The Straits Times - May 20, 2024
The Straits Times - May 20, 2024
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In this issue
May 20, 2024
S’pore-based money launderers cited with terrorist financiers, drug lords in probe
Several people linked to Singapore's biggest case of money laundering have been named in an international media investigation known as the Dubai Unlocked project.
3 mins
Helicopter carrying Iran’s President crashes in fog
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on May 19 as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan, an Iranian official told Reuters.
1 min
Fish farming infrastructure in southern waters to be improved
SFA exploring shared facilities for new farms, as current operator plans exit
4 mins
SM Lee to students: Beyond studies, grow as whole person and be robust
SM Lee to students: Beyond studies, grow as whole person and be robust
2 mins
Road junctions in Yishun Dam area to be expanded by 2026
Improvement works aim to ease traffic congestion; new park connector planned
3 mins
Dangerous to view world’s conflicts as distant and unrelated: Estonian PM
She points to history, when seemingly isolated incidents led to World War II
4 mins
Xs goal of drawing 50,000 US students to China ambitious’
Both China and the US have tried boosting tertiary student exchanges to promote better understanding between both sides. The Straits Times looks at how continued big power rivalry and harsh rhetoric have hampered these efforts.
5 mins
Johor police station attack: Scrutinyof homeschooling system urged
Attacker not formally educated; concerns raised over kids’ exposure to bad content
2 mins
Ruling party also nominates new head of Parliament in major leadership reshuffle
Ruling party also nominates new head of Parliament in major leadership reshuffle
2 mins
French forces act to take control of key road in New Caledonia
Territory has been convulsed by violence since May 13; factors include economic woes
3 mins
Israeli opposition leader Gantz threatens to quit war Cabinet
He wants Netanyahu to offer plan to bring back hostages, end Hamas’ rule in Gaza
3 mins
Plans to redevelop Bedok Stadium being studied
Public feedback invited with more diverse community, sport offerings on the agenda
4 mins
Few early adopters seek repositioning of ERP 2.0 units to driver's footwell
Fleet operators say they have no plans to relocate units, citing absence of driver complaints
4 mins
600 among 25,000 who eraduated from polysabove age of 40
MOE hopes to see greater training participation in this age group after SkillsFuture top-up
4 mins
Ever looked yourself up on a chatbot? Meta AI accused me of a workplace scandal
It has been more than a year since ChatGPT launched into the mainstream, but chatbots have not stopped lying.
3 mins
China’s housing crash could set back millions of promising careers
HONG KONG - Ms Ivy Zhang figured she had it made.
5 mins
Generative Al falling short of promise to transform businesses
Enterprises underestimated what they needed, and overrated its business impact: Observers
4 mins
FLYING NEMO THE VAMPIRE SLAYER
Pacific Vampire toothless at 3rd start, bubble burst by 281 shot
2 mins
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Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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