The Straits Times - March 23, 2024
The Straits Times - March 23, 2024
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In this issue
March 23, 2024
Three landmark pacts between S'pore and Indonesia take effect
Hailed as a major milestone, agreements resolve longstanding sensitive issues
3 mins
Fewer people tap SkillsFuture programmes but employer participation increases
Fewer people took part in training programmes supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) in 2023, compared with a year ago.
2 mins
Updated guidelines offer better ways to diagnose and treat tuberculosis
These include more supervision via video rather than in person
3 mins
S'pore avoids 'magical thinking, prepares in advance for spending in Budget: President
Singapore has avoided what many countries are doing, which is to spend before they have the money, then hope that revenues will somehow grow enough to pay for government debts that are at unsustainable levels, said President Tharman March 22.
1 min
Singapore to restart high-level social governance forum with China in June
SM Teo looking forward to hosting Chinese security chief at meeting, last held in 2016
3 mins
35% of Gaza Strip's buildings destroyed or damaged: UN Satellite Centre
Satellite images analysed by the United Nations Satellite Centre (Unosat) show that 35 per cent of the Gaza Strip's buildings have been destroyed or damaged in the Israeli offensive in the Palestinian enclave.
1 min
Russia, China veto US bid on Gaza ceasefire at UN Security Council
Both nations say resolution will not stop Israel mounting an operation in Rafah
5 mins
Opposition slams Modi rival's arrest as pre-election crackdown
Ruling BJP defends government’s actions as necessary to root out corruption
3 mins
Election challenges could test Prabowo's presidency: Analysts
New leadership has to work on uniting country, preventing fragmented govt
3 mins
Foreign firms in HK seek legal advice in wake of security law
Many update contingency plans to counter any risks linked to state secrets provisions
2 mins
Malaysia drops controversial changes to citizenship rules
Move follows backlash over proposals that would make vulnerable children stateless
3 mins
Johor local councils raid KK Mart outlets following socks uproar
At least 12 local councils in Johor have conducted inspections on KK Mart outlets under their respective jurisdictions.
1 min
36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan
Uptick in activity seen as Beijing’s response to Taipei’s political outreach to Europe
2 mins
Europe still dithering over how to fund military aid for Ukraine
EU leaders fail to agree on plans to issue joint bonds even as Russia continues to boost its occupying forces
3 mins
Man doing well after getting genetically modified pig's kidney
Signs are promising so far for patient who underwent breakthrough transplant in US
3 mins
France's President Macron straps on gloves for boxing photoshoot
Where politicians once looked to project health and fitness with jogs in the park, martial sports like boxing have now gained the upper hand, with France's President Emmanuel Macron the latest to strap on gloves.
2 mins
Keen to view 'sakura"? Go to spots such as Kembangan, S'pore River
15,000 trumpet trees across the island starting to flower amid a dry spell
1 min
Republic remains attractive to tourists from China: STB
City a trusted, vibrant hot spot, it says, noting gambling advisory
2 mins
Admission to Bar denied to man who plagiarised twice at SMU
The 47-year-old’s character flaws warrant a dismissal of his application: Chief Justice
3 mins
52 victims lose $2.3m to scammers impersonating Iras officials
At least 52 people fell prey to scammers impersonating officials from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) in 2023, with losses amounting to about $2.3 million.
2 mins
S'pore submits statement to ICJ on protecting people from climate change
World’s top court is set to give first-ever opinion on states’ legal obligations on issue
2 mins
More costly flights inevitable amid green transition
Switch to expensive sustainable aviation fuel will see carriers charging higher fares
3 mins
Rich Indians own 40% of wealth in extreme inequality under PM Modi
India's inequality gap has widened sharply during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decade in power, with the richest 1 per cent of the population now owning 40 per cent of the country's wealth, a new study has found.
2 mins
Who will follow the Swiss lead and cut interest rates?
With tightening cycle close to an end, analysts expect wave of rate cuts in June
3 mins
Japanese insurer Sompo forging ahead with plans to expand in Asia
Singapore to become regional HQ for its 12 Asian markets
2 mins
Maritime risks rise as Houthis vow to strike beyond Red Sea
Pirate hijackings along Somali coast add to concerns over safety and costs
4 mins
GRAY DUO ARE NOT IN FOR A COSY RIDE
Silent Is Gold, Kharisma to beat many odds: Weights, barriers and Lim’s Kosciuszko
2 mins
Lillard's late show sparks Bucks' win
Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers hailed Damian Lillard as \"phenomenal\" as the Bucks bounced back from a loss to National Basketball Association (NBA) leaders Boston with a 115108 home win over the Brooklyn Nets.
2 mins
NISHIKORI DRIVEN DESPITE DEFEAT
Former world No. 4 aims to play as much as he can; Wozniacki lets victory slip away
3 mins
ISRAEL FROZEN OUT OF EURO BY ICELAND
Ukraine stay alive with late fightback; Wales and Greece also progress to play-off finals
3 mins
GOLF CAN BE THE LONELIEST SPORT
It is mentally draining, forcing players to be self-critical as many fight inner demons
3 mins
South Korea's Emart24 hopes to resume operations here soon
South Korean convenience store chain Emart24 on March 21 said it hopes to resume operations in Singapore soon, after all its three outlets here were seen shuttered earlier this week.
1 min
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