The Straits Times - May 08, 2024
The Straits Times - May 08, 2024
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May 08, 2024
S. America footballers not going home as crime rages
A wave of crimes against South American footballers has underscored the risks faced by players who loathe to return home from overseas clubs to a region where they, or their loved ones, risk being kidnapped, blackmailed or targeted by gangs with a message to send.
1 min
SMART STAR RATES HIGHLY AFTER FLUENT WORKOUT
Roda Robot and Sacred Command set to liven up Class 41,400m contest on May I2
3 mins
MAS closely monitoring’ DBS as it identifies root cause of outages
May 2 disruptions took place with bank still working on plan to address 2023’s incidents
2 mins
Tokyo Disney banks on Frozen, Peter Pan in 2.8b expansion
Tokyo Disney Resort is opening a new 320 billion yen (S$2.8 billion) section celebrating some of its most popular fantasy franchises, the biggest expansion yet in Japan as Walt Disney invests heavily in theme parks globally.
2 mins
VinFast gets EV reality check as shares plunge 65%
Vietnam company’s 2024 slide underlines challenges to realising ambitious plans
2 mins
Jeweller faces 3 due-diligence charges; 313,000 in sale proceeds linked to scams
A jewellery shop was charged on May 7 with not performing the required checks when it sold gold jewellery and a gold bar for over $313,000 to an unidentified person, when there was reason to suspect money laundering.
1 min
‘We don't want to fail parents another time’: Cordlife CEO
Firm has tightened measures to ensure safe cord blood storage; new lab hires added
4 mins
Cyber-security law amended to boost oversight of critical systems
Act updated to keep up with new tech models, use of outsourced services
4 mins
Scoot flight on Embraer jet marks S’pore debut for Brazil-made plane
Maiden flight on 112-seater to Krabi almost full, just like for later Hat Yai flight
2 mins
Putin starts new term as Russia's President with challenge to West
Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was up to the West to choose between confrontation and cooperation as he was sworn in for a new six-year term on May 7 at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the US and many of its allies.
2 mins
Vietnam marks 7Oth anniversary of historic victory over France
HANOI A crowd of more than 10,000 people, including war veterans and dignitaries, gathered on May 7 in Vietnam's Dien Bien Phu to mark the 70th anniversary of the battle that ultimately brought an end to the French empire in Indochina.
3 mins
Uprooted tree falls on monorail track in KL, killing at least one man
KUALA LUMPUR-A towering tree fell on a busy road in downtown Kuala Lumpur during strong winds and heavy rain on May 7, damaging a bus stop, trapping people in vehicles and killing at least one man, reported New Straits Times.
1 min
Malaysia grapples with doctor shortage as housemen numbers fall
Contract system where govt doctors earn less and are not part of civil service a factor
2 mins
Malaysian parties woo Indian voters in tight Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election
Community makes up 18% of voting base, and could decide the winner
4 mins
NORRIS RIDES A WAVE OF SUPPORT
Briton gets congratulations from peers and politicians after breakthrough win in Miami
3 mins
I DIDN'T WANT TO GO HOME: MITCHELL
Cavs’ Game 7 hero says they are in play-offs to win and will be ready for the Celtics
3 mins
SPEECH INSPIRES ACS(I) TO VICTORY
‘Psyched up’ by the sidelined Jeremiah, they beat St Andrew’s to regain B Div rugby title
3 mins
KRANJI'S VERY BIG 220 SURPRISE
Stunner saves Class 5 dweller from M’sia trip, gives Espindola 100 per cent record
3 mins
Expanding global outreach among priorities for SICCI as it turns lOO
Digitalisation and sustainability are two other focus areas for trade association
2 mins
Indonesia's QI GDP growth beats forecasts but outlook uncertain
Keeping strong pace will be hard due to tight local monetary policy, global factors
2 mins
Qantas to pay $89m penalty over 'ghost flights'
Aussie airline will also compensate those who bought tickets on flights already axed
2 mins
Luxury watch investment firm found to be in breach of contract
A company founded by Singaporean watch expert Dominic Khoo that runs a luxury timepiece investment scheme has been found by the High Court to have breached its contractual obligations to five investors from Hong Kong.
3 mins
Jail for scam mastermind who cheated company director of 1.5m
Man who devised loan ruse to dupe victim into handing over sum gets 5-year sentence
3 mins
End of an era
Thambi Magazine Store in Holland Village closes down after more than 80 years
3 mins
Call for industry, academia to team up and design higher education curricula
It will tackle concerns about students not having industry-relevant skills: Minister
2 mins
Road safety campaign launched in Watten and Hillcrest
Community lauded for move to protect pedestrians, especially seniors and children
4 mins
British PM faces pressure to shift further right after rout in local polls
Tories urge exit from human rights court, immigration cap ahead of general election
4 mins
Russia to practise deploying tactical nukes in military drill
Exercise aims to ensure territorial integrity, sovereignty in response to Western threats’
2 mins
Death toll from Brazil's floods rises to 83, many still missing
The death toll from heavy rain that caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 83, officials said on May 6, up from 78 a day earlier.
2 mins
Bangladesh reopens schools after week of soaring mercury
Parents welcome move that comes amid pressure to prepare students for exams
1 min
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