The Straits Times - September 29, 2022
The Straits Times - September 29, 2022
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September 29, 2022
Sats to pay $1.64b in cash for world's largest air cargo handler WFS
Sats has agreed to buy the world's largest air cargo handler, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), at an enterprise value of €2.25 billion (S$3.1 billion), a move that will elevate the Singapore-listed firm to be a leader in aviation services.
3 mins
Drive to cut Singaporeans' sodium intake by 15%
5-year plan to promote use of lower-sodium salt substitutes, sauces and seasonings
2 mins
S'pore, Laos ink MOUs to deepen cooperation in emerging areas
Sectors include energy, sustainability and environmental protection
3 mins
Teong Tzen Wei third swimmer to admit to drug use
SportSG suspends support for him, Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim after review
3 mins
Wage growth inevitable but cannot outstrip productivity: DPM Wong
He warns that Singapore will lose its global competitiveness if wages rise too quickly
4 mins
Nearly 150 caterers have already switched to low-sodium salt
Almost 150 catering companies here have switched to low-sodium salt and sauces, ahead of a Health Promotion Board (HPB) campaign to cut sodium consumption in Singapore.
2 mins
Passenger on SIA flight arrested after allegedly making bomb threat
A 37-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from San Francisco that landed in Singapore early on Wednesday morning.
2 mins
Singapore ranks 4th in global digital competitiveness, top in Asia
Singapore has moved up one spot to place fourth in the latest edition of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, after Denmark, the United States and Sweden.
1 min
Polish news outlet, foundation get press freedom award
Gazeta Wyborcza delivers independent journalism in face of challenges: Wan-Ifra
3 mins
IMF censures British policy amid turmoil in financial markets
Bank of England to act to restore stability after chaos sparked by govt's fiscal policy
3 mins
US V-P criticises China's actions in the Pacific
She pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan, says China undermining rules-based global order
2 mins
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles ahead of Harris' visit to South
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, just a day before US Vice-President Kamala Harris is set to arrive in Seoul.
1 min
Meta says it has disrupted China-based propaganda operation targeting US polls
SAN FRANCISCO Meta Platforms said it has disrupted the first known China-based influence operation focused on targeting users in the United States with political content ahead of the midterm elections in November.
1 min
Solomons spurns Biden's US-Pacific islands pact
The Solomon Islands is refusing to agree to a new US-led regional deal that was due to be signed at a high-level meeting in Washington within days, disrupting weeks of negotiations and frustrating America's attempts to reassert itself in the Pacific.
2 mins
Japan planning to set criteria for holding state funerals
Move follows public anger over controversial send-off service for ex-premier Shinzo Abe
2 mins
Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam
500,000 households left without power as storm causes flooding and property damage
2 mins
Chinese snapping up second-hand luxury goods amid slowdown
China's pandemic driven economic slowdown is proving a boon for Mr Zhu Tainiqi, the Shanghai-based founder of secondhand luxury goods marketplace ZZER, who is now scouting for shop space to expand the business.
2 mins
EU proposes of sanctions new package on Russia
New ban on imports will cost Moscow $9.75b, says chief of bloc's executive arm
2 mins
'Blow to the head' killed Mahsa Amini, says cousin
SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq-Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini was visiting Teheran with her family when she encountered the morality police and died after a "violent blow to the head", her cousin living in Iraq said.
2 mins
Saudi Arabia's crown prince named prime minister in govt shuffle
Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named prime minister, a post traditionally held by the King, in a government shuffle announced on Tuesday.
1 min
Iran under growing pressure as rallies over woman's death persist
State blames Kurdish dissidents for unrest; UN stresses need to respect human rights
2 mins
Retirees, housewives less satisfied with taxis, private-hire cars in 2022
Students, housewives, retirees and the unemployed are significantly less satisfied with using taxis and private-hire services to get around in 2022 than they were in 2021.
2 mins
Dengue cases declining after early spike ahead of peak season
Collective efforts of community and stakeholders help to manage outbreak
2 mins
Anti-scam app ScamShield now available for Android users
Android users can now download an app called ScamShield, which can block calls from blacklisted numbers that have been verified as scam-related.
1 min
Expect warmer days, chillier nights due to climate change
S'pore investing in R&D, boosting forecasting capabilities to tackle extreme weather effects
2 mins
Smart glove that translates sign language into English, Chinese text wins contest
A smart glove that instantly translates several sign languages into English or Chinese text is being developed in Singapore, potentially enabling deaf people to communicate without an interpreter.
2 mins
Expansion of SAF training area in Australia set for 2024 completion
Expanded Shoalwater Bay area, plus an adjacent site being readied, will offer 10 times S'pore's size
2 mins
Sun Xueling stresses need to stay vigilant against terrorism
In August 2021, SBS Transit senior technician Muhammad Hisham Muslim was boarding a Downtown Line train in Chinatown when he saw a man carrying a long object.
2 mins
Shell technician received up to $2.3m misappropriation for role in gas oil
A process technician at oil giant Shell worked together with his colleagues to misappropriate gas oil from the firm that was worth more than US$93 million (over S$127 million) between August 2014 and January 2018.
2 mins
Changing of guards ceremony at Istana resuming after two years
After a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Istana will resume its changing of guards ceremony on Sunday.
1 min
Legal hotshot relocates to S'pore to focus on Asia after 25 years in UK
London-based King's Counsel (KC) Ng Jern-Fei has relocated to Singapore after spending 25 years in the United Kingdom, a sign that the Republic is attracting top legal talent to work from here.
2 mins
Traffic injuries: Courts may clarify on insurers reimbursing subsidies
The courts may well clarify if vehicle insurers should reimburse certain government subsidies and schemes that injured accident victims draw upon to fund their medical treatment.
2 mins
Handler found liable for bigger dogs' attack on spitz
Case underlines the importance of taking precautions when walking dogs in a public place
3 mins
Chinese workers lacking in skills for transition to favoured 'hard tech' jobs
For a decade, China's tech giants like Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings were major drivers of its economy, drawing the lion's share of top talent to work in their ecosystems that controlled everything from messaging to payments.
3 mins
Renminbi weakest against US dollar since 2008 crisis
Slide comes amid greenback's rally and signs of China's easing its support for its currency
2 mins
Deflation looms for China amid Covid-19, property crisis: Survey
China faces increasing risks from deflation as demand crumbles under the weight of an ongoing property crisis and is threatened by continued Covid-19 restrictions - a stark contrast with other major economies, according to a private survey.
2 mins
Digital IDs on blockchain could help with crypto compliance
Web 3.0 experts are looking for ways to make it easier to verify investors'identities
2 mins
Tips on securing and thriving in an overseas posting
Taking on top regional and global roles requires international exposure, even for experienced executives based in Singapore.
3 mins
Serene Centre in Bukit Timah up for collective sale at $120 million
Serene Centre, a prime mixed-use development at the corner of Bukit Timah Road and Farrer Road, will be launched for sale via tender for the first time on Friday at a reserve price of $120 million.
2 mins
Quality and standards certs give SMEs an edge over rivals
Survey also shows 70% of businesses gain better access to exports, global opportunities
2 mins
US fines 16 financial firms $2.6b over discussing deals trades on personal apps
United States regulators on Tuesday fined 16 financial firms, including Barclays, Bank of America, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS, a combined US$1.8 billion (S$2.6 billion) after staff discussed deals and trades on their personal devices and apps.
1 min
More to sustainability than action on climate change, says MAS chief
Policies must avoid supply and demand imbalance that leads to inflation
2 mins
Study finds more S'pore investors keen on sustainable investments
More Singapore investors are showing interest in sustainable investments, but it is crucial to address and overcome key barriers towards sustainable investing to increase uptake of such investments.
2 mins
Samurai and song: Shinzo Abe at Budokan
The discordant notes over Abe's funeral do not detract from the work of Japan's most consequential post-war leader
6 mins
Cambodian crackdown on cyberscam groups likely to push them to Myanmar
They will find safe havens in special business zones ruled by militia groups, say experts
3 mins
The US dollar has become a wrecking ball
Its sharp rise threatens to aggravate debt and currency crises around the world, including in Asia
7 mins
Globalisation is under assault, but it might yet survive
The ratio of global merchandise trade to GDP has been inching up in recent years and the deglobalisation argument becomes even weaker if data is interpreted with reference to some real-world developments.
5 mins
Language and culture help build bridges in China
The country has its own unique working culture and environment, and getting to grips with its language and customs is critical for success for any foreigner.
3 mins
The cost of China's information vacuum
Reduced access for foreign experts is making it even harder for governments to understand decision-making in Beijing
10 mins
What about when a needy parent doesn't want to be a burden?
Mandatory conciliation has reduced the number of seniors filing for maintenance orders at the tribunal. But requiring a parent to file first can be an obstacle.
4 mins
Non-teaching duties: Find ways to make workloads more manageable
In responding to the issue of teachers' overwhelming workloads, while some called for the removal of non-teaching tasks (Remove CCA responsibilities from teachers' workload, Sept 15), others suggested those duties can be beneficial to teachers (Teachers gained by learning soft skills, Sept 27).
1 min
Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event
It was on Tuesday morning that we gushed over the show put up by King Arthur on the training track.
1 min
Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event
It was on Tuesday morning that we gushed over the show put up by King Arthur on the training track.
1 min
LIM'S LIGHTNING OUT TILL END OF THE SEASON
The 2021 Singapore Gold Cup champion will not defend his title, sidelined by a leg injury
2 mins
GOLDEN BROWN LOOKS ALL SET FOR FIRST WIN
Tim Fitzsimmons' three-year-old flexes his muscles at the trials on Tuesday
2 mins
Kipchoge to give out medals but Farah is injured
Kipchoge will be the star attraction at the London Marathon this weekend but the Kenyan, who smashed his own world record for the distance in Berlin last Sunday, will restrict his exertions to handing out medals in the Mini Marathon.
1 min
Paddlers to play in Covid-secure Chengdu bubble
China will replicate its Covid-secure Olympic bubble when it hosts its first major international sports event since the Beijing Winter Games - with organisers calling it a "roller-coaster ride".
1 min
WOMEN'S SIDE SEEK THAI PAYBACK
S'pore battle Asean rivals in bid for top-16 spot in world c'ships, men have uphill task
2 mins
Mickelson 'focused on moving forward'
Phil Mickelson and three other golfers dropped out of a lawsuit on Tuesday which was filed against the PGA Tour in August over its decision to suspend players competing on the new LIV Golf circuit.
1 min
FITNESS THE MAIN GOAL, NOT RECORDS
Lakers' James says eclipsing Abdul-Jabbar's regular-season points tally is not on his mind
2 mins
Enjoy Messi while we can, Scaloni tells fans
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has compared Lionel Messi's eventual retirement to that of tennis great Roger Federer and urged fans to "enjoy" the star forward while they can.
1 min
Richarlison racially abused in Brazil's win over Tunisia
The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) has slammed "yet another episode of racism in football" after Richarlison became the target of a banana thrown from the crowd as Brazil thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
2 mins
WINNING IS ANTIDOTE TO SADNESS: ENRIQUE
Spain's late goal sees them in Nations League s-finals for morale boost ahead of World Cup
2 mins
Djokovic wants swansong like Federer's
Novak Djokovic has said that he wants his biggest tennis rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Swiss great Roger Federer's emotional goodbye to the sport last Friday.
1 min
Roger will never forget Nadal's 'incredible effort'
Roger Federer, newly retired, was back in Switzerland on Monday night after flying home from London, where he wrapped up a whirlwind farewell to his competitive 24-year career with one last match at the Laver Cup.
4 mins
Singapore Grand Prix 2022 FROM A WATCHER TO AN F1 DRIVER
Chinese karter Zhou was a spectator in 2008 S'pore GP; now he's racing for Alfa Romeo
3 mins
'FASTEST CAR NOT ENOUGH'
Verstappen, who could clinch world title on Sunday, plays down prospects of maiden win
2 mins
5Cs in JJ Lin's
Mandopop superstar celebrates his 20-year music career and talks about coffee, crypto, coming home and coupling up
7 mins
Stream This Song: Della Ding Dang - I Am
Who I Am Chinese singer Della Ding Dang is known for her glorious powerhouse voice, but many overlook her ability to emote feelings of hurt, disappointment and uncertainty.
1 min
David Cronenberg back with another body horror work
In Crimes Of The Future, a performance artist grows new bodily organs so that his partner can surgically remove them in front of an audience
3 mins
Taking health more seriously: Duan Weiming
Besides eating healthier, the local actor, who amputated a limb due to diabetes, now takes medication for the condition
3 mins
NFT art hits town with shows by collectors WhaleShark and Cordell Broadus
With over 400,000 art NFTs (nonfungible tokens) worth around US$100 million (S$145 million), the NFT art collector who goes only by the name WhaleShark should know what he is talking about.
3 mins
Court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud
A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of tax fraud to the tune of €14.5 million (S$20 million), with prosecutors seeking an eight-year sentence, filings showed on Tuesday.
2 mins
Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3
Australian actor Hugh Jackman is not done with mutant superhero Wolverine just yet.
2 mins
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