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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 11

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, March 11. S'pore youth ISA detention: Harmonious ties won't be affected by thwarted attack, say faith leaders They also made a shared commitment to reject all forms of extremism, radicalism and violence. READ MORE HERE US Congress passes US$1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief Bill in big win for Biden He plans to sign the measure into law on Friday, days before unemployment benefits were set to expire. READ MORE HERE Delivery riders vexed by fake Foodpanda orders that may be linked to loanshark harassment Riders said they have been getting up to one fake order a day over the last two months. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news UN Security Council agrees to condemn Myanmar violence, urge military restraint The council urged military restraint, but dropped language condemning the army takeover as a coup. READ MORE HERE Personal travel will return from 2nd half of 2021: Iata chief Geographically, Asia-Pacific will emerge as the most robust region for global air traffic, he predicted. READ MORE HERE S'pore youth ISA detention: Online extremist influence not limited to ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 10

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, March 10. Businesses can serve as a bridge between countries: Heng Swee Keat He noted that they have an important role to keep globalisation going as the world turns inwards. READ MORE HERE China among first in the world to roll out Covid-19 vaccine passport The passport shows details of a traveller's Covid-19 inoculation, as well as nucleic acid and antibody test results. READ MORE HERE National School Games to resume from March 29 but only for 12 sports in selected divisions Swimming and popular team sports like football, basketball and hockey will remain suspended for now. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news SMU to rename law school after Singapore’s second chief justice Yong Pung How SMU said Dr Yong played a critical role in the development of the School of Law and its curriculum. READ MORE HERE Sporadic protests in Myanmar after hundreds escape siege; 2nd NLD official dies in custody More than 60 protesters have been killed and over 1,800 detained. READ MORE HERE Britain's Queen 'saddened', takes racism claims 'seriously' after Harry and Meghan interv...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 9

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 9. Budget debate at a glance: Transforming Singapore for a post-Covid-19 future From cushioning petrol duty hikes to targeting healthcare subsidies, here are 11 themes that emerged. READ MORE HERE Hin Leong Trading, once one of Asia's top oil traders, to be wound up Three potential bidders walked away from a deal to buy Hin Leong and two related companies as a combined entity. READ MORE HERE 10,000 migrant workers living in dormitories to get Covid-19 vaccine jab This comes as the authorities ease restrictions on recreation time for workers. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news SIA trials app for Covid-19 test booking and check-in It potentially paves the way for travel without stay-home notice and quarantine. READ MORE HERE Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed Two of the victims died of gunshot wounds to the head in the northern town of Myitkyina. READ MORE HERE Singpass rebranded: What you can use the national authentication system for Using Singpass to sign digital documents is one of the new uses of the system. READ MORE HER...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 7

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, March 7. Easier tax claims process for work-from-home expenses in Singapore This includes the cost of air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. READ MORE HERE PES review by SAF: Better matching roles with soldiers’ abilities Screening and classification review could lead to a more optimal deployment, say observers. READ MORE HERE Fewer blood donors in S'pore in 2020, but collection at 5-year high This could be due to rise in percentage of those donating more than once, said the Singapore Red Cross. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Some Singaporeans staying on in Myanmar despite violence in the streets There are 500 Singaporeans registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Myanmar. READ MORE HERE Robert Chua used to rule television, now he wants to build a food empire Launching a food business in the midst of a pandemic is a bad idea, friends said. But in August last year, his Joy Luck Teahouse opened in Ion Orchard. READ MORE HERE Same old, same old, maid abuse cases are a blight on Singapore Past cases make clear that current safeguards are inadequate - all the mo...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 6

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, March 6. Budget debate: S'pore to revamp healthcare subsidy system for more targeted support MOH will channel more money towards ensuring that those at the lowest income levels get the help that they need. READ MORE HERE Budget debate: More than 350,000 Singapore residents have received first Covid-19 jab, says Gan Kim Yong More than 40,000 seniors above the age of 70 have also received their first dose. READ MORE HERE Myanmar's influencers: How key stakeholders inside and outside the country could shape its future As the death toll mounts in Myanmar, questions are being asked about whether Asean, the UN and China can and should do more. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Quest for equality: What ought to be relooked amid review of issues concerning Singapore women? Some say it has to start with the Constitution, while others point out that men play an equally important role. READ MORE HERE Sigh of relief in Taiwan after China's parliamentarians start meeting There had been speculation on whether China's National People's Congress would pass a law on nation...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 2

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 2. Singapore urges Myanmar to stop using lethal force, free Suu Kyi immediately Foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan urged all parties in Myanmar to find a way to return to the path of democratic transition. READ MORE HERE Cabinet, public service do not make policy decisions based on religion, says Shanmugam in response to Pritam He stressed that neutrality and fairness are essential, otherwise the Government will lose the trust of the people quickly. READ MORE HERE More showers in first fortnight of March will spell end of second-driest February since 1869 Temperatures though could still hit as high as 34 deg C on a few days. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news S'pore cannot be bought, bullied or intimidated into approving any Covid-19 vaccine, says Vivian Singapore will make decisions on the basis of science and healthcare needs. READ MORE HERE Asia's ultra-rich rank Singapore as region's top choice for luxury homes Singapore's safe-haven reputation has been further strengthened by successfully managing the pandemic and supporting businesses. READ MOR...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 28

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 28. She was severely burnt in 2000 Taipei crash: Ex-SIA girl traces her recovery She watched in horror as the video clip of a fiery car crash in Tanjong Pagar unfolded. READ MORE HERE Interactive: The Great Singapore Cycle Cycle through Singapore from Changi to Jurong in a day, exploring a range of sights that the island has to offer. READ MORE HERE 'He was the pillar of his family': Tuas fire victim never got to hold his 10-month-old daughter When his wife gave birth to their second girl in India last April, Singapore was going through its circuit breaker period. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 'It's demoralising': More cases of S'pore healthcare workers being abused Those at greater risk of being abused work in emergency departments, outpatient clinics. READ MORE HERE Rise in vaping trend in Singapore sparks worry E-vaporisers are illegal in Singapore since 2018, but it has not stopped the number of cases involving them from growing over the years. READ MORE HERE 64-year-old S'porean man who was flown here from Indonesia for Covid-19 treatment dies H...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 27

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 27. S'pore must press on with plans for next growth phase: DPM Heng Doing so would enable the economy to provide jobs in new areas even as it restructures, he said. READ MORE HERE Feeding wildlife a major reason for spike in wild animal numbers: NParks When humans feed them, wild animals spend less time looking for food and have more time to mate. READ MORE HERE S'pore's many shades of green: How should green spaces outside of protected areas be valued? The ecological value of green spaces is a factor in balancing development and conservation, Minister Desmond Lee tells Insight. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Malaysia politics, one year on: Will a general election resolve the impasse? On Feb 24 last year, Mahathir stunned Malaysia by resigning as prime minister. Here's a look at the fractured political landscape one year on. READ MORE HERE CDL's 'game-changing' China deal turns out to be more difficult than expected Shoring up shareholder confidence is critical, says senior business correspondent Grace Leong. READ MORE HERE Saudi crown prince approv...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 26

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Feb 26. Mayor Denise Phua rebuts Pritam Singh on relevance of CDCs and mayors Denise Phua roundly rejected the suggestion that a voucher scheme was aimed at making CDCs relevant. READ MORE HERE 1 killed in MRT tunnel near Lavender, train services on East-West Line disrupted It is unclear how the person had accessed the tracks. READ MORE HERE Berries World tuition teacher among 2 new Covid-19 community cases in S’pore The Singapore PR developed a runny nose on Feb 23 after work and visited a GP the next day. READ MORE HERE Migrant burden: How foreign workers are illegally recruited in Singapore CloseUp investigates why some workers have to pay thousands of dollars to get jobs that few locals want. READ MORE HERE Let's talk about inter-generational equity in drawdown of financial and nature reserves When it comes to valuable, long-term, hard-to-replace resources, how much should this generation be allowed to spend? READ MORE HERE MOE flexible on students' use of learning devices after school: Lawrence Wong They could have the option to turn off the software so that there is no monitoring of online activities, he said. ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 24

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Feb 24. Workers, employers welcome progressive wages in Singapore's retail sector But some retailers may find it harder to implement a progressive wage model than others, say experts. READ MORE HERE Cop's wife admits starving, torturing maid to death; Myanmar victim was just 24kg in her final days In the last 12 days of her life, the maid was tied to the window grille at night while she slept on the floor. READ MORE HERE Golfer Tiger Woods hospitalised with multiple injuries after car accident His injuries were not believed to be life threatening, said media reports. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news PM Lee calls for global cooperation to ensure Covid-19 vaccines for all S'pore is discussing vaccine certification with countries to resume the possibility of travel, he said. READ MORE HERE Man to be charged with laundering more than $10 million from Covid-19 scam Police said an overseas pharmaceutical company transferred the monies to a local bank, but the items were not delivered. READ MORE HERE Delivery assistant staying in Kranji dorm sole locally transm...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 23

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Feb 23. Biden calls for national moment of silence for 500,000 US Covid-19 deaths More people have died in the US due to Covid-19 than any other country in the world. READ MORE HERE Singapore begins islandwide Covid-19 vaccination drive for seniors aged 70 and above This next phase in the inoculation drive comes after a pilot in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar. READ MORE HERE Husband of SIA cabin crew who previously tested positive for Covid-19 is sole community case The other nine cases are all imported. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Two wild boar attacks in a night shock Punggol residents The boar has not been found despite a 20-man effort to track it down over the weekend. READ MORE HERE Kranji woodland cleared by mistake: How it happened Here is a timeline of what transpired, according to JTC. READ MORE HERE 'Monstrous' fish at MacRitchie: Don't breed species if you can't keep them, say fish collectors Owners who can no longer care for their pets can ask for help from a community dedicated to rehoming fish. READ MORE HERE Nasa releases first audio and ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 22

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, Feb 22. Singapore hopes to balance its Budget as economy picks up: DPM Heng With vaccination exercises taking place globally, there is hope for the economy to gain strength in 2021. READ MORE HERE Over 20 roads to be assessed for space to provide cycling paths They include stretches along Aljunied Road, Braddell Road and Upper Serangoon Road. READ MORE HERE Malaysian truck driver with Covid-19 suspected of visiting Resorts World casino earlier He was denied entry to Singapore after he tested positive at Woodlands Checkpoint. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Dover Forest case: Debate over alternative sites highlights core land, housing issues The potential clearing of Dover Forest to make way for BTO flats sparked concerns among the public. READ MORE HERE S’pore firm's high-rise fish farm to produce 2,700 tonnes of fish a year by 2023 Apollo Aquaculture's eight-storey fish farm is the tallest in Singapore and the region. READ MORE HERE 2 injured after wild boar attacks in Punggol One of the victims was reportedly bitten and dragged for nearly a metre. READ M...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 21

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 21. Over 8,600 fines issued for breach of Covid-19 safety measures From April to December last year, more than 6,900 fines were meted out to those who broke safe distancing and safe management rules. READ MORE HERE Two killed in Mandalay city in bloodiest day of Myanmar protests Hundreds of police and soldiers gathered at Yadanarbon shipyard in Mandalay to disperse protesters. READ MORE HERE Tanjong Pagar crash: Several factors could impact insurance claims If you voluntarily get into a car knowing there are risks involved, and end up in an accident, the amount - and result - of your compensation claims may be affected. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 'I jaywalk because I'm fast enough': Why senior jaywalkers continue to risk life and limb The number of senior pedestrian deaths ranged from 25 to 28 between 2015 and last year. READ MORE HERE Marina Bay view could be priciest real estate feature in Singapore A collection of five penthouses, put up for sale recently at Marina Bay Residences with an indicative price of $138 million, will give a sense of ho...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 20

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 20. Seniors should wait for vaccination letters before registering: Gan Kim Yong Letters are being sent out in batches, starting with areas where vaccination centres are already in operation. READ MORE HERE S'pore on the lookout for more Covid-19 vaccine options: Lawrence Wong Having more than one approved vaccine provides the country with some sort of insurance, he said. READ MORE HERE Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump in presidential debut on world stage “America is back,” said Biden on an online virtual visit to Europe. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Calm and competence return to the White House But is the Biden team operating on wrong assumptions even as it seeks to undo Trump-era mistakes? READ MORE HERE China grapples with greying issue Since 2007, China's annual economic growth rate has dropped by more than half. READ MORE HERE Budget 2021 signals shift to supporting future growth: ST-UOB Roundtable The shift towards supporting growth is part of a delicate balance since resources are finite. READ MORE HERE Graduates of more specialised co...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 19

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Feb 19. NTUC to push for progressive wage model in higher-paying sectors, specific vocations Discussions are ongoing with employers in strata management, solar technology and pest management. READ MORE HERE Woman killed by falling tree in Marsiling Park was wearing noise-cancelling earbuds Loke Xiao Li was "not an active person" and had taken up running only recently. READ MORE HERE No indication Covid-19 vaccine caused cardiac arrest in elderly S'porean: MOH A 72-year-old who received his first dose of the vaccine was hospitalised after suffering cardiac arrest. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Satellite images show clearing of Kranji woodland was in progress in March 2020 Independent checks by ST revealed forested land disappearing from March 1, 2020. READ MORE HERE Nasa’s astrobiology rover Perseverance makes historic Mars landing It landed safely on the floor of a vast crater, its first stop on a search for traces of ancient microbial life. READ MORE HERE Connect @ Changi opens: What to expect at S'pore's first dedicated facility for business travellers...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 17

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Feb 17. Tanjong Pagar crash: Video shows girlfriend of driver running to burning car Footage obtained by ST shows the moment the woman ran into a burning car to save those trapped inside. READ MORE HERE Highlights of Budget 2021: From household vouchers to GST on imported low-value goods bought online Petrol duties will go up while lifelines for firms in worst-hit sectors like aviation will be extended. READ MORE HERE Budget 2021: Pivoting from Covid-19 crisis to what comes next As is usual with DPM Heng Swee Keat's Budgets, the measures are wide-ranging, with a lot to unpack. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Friends in Tanjong Pagar crash were doing charity work just hours before fatal accident They were helping to give out meals to low-income seniors living in rental flats at York Hill Estate in Tiong Bahru. READ MORE HERE Carrot-and-stick approach to speeding up electric vehicle adoption After a series of sweeteners to entice motorists to switch to electric cars, there is now a slightly bitter pill for those who do not. READ MORE HERE Philanthropist a...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 16

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Feb 16. Son couldn't drive and wasn’t a fan of fast cars, says dad of Tanjong Pagar crash victim Mr Wilson Teo's family remember him as a driven young man who was their pillar of support. READ MORE HERE Tanjong Pagar accident: Fires in car crashes rare with safer designs A flurry of questions have dominated conversations surrounding Feb 13's horrific crash. READ MORE HERE Singapore Budget 2021: Follow ST’s live coverage on DPM Heng’s speech from 3pm Find out how and why the Budget matters to you, with ST's live coverage. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news WHO approves AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use The approval will widen access to the relatively inexpensive shot in the developing world. READ MORE HERE Toa Payoh hit-and-run accident: Driver and passenger arrested The two were nabbed on Sunday and Monday respectively, said the police. READ MORE HERE Incoming WTO chief Okonjo-Iweala warns 'vaccine nationalism' could slow pandemic recovery The new chief said her top priority was to ensure the WTO does more to address the pandemic. READ MO...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 14

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, Feb 14. ‘She did what she did for love’: Woman in ICU tried to save boyfriend in Tanjong Pagar crash The 26-year-old is a former Singapore Airlines air stewardess, and also sang getai on occasion. READ MORE HERE Tanjong Pagar car crash: Driver of BMW and passengers killed identified All had at one time worked as representatives for Aviva Financial Advisers. READ MORE HERE 5 killed in Tanjong Pagar car crash: What happened They were identified by their next-of-kin at about 10.30am on Saturday, about five hours after the accident. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial, but outcomes favour Democrats Trump was predictably acquitted in the Republican-majority Senate but the process, and the outcome, was a net win for Democrats, says Nirmal Ghosh. READ MORE HERE More Singaporean women finding a foreign Mr Right 1,727 Singaporean women tied the knot with a non-resident groom in 2019 - up 52% from 2009. READ MORE HERE A virtual Chinese New Year for a family of four generations Setting up a virtual gathering can be a source of ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 13

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Feb 13. Five die after car slams into Tanjong Pagar shophouse on Saturday morning One person was sent to Singapore General Hospital with burn injuries. READ MORE HERE Singapore's economy able to bounce back this year, but some sectors will take longer to recover: PM Lee These are sectors such as tourism, transport, aviation and construction. READ MORE HERE Seniors across Singapore to start getting vaccinated against Covid-19 from Feb 22: PM Lee This comes after a month-long pilot for those aged 70 and above in Ang Mo Kio and Tanjong Pagar. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news New Covid-19 cluster found after wife and older son of Chinatown Complex shop owner test positive Apart from the two community cases, MOH also confirmed 16 imported cases on Friday. READ MORE HERE Trump defence says impeachment is about 'cancelling' opposing views, conclude presentation Impeachment 'constitutional cancel culture': Trump lawyer Trump's lawyers closed their defence arguing that the charge is an attempt to stifle speech and has no constitutional basis. READ MORE HERE SIA co...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Feb 12

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, Feb 12. Mother and daughter reunited after 42 years, in time for Chinese New Year A trip to the doctor's office when she was 12 ended up as a defining moment for Mrs Germaine Littlewood. READ MORE HERE Chinatown Complex shop owner and son are among 3 new Covid-19 community cases The man and his son did not seek medical treatment despite showing symptoms. READ MORE HERE If Senate does not convict Trump, 'he can do this again,' Democrats say as they rest case in impeachment trial "If he gets back into office and it happens again, we'll have no one to blame but ourselves," Representative Jamie Raskin told the Senate, wrapping up the prosecution arguments. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Family reunites for Chinese New Year after a year apart The reunion dinner was extra special for a Singaporean who flew here from Germany with her sons. READ MORE HERE CNY: A time to celebrate family in a more inclusive manner During this festive season centred around the family, it is a good time to reflect on what family means and realise that it extends beyond your blood re...

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