The Straits Times - November 24, 2021
The Straits Times - November 24, 2021
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In this issue
November 24, 2021
5,000 HDB flats to be built in new estate in Mount Pleasant area
First BTO project at Old Police Academy site to be launched within five years
2 mins
Shell plant to turn plastic waste into useful feedstock chemical
Shell broke ground yesterday on a new plant on Pulau Bukom that will turn hard-to-recycle plastic waste into a feedstock chemical that can be used to make everyday products, from tyres to mattresses.
1 min
New forms of tribalism can take root, define politics: Wong
Challenge is to address concerns but not let politics be based just on identities, allegiances
3 mins
Need for groups to listen, compromise as they engage with one another
Taking an aggressive or confrontational approach will erode trust, says minister
3 mins
Buzz returns to hawker centres, coffee shops as curbs ease
Brisk business seen at several venues where patrons can dine in groups of up to five
3 mins
S'pore, Malaysia hold VTL dry run at Causeway to test new protocols
Trial will help refine processes as both sides finalise details before reopening land borders
1 min
Momentum grows for political boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
With just over two months to go before the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, momentum for a diplomatic boycott is growing as Washington and its allies seek to put pressure on China over its alleged human rights abuses.
3 mins
Former South Korean military dictator Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90
Former South Korean president Chun Doo-hwan, whose iron-fisted rule of the country following a 1979 military coup sparked massive democracy protests, died yesterday at the age of 90, his former press aide said.
2 mins
A $16 billion gas project sparking a new climate debate
Aussie facility leads wave of projects betting that demand for LNG will rise as world shuns coal
3 mins
How fake news on Facebook helped fuel a border crisis in Europe
Migrants seeking to enter EU fall prey to profiteers, charlatans on social media
2 mins
Stressed-out? Can't sleep? HK tour company has just the ticket for you
Most people would have experienced drifting off to sleep during a lengthy bus journey. But would you pay to do just that?
2 mins
Worker accused of faking injury to cheat company gets acquittal
He is given stern warning instead after MOM prosecutors withdraw charges
2 mins
Call for more to donate their SingapoRediscovers Vouchers
She loved horses but had never seen the animal in the flesh.
2 mins
9 applicants vying for each 4-room BTO flat in Rochor
Less interest in 3-room units in same projects under prime area model
2 mins
Goodbye to army's 5BX, hello to new PX exercise regimen
New drills meant to boost soldiers’ mobility and flexibility, reduce common injuries
3 mins
Social workers lauded for helping ex-convicts, cancer patients
Ms Rafidah Mohamed Ayob’s job as a social worker supporting former convicts is not an easy one.
2 mins
NTU staff donate close to $14m worth of unused leave
More than 1,900 faculty members and staff at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have donated a record $13.68 million worth of unused leave to various funds for student aid and school advancement.
2 mins
S'pore wants 150 maritime start-ups by 2025
This is up from earlier target of 100; slew of measures unveiled to help nation achieve this
2 mins
US dollar rises to highest level against Sing$ this year
With nomination of Fed chair, volatility in exchange rate seen to extend into next year
2 mins
STARS SET FOR HUGE WINDFALL FROM PGA
Tour to give out bigger bonuses, prize money for marquee names, tournaments in 2022
2 mins
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