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Wednesday December 18 2024

Troops took over 5,000 live ammunition rounds along with some 3,000 blanks.

South Korea military brought live ammunition to parliament during martial law: Reports

The acting defence minister told Parliament on Dec 5 that no live ammunition was distributed to the soldiers.

South Korea’s Yoon skips questioning, adding to risk of arrest

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect charged with first-degree murder

PM Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as Asean adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia

For a man behind bars, former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has had a good 2024.

House arrest for Najib in 2025? Gambit will test PM Anwar’s political skills

Honda and Nissan are reportedly looking to eventually bring in Mitsubishi Motors, to create one of the world’s largest auto groups.

Japan car makers Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports

People visit Arahama Beach in front of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station in Japan's Niigata Prefecture

Japan exorcises the ghosts of Fukushima to embrace nuclear power again

EU faces leadership void amid Germany’s political paralysis and France’s instability

Voices warning of dangerous stagnation are already growing louder.

Singapore News

Wednesday
December 18 2024

Kadir Yahaya carries vice-captain Malek Awab after Singapore beat Pahang in Malaysia Cup final on Dec 17, 1994.

A night we will remember forever: Lions fans on the 1994 Malaysia Cup final

‘A people’s priest’: Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia dies at 86

Track fault on 7-station stretch of East-West Line delays commuters during evening peak hour

Why we’re not lovin’ McDonald’s charging for extra curry sauce

pain at work - asian businessman suffer from spine and waist ache in office because bad posture slouch

Bad back: More teens and young adults in Singapore hit with degenerative disc disease

(From left) Jipson Quah, Thomas Chua and Iris Koh outside the State Courts on Dec 17.

Fake Covid-19 vaccination case: Defence objects to 6 police statements being admitted as evidence

The lawyer said the statements were recorded under threat, inducement or promise.

Veerasamy Road reopens to traffic after leaking water pipe fixed

‘Bags of Joy’ help spread festive cheer to 300 beneficiaries of ST School Pocket Money Fund

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Asia News

People visit Arahama Beach in front of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station in Japan's Niigata Prefecture

Japan exorcises the ghosts of Fukushima to embrace nuclear power again

Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra (above) was named as an

PM Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as Asean adviser raises eyebrows in Malaysia

Chinese environmentalists take Kuaishou to court for selling illegal hunting equipment

A soldier standing beside a collapsed building following an earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Discover

How budget airlines changed air travel in S’pore over 20 years

‘Drink teh, then we play’: How one club makes chess accessible to everyone in S’pore

Protesters are reflected on a man's helmet, as farmers march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The Week in Pictures: Flood in Malaysia, South Korean’s martial law

Let’s roll: Volunteers bring joy to the needy with bread runs

Invest

It is hard to cry foul if you choose not to read before you sign or worse, simply throw away important bank statements

How a woman lost $200k after investing in complex financial product

It is hard to cry foul if you choose not to read before you sign.

Why not checking trading account for 3 years proved costly for investor

4 Singapore property trends to watch in 2025

Ageing, durians and epidemic: Swiss Re’s Murray has plenty on his mind

OPINION

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Bhavan Jaipragas

House arrest for Najib in 2025? Gambit will test PM Anwar’s political skills

Gearoid Reidy

Yoon’s impeachment widens East Asia fault lines

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Why we’re not lovin’ McDonald’s charging for extra curry sauce

Gery Karantzas

Why do we revert to our childhood selves when we visit family?

Insight

As most countries in South-east Asia are still developing and have relatively weak economic foundations, climate finance is necessary for the region to take climate action.

UN climate summit: What does the ‘Finance COP’ mean for South-east Asia?

We are treated differently: 8 people with HIV share their stories

‘I wouldn’t be where I am without bumiputera rights’: Malaysia’s young Malays talk race and privilege

Japan’s sumo wrestling evolves to capture new blood, change impressions of scandal and brutality

PODCASTS

Across the sea bed are trillions of potato-sized lumps brimming with lucrative metals vital to making electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, smartphones and much more.

Podcast: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans?

Will the mining of valuable battery metals from the seafloor ruin our oceans?

Podcast: What is it like being a young boss?

Podcast: The new AI stands for Asean and India

Podcast: Sleigh the day, gift the right way – how to do the holiday season right

Life

pain at work - asian businessman suffer from spine and waist ache in office because bad posture slouch

Bad back: More teens and young adults in Singapore hit with degenerative disc disease

South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk (C) speaks onstage during Netflix's

Squid Game 2’s new voting twist a ‘fun’ parallel to real-world political events, says creator

Pet owners who find that their dog bites or scratches without provocation should consult a vet to check for illness or a medical condition.

Viewpoint: I was attacked by a passer-by’s pet dog. Here’s what I learnt

Novelist Haruki Murakami has already received six honorary doctorates from universities abroad.

Haruki Murakami tells alma mater he was a ‘terrible student’

Smart Parenting

Make the most of the school holidays and create precious memories with your kids at these places.

Where to have fun with your kids in S’pore before the school holidays end

Minor Issues: Resolutions, reflections and reminders for the new year

The focus is not so much on what the writer will do differently, but how he will think differently.

Should I give my child a debit card?

It can be a useful teaching tool for children to learn about money management. But parental guidance is key.

Students make scrunchies, keychains to raise funds for ST School Pocket Money Fund

Seven secondary schools raised nearly $28,000 for the fund in 2024, though other schools may have donated anonymously.

Photos

Buddha statues are seen at Wat Phra That Pha Sorn Kaew temple, Khao Kho district, Phetchabun province, Thailand, Dec 17, 2024.

Today in Pictures, Dec 17, 2024

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