Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Sept 23, 2024
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More S’porean deaths than births possible by first half of 2030s: PMO
There were 28,877 citizen births in 2023, a 13 per cent fall from 33,193 in 2014.
Police called to office at Ubi Techpark after unhappy investors demand refund from gemstone scheme
The investment scheme involved amber gemstones and cryptocurrency tokens that promised high returns.
Lando Norris wins S’pore Grand Prix in drama-free race at Marina Bay
The 15th night race attracted a sold-out crowd of almost 270,000 fans over the three-day race weekend.
My father built almost everything at home with his own hands: Son of Kaki Bukit fire victim
Mr Lim Choon Siew, 65, had been a carpenter since he was 12 and was in retirement mode when he died.
‘We will surpass expectations’: People with disabilities call for a fair shot at work
Singapore plans to help 4,500 more individuals with disabilities here get jobs by 2030.
Car loans in S’pore up amid EV boost; loan rates unlikely to fall
Financial institutions said there are no signs of borrowers struggling to meet monthly repayments.
Property agents grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition
Despite fewer homes being sold, the number of property agents continues to rise.
China accelerates Mars mission timeline, signals confidence in exploration
A similar plan to retrieve samples from Mars by the US is hindered by technical challenges and a ballooning budget.
Go beyond laws to keep AI from tainting elections
The writers ask how can we strike the right balance to help both candidates and voters.
Ex-manager and firm he jumped ship to ordered to pay $880k in damages to his former employer
The High Court found both to have conspired against the former employer.
