The Straits Times - March 28, 2024
The Straits Times - March 28, 2024
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In this issue
March 28, 2024
Workplace fatality rate hits record low in 2023
Major injury rate lowest in decade; highest combined rates seen in manufacturing
3 mins
Baltimore bridge collapse: Rescuers search for bodies in frigid waters
MARYLAND Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, as efforts switched on March 27 to looking for the bodies of the missing and more answers to what caused a massive cargo ship to smash into the span.
5 mins
Questions raised over piers supporting Baltimore bridge
Collapse might have been averted if piers were adequately fitted with fenders, say experts
6 mins
Drones give S'pore police an edge when dealing with terror situations
Before the eight armed police officers entered the shopping mall, with the bodies of dead shoppers lying across the premises, a drone glided in.
1 min
PM Lee, Chinese diplomat commit to boost ties
Senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on March 27, with both reiterating a shared commitment to continue expanding bilateral cooperation.
1 min
US shift in policy on Israel directed against Netanyahu
It is also aimed at boosting Biden's bid for re-election amid public opinion on Gaza war
4 mins
Signs of tension emerge between Indonesian leader and successor
Both appear locked in a power struggle amid series of awkward public incidents
4 mins
US-China rivalry overshadows Boao economic forum
Panellists allude to backdrop of great power competition affecting domains including Al
3 mins
Most firms face cyber incidents but lack basic security measures: Study
Many lack knowledge, worry about costs, express scepticism over likelihood of attacks
2 mins
Funds pour in to restore Dignity Kitchen's fire-damaged premises
There are many kind people in Singapore, said Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon, who has reached his fund-raising target of $200,000 for the restoration works of his social enterprise.
3 mins
S'pore stocks close higher again despite Wall Street declines
STI rises 0.6%; gainers outnumber losers 289 to 270
1 min
Committee to connect women entrepreneurs with mentors
Knowledge-sharing, networking to help level playing field for women in start-ups
1 min
Renewed investor interest in Indonesia's proposed new capital
This comes after Prabowo’s presidential win as he had pledged to develop Nusantara
2 mins
DAVIS LEADS IN 'TEAM WIN'
Lakers’ star defies injury to down Bucks in thriller and keep post-season hopes alive
2 mins
No sweat for champion Medvedev and young guns
MIAMI The Miami Open men's draw is shaping up to be a battle of the defending champion and the young guns, as Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner all marched into the quarter-finals with convincing victories.
2 mins
'FANS SEEING THE FIGHT'
Hariss says coach Ogura has made a difference with the Lions’ battling shows
3 mins
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