The Straits Times - May 18, 2024
The Straits Times - May 18, 2024
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May 18, 2024
SCDF officer who died fighting fire on vessel was an only child who wanted to help others
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) regular officer who died in the line of duty was a nursing graduate who wanted to help others, and eventually found his calling as a firefighter.
1 min
Science Park set to get 300-unit condo as first residential project
Master developer says adding homes is a logical step’ as part of phased rejuvenation
3 mins
2 cops dead, 1 injured after attack on Johor police station by JI suspect
Family members of suspect, who was shot dead, among seven arrested
2 mins
Data leak reveals accused Su's links to sale of Dubai properties
Su Jianfeng allegedly has a property holding there larger than what he had confessed to
8 mins
Automated immigration clearance kicks in for all visitors at Changi
It is a step towards passport-free clearance, which S’pore aims to roll out by end-2024
3 mins
S'pore retailers feel the pinch as more people are spending overseas on cheaper buys
A stronger Singdollar, pricier goods and services, and the resumption of travel plans post-pandemic have contributed to a growing number of locals preferring to spend more overseas.
3 mins
Behind Xi and Putin's effusive rhetoric, issues remain for China-Russia ties
Beijing must protect its own interests as it provides a lifeline for Russian economy
4 mins
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said on May 17, hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia.
2 mins
Journalists, netizens slam proposed tweaks to Indonesia's broadcasting law
Changes will affect quality of reporting, go against press law which bans censorship, they say
3 mins
Religion trumps caste in Modi's pan-Hindu unity appeal
Voters born at the bottom of the Hindu faith's rigid caste system will determine whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power in June.
3 mins
Soggy paper spoon sign of HK's struggle to save environment
Song about useless’ cutlery goes viral amid move to ban single-use plastics
3 mins
Israeli Cabinet rifts over Gaza break out into the open
Defence chief demands clear strategy from Netanyahu, opposes a military govt in enclave
3 mins
Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys 3 warplanes: Satellite firm
A long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three Russian planes and a fuel facility near its main runway this week, according to US commercial satellite company Maxar.
1 min
Suspect in attack on Slovak PM showed no sign of political extremism: Neighbours
LEVICE, Slovakia-A 71-year-old former security guard, charged on May 16 with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is the author of three collections of poetry who neighbours said had shown no sign of political extremism.
3 mins
Lighting candles to remember lives lost to drug abuse
Minister leads guests at event marking inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day
3 mins
Girl who lived in stall at wet market to be placed with foster parents
She will be discharged from hospital by end of May; contact with dad will be supervised
2 mins
Short thundery showers and muggy nights ahead
Expect short thundery showers and muggy nights in the coming fortnight, the weatherman said on May 16.
1 min
Man in police chase charged with dangerous driving, possession of weapon
A 22-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week after allegedly attempting to flee from the police and having a samurai sword in his car, was charged in a district court on May 17.
1 min
Sluggish retail sales as Beijing reports uneven recovery
BEIJING China's retail sales grew at the slowest pace since 2022 while industrial production accelerated, highlighting the unbalanced recovery of the world's second-largest economy.
2 mins
Malaysia's GDP growth surprises as recovery accelerates
Malaysia's economy expanded faster than initially estimated in the first quarter, driven by private spending and a rebound in exports.
2 mins
Reddit forges pact with OpenAI to bring content to ChatGPT
Reddit has forged a partnership with OpenAI that will bring its content to the chatbot ChatGPT and other products, while also helping the social media firm add new artificial intelligence (AI) features to its forums.
2 mins
Investors like Temasek might get money back from FTX
After assets are sold, customers and other creditors to be paid first before investors
2 mins
Decline in Singapore exports slows with 9.3% drop in April
Analysts say electronics rebound lends hope shipments will improve in latter half of 2024
3 mins
Those who scoffed at deepening Sino-Russian ties will pay the price
The 'no limits' partnership has been beneficial to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
5 mins
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