19 August 2024, Monday NewsLatest News On 19 August 2024, Monday Motta pleased with Juve's first performance under his leadership20/8/2024 7:46 am British tech tycoon Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily20/8/2024 7:39 am Giving birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy: How a premature birth affects a mum's physical and mental health20/8/2024 7:30 am China downpours killed at least 50 people in Hunan province: CCTV20/8/2024 7:14 am US orders Boeing 787 inspections after LATAM plane plunge20/8/2024 7:14 am Jail and caning for man who had sex with girl, 13, and threatened her with videos of sex acts20/8/2024 7:11 am Japan govt to raise long-term rate estimate to 2.1% in FY2025/2026, Nikkei reports20/8/2024 6:57 am GEP revamp: More pupils to get access to high-ability programmes, starting with 2024 P1 cohort20/8/2024 6:44 am China downpour kills at least 50 people in Hunan Province: CCTV20/8/2024 6:24 am Blinken says Israel backs US proposal in 'last' chance for Gaza truce20/8/2024 6:24 am Biden to urge Democrats to unite behind Harris on Day 1 of Chicago convention20/8/2024 6:24 am Marine Parade hawker who placed record S$10,000 bid for stall says it is worth it20/8/2024 6:24 am Analysis: Why Thailand is at a policy crossroad as ‘last possible qualified’ Shinawatra becomes prime minister20/8/2024 6:24 am Commentary: Headline GDP may mask more important drivers of economic progress20/8/2024 6:24 am Hollywood stars to add sizzle to Democrats’ national convention20/8/2024 6:17 am Trump shares doctored images showing Taylor Swift support20/8/2024 6:17 am Commentary: Can China’s tech giants do without consumers?20/8/2024 6:07 am NDR 2024: ‘Kallang Alive Master Plan’ to strengthen Singapore’s sporting culture20/8/2024 5:36 am BLACKPINK Lisa is a “NEW WOMEN” in her new look showcasing her feminine corset-baggy trousers20/8/2024 5:36 am Singapore ranked 4th as the most popular summer destination for international travellers20/8/2024 5:35 am “What can I do if he tries this again?” — Woman asks after her brother curses and swears at their parents, threatens to beat them and breaks things20/8/2024 5:35 am Veteran Vardy earns Leicester point against wasteful Spurs20/8/2024 5:33 am Palo Alto forecasts annual results above estimates on robust cybersecurity demand20/8/2024 4:57 am Palo Alto Networks forecasts annual revenue, profit above estimates20/8/2024 4:25 am Zelenskyy hails Kursk success as Russia rules out talks20/8/2024 4:08 am China downpours rises kills at least 50 people in Hunan Province: CCTV20/8/2024 3:36 am Europe's Jupiter probe to stage daring lunar-Earth fly-by20/8/2024 3:20 am Australia's 'vulnerable' Sydney faces hotter days rising seas20/8/2024 2:47 am Germany's Gundogan retires from international football20/8/2024 1:41 am askST: How would reduced loan-to-value limits, larger housing grants affect HDB buyers?20/8/2024 1:22 am Changes to Gifted Education Programme could ‘open doors’ for more pupils: Parents, teachers20/8/2024 1:09 am First supermoon of the year lights up the skies20/8/2024 1:00 am Pro-Palestinian protests loom ahead of first day of Democratic convention20/8/2024 12:52 am 1 in 4 Gen Zs in Singapore does not save, invest or insure enough, says bank poll20/8/2024 12:42 am New property cooling measure to tighten HDB loan limits; larger grants for lower-income flat buyers20/8/2024 12:15 am Loan-to-value limit for HDB loans lowered in new property cooling measure; first time buyers to get higher housing grant19/8/2024 11:48 pm GM lays off over 1,000 salaried software, services employees19/8/2024 11:31 pm Drivers rush to new Singapore VEP info centre for help, but many left disappointed19/8/2024 11:15 pm GEP revamp: One in 10 primary school students to be selected for high-ability programmes19/8/2024 10:59 pm Tens of thousands of protesters expected in Chicago as Democratic National Convention kicks off19/8/2024 10:43 pm Current Gaza talks may be 'last opportunity' to secure truce, free hostages: Blinken19/8/2024 10:43 pm British entrepreneur Mike Lynch missing, one dead after yacht sinks off Sicily19/8/2024 10:26 pm Early-onset cancers increased by 79% globally from 1990 to 2019: Study19/8/2024 10:26 pm Schools to get better network coverage, flexible furniture and barrier-free routes19/8/2024 10:25 pm Beijing, Hanoi pledge to deepen ties on Vietnam leader To Lam’s first trip abroad19/8/2024 10:24 pm Yew Tee resident complains about altar in void deck, gets told to leave S'pore during Hungry Ghost month19/8/2024 10:19 pm Ex-MBS and current RWS chief casino exec banned from MBS amid poaching allegations19/8/2024 10:15 pm Paragon REIT divests The Rail Mall for $78.5M, primarily to reduce outstanding debt19/8/2024 10:15 pm $30M price tag for industrial property at 455 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim that just hit the market19/8/2024 10:15 pm “WFH! WFH! WFH!” — Singaporeans call for work-from-home measures as Ong Ye Kung cautions that mpox virus may soon reach Singapore19/8/2024 10:14 pm First supermoon of the year rises over Singapore19/8/2024 9:53 pm Man admits to striking girlfriend's 11-year-old child over 20 times with leather belt; girlfriend pleads guilty to allowing it19/8/2024 9:47 pm Thaksin's lèse majesté court case adjourned to next July19/8/2024 9:37 pm Man has sex with teen, threatens her with videos of sex acts19/8/2024 9:34 pm Man imports toy guns that look like real firearms19/8/2024 9:34 pm Content creator Mayiduo and wife expecting second child19/8/2024 9:34 pm Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall to close for restoration from mid-Sept19/8/2024 9:29 pm China, Philippines trade blame after vessels collide near Sabina Shoal in South China Sea19/8/2024 9:20 pm Richardson switches allegiance from Australia to Britain19/8/2024 9:03 pm Alaphilippe to leave Soudal Quick-Step for Tudor Pro19/8/2024 8:47 pm After running out of storage space on laptop, man transferred his child porn to Google Drive19/8/2024 8:30 pm Hearings in Thaksin’s royal insult trial to begin in July 202519/8/2024 8:27 pm All eyes on Kamala Harris as Democratic National Convention begins19/8/2024 7:58 pm Payout of S$6,000 for the involuntarily unemployed meant to keep 'handout dependency' at bay, say experts19/8/2024 7:58 pm How the world sleepwalked into the global mpox emergency19/8/2024 7:51 pm Man admits having 331 electronic files of child pornography on personal devices, online sites19/8/2024 7:38 pm Ex-rugby player's journey from spinal cord injury to mountain tops told in film19/8/2024 7:25 pm MAMAMOO Moonbyul’s ‘Is This Love?’ second music video teaser released19/8/2024 7:18 pm Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'19/8/2024 7:09 pm FAQ: What you need to know about Singapore’s revamped Gifted Education Programme19/8/2024 7:09 pm Switzerland goalkeeper Sommer retires from international football19/8/2024 7:09 pm Matthew Perry and his assistant spent $72k on ketamine in 29 days19/8/2024 7:09 pm Singapore named one of the noisiest cities in the world, according to survey19/8/2024 7:08 pm 'Appreciate the progress': Parents welcome 10 additional weeks of shared parental leave19/8/2024 7:07 pm WP and PSP welcome NDR 2024 policy shifts, call for deeper reforms on public housing19/8/2024 6:52 pm 200 drivers turn up on opening day of Malaysia’s VEP information counter in Woodlands19/8/2024 6:42 pm Tempat Gadai BPKB Di Madukara Banjarnegara-Solusi Amanah19/8/2024 6:38 pm Singapore Android device users attempted to install high-risk apps nearly 900,000 times: Google19/8/2024 6:36 pm Thai growth quickens in Q2 on higher consumption, tourism19/8/2024 6:35 pm Japanese shrine that honours war dead, including convicted war criminals, is vandalised again19/8/2024 6:35 pm 'A bit troublesome to eat but it's worth it': K-pop girl group Viviz reveal their favourite local dish ahead of Waterbomb Singapore19/8/2024 6:33 pm #trending: Is Amsterdam safer? S'porean woman's reasons for moving to the Netherlands spark debate online19/8/2024 6:29 pm GEP revamp to start from 2024 Pri 1 cohort: Pupils can be picked for higher-ability programmes from Pri 3 to Pri 619/8/2024 6:29 pm 200 drivers turn up on Day 1 of VEP counter in Woodlands19/8/2024 6:27 pm Courting spurned neighbour tops Beijing's agenda from visit of Vietnam's Communist party chief, say analysts19/8/2024 6:19 pm Indonesia’s President Jokowi reshuffles Cabinet two months before term ends, but critics question if changes are necessary19/8/2024 6:19 pm ST celebrates 179th anniversary with subscribers through coffee and clay19/8/2024 6:03 pm Revamped GEP to start with 2024 Primary 1 cohort, 10% of students to be selected for high-ability programmes19/8/2024 6:03 pm Sri Lanka defends diplomat fined for exploitation in Australia19/8/2024 6:03 pm Man charged after he allegedly shoved female SMRT security officer, causing head injury19/8/2024 6:00 pm 'Still gives me goosebumps': Romeo Tan revisits Old Changi Hospital during Hungry Ghost Month19/8/2024 5:59 pm NDR 2024: WP and PSP welcome support for retrenched workers, additional weeks of parental leave19/8/2024 5:58 pm NDR 2024: Singles who wish to live near or with parents get BTO priority; higher grants for low-income couples19/8/2024 5:50 pm PM Wong: Singapore working parents to enjoy 10 weeks shared parental leave; new measures will also provide parents 30 weeks paid parental leave19/8/2024 5:50 pm Workers’ Party encouraged by policy changes announced in National Day Rally speech; calls for deeper reforms19/8/2024 5:50 pm ‘Thank you, Singapore, from the bottom of my heart’ — Hassan Sunny announces retirement after 20-year football career19/8/2024 5:50 pm Jamus Lim heartened by improved access to higher mother tongue languages, which he raised in Parliament back in 202319/8/2024 5:49 pm Tech giants believe sweeping EU digital rules too burdensome, worry about profitability19/8/2024 5:46 pm Smith Street in Chinatown set for rejuvenation, with more curated offerings beyond retail, dining19/8/2024 5:45 pm One reported dead, six missing after yacht sinks off Sicily19/8/2024 5:29 pm
