The Straits Times - March 06, 2024
The Straits Times - March 06, 2024
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In this issue
March 06, 2024
S'pore and Australia to enter new chapter of cooperation in 2025
They will team up in fields such as renewable energy, Al and air connectivity
4 mins
Seven East Coast TEL stations to open on June 23
Passenger service on the fourth stage of the Thomson-East Line (TEL) from Tanjong Rhu to Bayshore will start on June 23, improving accessibility for those living in and travelling to the East Coast region, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said on March 5.
4 mins
Gillman Barracks being studied as potential site for housing
Enclave’s existing tenancies expire by 2030; 10,000 new homes to be built in Yishun
3 mins
China sets ambitious growth target of around 5% for 2024
Government is banking on science and technology to transform and lift economy
4 mins
China's top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions
Comments strike sober note despite raised tensions after fatal maritime clash
3 mins
South Korea starts process to suspend licences of striking trainee doctors
Govt says 7,800 junior doctors have defied back-to-work order in protest over reforms
2 mins
9 killed after Gazan kitchen co-run by S'pore charity is hit in air strike
When he was informed that a reported Israeli air strike killed nine people working in a Gazan kitchen jointly run by the charitable organisation he founded, Singaporean Gilbert Goh's heart sank.
2 mins
Iswaran discharged after hospitalisation for respiratory illness in Melbourne
Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, was hospitalised for respiratory illness in Melbourne and was subsequently discharged on the afternoon of March 5.
2 mins
Move to curb online sales of non-compliant mobility devices
Transport Ministry reviewing if laws are needed to stop such sales: Baey Yam Keng
2 mins
Singapore stocks close lower, tracking losses on Wall Street
Nikkei, Hang Seng among key regional indexes ending lower
1 min
Jeff Bezos overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest person
NEW YORK - For the first time in more than nine months, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person.
2 mins
S'pore retail sales up 1.3% in Jan, tourism set to drive growth
China visa-free scheme, major events to boost takings in coming months: Analysts
2 mins
Ukraine war is giving a strategic boost to North and South Korea
Both Pyongyang and Seoul have gained more than just profits from arms sales.
7 mins
Wrestling with Gaza issue can help students develop multiple perspectives
As an educator, I empathise with my fellow teachers who were scrutinised for how they conducted classes on the Israel-Hamas war (Some see the need, some feel unprepared: S'pore teachers navigate Gaza war in classrooms, March 4).
1 min
STREET OF DREAMS HAS EYES ON COMMITTEE'S PRIZE
Golden Monkey, Invincible Tycoon and Dream Alliance are threats on trackwork
3 mins
Berger's stolen Ferrari reappears - after 29 years
LONDON - As a driver on the glamorous, jet-setting Formula One circuit, naturally the Austrian Gerhard Berger drove some serious iron, even away from the track: A red Ferrari 512 M Testarossa.
2 mins
RELAXED DJOKOVIC AN ADDED THREAT
After 4 years away from Indian Wells, world No. eyes record sixth title in California
2 mins
BALLOTING FOR BOOKINGS
SportSG trialling system until May 31 for eight sports at various facilities islandwide
3 mins
Lim Kay Siu gets second wind with Netflix hit
The Singaporean actor stars in his most high-profile role yet in the live-action remake
3 mins
Security upped after fans rush VIP sections
More security measures have been put in place at the National Stadium for the remaining concerts of American pop star Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Singapore, which end on March 9.
2 mins
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