The Straits Times - February 09, 2025
The Straits Times - February 09, 2025
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In this issue
February 09, 2025
$135m in upgrading works for 32 private estates over next 5 years
Seven estates to get senior-friendly upgrades like fitness corners and community gardens
2 mins
Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries next week
US President Donald Trump said on Feb 7 he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries by Feb 10 or 11, a major escalation of his offensive to tear up and reshape global trade relationships in America's favor.
2 mins
Don't pick sides, but create value so others will work with S'pore: Chan
Amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in a divided world, Singapore should not bow to pressure to pick sides. Instead, it should create \"value propositions\" so that other countries will choose to work with Singapore, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.
3 mins
Catholic High School Old Boys Dress the Part - 60 Years After Primary 1
It is not every day that you see a group of men in their 60s dressed in their primary school uniforms.
2 mins
Strong Govt, united people needed for Singapore to thrive: SM Lee
He says these two factors will help nation move forward in a troubled world
3 mins
Don't pick sides, but create value so others will work with S'pore: Chan
Amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in a divided world, Singapore should not bow to pressure to pick sides.
3 mins
Over 24,000 pet cats licensed, microchipped since Sept 2024
More than 24,000 pet cats have been licensed and microchipped since new rules for cat ownership took effect in September 2024.
3 mins
Revamped *Scape ready by year end; rest of Somerset Belt to be completed by end-2027
Youth hangout will have more spaces for entrepreneurs, content creators
2 mins
Domestic AI race in China intensifies as citizens go gaga over new chatbot
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) sensation DeepSeek is having its moment in the sun, and users in China cannot get enough of its chatbot.
4 mins
DeepSeek caution
Firms in S'pore eye benefits, but there are worries over data security, AI bias
5 mins
Trudeau says Trump’s talk of absorbing Canada is a real thing’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said US President Donald Trump's talk about absorbing Canada \"is a real thing\" and is linked to the country's rich natural resources, a government source said.
2 mins
Leaders' arm's-length interactions signal obstacles for US-Japan ties
Lack of first-name intimacy with Ishiba unlike Trump's relationship with Abe
4 mins
War crimes prosecutor said to be first target of Trump's ICC sanctions
International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan is the first person to be hit with economic and travel sanctions authorised by US President Donald Trump that target the war crimes tribunal over investigations of US citizens or US allies, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters on Feb 7.
2 mins
Tricked into fighting for Russia, Indians who survive scarred for life
They tell of being duped by agents in India who promised non-combatant jobs
6 mins
Indian PM Modi's party wins back capital Delhi after decades
BJP expected to win 48 seats in 7O-member legislative assembly, where it is leading
2 mins
Family grateful to two Cedar Girls' students who tried their best to save 82-year-old
Elina Chua was studying in a hostel at St Andrew's Village on Feb 4 when at 7.40pm she received a notification on her myResponder app.
2 mins
WP new faces hit the ground; party may field over 30 candidates in GE
This would be in line with its long-time goal of winning a third of seats in House: Observers
7 mins
New children's books salute WWII heroes
Stories showcase three pioneers’ grit, courage, kindness and resilience
3 mins
Life lessons for a turbulent world from Singapore's last Flying Tiger
As we mark the 83rd anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the life and times of the late Captain Ho Weng Toh show us how to navigate adversity.
5 mins
How one lawyer discovered the unexpected rewards of doing good
Working with a mental health charity has enriched the writer's life.
5 mins
Breaking the walls of silence for those who can no longer communicate
Speech therapist hopes to raise awareness of neurological condition.
7 mins
When a surviving joint owner can't claim the whole property
A man who co-owned an HDB shophouse with his late father learnt an expensive lesson in law when he was forced to share the $500,000 property with his three siblings.
5 mins
Abrupt policy changes spark chaos in US climate spending
Over the past four years, during the Biden administration, the United States started spending ever-greater sums on efforts to blunt global warming and help communities adapt to a hotter world.
3 mins
WONDERFUL DAY FOR IPOH BOY KOK
S'pore Gold Cup, Derby sit on mantelpiece, but C5 hometown win gives trainer buzz too
2 mins
Woods commits to return at relocated Genesis
Tiger Woods will play his first professional golf tournament in seven months when he tees it up at the Feb 13-16 Genesis Invitational, which has been relocated to Torrey Pines because of the Los Angeles wildfires.
2 mins
KANSAS CITY'S CHIEF WORRY IS BARKLEY
Limiting the impact of Eagles’ running-back is key to Super Bowl three-peat for Chiefs
2 mins
Red Devils need Fergie time’ to drown the Foxes
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was at times seen shaking his head, and the Portuguese admitted that it was a \"poor performance\" from his side despite beating Leicester City in the FA Cup on Feb 7.
2 mins
MAKE GOOD SEASON GREAT: SLOT
Reds boss says they are in good place after trouncing Spurs, now eyes quadruple
3 mins
'Huge challenge' but Emery pleased to have Rashford
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said he has a challenge ahead to get the best out of Marcus Rashford, but still sees big potential in the 27-year-old.
2 mins
CLEAN SWEEP IS NEXT AFTER DOUBLES DOUBLE
The future of Chinese table tennis is on display at the ongoing Singapore Smash, giving fans at the OCBC Arena the opportunity to catch two of its rising young stars Lin Shidong, 19 and Kuai Man, 21.
3 mins
Wife inspired him to change his restaurant cuisine
As a chef who has to spend special occasions such as Valentine's Day at work, Iru Den chef-owner Javier Low had always hoped his life partner would be someone working in the food and beverage industry.
3 mins
Lawyer has close to 5,000 books in his library
Who: Joel Shen, 45, heads Withers Tech Asia, part of legal firm Withers KhattarWong. His team specialises in, among other things, tech investments and commercialisation of digital assets.
3 mins
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