Singapore and THE WORLD NEWS on Wednesday, Aug 21

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, Aug 21.

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GOVERNMENT AWARE OF COST PRESSURES FROM UPCOMING CPF CONTRIBUTION RATE HIKE: CHAN CHUN SING

Mr Chan said beyond trying to reduce costs, there is also a need to increase businesses’ topline and revenue, developing the market beyond Singapore and remaining connected to the world.

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74-YEAR-OLD DELIVERY RIDER DIES AFTER BEING HIT BY FALLING GLASS BOTTLE AT CONDO PARTY

The victim had just sat down at a table at the condominium’s barbecue pit area to eat when he was hit.

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TRUMP SAYS US ‘VERY FAR’ FROM RECESSION, CALLS FOR RATE CUT

Mr Trump also blasted critics who said the trade war with China was going to cause pain for the US economy in the near future.

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BUSINESSMAN SUING MISTRESS FOR $2M SAYS HE FELT ‘CHEATED’ WHEN SHE CHANGED LOAN AGREEMENT

But he continued to send sexually intimate messages to his mistress even after he found out he had been misled, the court heard.

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BADMINTON: YEO JIA MIN ELIMINATES WOMEN’S WORLD NO. 1 AKANE YAMAGUCHI FROM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Yeo took 39 minutes to clinch a 21-14, 21-18 victory over the 2018 world championships bronze medallist.

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MAID JAILED FOR THROWING FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY ONTO GROUND IN PUNGGOL WHILE CARRYING HIM

The maid initially denied ill-treating him and claimed that the boy had rolled on the ground on his own. But two days later, his mother came across a video on Facebook posted by an eyewitness.

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MORE KIDS WITH AUTISM, RAISING DEMAND FOR SCHOOL PLACES

The steady rise is due to parents, who are now better educated, being more aware of the condition and improvements in the diagnosis process, said experts.

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JAIL FOR E-SCOOTER RIDER WHO INJURED SECURITY OFFICER AFTER HIS DEVICE KNOCKED INTO VICTIM

The rider was unhappy with the condominium security officer for causing him to almost lose his balance and rode his device at the maximum speed of 24kmh to confront the man.

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25TH BOND MOVIE GETS A TITLE: NO TIME TO DIE

The movie is to be released in Britain on April 3, 2020, and in the United States on April 8.

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WHAT’S CHINA THINKING ABOUT HONG KONG?

Headlines in the past few hours have drawn attention to China’s role in Hong Kong. Twitter and Facebook said they’ve dismantled a state-backed information operation in mainland China that sought to undermine protests in Hong Kong. Twitter said it had proactively suspended 200,000 accounts. Facebook said it removed accounts and pages after a tip from Twitter. Meanwhile, concern is growing in the business community in Hong Kong, after the sudden resignation of Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg, with questions about who will face China’s wrath next. Alongside, e-commerce platforms like Taobao have been selling anti-protest merchandise, such as miniature figurines of Hong Kong police officers in riot gear and bumper stickers with nationalist messages. What could all this lead up to? Read some of our latest reports here:

Twitter, Facebook accuse China of using fake accounts to undermine Hong Kong protests

After Cathay Pacific, which Hong Kong firm is next to face Beijing’s wrath?

Anti-protest merchandise for sale online as China ramps up propaganda

Why China needs Hong Kong to stay the same

China plans to make Shenzhen a ‘better place’ than Hong Kong

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JAPAN-SOUTH KOREA TENSIONS EASE, SOMEWHAT

Just ahead of a crucial meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea, Tokyo approved shipments of a high-tech material to South Korea’s Samsung. This was the second time Tokyo has done so after imposing export curbs last month. The meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his South Korean counterpart, Kang Kyung-wha, will take place in Beijing on Wednesday. Will this mean a truce?

Go deeper:

Japan allows further exports of high-tech material to South Korea: Sources

Japan Inc backs PM Abe’s tough trade stance on South Korea amid row: Poll 

Trade feud with South Korea threatens Japan’s heating fuel supplies

DUTERTE PROMISES TO PROTECT PHILIPPINE WATERS

After much criticism over Manila’s handing of the unannounced passage of Chinese warships through the country’s 12-mile territorial sea, President Rodrigo Duterte has said Philippines will insist that foreign ships seek clearance first, before passing through its waters. The President is due to  embark on his fifth visit to China next week. Read our Philippine Correspondent Raul Dancel’s report here:

Duterte seeks to end unannounced passage of Chinese warships – ‘in unfriendly manner’ if need be

CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM PREACHER APOLOGISES

The Muslim preacher in Malaysia who made racially charged comments during a lecture that stoked much criticism has been barred from delivering public talks in every state in Malaysia. Zakir Naik, who is wanted in India on corruption charges, has apologised. Read more on him here:

Muslim preacher Zakir Naik apologises, says he isn’t racist

Muslim preacher Zakir Naik crossed the line when he touched on racial politics: Mahathir

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NOW FIND MANGA IN JAPAN HOTELS

Tourism in Japan is surging ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. And Japanese hotels are turning to manga to provide a  quintessentially Japanese experience. So don’t be surprised to find scenes from manga on your bed sheet and carpets in the room.

Hotels in Japan turn to uniquely Japanese elements to woo tourists

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OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

MOON PROBE:  India’s Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft entered lunar orbit earlier today, executing one of the trickiest manoeuvres on its historic mission to the Moon. The mission sent its first pictures of the Earth, earlier this month. If the rest of the mission goes to plan, the Indian probe will land on the lunar South Pole on Sept 7.

HUAWEI: The Chinese firm has dismissed Washington’s three-month delay to a ban on US firms selling to the Chinese tech giant. Huawei said the decision would not change the fact it had been “treated unjustly”. The company’s statement was a response to the US Commerce Department’s suspension of rules prohibiting the sale of components and services to the telecoms titan and on purchase of equipment from it, for a second time. 

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PRISON RIOTS: Indonesian authorities were hunting for more than 250 inmates who escaped a Papua prison set ablaze during violent riots, as fresh protests broke out in the restive region. The prison break happened on Monday as several cities in Indonesia’s easternmost territory – where an insurgency against Jakarta’s rule has simmered for decades – saw rioting and protests triggered by the detention of dozens of Papuan students.

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