Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on Aug 19

Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Friday, Aug 19.


National Day Rally to cover S'pore's Covid-19 experience, how it can secure its future: PM Lee

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong noted that this is the first year since the onset of Covid-19 where he could do the Rally at full-scale.

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Users of Google's Chrome browser advised to install security update immediately

The update addresses multiple vulnerabilities, including a high-severity one.

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Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs

Patches have been released to fix what it described as a vulnerability hackers know about.

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13 people evacuated from Aljunied flat fire, likely started by lit candle

The fire happened at a sixth-storey unit at Block 3 Upper Aljunied Lane.

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Luxury goods scam couple remanded further, more time needed for investigations

The case involves more than 180 police reports.

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Xi and Putin to attend G-20 summit in Indonesia, Jokowi says

The presence of Xi and Putin at the meeting would set up a showdown with US President Joe Biden and other leaders.

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Malaysia ex-PM Najib discharges lawyers again as final appeal against graft conviction continues

This is the second time he has discharged counsel in just two months.

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5 ways 5G will change your world

5G is expected to facilitate breakthroughs in all sectors of the economy - from entertainment and art to health and personal finance.

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Having help boosts caregivers' quality of life, but many not seeking support: Study

NCSS study finds that less than 30 per cent of respondents used caregiver services, with cost and lack of such services among the commonly cited reasons.

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Eco-friendly house can help you save money on your home loan

New "green" housing loans can help you save a bit every month, thanks to their lower mortgage rates.

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