Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 19, 2024

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S’pore may miss 2024 key exports forecast after 4.6% fall in October

Global trade and growth prospects in 2025 remain vulnerable to uncertainties, an analyst said.

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More power for emergency response team to tackle family violence

Amendments to the Women’s Charter will take effect from January 2025.

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S’pore, Japan civil aviation authorities collaborate to boost runway safety

The partnership to improve aviation safety comes as demand for air travel climbs.

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In stifling voices after Zhuhai car attack, China recycles crisis playbook

The country’s well-oiled censorship machinery had quickly gone to work after the attack.

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‘I didn’t have the confidence’: New IMDA initiative helps women return to work in tech sector

Returning professionals face a steep learning curve amid rapid tech advancements, said Minister Josephine Teo.

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Starting a start-up: 2 poly students defy odds to create eco-friendly dental floss picks

They bought a $220 3D printer and plunged right into the start-up world.

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Stealth sackings: Why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?

Part of the motivation for a tough line by employers could be to make an example of rule-breakers.

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‘Completely no remorse,’ prosecutor says of man who tried to rape Thai disco singer

The man claimed he was knocked out and could not recall what happened.

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Shell oil heist: Jail for man who helped acquire misappropriated fuel worth over $17m

Wong Kuin Wah committed the offences over 45 occasions between August 2014 and January 2018.

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Labubu dolls missing after boys tilt claw machine in Yishun; police investigating

The dolls are from “The Monsters Tasty Macarons Series”.

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