The Straits Times - March 10, 2024
The Straits Times - March 10, 2024
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In this issue
March 10, 2024
Household water use continues to fall following the pandemic
Usage in 2023 hit 1/41 litres a person a day, but still above 2030 goal of 130 litres
3 mins
Delay to last two TEL stations disappoints residents
They have to wait until 2026 for easier rail commutes to city, other parts of East Coast
5 mins
Singaporeans prefer having just one child, rather than none: Research
Surprising shift away from two-child norm could dent efforts to raise birth rate
3 mins
Aid boat readied as Gaza fighting rages before Ramadan
Charity hopes to launch first shipment of supplies along proposed maritime corridor
4 mins
Bank takes the ache out of making cake
From midnight baking to overseas expansion plans, young entrepreneur's determination to turn passion into business pays off
3 mins
S. Korean trainee doctors lament 'demonisation' amid stand-off
Public is backing government decision that has triggered a weeks-long strike
5 mins
Fans face post-concert blues as curtain falls on Swift's S'pore gigs
Local Swifties brace themselves for looming sense of emptiness’
3 mins
Biden backs TikTok crackdown Bill, but Trump raises concerns
US President says he will sign legislation that would force ByteDance to divest app
2 mins
China wants more skilled workers, 'top-notch' innovators to spur growth
China will step up the training of skilled workers, even as it embarks on education reforms to cultivate \"top-notch innovators\" to create new sources of growth for a slowing economy.
2 mins
Biden kicks off major tour, plans $40 million ad blitz
He will travel mainly to swing states, seeking to capitalise on strong State of the Union speech
3 mins
Petition challenges restrictive laws for Overseas Citizens of India
Over 100 OCIs have lost residency status in past decade over anti-national’ comments
4 mins
Turkey's leader offers to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit
He cites giving of utmost contribution’ for war to end on basis of negotiations
2 mins
Indonesia to probe local airline after two pilots fell asleep during flight
Indonesia's Transport Ministry said on March 9 it would open a probe into local airline Batik Air after two of its pilots were found to have fallen asleep during a recent flight.
2 mins
Australian farmers uproot vines as global wine glut persists
Demand falling faster than production amid rising costs, change in drinking habits
4 mins
Less patient, more reckless: Why motorbike-linked deaths are rising
Slower traffic as vehicle numbers grow has led to poorer road behaviour, say experts
10 mins
Man fails in claim for inheritance left by grandfather to only male-line grandsons
A 75-year-old businessman made a will in 1992, bequeathing 20 per cent of his estate to grandsons born to his sons but not his daughters - within 21 years of his death.
3 mins
Foreigners allegedly working illegally in Boat Quay area
Eastern European women on tourist visas get men to buy them drinks at 100 a glass
3 mins
Fear is not in my mind, says grocer and cafe chain's CEO
Trying new things may be uncomfortable but it makes the entrepreneurial trip meaningful, says 36-year-old behind Surrey Hills Grocer.
7 mins
Retiree misled into investing $180k in unsuitable product
Lied to by bank employee, he took up 80k loan even though he had no way of paying it off
5 mins
Do homes on 'auspicious' floors fetch bigger profits?
A unit’s floor level, rather than floor number, may have a greater impact on its profitability
5 mins
What to know in case of a stock market plunge
The return of Fomo - fear of missing out is fuelling concern that the market may take a tumble.
3 mins
BESTSELLER BOUNCES BACK IN COMMITTEE'S PRIZE THRILLER
Le Grange’s yard star makes amends for Fortune Bowl run with his second G3 win
3 mins
CAVS CASH IN ON RUDY FOUL-UP
Gobert’s technical gives Cleveland perfect chance to see off Minnesota in OT
3 mins
JOSHUA DESTROYS NGANNOU WITH KO
Briton’s promoter wants No. heavyweight’ to take on Fury next in biggest fight’ ever
2 mins
Champions League meaningless without progress: Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou has warned that Champions League qualification is not the equivalent of a \"Willy Wonka golden ticket\" and will be meaningless unless his Tottenham Hotspur side can build on it.
2 mins
UNITED BACK IN EUROPE RACE, SAYS TEN HAG
Penalties by Fernandes, Rashford help Red Devils chip at Spurs and Villa’s advantage
3 mins
The less glamorous side of Korean golfers' success
Jang Ha-na does not remember much from her days as a junior golfer, but one particular training routine remains etched in her memory.
3 mins
LEADER OH SO FINE AT 15
S.Korean amateur leads S’pore Open by 3 strokes, aims to be more relaxed today
2 mins
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