The Straits Times - March 02, 2025
The Straits Times - March 02, 2025
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In this issue
March 02, 2025
European Leaders Show Support for Zelensky After Trump Clash
European leaders lined up to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb 28, after he came under attack from US President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance in a stunning White House confrontation.
2 mins
One and done due to lack of time, energy, support
Educator and artist Hazel Lim has a 12-year-old daughter, Hanna. And she is one and done.
3 mins
Married without kids? It's becoming a lot more common in Singapore
Reasons include lifestyle preferences, fear of immense responsibility of raising children
4 mins
News analysis Live demo of America First foreign policy holds clues for Asia
What has been whispered around world capitals since the Nov 5 election is true after all: There are no free lunches at the White House any more; Uncle Sam is now eager to present the bill for every meal.
4 mins
Trump's Treatment of Zelensky Causes Dismay and Concern Within Europe
Image of a powerful nation ready to bully friends and foes hurts US reputation further
5 mins
'You're gambling with World War III': Trump to Zelensky in Oval Office
Mr Donald Trump and Mr Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting veered sharply off track in front of the television cameras on Feb 28.
3 mins
He helps abuse victim offer hope to others
Community worker takes initiative to engage residents in supporting one another
5 mins
Succession in focus as father and son battle over CDL
It is first time Kwek clan has been so publicly embroiled in a family crisis
4 mins
Catherine Wu, the personal assistant to Kwek Leng Beng who acts as his 'eyes and ears'
The mood in the hotel ballroom turned awkward when Dr Catherine Wu walked in.
3 mins
US Teams Up With Japan In Race Against China For Quantum Tech Superiority
Quantum technology an increasingly critical battleground in US-China superpower rivalry
4 mins
Vietnam Eyes Quick Licensing for Musk's Starlink Internet
Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on March 1 that the government wanted to rapidly issue a licence for Mr. Elon Musk's Starlink to provide satellite internet in Vietnam under a pilot scheme.
2 mins
China Tells Its AI Leaders to Avoid Travel to US Over Security Concerns
The Chinese authorities are instructing the country's top artificial intelligence (AI) entrepreneurs and researchers to avoid travel to the US, The Wall Street Journal reported on Feb 28, citing people familiar with the matter.
1 min
What's Behind the Tussle Over Hindi Between Modi Govt and Tamil Nadu State?
BJP's goal of making it a link language in India runs up against identity concerns
5 mins
4 Dead, 5 Missing After Avalanche Hits Remote Border Region in India
At least four people died from their injuries in India after an avalanche hit a remote border area, officials said on March 1, as rescuers deployed helicopters to search for the remaining five missing.
1 min
Malaysian journalist arrested for allegedly receiving $6k bribe after soliciting $30k
A Malaysiakini journalist was arrested by graft busters on Feb 28 for allegedly receiving a bribe from an agent that deals with foreign workers in return for not publishing two articles about the agent's activities.
2 mins
Skype's final call set for May as Microsoft prioritizes Teams
Skype will ring for the last time this May as owner Microsoft retires the two-decade-old internet calling service that redefined how people connect across borders.
1 min
Around 100 Strides Premier electric taxis spotted sitting idle in a carpark
They have valid road tax and comprise about a fifth of all electric cabs in Singapore
3 mins
Teen smiles and laughs frequently due to neurogenetic condition
Laughter fills the consultation room whenever Lucas Oon, 17, is with the team managing his care — paediatric neurologist Jeremy Lin, assistant nurse clinician Kimberly Quek and physiotherapist Melody Por.
4 mins
Over $166,000 in initial donations raised for Gaza by Malay/Muslim community
M³@Towns, a volunteering platform for the Malay/Muslim community, has raised an initial $166,200 in aid for Gaza.
2 mins
Seniors Learn to Solve Active Ageing Challenges Alongside Youth in New Initiative
How would an active ageing centre look like and what facilities and activities would it have, if a group of seniors were to design it?
3 mins
PAP New Faces Spotted Walking the Ground in West Coast, Nee Soon
Latest and third new face in West Coast GRC is a director for youth development at NTUC
2 mins
Jalan Besar introduces fire safety 'kakis' for seniors
With seniors making up about 60 per cent of residents in Jalan Besar GRC, getting them to safety in a fire is a concern.
2 mins
Anti-drone rifle device with AI system, 3D fire scanners among new innovations
The Feb 26 demo day by Hatch, an innovation centre of the Home Team Science and Technology Agency, featured tech being developed by 11 start-ups in collaboration with the Home Team.
2 mins
No money for milk — mum used it on drugs
At least 10 children rescued during drug raids in 2024, up from four in 2023
3 mins
China chic: Soft power of DeepSeek, C-wave spreads
From cars to AI and music, the Chinese footprint is everywhere. Should we really be surprised?
4 mins
The wise and wondrous weight of words
Words reach us through poems, songs, classrooms, holy books, love letters, parental lectures, and they touch and transform us through our lives.
5 mins
The Chatgroups That Forged a Community of Mums
Sharing good deals on Telegram led to unexpected friendships — it's something we can all benefit from.
5 mins
Managers can help Gen Z employees unlock the power of meaningful work
Finding fulfilling and motivating work is a challenge for many people, but it can be especially difficult for those just starting their careers.
5 mins
Inequity and suffering bother me, says design pioneer who has changed lives
She's spent decades ensuring environments, products cater to people of all ages, abilities
7 mins
Cryptocurrencies on the march again, but beware the pitfalls
A key driver is growing interest among institutional and super-rich investors
7 mins
Why an average of 10 families sue over property every year
Many cases involve legal owners, wrong assumption that they are absolute owners of the real estate
5 mins
How the law prevents ‘ineligible people’ from staking claims to HDB flats
Claiming a stake in an HDB property is a far trickier proposition than in the private real estate market, as some have discovered to their cost.
3 mins
Dental surgeon plays his cards right with his board game side venture
He believes in balancing stability and opportunity when investing
4 mins
DEI comes and goes but profits are forever
A prominent group of chief executives said almost six years ago that making profits for shareholders was only part of their business — and not necessarily the main part.
4 mins
Loh and Axelsen Bromance Part 13
Singaporean vows to improve 2-10 record against Dane; teammate Yeo in women's final
2 mins
Sabalenka gives thumbs up to WTA's new mission
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Feb 28 praised the WTA's mission to highlight the personalities of its athletes, and called Saudi Arabia's investment in the women's tennis tour an important part of growing the game.
2 mins
Giving Back to Society After Blazing Trail
Yip and David have overcome adversity while also creating opportunities for youth to excel
3 mins
Over 200 Paris 2024 medals to be replaced
The mint in France responsible for producing medals for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics has received 220 requests to replace those won at the Games, it told AFP on Feb 28.
2 mins
Knapp slips to a 70 after 59, but still has the lead
Jake Knapp came down to earth after his stunning opening-round 59, with his lead at the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic cut to a single stroke following a one-under 70 on Feb 28.
2 mins
Honda Eyes Role In S'pore Football
Ex-Samurai Blue is open to FAS projects, playing here and has started 4v4 tourney
3 mins
All eyes on battle for Europe for rest of season
As Liverpool opened up a 13-point gap, capitalising on Arsenal's latest misfire, the midweek round of matches also closed out with each of the bottom three losing, there was talk the English Premier League season might already be over, bar the shouting.
2 mins
World Cup in Saudi a collective nod, says Infantino
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stood by the football governing body's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with US President Donald Trump.
2 mins
KO PUTS TRUST IN HER APPROACH
Leader will draw on experience of winning British Open for deciding round at Sentosa
3 mins
LPGA Tour hopes to ride on growth in women's sport
Record Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) viewership driven by Caitlin Clark, attendance highs in English football's Women's Super League and the WTA's tennis events boasting a global audience of 1.1 billion.
3 mins
Breaking the silence on hearing loss
Four-year-old Ariel Chew could not hear at birth, but now speaks English fluently; undergrad Jessica Liong, who wears hearing aids, was almost enrolled in a special needs school
6 mins
Reviews A compact, moving story of an older woman
The structure of the story, divided into three brisk chapters, reflects author Anne Tyler's mastery of the short story form
2 mins
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