Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 4, 2024

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More than 15,300 EV charging points installed islandwide, target of 60,000 by 2030

The first of a new batch of public fast chargers have been deployed at Woodlands Civic Centre.

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Works resume on MRT line viaduct in Jurong West following fall of metal bar

The metal bar narrowly missed a lorry that was making a turn.

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Changi Airport Group loses appeal to have tax break for $270m spent on assets like runways

The judge agreed with the Iras review board that the basic function of the assets was as structures.

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SIA to retrofit its A350 long-haul fleet with next-gen cabin products in $1.1b upgrade

The upgrading plan is independent of the delivery schedule for the Boeing 777-9s, SIA said.

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Johor to offer premium starting pay for jobs under Special Economic Zone with Singapore

The state faces competition from Singapore in hiring due to the currency conversion rate in salaries.

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Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election

Pennsylvania is widely seen as critical to either Kamala Harris’ or Donald Trump’s chances of winning.

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SPH Media lays off 34 employees amid restructuring of technology division

The cuts will account for about 10 per cent of employees in the technology division.

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Wife of disgraced Three Arrows founder sells S’pore mansion for $51m

The good class bungalow in Dalvey Road was bought for $28.5 million in 2020 and redeveloped.

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No foul play suspected in death of knife-wielding man shot by police officer in 2022

Police officers had fired three Taser shots at Ng Eng Kui, 64, but they failed to make a connection.

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Coasting into the future: Can Changi’s rejuvenation draw tourists?

New attractions, activities and hospitality offerings are gradually adding to the area’s vibrancy.

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