE premiums up for smaller cars, down again for bigger cars

The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars rose 4.6 per cent at the latest tender exercise on Dec 4 after a $10,000 fall two weeks ago, while the price of a certificate for bigger cars continued to drop.

2 mins

STI up amid mixed regional trading after S. Korea drama

| Benchmark index up 0.4% or 13.81 points to close at 3,799.94 | Yangzijiang top gainer, Thai Beverage biggest decliner |Jitters from S. Korea's martial law debacle seem contained

1 min

Japan's service activity perks up as demand improves, PMI shows

TOKYO - Japan's service activity swung back to growth in November as improving demand supported new business, a private sector survey showed on Dec 4.

Japan's service activity perks up as demand improves, PMI shows

1 min

Global investors queue up to invest in Asia data centres

They remain unfazed by sizzling valuations driven by demand for AI-based services

3 mins

Aussie economy fails to rebound as strongly as hoped for in Q3

Australia's economy in the third quarter grew at the slowest annual pace since the pandemic, disappointing hopes for a rebound as government spending did all the heavy lifting and consumers remained cautious.

Aussie economy fails to rebound as strongly as hoped for in Q3

2 mins

China's services activity expansion eases in November

China's services activity expanded at a slower pace in November, pressured by easing new business growth, including in exports, a private sector survey showed, as the economy braces itself for a rocky ride of more US tariffs under a second Trump administration.

China's services activity expansion eases in November

1 min

Bank Indonesia ready to intervene to steady rupiah

Indonesia's central bank said it is ready to intervene in currency markets to steady the rupiah as it weakened towards the psychological level of 16,000 per US dollar.

1 min

Cargill embarks on drive to cut headcount by 5%

CHICAGO - Global commodities trader Cargill began laying off employees across its vast operations on Dec 3 in a drive to slash headcount by 5 per cent, sending US workers from supply chain, inventory control and other roles to look for new jobs.

1 min

Scheme offers fresh grads advice specific to chosen fields

Initiative will involve 50 volunteer career advisers from sectors including retail

Scheme offers fresh grads advice specific to chosen fields

2 mins

Thailand's headline CPI misses forecast, below central bank target

Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.95 per cent in November from a year earlier, driven by higher food and energy prices, after the previous month's annual increase of 0.83 per cent, the Commerce Ministry said on Dec 4.

1 min

Over 70 media apprentice spots under new IMDA scheme

Workers in the media industry who are keen to strengthen their skills can tap over 70 apprenticeship openings across content production, business management and technical roles.

2 mins

VSMC begins work on $10.5b chip plant that'll create 1,500 jobs

Plant will produce 55,000 wafers a month when at full capacity by 2029

VSMC begins work on $10.5b chip plant that'll create 1,500 jobs

3 mins

What's worrying about Prabowo's 'free and hyper-active' foray into S. China Sea claims

Jakarta foreign policy community fears new president has given too much away to China in a departure from longstanding policy.

What's worrying about Prabowo's 'free and hyper-active' foray into S. China Sea claims

6 mins

Dementia caregivers' dilemma: No tube feeding? Am I killing him?

Tube feeding worsens a patient's quality of life. But many caregivers feel they have no choice.

Dementia caregivers' dilemma: No tube feeding? Am I killing him?

5 mins

Yoon's martial law gambit rooted in South Korea's blood sport politics

Beneath the gloss of the country’s soft power and economic prowess lies a harsh and deeply polarised political system that punishes severely those who fall from power.

5 mins

Welcome to the post-American new world disorder

From Aleppo to Tbilisi and even Paris, last weekend gave us a glimpse.

4 mins

What do feta, cucumbers and cottage cheese have in common?

Social media and the internet are changing how people cook and relate to food.

What do feta, cucumbers and cottage cheese have in common?

4 mins

Blame AI for your gruelling job interview

Efforts to push back against unsuitable mass applications are turning a dispiriting situation into a miserable one.

3 mins

Bouquets MRT ● Punggol Coast station an engineering and architectural feat

I refer to the article \"Bridging heritage and community needs: A look at Punggol Coast MRT station before Dec 10 opening\" (Dec 1).

Bouquets MRT   ● Punggol Coast station an engineering and architectural feat

1 min

Marathons ● Participants should learn CPR to help save lives

I took part in the recent Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024, and was shocked and saddened by the unexpected death of a fellow marathoner (Race participant dies at Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Dec 1).

1 min

Replies Digital services ● Steps taken to improve accessibility, including for those with disabilities

We thank Mr Robert Cheng Shoong Hock for his feedback (Crucial to give those with disabilities equal access to web services, Nov 27).

1 min

Letter of the day Clearing of forests for new flats goes against Green Plan targets

I read with despair about the Housing Board's plans to clear the forests in Sembawang and Woodlands for the building of new HDB blocks (Forests being cleared for upcoming Sembawang, Woodlands HDB projects contain endangered wildlife, Dec 1).

Letter of the day Clearing of forests for new flats goes against Green Plan targets

1 min

S'pore Sign Language ● Deaf community would gain from its recognition as an official language

We thank the Goh Chok Tong Enable Fund for recognising and celebrating the accomplishments of persons with disabilities, and encouraging their willingness to serve the community (Father with cerebral palsy among 13 recipients of Goh Chok Tong Enable Award, Dec 3).

1 min

S'PORE POOLS VENTURES INTO SAUDI ARABIA RACING

Dec 5 marks the first time wagering on the kingdom's booming industry is offered here

S'PORE POOLS VENTURES INTO SAUDI ARABIA RACING

3 mins

LECK SERVES NOTICE OF STABLE FORM AT TRIALS

Cinnamon Blaze and Smart One romp home by massive margins

LECK SERVES NOTICE OF STABLE FORM AT TRIALS

3 mins

John Wick could fight his way to another win

Dec 5 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

3 mins

Underperforming Lakers and Heat seek a boost

The National Basketball Association (NBA) game between the Los Angeles Lakers and hosts Miami Heat on Dec 5 (Singapore time) appears to be a marquee matchup, but the NBA standings suggest otherwise.

2 mins

Long journey' back for Evenepoel after crash

BRUSSELS - Double Olympic road cycling champion Remco Evenepoel says he faces \"a long journey\" after breaking a hand, rib and shoulder blade when he crashed into the door of a postal van during a training ride on Dec 3.

Long journey' back for Evenepoel after crash

1 min

KNICKS, BUCKS AND MAGIC PROGRESS

They reach NBA Cup quarter-finals but pre-tournament favourites Celtics miss out

3 mins

Young women are F1's fastest growth market

DUBAI - Formula One is enjoying a surge of support in the Middle East, with younger female fans the fastest-growing demographic globally, according to data published by Nielsen Sports on Dec 3.

Young women are F1's fastest growth market

2 mins

Prize money could lead to 'elitist Olympics'

Offering prize money at the Olympic Games was unfair and was shown at the Paris Games to favour a small number of elite athletes to the detriment of others, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Dec 3.

Prize money could lead to 'elitist Olympics'

2 mins

FIA CHIEF OPEN TO 12TH TEAM ON RACE GRID

Ben Sulayem will like final slot filled if quality expansion is 'the right thing' to do

2 mins

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP DRAWS APATHY

32 teams will be split into groups in Miami draw amid pushback over expanded event

FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP DRAWS APATHY

3 mins

Neuer's first red costs Bayern dear in Cup exit

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his 866-match career on Dec 3, seeing a straight red for a last-man foul on Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong.

Neuer's first red costs Bayern dear in Cup exit

2 mins

Saudi has 'come a long way' in human rights: Bid chief

RIYADH - Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, stated that the country has made significant progress in human rights while aiming to attract \"more fans than ever\" to the 48-team event.

2 mins

Miami coach embraces pressure

Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano is ready to silence the skeptics as he takes the reins with little coaching experience under his belt, he said on Dec 3, after rejoining his former Barcelona and Argentina teammate Lionel Messi at the Major League Soccer (MLS) side.

1 min

VAN NISTELROOY HAILS FOXES' SPIRIT

He starts tenure with 3-1 win over West Ham but knows 'lots of things to work on'

VAN NISTELROOY HAILS FOXES' SPIRIT

2 mins

Spurs ready for 'aggressive' Cherries

LONDON - Consistency has been an issue for Tottenham Hotspur, and manager Ange Postecoglou will hope to get back to winning ways when his side travel to Bournemouth for their English Premier League clash on Dec 5.

Spurs ready for 'aggressive' Cherries

2 mins

Woods targets 2025 return as competitive 'fire burns'

ALBANY - Tiger Woods still has the passion to compete and is working to get his body back in shape for 2025, he said on Dec 3 at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas, after another injury curtailed his 2024 season.

Woods targets 2025 return as competitive 'fire burns'

2 mins

TAN EYES LPGA TOUR SPOT

After breakthrough maiden LET season, she targets top circuit via Dec 5-9 qualifier

TAN EYES LPGA TOUR SPOT

3 mins

HOT DRAWS

Immersive art experiences that engage audiences through techniques such as gameplay and animation are becoming blockbusters here

HOT DRAWS

4 mins

Romans up in arms about tourists playing gladiator at Colosseum

It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of film-maker Ridley Scott's 2024 Gladiator sequel.

Romans up in arms about tourists playing gladiator at Colosseum

2 mins

Talking about tteokbokki, translation and therapy

I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki

Talking about tteokbokki, translation and therapy

2 mins

Piano prodigy is gifted, but needs time to mature

After his stupendous feat of performing two Frederic Chopin piano concertos in a single sitting in 2023, one wondered what 12-year-old Mikkel Myer Lee would do next.

Piano prodigy is gifted, but needs time to mature

2 mins

Tolkien and anime work well together, says Japanese director

NEW YORK - It has been a decade since the work of fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien last appeared on the big screen.

Tolkien and anime work well together, says Japanese director

3 mins

Singapore-born artist is behind Moana's hair

Vancouver-based Francis Leong helped make the hair and clothes of Moana 2's characters behave naturally in the hit film

Singapore-born artist is behind Moana's hair

3 mins

Funeral rites come alive in The Last Dance

The Hong Kong drama offers fascinating glimpses into the city's funeral traditions

Funeral rites come alive in The Last Dance

2 mins

Flow speaks Volumes, The Room Next Door a thin melodrama

In the wake of a devastating flood, a cat finds refuge with motley stranded animals on a tattered sailboat.

Flow speaks Volumes, The Room Next Door a thin melodrama

1 min

Squid Game returns to end 2024 with a bang

In this monthly column, The Straits Times' streaming picks for December include the long-awaited second season of the survivalist hit Squid Game (2021 to present) and its non-lethal equivalent.

Squid Game returns to end 2024 with a bang

1 min

Actress Kristal Tin reveals lung cancer diagnosis

Former TVB actress Kristal Tin revealed on Instagram on Dec 3 that she has undergone successful surgery for lung cancer.

Actress Kristal Tin reveals lung cancer diagnosis

1 min

Host Dasmond Koh surprised by martial law edict while in Seoul for work

Upheaval in Seoul, South Korea

Host Dasmond Koh surprised by martial law edict while in Seoul for work

2 mins

South Korean entertainment schedules up in the air

SEOUL - Schedules of performances and interviews in South Korea have been thrown into a state of uncertainty by a sudden martial law declaration that was lifted only a few hours later.

2 mins

Taiwanese musician-director Liu Chia-chang a composer of hit songs

Famed veteran Taiwanese musician and director Liu Chia-chang has died at the age of 81.

Taiwanese musician-director Liu Chia-chang a composer of hit songs

2 mins

Mattel sued over Wicked dolls with porn website link

LOS ANGELES - Mattel was sued on Dec 3 by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to a pornographic website on packaging for dolls tied to the blockbuster movie Wicked.

Mattel sued over Wicked dolls with porn website link

1 min

CALLIGRAPHY IS BIG WITH ARTIST

The boulders hiding in the alcove of Tong Yang-tze's (right) Taipei apartment testify to this Taiwanese calligrapher's daunting perfectionism. They are paper - remnants of discarded artworks, crumpled together like used tissues and soaked into inky wads of pulp. Hundreds of old drafts of writing, including many of her efforts to draw Chinese poetry at a monumental scale, have been recycled into these rocks over the years, most recently as she worked on her commission for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which debuted on Nov 21.

2 mins

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