The Straits Times - March 15, 2025
The Straits Times - March 15, 2025
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March 15, 2025
Seven buildings in Tampines begin using shared cooling system
It will help to cut emissions, save energy and enhance efficiency: SP Group
3 mins
Trump hails 'productive' talks with Putin on end to war in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said on March 14 there is a \"very good chance\" the war between Russia and Ukraine can end after \"productive\" discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 13.
3 mins
Company that damaged water main, caused Marine Parade flood fined $49k
A construction company that damaged a water main and caused a flood in Marine Parade in October 2024 was fined $49,000 on March 11.
1 min
Humanoids, nurse bots, remote forklifts on show at robot expo
Accelerator initiative dubbed RoboNexus to support local robotics firms launched
3 mins
Who Is Anji Sinha, Trump's Pick For Envoy To S'pore?
Little is known beyond person's name; some analysts zero in on surgeon from Florida
5 mins
Taiwan Lays Out Measures to Counter Chinese Influence, Spying
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te labeled China a \"foreign hostile force\" for the first time as he unveiled wide-ranging measures to counter infiltration efforts, drawing an immediate rebuke from Beijing.
3 mins
Lawyer says Duterte was 'abducted', is too ill to testify at ICC
Philippine ex-president speaks via video link at his initial appearance before court
2 mins
Senior civil servant from MOH steps down ahead of GE2025
Ms Jasmin Lau, deputy secretary (policy) at the Ministry of Health (MOH), has retired from the civil service, fuelling speculation that she may enter politics at the upcoming general election.
2 mins
Opposition parties review strategies, rally support after electoral map changes
They say they will continue to walk the ground as they firm up battle plans
6 mins
China's AI fever drives wider adoption across society, but is it mostly hype?
Excitement reflects real, pent-up market demand for the technology, says analyst
4 mins
Taiwan's Semiconductor Boom Drives Mega Surge in Home Prices
While sector's highly paid staff can afford pricey homes, others are being priced out
4 mins
China Boosts Newspaper's Attack on CK Hutchison Over Panama Ports Deal
China's top office on Hong Kong issues reposted a sharp attack on CK Hutchison Holdings for agreeing to sell a controlling stake in Panama ports, warning companies to be very careful about which \"side they should stand on\".
1 min
Jail, fine for S'porean who crashed car into JB eatery while drunk
Private-hire driver also banned from driving in Malaysia for two years
2 mins
Malaysian journalist charged with taking bribe to retract articles
A Malaysian journalist was charged in court with receiving a bribe in return for backing off on an investigation into an alleged migrant worker trafficking syndicate.
1 min
Malaysia Gives Green Light to Higher GP Fees
The Malaysian government has given the nod to revising the consultation fees of general practitioners (GPs), with an announcement to be made before May.
1 min
8 Jailed Over Hanoi Building Fire That Killed 56
A Vietnamese court jailed eight people on March 14 over a fire that tore through a Hanoi apartment block in 2023, killing 56 in the country's deadliest blaze in two decades.
2 mins
Japan PM Admits He Gave Out Gift Vouchers to 15 Lawmakers
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed that he distributed gift vouchers to 15 lawmakers, raising questions about whether he skirted political funding laws and casting another cloud over his already weak position as support for his minority government sags.
1 min
UN chief vows to prevent cuts to food rations for Rohingya
Funding shortfall comes after 'dramatic' cuts in humanitarian aid by nations including US
2 mins
Death toll in Pakistan train hijacking rises to 31
Pakistan's military spokesman said on March 14 that the death toll in a train hijacking in the country had risen to 31, and he repeated accusations that India and Afghanistan backed the militants who carried it out.
2 mins
India marks Holi, the festival of colours, amid tight security
Extra precautions taken in communally sensitive areas to reduce chances of conflict
3 mins
U.S., Israel Look to Africa to Resettle Palestinians from Gaza: Report
The U.S. and Israel have contacted officials from Sudan, Somalia, and its breakaway region of Somaliland to discuss using their territory for resettling Palestinians from Gaza, the Associated Press (AP) reported on March 14, citing U.S. and Israeli officials.
1 min
Danish minister rebuffs Trump's latest remarks on annexing Greenland
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen pushed back on March 14 on US President Donald Trump's latest remarks about annexing Greenland, saying the Danish autonomous island could not be taken over by another country.
1 min
Hamas to Free American Hostage, Ready for Second-Phase Truce Talks
Group will also release bodies of four other hostages, as it seeks lifting of Gaza blockade
2 mins
China, Russia Back Iran as US Urges Nuclear Talks
Beijing and Moscow Call for Lifting of All 'Unlawful' Sanctions on Tehran
2 mins
MOH Addresses Inaccuracies in WhatsApp Text on ElderShield, CareShield Life
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has addressed inaccuracies about ElderShield and CareShield Life circulating in a WhatsApp message that first appeared in 2018 and has resurfaced recently.
2 mins
LTA Adding Another 660 Electric Buses To Public Fleet
Expected to be delivered by end-2027, they'll bring total number of such buses here to 1,140
2 mins
Public feedback wanted on new way-finding signs for Circle Line stations
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is seeking public feedback on new way-finding signs to be put up in Circle Line (CCL) stations.
2 mins
Keeping public service media accessible to domestic audiences
Singapore taking notes from UK, Australia amid efforts to support local content
3 mins
Victims lose $1.7m to scams involving supposedly outstanding insurance fees
At least $1.7 million has been lost since January in six cases involving scammers who baited their victims with supposedly outstanding insurance premiums, the police and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on March 14.
1 min
Complaints Over Indiscriminate Burning of Joss Paper Down
Action group wraps up mission 3 years after being set up to educate the public
2 mins
Meet-the-People Session not a protest venue: Shanmugam
Sessions are meant to help residents, says minister after two sisters cause commotion
4 mins
80-Year-Old Man Dies After Losing Balance and Falling in Bus
An elderly man died after he lost his balance and fell in an SBS Transit bus on the evening of March 12.
1 min
Two disruptions in Jalan Besar GRC similar to that in Shanmugam's ward
Two incidents similar to the one that disrupted the Meet-the-People Session of Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam took place at Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo's meetings with residents.
3 mins
S'pore stocks end almost flat as trade war threats roil markets
Gainers outnumber losers 338 to 207 on trade of $1.3b DBS is only one among local banking trio to rise Wall St slides, region mixed after Trump's EU tariff threats
1 min
China Struggling to Meet Its Spending Targets
Local officials concerned about how they will be assessed on investment returns
3 mins
Singapore-based shipping firm hit with US sanctions over Iran oil links
A Singapore-based company has been slapped with US sanctions for links to the Iranian oil trade, becoming the first in the city-state to be penalized for assisting with oil transfers at sea.
1 min
Shein Committed to Listing as Fast-Fashion Retailer Weathers US Tariff Storm
Shein's executive chairman said he remains committed to plans to take the fast-fashion retailer public despite being in the cross hairs of US President Donald Trump's campaign to rebalance global trade.
2 mins
Under-35s' Spending on UOB Cards Grew the Most in 2024
Singapore holders of UOB cards shelled out significantly more in 2024 than they did in 2023, with those under the age of 35 chalking up the highest growth in spending.
2 mins
S'pore, Thai firms agree to boost trade, investment ties
They sign five pacts covering areas such as cross-border e-commerce and fintech
2 mins
Chocolate Finance customers start to receive their funds
Customers of financial services platform Chocolate Finance have begun receiving their funds, four days after instant withdrawals were put on hold due to high demand.
2 mins
Debtors filed more than half of bankruptcy applications in 2024
MinLaw data shows number of borrowers declared bankrupt rose by 12.4% to 1,232
4 mins
America's Bullied Allies Need to Toughen Up
To avoid being crushed, they need a better plan than flattery and concessions.
4 mins
It Isn't Just Trump. America's Whole Reputation Is Shot
What happens when a superpower goes rogue.
5 mins
Why networking is not working for some women
We shouldn't have to second-guess our professional interactions with men. Here's how we can drive real change.
6 mins
Even short-term dietary changes can lead to obesity
Research indicates the role of the brain has to be taken into account when looking at the causes of obesity.
2 mins
How a Chinese County Went From Growing Spicy Chillies to Sparkly Diamonds
China's 'diamond capital', said to produce over half the annual output of synthetic diamonds in the country, is disrupting the world's supply.
6 mins
SHE CAN DO IT IN COOLMORE
A doubtful starter at first, boom filly Lady Shenandoah ticks many boxes in Group 1 Classic
3 mins
Sunlight Power To Shine Again
March 15 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis
4 mins
Teen Andreeva 'serious' as she returns to top 10
Mirra Andreeva's rise in the WTA rankings has accelerated so quickly that the 17-year-old Russian cannot keep track.
2 mins
Expect an Even Better Norris
Achievements last season give McLaren driver belief he can challenge for F1 title
2 mins
Grizzlies Unlikely to Stop Cavaliers' March to Record
How does anyone stop the Cleveland Cavaliers? Without three key players — Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter, and Ty Jerome — in their game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 11, the Cavaliers fell behind by 18 points. But they recovered, as they have done most of this National Basketball Association (NBA) season, behind the defensive efforts of Jarrett Allen and kept their winning streak alive.
2 mins
College golfer sorry for heckling McIlroy
Rory McIlroy, on March 13, kept quiet about a practice-round incident at the Players Championship in which he took a phone from a heckler – a critic who later apologised to the four-time Major champion.
2 mins
Akram's Calm in the Fast Lane
Defender makes leap from Tanjong Pagar to Sailors and, now, Lions in three months
2 mins
Lions Omission Drives Farhan To Work Harder
Being dropped from the national squad would be a blow to many players, but for Hougang United's Farhan Zulkifli, it has only fuelled his determination to train even harder.
3 mins
Old-School Forest Rely On Efficiency
They are closing in on Champs League spot, even if their tactics won't excite purists
2 mins
Amorim praises Dorgu's honesty, performance
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hailed the sportsmanship of Patrick Dorgu, after the Danish fullback told the referee he had made a mistake in awarding the Red Devils a penalty in the 4-1 Europa League win over Real Sociedad on March 13.
2 mins
Darts Is Lim's Fuel For Life
The Straits Times is celebrating outstanding Singaporeans selected for the 2024 ST Athlete of the Year award, backed by 100Plus. To get to know our athletes better, we asked them about their longevity in their sport, funniest story and who is the next big thing. This is what darts player Paul Lim told David Lee.
2 mins
Going From Last To First
Johnson puts behind forgettable previous outing in HK to top LIV S'pore leaderboard
3 mins
Cool Niemann's goal is to be among the world's best
In a LIV Golf field comprising Major winners and former world No. 1s, Joaquin Niemann has emerged as one of the league's standout performers.
3 mins
Embracing luck
With a possible collective sale looming and no sign of a conservation campaign, the fate of Tan Boon Liat Building hangs in the balance
6 mins
Building's shopkeepers say they want to stay together
Until the building is sold, however, it is business as usual for the 80 or so retail shops there.
3 mins
Audrey Hepburn gets samsui makeover in Amoy Street mural
Walk past 55 Amoy Street and a bright turquoise wall featuring Mona Lisa's eyes is bound to catch your gaze.
3 mins
Mapping Out a New Hublot
Chief executive Julien Tornare aims to recapture what made the watchmaker iconic
4 mins
Yearning for the good old days
The original design features of this Geylang shophouse set the tone for an edgy style
2 mins
Sentosa Sensoryscape takes flight
The attraction marks its first anniversary with a new immersive augmented reality experience
5 mins
HT the right spots with Hyptec's electric SUV
Despite some blemishes, the spacious Chinese car is hip and plush, and wows with its tech
4 mins
Audi A3 Loses Power, Gains Attractiveness
The compact sedan returns as a 1.5-litre which qualifies for a Category A COE
3 mins
Why the 'White House Car Show' Mattered to Elon Musk
It was not so long ago that Mr. Elon Musk could not even get an invitation to the White House.
2 mins
Robert De Niro plays two roles in mobster movie The Alto Knights
Acclaimed actor Robert De Niro (right) plays not one, but two, lead characters in the biographical crime drama The Alto Knights.
2 mins
Donatella Versace Gives Up Creative Reins of Italian Brand
Donatella Versace is giving up the creative reins of luxury fashion label Versace after nearly three decades, it was announced on March 13, effectively ending the family's hold over the brand founded by her late brother.
2 mins
Actors Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron Dated When They Were Legally Adults: Agency
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Goldmedalist, said in a press statement on March 14 that he began dating late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was an adult and was never personally involved in her financial matters.
2 mins
Lewis Hamilton Impressed by Brad Pitt's Speed in F1 Movie
American actor Brad Pitt's speed is real and Hollywood's Formula One movie will be the most authentic racing film ever seen when it hits cinema screens in June, according to seven times F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.
2 mins
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