22 October 2020, Thursday NewsLatest News On 22 October 2020, Thursday Wall Street closes higher, trade choppy as US stimulus talks eyed23/10/2020 7:51 am Gilead's remdesivir drug gets US FDA approval as Covid-19 treatment23/10/2020 7:51 am Formula 1: Hamilton questions Petrov's role as steward after BLM comments23/10/2020 7:39 am Trump, US intelligence chief push to declassify document on Russia's 2016 election role23/10/2020 7:31 am Mattel forecasts holiday season growth as toy demand surges23/10/2020 7:18 am Intel raises annual sales, profit forecast23/10/2020 7:18 am A journey to South Korea: 6 attractions to heal your mind, body and soul23/10/2020 7:07 am New career in tech begins with IMDA’s TechSkills Accelerator23/10/2020 7:07 am Going the extra mile for special educational needs23/10/2020 7:07 am Football: Arsenal hit back to beat Rapid and spare Leno's blushes23/10/2020 6:57 am Germany issues travel warnings as COVID-19 surges in Europe23/10/2020 6:53 am Trump orders review of auto parts firm pension cuts23/10/2020 6:53 am Hamilton questions Petrov's role as steward after BLM comments23/10/2020 6:53 am US business borrowing for equipment falls 13per cent in September: ELFA23/10/2020 6:40 am France extends curfew as COVID-19 second wave surges in Europe23/10/2020 6:40 am Sri Lanka Parliament votes to strengthen presidential power23/10/2020 6:13 am Senior US official accuses China of aiding North Korea cyber thefts23/10/2020 6:12 am Tesla manager overseeing Berlin gigafactory construction departs: Report23/10/2020 6:08 am US Supreme Court's rightward move could benefit oil and gas interests23/10/2020 6:08 am Windswept Colorado wildfire prompts evacuations, closure of national park23/10/2020 6:08 am Ghislaine Maxwell repeatedly denies witnessing underage sex, other misconduct in Epstein deposition23/10/2020 5:42 am Tesla manager overseeing Berlin gigafactory construction departs: source23/10/2020 5:14 am Cycling: Geoghegan Hart gives Ineos late shot at Giro glory23/10/2020 5:14 am Permanently remote workers seen doubling in 2021 due to pandemic productivity: survey23/10/2020 5:14 am Is PayPal's crypto move a game-changer for bitcoin? Probably not, say experts23/10/2020 5:02 am Rugby: Wasps without 11 players for Premiership final against Exeter23/10/2020 4:55 am US airlines lay out COVID-19 damage and renew calls for aid23/10/2020 4:55 am McAfee shares fall 7% in Nasdaq debut23/10/2020 4:12 am Sri Lanka parliament gives President Rajapaksa sweeping powers23/10/2020 4:09 am Mindef exploring ‘work near home’ arrangement for staff with satellite offices at Chong Pang Camp, former Spring S'pore building23/10/2020 4:09 am Is PayPal's crypto move a game-changer for bitcoin? Probably not, say experts23/10/2020 4:05 am RFU reviewing England v Barbarians after COVID-19 protocol breach23/10/2020 4:05 am Belarus opposition wins EU parliament rights award23/10/2020 4:05 am South China Sea missile drills to blame for Taiwanese plane being turned back at Hong Kong, source says23/10/2020 4:01 am France extends Covid-19 curfew to cover 46 million people23/10/2020 3:59 am Martin wins Vuelta mountain stage, Roglic stays in red23/10/2020 3:58 am Ronaldo still positive for coronavirus - reports23/10/2020 3:37 am US Supreme Court nominee Barrett advances to full Senate vote despite Democrat boycott23/10/2020 3:31 am Fast & Furious film franchise will end with 11th film23/10/2020 3:29 am Sudan Premier ready for Israel ties if Parliament approves: Sources23/10/2020 3:29 am China and Germany heading for superpower status as US influence wanes, says Putin23/10/2020 3:29 am In a Facebook video, Vivian Balakrishnan demonstrates how quickly pre-event testing might be done23/10/2020 3:23 am Spain mulls curfews to contain 'out of control' COVID-19 pandemic23/10/2020 3:11 am Hong Kong fines Goldman Sachs record US$350 million over 1MDB failings23/10/2020 3:11 am Facebook's Oversight Board starts accepting cases23/10/2020 3:05 am Football: Dortmund seeking a lift in derby against troubled Schalke23/10/2020 3:05 am South Korean antitrust chief says Google has undermined competition23/10/2020 3:05 am Huawei announces new flagship Mate 40 series smartphones amid ongoing US-China trade war23/10/2020 3:00 am Germans start 'hamstering' toilet paper again as COVID-19 cases surge23/10/2020 2:58 am Goldman Sachs Malaysia pleads guilty in 1MDB scandal in US court23/10/2020 2:34 am UK authorises temporary use of Flublok vaccine to help meet demand amid Covid-19 pandemic23/10/2020 2:34 am 14 South Korean delivery workers die because of pandemic overwork: Union23/10/2020 2:30 am COVID-19 complication rates far higher than for flu; open windows, partitions advised for classrooms23/10/2020 2:30 am Mindef to trial ‘work near home’ arrangement for staff with satellite offices at Chong Pang Camp, former Spring S'pore building23/10/2020 2:25 am PSB Academy launches $3 million initiative to help students amid Covid-19 pandemic23/10/2020 2:21 am Singapore's waste management firms team up to plot business transformation roadmap23/10/2020 2:21 am Motor racing: Rosberg's 2016 upset was 'turning point' for Hamilton's rise to the top, says ex-Mercedes boss Lowe23/10/2020 2:21 am Modi's party, courting votes in Bihar state, promises free COVID-19 vaccines23/10/2020 2:20 am I regret US Open and Roland Garros failures, says Djokovic23/10/2020 2:20 am Risk of inflight spread of Covid-19 'very low', not zero: WHO23/10/2020 2:15 am Coca-Cola emerges from lockdown blues as out-of-home demand recovers23/10/2020 2:13 am Kelderman takes lead as Stelvio climb blows Giro apart23/10/2020 2:13 am Goldman Sachs unit pleads guilty to US charges over role in 1MDB scandal23/10/2020 2:13 am Hong Kong fines Goldman Sachs record $475 million over 1MDB failings23/10/2020 2:08 am 1-year-old baby girl among new Covid-19 cases in Singapore23/10/2020 2:08 am Malaysia's national airline group offers early retirement scheme23/10/2020 2:08 am Singapore extends condolences to Vietnam following devastating floods, landslides23/10/2020 2:02 am Football: Pickford criticism for Van Dijk injury is over the top, says Everton's Ancelotti23/10/2020 2:02 am Tesla's release of new 'self-driving' software closely watched by US regulator23/10/2020 2:02 am Eric Tsang Just Earned S$16.8mil From Selling This Mansion He Bought For S$705K In 198823/10/2020 2:00 am Streaming service Quibi to end after six months23/10/2020 2:00 am New Robertson Quay Omakase Restaurant Offers $35 Negitoro Ikura Uni Don23/10/2020 1:45 am Trump draws 20,000 in battleground North Carolina23/10/2020 1:36 am Tennis: I regret US Open and Roland Garros failures, says Novak Djokovic23/10/2020 1:36 am Lebanon President asks former PM Saad Hariri to form new government23/10/2020 1:36 am Plot thickens over origins of pope's civil union endorsement23/10/2020 1:28 am Nvidia deal for Arm will drive computing power growth, says SoftBank's Son23/10/2020 1:16 am Europe hunkers down again, but lockdowns come with high costs23/10/2020 1:09 am US Senate panel approves Trump Supreme Court pick Barrett despite Democratic boycott23/10/2020 1:09 am Singapore deploys energy storage systems to help maintain reliable source of solar power supply23/10/2020 1:08 am Pope’s documentary comments endorsing same-sex civil unions 'not considered' official teaching: Singapore Catholic Church23/10/2020 1:08 am Enterprising Sassuolo could spend the weekend top of Serie A23/10/2020 1:08 am WhatsApp to offer in-app purchases, cloud hosting services23/10/2020 1:03 am Risk of inflight spread of COVID-19 'very low', not zero: WHO23/10/2020 1:03 am North Korea's Kim lauds Chinese war dead on anniversary23/10/2020 12:54 am Trump's trade war does little good for US industry23/10/2020 12:53 am Trump and Biden to do battle in final debate23/10/2020 12:51 am China threatens retaliation over US-Taiwan arms sale23/10/2020 12:50 am Goldman Sachs fined US$350 million in Hong Kong over 1MDB23/10/2020 12:25 am In WHO overhaul push, EU urges changes to handling of pandemics23/10/2020 12:24 am American Airlines posts third straight quarterly loss23/10/2020 12:17 am Seychelles kicks off 3-day election across archipelago23/10/2020 12:17 am Analysis: Biden tax increase might not be so bad for big banks23/10/2020 12:17 am Malaysia reports 847 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths23/10/2020 12:09 am Manchester United buoyant ahead of Chelsea clash22/10/2020 11:30 pm Coca-Cola results beat as sales improve from pandemic lows22/10/2020 11:24 pm Dublin 'eerie' as Ireland plunges into second COVID-19 lockdown22/10/2020 11:24 pm Woman gets jail and fine over rowdy behaviour at Huawei store22/10/2020 11:24 pm CSE Global's new orders down in Q3 on the back of oil and gas decline22/10/2020 11:20 pm At least 3 dead, dozens injured in Thailand gas line blast22/10/2020 11:17 pm First Reit to give another two months of rental relief for its tenants in Indonesia22/10/2020 11:10 pm Saudi Arabia signs MoUs with IBM, Alibaba and Huawei on AI22/10/2020 11:03 pm Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones to equal world record against France22/10/2020 11:03 pm Doctors in Delhi see jump in breathing issues amid COVID-19, pollution22/10/2020 11:03 pm For workers, 'digital upskilling' puts tech trends on fast-forward22/10/2020 10:25 pm Germany issues travel warnings for ski regions in Austria, Switzerland, Italy22/10/2020 10:25 pm US tightens rules on more Chinese media outlets22/10/2020 10:25 pm India undertakes massive ramp-up in solar components production22/10/2020 10:22 pm Former national footballer found guilty of molesting Tinder date’s friend after night of clubbing22/10/2020 10:22 pm Dow profit nearly halves as pandemic weighs on demand22/10/2020 10:17 pm Football: Guardiola says injuries starting to bite for Man City22/10/2020 10:17 pm Goldman Sachs fined S$475 million in Hong Kong over 1MDB22/10/2020 10:15 pm Pompeo to visit Indonesia after spy plane rebuff22/10/2020 10:14 pm Seychelles kicks off three-day election across archipelago22/10/2020 10:14 pm Football: Spanish newspaper issues apology for Ansu Fati street seller comparison22/10/2020 10:14 pm Germany hit by record surge in virus cases22/10/2020 10:14 pm Burger King to test reusable cups and Whopper boxes22/10/2020 10:11 pm Google's antitrust legal woes far from over if Biden wins22/10/2020 10:11 pm Mixed Philippine reaction to pope nod on gay civil unions22/10/2020 10:11 pm Nigeria's Lagos shut down after protest shooting22/10/2020 10:04 pm STMicro sees more sales growth in fourth-quarter despite Huawei ban22/10/2020 10:04 pm Burger King to test reusable cups and Whopper boxes22/10/2020 9:53 pm Anwar calls out Perikatan govt for confusing policies as Malaysia struggles to stay afloat in Covid-19 economic ‘crisis’22/10/2020 9:45 pm Daily Debrief: What Happened Today22/10/2020 9:44 pm Thirsty Malaysian comedians mock Selangor’s water crisis with ‘a very weird type of porn’ (VIDEO)22/10/2020 9:43 pm Woman gets jail and fine over rowdy behaviour at Huawei store22/10/2020 9:39 pm Goldman Sachs' US settlement over Malaysia 1MDB scandal to lift dark cloud22/10/2020 9:39 pm Ride-hailing firm Grab's revenue nearly back to pre-pandemic levels22/10/2020 9:35 pm Football: Newspaper apologises for racist comment about Barcelona's Fati22/10/2020 9:31 pm Jail, fine for woman who caused ruckus in Huawei store over S$54 discounted phone promotion22/10/2020 9:30 pm Jared Leto To Reprise Joker For Zack Snyder's Justice League22/10/2020 9:30 pm Bill Cosby's team shares new photo after his mug shot goes viral 'to reassure his family and supporters that he is doing OK'22/10/2020 9:30 pm China threatens retaliation after new US arms sales to Taiwan22/10/2020 9:25 pm Making the leap from F&B to maritime industry at the age of 6722/10/2020 9:23 pm British Airways parent company slashes passenger forecast22/10/2020 9:18 pm Malaysia reports 847 new Covid-19 cases; five new deaths22/10/2020 9:15 pm China commits to share year-round water data with Mekong River Commission22/10/2020 9:13 pm Formula 1 team Haas to replace Magnussen and Grosjean next season22/10/2020 9:13 pm 'Thank you Brazil': Football legend Pele still laughing as he turns 8022/10/2020 9:13 pm Singapore stocks edge up despite Wall Street retreat; STI up 0.1%22/10/2020 9:09 pm India to restore visas despite Covid-19 pandemic in bid to open economy22/10/2020 9:07 pm Dortmund eye Ruhr derby win to bounce back from European flop22/10/2020 9:06 pm Grab says revenue nearly back to pre-pandemic levels22/10/2020 9:06 pm Singapore property agents urged to give accurate advice; new guide on ratings launched22/10/2020 9:04 pm U.S. likely to have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all vulnerable Americans by year end - official22/10/2020 9:00 pm Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse named Friend of Michelin for his culinary creations22/10/2020 8:58 pm Grab says revenue nearly back to pre-pandemic levels22/10/2020 8:57 pm Singaporean actress Zoe Tay gets updated figure at Madame Tussauds22/10/2020 8:51 pm Former footballer found guilty of molesting Tinder date’s friend after night of clubbing22/10/2020 8:51 pm Deutsche Bank in talks to sell IT unit as it trims staff: Sources22/10/2020 8:47 pm Ireland look to beat Italy and set up Six Nations cliffhanger22/10/2020 8:47 pm About 10,000 fans allowed at Chinese football final: Official22/10/2020 8:46 pm Man admits to slashing victim in Chinatown brawl during circuit breaker22/10/2020 8:43 pm French teacher's killer had 'contact' with Islamist militant in Syria22/10/2020 8:43 pm Malaysia says allegations of forced labour in palm plantations is 'old issue'22/10/2020 8:35 pm Cricket: India given all-clear to quarantine in Sydney before Australia tour22/10/2020 8:35 pm Is it time to go after smokers who light up near the windows of their homes?22/10/2020 8:35 pm Backpackers out, protesters in: Bangkok hostels offer secret refuge22/10/2020 8:31 pm FIFA President Infantino not interested in European Super League22/10/2020 8:28 pm Rugby: After Townsend reconciliation, Russell ready for Scotland return22/10/2020 8:28 pm Trump and Biden to square off in final debate22/10/2020 8:28 pm Unfur-gettable: Puppy with green fur born in Sardinia22/10/2020 8:21 pm Singapore's 15-year-olds top 'global competence' assessment: PISA study22/10/2020 8:21 pm Nearly a third of Indonesia forest fires are in pulp, palm areas: Greenpeace22/10/2020 8:15 pm What do NWC’s latest recommendations tell us about its role and flexible wages?22/10/2020 8:00 pm OP-ED: The (In)Humanities Of Malaysia’s CMCO 2.0, From Privilege To Poverty22/10/2020 8:00 pm Backpackers out, protesters in: Bangkok hostels offer secret refuge22/10/2020 7:57 pm Magnussen and Grosjean to leave Haas F1 team at end of season22/10/2020 7:57 pm 'Thank you Brazil': football legend Pele still laughing as he turns 8022/10/2020 7:57 pm New guide to standardise property agent ratings across the industry22/10/2020 7:57 pm Home-grown Simone Jewels becomes first S'porean jewellery brand to stock at Harrods22/10/2020 7:57 pm STB and Airbnb join hands to promote local virtual experiences globally22/10/2020 7:57 pm Movie review: Mark Lee shines as Number 1 takes a cautious look at drag world22/10/2020 7:57 pm New road map launched to support workplace learning and worker employability22/10/2020 7:57 pm Man sentenced for visiting woman during COVID-19 circuit breaker, drink driving and road dispute22/10/2020 7:50 pm Trump lawyer Giuliani dismisses Borat hotel bedroom scene as 'complete fabrication'22/10/2020 7:50 pm Billionaire's Son Wang Sicong Spends S$407K On 200 Bottles Of Champagne While His Dad’s Company Struggles With Debts22/10/2020 7:45 pm S'pore Kindness Movement rejects racial profiling claim, says poster of Indian cleaner caricature is part of series with several races22/10/2020 7:33 pm What Getting COVID Does to Your Body22/10/2020 7:30 pm Donations hit record $2.9 billion in 2018, but charities expect collections to fall this year due to pandemic22/10/2020 7:29 pm About 10,000 fans allowed at Chinese football final: FA official22/10/2020 7:29 pm Grab's Q3 revenue recovers to more than 95% of pre-pandemic levels22/10/2020 7:25 pm Bangkok revives canals to fix traffic snarls22/10/2020 7:24 pm Deutsche Bank in talks to sell IT unit as it trims staff - sources22/10/2020 7:24 pm Despite pledges, Czechs face second COVID-19 lockdown as system totters22/10/2020 7:24 pm Don't neglect fundamental workplace safety alongside Covid-19 measures: Zaqy Mohamad22/10/2020 7:21 pm EU shuts door to travel from Canada, lets in Singapore visitors22/10/2020 7:21 pm Hong Kong: Stocks end the day higher22/10/2020 7:20 pm Thai PM revokes emergency decree despite protests22/10/2020 7:15 pm Jail, fine for Porsche driver caught drink driving and speeding during circuit breaker22/10/2020 7:14 pm China extends deal with Vatican on bishops by two years22/10/2020 7:05 pm Ukraine's Zelensky struggles to impress in war-battered east22/10/2020 7:02 pm Francis Ng’s 12-Year-Old Son Tried And Failed To Slide Into Jay Chou’s Instagram DMs22/10/2020 7:01 pm Analysis: China struggles to fill Trump's 'America First' leadership void22/10/2020 7:00 pm Cricket: India given all clear to quarantine in Sydney - report22/10/2020 6:56 pm City squad being pushed to the limit, says Guendogan22/10/2020 6:56 pm China extends deal with Vatican on bishops by two years22/10/2020 6:56 pm Coach who cheated runners of over $100,000 with false tour packages jailed 17 months22/10/2020 6:47 pm Germans start 'hamstering' toilet paper again as COVID-19 cases surge22/10/2020 6:42 pm Europe: Stocks near one-month low as German consumer morale weakens22/10/2020 6:41 pm