18 February 2019, Monday NewsLatest News On 18 February 2019, Monday Auto industry lines up against possible US tariffs19/2/2019 7:34 am Tennis - Mertens stunned by Chinese qualifier Zhu in Dubai19/2/2019 7:09 am Leeds fined and reprimanded by EFL over 'spygate' affair19/2/2019 7:09 am Kirchner corruption trial delayed by three months19/2/2019 6:36 am Griezmann surpasses Torres with 130th Atletico goal19/2/2019 6:03 am Europeans reject Trump's call to repatriate Syria militants19/2/2019 5:43 am Brief general anesthesia appears safe for children's brains19/2/2019 5:43 am Portugal international Nani joins Orlando City19/2/2019 5:43 am Kiev reports first measles death as cases soar19/2/2019 5:43 am Barca wary of Lyon's capacity to raise their level19/2/2019 5:28 am Papa John's founder Schnatter says he welcomes hedge fund Starboard19/2/2019 5:28 am FAA investigates Southwest over baggage weight discrepancies: WSJ19/2/2019 5:28 am Athletics: Semenya accuses IAAF of breaching regulations at sports court19/2/2019 5:19 am 'Kissing sailor' in iconic NY picture dies age 9519/2/2019 5:19 am Supply of primary care doctors linked with mortality rates19/2/2019 5:03 am Football: 'Nothing personal' in beating Bayern for Klopp19/2/2019 4:53 am EU's Juncker expects Trump to refrain from imposing higher tariffs on cars19/2/2019 4:53 am Seven MPs quit Labour Party as Brexit tensions mount19/2/2019 4:41 am Mercedes F1 team fear disorderly Brexit could help Ferrari19/2/2019 4:26 am Honda to close UK car plant with the loss of 3,500 jobs19/2/2019 4:26 am Citi expects privatization to bolster revenue in Brazil19/2/2019 4:06 am Saudi vows to 'de-escalate' India-Pakistan tensions after Kashmir attack19/2/2019 4:06 am Six in for Scotland as Russell to be monitored ahead of France19/2/2019 4:06 am Lyon hoping to limit Messi's influence19/2/2019 4:06 am Paraguay appoint Argentine Berizzo as national team coach19/2/2019 4:06 am Honda to close UK plant in 2022, risking 3,500 jobs: Reports19/2/2019 3:37 am Livni warns over peace and democracy as she quits Israeli politics19/2/2019 3:24 am Squash great Nicol David to retire at end of 2018/2019 tour season19/2/2019 3:24 am Citi to double Brazil commercial bank unit's assets by 202019/2/2019 3:24 am Sri Lanka's Dananjaya has illegal action ban lifted by ICC19/2/2019 3:15 am Russia's Rusal in talks to resume reinsurance with Western companies19/2/2019 3:15 am Indian regional party Shiv Sena ties up with Modi's BJP for general election19/2/2019 3:04 am Pique calls for Barca to improve ahead of Lyon date19/2/2019 3:00 am FAS 'extremely disappointed' after footballer Ben Davis defaulted on NS obligations19/2/2019 2:49 am Rift between Trump-era US and Europe laid bare at security talks19/2/2019 2:46 am Ikan datang: Singapore-developed breed of sea bass to make a splash19/2/2019 2:30 am Yip wins a silver in World Para Swimming World Series19/2/2019 2:23 am Singapore Budget 2019: Mildly expansionary, but socially generous19/2/2019 2:21 am Piatek bags a brace as Milan stage comeback win19/2/2019 2:02 am Budget 2019: Four things you may have missed19/2/2019 2:00 am Singapore Budget 2019: Businesses welcome digital push, emphasis on re-skilling workers19/2/2019 1:51 am Police establish identity of robber after woman punched and kicked in MRT lift in Malaysia19/2/2019 1:39 am Athletics: Semenya accuses IAAF of breach of regulations at CAS hearing19/2/2019 1:39 am Trump briefed in Florida on ‘productive’ China trade talks19/2/2019 1:39 am Singapore Budget 2019: Budget deficit of S$3.48b expected for FY1919/2/2019 1:35 am Money Hacks Ep 35: Step-by-step tips for HDB flat sellers in today's market - ST & BT Podcasts - Omny.fm19/2/2019 1:30 am Seven lawmakers quit UK Labour Party citing Brexit 'betrayal', anti-Semitism19/2/2019 1:30 am Singapore Budget 2019: Merdeka Generation teacher proud to have helped in nation building19/2/2019 1:29 am Singapore Budget 2019: Surplus instead of deficit in FY18, one-off Bicentennial Bonus to be paid19/2/2019 1:22 am Germany bans Wirecard 'shorting' as prosecutors probe FT journalist19/2/2019 1:19 am Malaysia to set up childcare centre in parliament19/2/2019 1:19 am HK economy stalls amid trade dispute: Finance chief19/2/2019 1:14 am Man threatened to ‘blow things up’ if ex-girlfriend did not have sex with him19/2/2019 1:00 am Malaysia lifts bauxite mining moratorium after 3-year ban19/2/2019 12:52 am Budget 2019: Building a 'strong, united Singapore'; Merdeka Generation Package, healthcare take spotlight19/2/2019 12:50 am China province defends ban on Tibetan lessons19/2/2019 12:50 am Nothing personal in Bayern clash for Liverpool's Klopp19/2/2019 12:50 am Sasseur Reit Q4 DPU of 1.999 Singapore cents beats forecast19/2/2019 12:43 am Football: Suspended Van Dijk leaves gaping hole in Liverpool defence for Bayern visit19/2/2019 12:40 am Footballer Ben Davis has defaulted on NS obligations: Mindef19/2/2019 12:30 am Uber agrees to pay VAT in Egypt - tax chief19/2/2019 12:26 am Semenya fights gender rule at top sports court19/2/2019 12:26 am Hundreds sickened in Mongolia after eating at local KFC restaurant19/2/2019 12:23 am Feedback on cat-related nuisance rose in 2018: Lawrence Wong19/2/2019 12:16 am Vettel gets Ferrari off to strong start in F1 testing19/2/2019 12:16 am Frasers Hospitality appoints Koh Teck Chuan as CEO19/2/2019 12:16 am Brilliant Foden ‘ready’ to play for City: Pep19/2/2019 12:08 am 4 deaths in Geylang fire: Jail, fine for men who used apartment as illegal workers’ dormitory19/2/2019 12:01 am Alibaba is the force behind hit Chinese Communist Party app: sources19/2/2019 12:00 am Singapore Budget 2019: Creative Technology CEO Sim Wong Hoo lauded for spirit of entrepreneurship18/2/2019 11:59 pm Britain does not support total Huawei network ban - sources18/2/2019 11:57 pm Government needs to recognise trade-off that comes from streaming students in secondary school: Ong Ye Kung18/2/2019 11:57 pm Britain does not support total Huawei network ban: sources18/2/2019 11:57 pm Vibrant unit to sell 60% stake in real estate developer for S$28.1m18/2/2019 11:54 pm Real Madrid fall further behind leaders Barca18/2/2019 11:51 pm Chinese frozen food firm recalls products suspected of African swine fever contamination18/2/2019 11:48 pm Budget 2019: More support for lower-wage, older workers; enhanced CHAS subsidies at GPs18/2/2019 11:47 pm Made for Singapore: First of four custom-built RSN submarines launched in Germany18/2/2019 11:47 pm Budget 2019: Tax system to be made more progressive and resilient18/2/2019 11:47 pm Thai junta shoots down proposal to slash defence spending18/2/2019 11:46 pm 7 things you need to know about Budget 201918/2/2019 11:42 pm Nelly completes 'Korda Slam' of Australian Open wins18/2/2019 11:32 pm TODAY's evening brief for Monday, Feb 1818/2/2019 11:30 pm Bangladesh actress Sanai Mahbub ordered to take down 'vulgar' social media images18/2/2019 11:30 pm Alibaba is the force behind popular Chinese Communist Party app: Sources18/2/2019 11:30 pm Japan upgrades downpour forecasts before Tokyo 202018/2/2019 11:30 pm Albon could spring a surprise in F1, says Toro Rosso boss18/2/2019 11:28 pm Football: Ronaldo back in Madrid ready to tackle favourite victim Atletico18/2/2019 11:28 pm Europe wonders whether to bring back children raised under ISIS18/2/2019 11:26 pm Facebook broke rules, should be regulated - UK lawmakers18/2/2019 11:23 pm West Indies need better batting - Bishop18/2/2019 11:23 pm 'Air Cocaine' smuggling trial starts in France18/2/2019 11:23 pm Football: Two taken to hospital after brawl during amateur match at East Spring Secondary18/2/2019 11:23 pm Alibaba is the force behind hit Chinese Communist Party app - sources18/2/2019 11:23 pm British intelligence says Huawei risk manageable: FT18/2/2019 11:23 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Interning abroad a good way for young Singaporeans to gain exposure18/2/2019 11:15 pm YouTube18/2/2019 11:14 pm Healthway Medical Corp expects smaller loss for FY201818/2/2019 11:10 pm UK finance minister forced to axe trip to China: Reports18/2/2019 11:09 pm Revival of water talks, price of raw water to S’pore still too cheap, says Malaysian PM18/2/2019 11:04 pm Shanmugam defends Lee Bee Wah on cats issue saying she was doing her civic duty as an MP18/2/2019 11:04 pm Budget 2019: Govt to fund large projects through borrowing, using taxes for recurrent needs18/2/2019 11:00 pm Asia has 'mitigating factors' to counter a global growth slowdown, says bank CEO18/2/2019 11:00 pm Singapore Budget 2019: An expansionary Budget in lower-growth year, but it remains prudent18/2/2019 10:51 pm CITIC Envirotech wins 474m yuan industrial hazardous waste treatment project in Shanxi18/2/2019 10:50 pm Singapore Budget 2019: New aquaculture centre to work on improving Singapore's food resilience18/2/2019 10:49 pm Critical for SMEs to plug into the digital economy: Iswaran18/2/2019 10:46 pm Pakistan says Saudi crown prince orders 2,100 Pakistani prisoners released18/2/2019 10:36 pm Footballer Ben Davis now a national service defaulter: Mindef18/2/2019 10:33 pm Budget 2019: Smaller allowances for duty-free alcohol and GST relief for goods bought overseas18/2/2019 10:32 pm Budget 2019: Returning home from holiday? You may have to pay more GST, buy less duty-free liquor18/2/2019 10:30 pm More plans in place for students to ‘learn for life'18/2/2019 10:21 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Recognising unpaid caregiving work sends right signal18/2/2019 10:13 pm Dr M: PAS won't back Umno in Semenyih by-election in Malaysia18/2/2019 10:05 pm Budget 2019: Total infrastructure bill to rise as S’pore fights climate change and rising sea levels18/2/2019 10:00 pm North Korea's 'socialist utopia' needs mass labour. A growing market economy threatens that18/2/2019 10:00 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Diesel duty at pumps doubles to 20 cents per litre18/2/2019 9:50 pm Budget 2019: Excise duty for diesel raised to 20 cents per litre with immediate effect18/2/2019 9:50 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Overall budget surplus of $2.1 billion for Financial Year 201818/2/2019 9:47 pm US millennials a popular but elusive target for brands18/2/2019 9:47 pm Budget 2019: Enhanced Workfare scheme among support for low-income households18/2/2019 9:45 pm Budget 2019: Up to $200 income tax relief, other goodies in store with Bicentennial Bonus18/2/2019 9:45 pm Budget 2019: $6.1B Merdeka Generation Package to benefit almost 500,000 Singaporeans18/2/2019 9:44 pm Budget 2019: Chas to be enhanced, outcomes to be tracked18/2/2019 9:42 pm Daily Debrief: What Happened Today18/2/2019 9:42 pm Singapore Budget 2019 Full Coverage: GST going to 9%, duty free booze allowance cut, $1.1b bicentennial bonus18/2/2019 9:42 pm Seven UK Labour lawmakers quit party over Brexit18/2/2019 9:40 pm Malaysia: Shares end higher on Monday18/2/2019 9:34 pm What you need to know about the Bicentennial Bonus18/2/2019 9:33 pm Weld says six more years of Trump 'antics' would be bad for America18/2/2019 9:30 pm Hong Kong: Stocks rally on trade hopes18/2/2019 9:30 pm Merdeka Generation Package: What you need to know18/2/2019 9:29 pm Europe: Stock markets dip at open18/2/2019 9:29 pm Robben dreads return to 'worst stadium' Anfield18/2/2019 9:28 pm OCBC rolls out digital token to replace hardware security tokens18/2/2019 9:27 pm Budget 2019: Building a 'strong, united Singapore'; Merdeka Generation Package, healthcare take spotlight18/2/2019 9:24 pm Budget 2019: 30% of Government expenditure to go towards defence, security and diplomacy18/2/2019 9:23 pm Singapore Budget 2019: 10 things to know, from Bicentennial Bonus to Merdeka Generation Package18/2/2019 9:20 pm Budget 2019: Roadmaps for trade associations and chambers, as part of strengthening partnerships18/2/2019 9:20 pm Budget 2019: Foreign worker quota in services sector to be cut to 35% by 202118/2/2019 9:18 pm Thaksin-linked Thai opposition Pheu Thai party undeterred after ally's failed princess bid18/2/2019 9:16 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Place in the world as long as Singapore stays relevant and adapts18/2/2019 9:12 pm Sanchez ‘worried’ about losing his spark18/2/2019 9:09 pm S$1.1 billion Bicentennial bonus, rebates, and vouchers pour in ahead of the next General Election18/2/2019 9:09 pm Singapore Budget 2019 Full Coverage: GST going to 9%, duty free booze allowance cut, $1.1b bicentennial bonus18/2/2019 9:09 pm Footballer Ben Davis has defaulted on NS obligations: MINDEF18/2/2019 9:08 pm Lawyer Khush Chopra calls for total overhaul to deal with the problems of Singapore’s aging population18/2/2019 9:07 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Quick Takes18/2/2019 9:06 pm Taiwan protests Spain deportations of fraudsters to China18/2/2019 9:05 pm Catholic Church credibility on the line at abuse meeting18/2/2019 9:00 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Borrowings to partly fund cost of major infrastructure projects like Changi East (Terminal 5) and Cross Island Line18/2/2019 8:59 pm GST increase, 9 per cent “not high by international standards”, says Heng18/2/2019 8:59 pm Singapore stocks close higher on Monday; STI up 0.8% to 3,265.9718/2/2019 8:57 pm Singapore Budget 2019: $6.1b for Merdeka Generation packages and a $1.1b bicentennial bonus18/2/2019 8:57 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Diesel excise duty doubled to 20 cents per litre18/2/2019 8:56 pm Budget 2019: Tax system to be made more progressive and resilient18/2/2019 8:54 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Smaller duty-free alcohol allowance and GST relief for overseas shopping18/2/2019 8:52 pm Oscars to be awarded 'without edits' after uproar18/2/2019 8:52 pm Singapore Budget 2019: $6.1b for Merdeka Generation packages and a $1.1b bicentennial bonus18/2/2019 8:50 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Doubling down on restructuring, S$1.1b Bicentennial Bonus18/2/2019 8:49 pm Singapore Budget 2019: FY2019 budget position expansionary, with basic deficit of S$7.1b18/2/2019 8:48 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announces $6.1 billion fund to pay for Merdeka Generation Package18/2/2019 8:47 pm Singapore Budget 2019: More funding and chances for people to work and learn overseas18/2/2019 8:46 pm Australia defends lucrative PNG refugee contracts with obscure firm18/2/2019 8:44 pm Over S$8 billion dollars to be spent on Merdeka Generation Package that will benefit 500,000 Singaporeans18/2/2019 8:44 pm Budget 2019: Travellers to get lower allowance for GST-free purchases, duty-free alcohol18/2/2019 8:42 pm New grant to ease burden on home-based caregivers18/2/2019 8:40 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Preparing for climate change over the long term and making Singapore a global city and home for all18/2/2019 8:36 pm Budget 2019: S$1.1 billion Bicentennial Bonus for Singaporeans18/2/2019 8:36 pm Budget 2019: Govt to fund large projects through borrowing, using taxes for recurrent needs18/2/2019 8:35 pm Caregivers hope night respite scheme will be dream come true18/2/2019 8:35 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Levelling up children from disadvantaged homes18/2/2019 8:35 pm Trump’s choice for UN ambassador withdraws18/2/2019 8:33 pm Singapore Budget 2019: $1.1b Bicentennial Bonus for Singaporeans, including GST Voucher cash payouts18/2/2019 8:33 pm Highlights: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivers Budget 201918/2/2019 8:32 pm Budget 2019: Returning home from holiday? You may have to pay more GST, buy less duty-free liquor18/2/2019 8:30 pm Budget 2019: More support for lower-wage, older workers; enhanced CHAS subsidies at GPs18/2/2019 8:30 pm These are the best cities in Asia Pacific for millennials to live and work18/2/2019 8:30 pm Facebook needs independent ethical oversight - UK lawmakers18/2/2019 8:30 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Singapore to tighten GST import relief, alcohol duty-free concession18/2/2019 8:29 pm Singapore Budget 2019: The destitute on Public Assistance scheme to receive higher sum each month18/2/2019 8:26 pm As anticipated, booming Merdeka Generation Package for the elderly unveiled18/2/2019 8:25 pm Budget 2019: Total infrastructure bill to rise as S’pore fights climate change and rising sea levels18/2/2019 8:24 pm Yahoo Finance - Business finance, stock market, quotes, news18/2/2019 8:21 pm Singapore Budget 2019: Singapore to invest more to tackle climate change18/2/2019 8:18 pm India says two masterminds of Kashmir bombing killed in clash18/2/2019 8:17 pm Japan trial to treat spinal cord injuries with stem cells18/2/2019 8:17 pm France snubs Trump's appeal to repatriate IS fighters en masse, for now18/2/2019 8:15 pm Singapore Budget 2019: S&CC rebate costing S$132 million set aside18/2/2019 8:15 pm Singapore Budget 2019: CPF top-up of up to S$1,000 for eligible Singaporeans aged 50 to 64 in 201918/2/2019 8:14 pm Budget 2019: Top-ups for students, GST Vouchers part of S$1.1b Bicentennial Bonus18/2/2019 8:13 pm Singapore Budget 2019: A pleasant surprise for the Merdeka Generation18/2/2019 8:13 pm Singapore Budget 2019: $6.1b for Merdeka Generation package includes Medisave top-ups, higher Chas subsidies18/2/2019 8:12 pm Budget 2019: Merdeka Generation Package worth S$8b to include subsidies for outpatient care18/2/2019 8:12 pm Singapore Budget 2019: 50% personal income tax rebate capped at S$20018/2/2019 8:10 pm Singapore Budget 2019: S$200m for Bicentennial Community Fund, S$1.1b for Bicentennial Bonus18/2/2019 8:09 pm Budget 2019: Govt to spend S$3.6 billion in next 3 years to help workers and SMEs18/2/2019 8:08 pm Opposition politician Lim Tean avoids bankruptcy over $200k loan18/2/2019 8:04 pm Budget 2019: MediSave top-ups, outpatient care subsidies under S$8b Merdeka Generation Package18/2/2019 7:59 pm Singapore to spend 30 percent of 2019 expenditures on defence, security - finance minister18/2/2019 7:56 pm