The Straits Times - April 18, 2024
The Straits Times - April 18, 2024
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April 18, 2024
Always knew you had our backs: Police thank outgoing PM Lee
Police officers have always felt the support from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his tenure, Deputy Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee said on April 17.
2 mins
S'pore's key exports slump 20.7% in March, worse than expected
Steep fall driven largely by non-electronics, though electronics shipments also dropped
3 mins
$35m set aside to help those in finance sector pick up new green skills
20 roles flagged as high priority for upskilling, as S’pore seeks to be sustainable finance hub
3 mins
Israel's expected counter-strike will spur Iranian nationalism: Analysts
Hardline regime also stands to benefit from reaction in the wider Muslim world
4 mins
Philippines plans SEZ development with features inspired by Singapore
Clark eyes affordable housing, aviation hub modelled after HDB flats, Changi Airport
2 mins
Royals step in as government struggles with a divided Malaysia
Such action could set dangerous precedent, undermine administration, say analysts
4 mins
Taiwan gets a new foreign minister - it's announced by Tsai, not successor Lai
Move suggests policy continuity as key appointments usually done by new govt
4 mins
Textile hub an election battleground as BJP woos India's south
PM Modi, seeking third term in power, turns to region’s more literate, richer voters
4 mins
Australia unveils new defence tack, with an eye on 'coercive' China
Focus now on building deterrent force that can protect its interests in immediate region
2 mins
UK Bill to ban smoking for younger generations clears first hurdle
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes passed its first parliamentary vote on April 16, although dozens of his own lawmakers voted against it.
2 mins
Carbon financing initiative could retire many coal plants in S-E Asia by 2030
Project guides owners and investors on using carbon offsets to fund early closure of plants
4 mins
Six new ammonia dual-fuel vessels to fly Singapore flag
The 4 bulk carriers and 2 ammonia carriers are part of push to green maritime sector
2 mins
Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in row had brain tumour
It may have caused personality changes, impaired judgment, says her lawyer
3 mins
Japan's exports get boost from Chinese demand and weak yen
Fourth straight month of growth comes as domestic consumption sags
2 mins
Vietnam mounts $33b rescue of SCB in wake of massive fraud
Without unprecedented’ move, Saigon Commercial Bank may collapse, says source
3 mins
S'pore medtech start-up eyes overseas expansion
Mobile-health Network Solutions shares rise 350 per cent days after US listing
2 mins
How retail investors can ride the wave as gold scales new highs
Options include buying in fractions, or as digital tokens and ETFs backed by gold
3 mins
Retroactive charging for higher ward transfers unfair
Last week, my mother, who is 98 years old and frail, was admitted to the high-dependency ward in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) as a Class C patient.
1 min
GOLDEN BROWN IS CHERRY-RIPE
Other Fitzsimmons eye-catcher at training is Royal Commission
3 mins
EJAZ ON SONG AGAIN, CAN BOUNCE BACK TO HIS BEST
Trainer Burridge’s sparingly raced galloper dashes home rather easily in his barrier trial
2 mins
WARRIORS DYNASTY DETHRONED
Kings get revenge, end Golden State’s season with dominant play-in victory
3 mins
'Gritty' Lakers set up play-off tie with Nuggets
LeBron James hailed a \"gritty\" win as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on April 16, and book a first-round National Basketball Association (NBA) play-off clash with defending champions Denver Nuggets.
2 mins
REDS MUST ARREST SLIDE FAST
Bad starts, profligacy and tiredness turning Klopp’s quadruple farewell dream into a flop
3 mins
GOOCH BULLISH ON FUTURE
American hopeful of return to Majors, focuses on LIV Golf S’pore title defence
2 mins
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