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OLYMPICS: TOKYO 2020 BEGIN AS JAPAN BEATS AUSTRALIA IN SOFTBALL CHINA'S NATIONAL CARBON MARKET NEEDS MAJOR CHANGES TO BE EFFECTIVE: EXPERTS RISING NUMBER OF GOLD AUCTIONS SIGNALS GROWING FINANCIAL DISTRESS IN INDIA AMID COVID-19 * 12 KILLED, 100,000 RELOCATED IN CENTRAL CHINA'S HENAN AFTER HEAVY RAIN * S'PORE SEES RECORD HIGH OF 182 NEW LOCALLY TRANSMITTED COVID-19 CASES; 135 LINKED TO JURONG FISHERY PORT * INDONESIA EXTENDS PARTIAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UNTIL JULY 25 'BEST DAY EVER': BILLIONAIRE BEZOS HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST SPACE JAUNT The billionaire flew on a voyage lasting about 10 minutes and 20 seconds to the edge of space. More headlines * E-paper * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * Podcasts Daily newsletter Thank you! Sign up More newsletters By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. FOR SUBSCRIBERS * AN OBSTACLE COURSE AHEAD FOR EU CARBON BORDER TAX STI'S STRONG SHOW IN FIRST HALF OF 2021 PAVES WAY FOR FURTHER UPSIDE ON SOME S'PORE STOCKS COMPANY THAT FUNDED HAINAN CLAN IN SINGAPORE LACKED PROPER MANAGEMENT: HIGH COURT ST SAYS: USING LAND TO BETTER REFLECT SHARED SPACE HOW NG YU ZHI ALLEGEDLY PERPETRATED THE BILLION-DOLLAR ENVY 'NICKEL TRADING SCHEME' * TIME TO SHIFT FROM 'TOURIST APPROACH' IN TEACHING ABOUT OTHER CULTURES Two years ago, I was at a pre-school on Racial Harmony Day. It was adorable to see six-year-olds dressed in colourful ethnic costumes - the Indian shalwar kameez, the Malay baju kurung and the Chinese cheongsam. Wednesday July 21 2021 Read PDF DOCTOR ATE ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD FOR A MONTH AND HIS BRAIN CHANGED CAN MOVIES REMAIN SPECIAL WHEN EVERYTHING IS ACCESSIBLE? Subscribe More Premium Stories TOP PICKS * SPIKE IN COVID-19 CASES RAISES DISTURBING QUESTIONS, BUT ALSO CARRIES LESSONS FOR S'PORE * RISE IN CASES OF OVERWEIGHT KIDS IN SINGAPORE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC * HARD FOR DIGITAL CURRENCY TO CATCH ON AS FORM OF PAYMENT IN SINGAPORE * MINOR ISSUES: A TEEN WANTED TO PAY ME A FOUR-FIGURE SUM TO WRITE A SCHOOL ESSAY More COVID-19 * HONG KONG, S'PORE TO REVIEW AIR TRAVEL BUBBLE IN LATE AUGUST WHY IS S'PORE BACK TO PHASE 2: HOSPITAL CAPACITY, COMMUNITY EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AMONG CONSIDERATIONS There are also around 200,000 who are aged 60 and above who have yet to be vaccinated. INDONESIA EXTENDS PARTIAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UNTIL JULY 25 Indonesia reported a record-high of 1,338 coronavirus deaths on Monday. 4 SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS LINKED TO COVID-19 VACCINE REPORTED IN SAF; 92% OF SAF FULLY VACCINATED All four servicemen received prompt medical attention and are well, said the Ministry of Defence. MORE CLIMATE CHANGE * 'NO ONE IS SAFE': EXTREME WEATHER BATTERS THE WEALTHY WORLD The world as a whole is neither prepared to slow down climate change nor live with it. WHY HAVE THE FLOODS IN EUROPE BEEN SO DEADLY? AS FROZEN LAND BURNS, SIBERIA TREMBLES OVER SUSTAINABILITY THREATS SINGAPORE CAN INTRODUCE HIGHER CARBON TAXES AND STILL STAY COMPETITIVE: MAS CHIEF More VIEWS DEBARSHI DASGUPTA POPULATION CONTROL PLANS IN TWO INDIAN STATES PROMPT CONCERN JONATHAN EYAL EUROPE'S LOOMING CULTURE WARS VEN SREENIVASAN CONCERNS OVER INFLATION, DELTA VARIANT MAY KEEP LID ON MARKET GAINS WALTER SIM JAPANESE COMPANIES TOE THE LINE ON ALLEGED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN CHINA'S XINJIANG More ASIAN INSIDER * MUTED HARI RAYA HAJI IN MALAYSIA AS COVID-19 CASES REMAIN STUBBORNLY HIGH Animal sacrificial rites and prayers were allowed at mosques under strict public health protocols. * INDONESIA EXTENDS PARTIAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN UNTIL JULY 25 US DEFENSE SECRETARY TO MAKE MUCH-AWAITED VISIT TO SOUTH-EAST ASIA The US embassy in Hanoi said Mr Austin's trip would start on July 23. THAILAND FACES TOUGHER TRAVEL CURBS AS OFFICIALS WARN DAILY COVID-19 CASES COULD HIT 30,000 From Tuesday, people in Bangkok and 12 other areas will need to seek permission for a permit to make inter-provincial trips. TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS: UNDER THE SHADOW OF COVID-19 AND 1964 SUCCESS Japan's leaders are hoping for a major feel-good soft power victory in bringing inspiration to billions suffering worldwide. ST ASIAN INSIDER MAGAZINE: DOWNLOAD APRIL ISSUE HERE INDIA-PAKISTAN DIALOGUE GOING NOWHERE: DAWN CONTRIBUTOR DISCRIMINATORY RESPONSE TO COVID-19: KOREA HERALD MORE DISCOVER BONDING OVER FOOD VISUAL STORY: CAN I GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE IF I HAVE ALLERGIES? VISUAL STORY: MEET THE TEAM REPRESENTING SINGAPORE AT THE OLYMPICS VISUAL STORY: 5 RARE BIRDS TO SPOT ON PULAU UBIN P1 REGISTRATION: ARE YOU LIKELY TO FACE BALLOTING AT THE SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE? NO SCREAMS FOR ICE CREAM ON ORCHARD ROAD AMID COVID-19 VISUAL STORY: SINGAPORE START-UPS TRYING TO MAKE IT IN JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA CHEE CHEW TAKES ON THE NEWS: JUNE 2021 VISUAL STORY: SINGAPORE'S OLDEST PIONEER ARTIST VISUAL STORY: WANT A STUDY BUDDY? GO ONLINE POPULATION CENSUS 2020: HOW S'PORE HAS CHANGED IN 10 CHARTS VISUAL STORY: MEET TEEN POP SENSATION OLIVIA RODRIGO MORE VIDEOS ST LIVE: Singapore returns to phase 2 (heightened alert) from July 22 Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from Thursday (July 22) to Aug 18, as Singapore goes back to phase 2 (heightened alert) to stem the recent spike in community cases. Video Player is loading. 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Close Modal Dialog This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Play Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Stream Type LIVE Remaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate 1x Fullscreen ST LIVE: SINGAPORE RETURNS TO PHASE 2 (HEIGHTENED ALERT) FROM JULY 22 Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from Thursday (July 22) to Aug 18, as Singapore goes back to phase 2 (heightened alert) to stem the recent spike in community cases. Loading 1. 7:20ST LIVE: Singapore returns to phase 2 (heightened alert) from July 22 Covid-19 measures will be tightened again from Thursday (July 22) to Aug 18, as Singapore goes back to phase 2 (heightened alert) to stem the recent spike in community cases. 2. 4:41River Valley High School death: A timeline A 13-year-old Secondary 1 student of River Valley High School was killed on campus on July 19, allegedly by a 16-year-old Secondary 4 student. 3. 15:34THE BIG STORY: Sec 4 student arrested over River Valley High School death Police have arrested a 16-year-old Secondary 4 student of River Valley High School for suspected murder and seized an axe as evidence. A 13-year-old Secondary 1 student of the school was found with multiple wounds in a school toilet. 4. 2:01Race against time: Injury won't stop Amanda Ng from chasing Olympic milestone S'pore windsurfer Amanda Ng is in a race against time. On April 1, the 27-year-old was in Oman for the Olympic RS:X qualifiers when she slipped after the final training session, and suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament tear in her left knee. 5. 1:42Test of time: Feng Tianwei aims for fourth Olympics medal For the last 13 years, Feng Tianwei has been ranked inside the world’s top 13, an astonishing record which no current female table tennis player has come close to matching. 6. 4:40Memories of Tokyo '64: C Kunalan recalls his Olympic debut In 1964, just one year after his athletics debut, C Kunalan flew with Malaysia's contingent to Tokyo for the summer Olympics. 7. 7:07Singapore's KTV cluster: A timeline On July 16, a total of 120 cases had been linked to the KTV cluster making it the largest active cluster in Singapore. This is how events unfolded. 8. 2:59Check out these seven new kid-friendly attractions ST correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi makes up for lost time by checking out seven new attractions with his two daughters aged eight and two after restrictions eased. 9. 1:45Point in time: Kiria Tikanah's thrust for Olympic glory Kiria Tikanah Abdul Rahman will become the first Singaporean woman to fence in the epee event at the Olympics. Given her track record of punching above her weight, it would be foolish to write her off. 10. 11:09ST News Night: Errant KTVs to face enforcement; S'pore tightens restrictions The KTV cluster is now the largest active cluster in Singapore at 120 cases. It continues to grow at an alarming rate, and ministers stressed that this is largely due to illegal activity. 11. 19:20THE BIG STORY: KTV cluster grows to 120 cases; task force comes down hard on nightlife sector As a result of the growing KTV cluster, Singapore will tighten its rules on social gatherings starting July 19 until Aug 8. This includes limiting dining-in at food and beverage outlets to two persons, down from five persons currently. 12. 2:54Fast & easy testing for staff in higher-risk settings From July 15, all staff who work in places that welcome unmasked patrons are required to take a swab test every two weeks, regardless of immunisation status. The Big Story goes to bar Jigger & Pony to how easy the process has been to adopt. 13. 7:25Delight in Sichuan flavours at Sichuan Alley | Life Weekend Picks In this week's Life Picks, food editor Tan Hsueh Yun recommends Sichuan dishes to check out at Sichuan Alley at Telok Ayer. 14. 28:06THE BIG STORY: 33 new Covid-19 cases linked to KTV cluster, bringing total cases to 87 Singapore reported 48 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 15), including 42 in the community. Of those cases, 33 are linked to the growing KTV cluster, bringing the total number of cases to 87. Professor Teo Yik Ying weighs in on this development. 15. 1:31The First Time: Adele Tan's Olympics debut It might be her first time but she's ready for the big time. Adele Tan will be Singapore's sole shooter at the Tokyo Olympics. 16. 9:00The ST Interview: Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid Estonia has become a tech hub and is admired by governments around the world. President Kersti Kaljulaid tells The Straits Times the secret behind its connectedness and how it attracts talent. 17. 9:41ST NEWS NIGHT: Cases at 10-month high; 20 women linked to KTV lounges arrested Health Minister Ong Ye Kung warned that the KTV cluster will continue to grow, as daily cases jump to a 10-month high. Police have arrested 20 women for suspected involvement in vice-related activities at three pivoted KTV lounges. 18. 2:33ST LIVE: 41 new Covid-19 cases linked to KTV cluster; police to take action against lounges, hostesses 41 new Covid-19 cases are tied to a growing cluster linked to KTV outlets and nightclubs. They include a 40-year-old passenger on board a Dream Cruises ship, who was initially identified as a close contact of a positive case. 19. 5:14ST News Night: 'Out of this world': Yung Raja on his song making it onto Jimmy Fallon's show Rapper Yung Raja speaks to News Night after his song 'Mami' was featured in the 'Do Not Play' segment of The Tonight Show. 20. 12:03ST News Night: Vietnamese hostesses at epicentre of KTV cluster The emerging cluster of Covid-19 cases involve a group of Vietnamese social hostesses who visited KTV lounges or clubs that are now operating as food and beverage outlets. 21. More GZERO MEDIA * GZERO VIDEO: BIDEN MOST SCEPTICAL ON RUSSIA OF ALL POST-COLD WAR US PRESIDENTS * GZERO VIDEO: IP WAIVERS NOT THE ISSUE, SAYS MODERNA'S CEO * GZERO VIDEO: WHAT DOES PRESIDENT BIDEN'S 'BUILD BACK BETTER' SLOGAN MEAN? MORE PODCASTS * TURN YOUR PASSION PROJECT INTO AN ESG BUSINESS HOW CARBON CREDITS CAN HELP SAVE TROPICAL FORESTS Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. MARKETING TOOLS FOR SME RETAILERS TO STAY RESILIENT Listen to podcasts produced by SPH's Money FM 89.3 radio station. LOVABLE CHINA? HOW THE WORLD SEES CHINA'S PR STRUGGLE ST's US and China correspondents discuss various facets of the US-China rivalry and its implications for Asia. MORE MULTIMEDIA * TODAY IN PICTURES, JULY 19, 2021 * PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN 1971 MORE MOST POPULAR 1. VIDEO OF $161 'SPECIAL' DURIAN IN MALAYSIA GOES VIRAL, FINDS UNEXPECTED BUYER Jul 19, 2021, 4:38 pm 2. AUSTRALIA MAN TIES BEDSHEETS TOGETHER TO ESCAPE 4TH FLOOR HOTEL COVID-19 QUARANTINE Jul 20, 2021, 5:20 pm 3. DOCTOR ATE ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD FOR A MONTH AND HIS BRAIN CHANGED Jul 20, 2021, 12:30 pm 4. HOW NG YU ZHI ALLEGEDLY PERPETRATED THE BILLION-DOLLAR ENVY 'NICKEL TRADING SCHEME' Jul 20, 2021, 8:00 am 5. PROGRESS SINGAPORE PARTY REJECTS CLAIMS THAT ITS STANCE ON CECA IS ABOUT RACE Jul 19, 2021, 4:12 pm 6. MALAYSIA TO PROPOSE EASING COVID-19 CONTROLS ON THOSE FULLY VACCINATED AFTER HARI RAYA Jul 19, 2021, 8:05 pm 7. CAN I PLAY GOLF UNDER THE LATEST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS? SPORTSG ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 11 hours ago 8. HEAVY FLOODING KILLS 12 IN CHINA’S HENAN PROVINCE, CLOSE TO 200,000 PEOPLE RELOCATED Jul 20, 2021, 7:37 pm 9. FANTASY STAY-HOME NOTICE AT SWISSOTEL: 21 DAYS OF SUNRISES AND SURPRISES Jul 19, 2021, 5:30 pm 10. 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