05 July 2021, Monday NewsLatest News On 05 July 2021, Monday Honduran judge finds construction executive guilty in activist's murder6/7/2021 7:23 am OPEC+ postpones meeting to end oil output impasse, no new date set6/7/2021 7:23 am Tennis-Golden oldie Federer through to 58th Grand Slam quarters6/7/2021 7:23 am Tennis-Job done, Berrettini off to watch Ajla6/7/2021 6:53 am Tennis: Khachanov downs Korda to lead Russian last-16 assault6/7/2021 6:53 am Soccer-Five subs Euro 2020 impact likely to persuade more to make move permanent6/7/2021 6:47 am Tennis: 'GOAT' debate motivates Djokovic but doesn't hold sway6/7/2021 6:04 am Merkel sees strategic case for Balkan states joining EU6/7/2021 5:50 am UK PM Johnson outlines end England's COVID-19 restrictions6/7/2021 4:06 am Tennis-'Flawless' Shapovalov books maiden Wimbledon quarter-final spot6/7/2021 4:06 am Tennis-Kerber wins generation game to knock Gauff out at Wimbledon6/7/2021 4:06 am Football: England's Maguire grateful to be in Euros after injury6/7/2021 3:16 am China's Xi tells Macron, Merkel he hopes to expand cooperation with Europe6/7/2021 3:16 am Tennis: I've worked hard for this', says history-making Jabeur6/7/2021 3:02 am Trial of Aung San Suu Kyi continues as COVID-19 cases spike in Myanmar6/7/2021 2:55 am Football: Dortmund reportedly chasing Netherlands' Malen as Sancho replacement6/7/2021 2:55 am Football: Man City kept Ferran, Rodri from Olympics, says Guardiola6/7/2021 2:55 am 'I’ve invested too much time:' Reasons we stay in relationships longer than we should6/7/2021 2:55 am No PR data by nationalities as it would create ‘negative sensitivities’ - Shanmugam6/7/2021 2:48 am Over 17,000 people in S'pore given first dose of Sinovac vaccine, including 2 who developed rashes6/7/2021 2:45 am Cruelly teased for her looks by social media users, Miss HK 2021 dropout Kirsten Fok offered TVB acting contract6/7/2021 2:27 am Fashion Designer-Turned-Hawker: “I Don’t See This As An Unglam Job”6/7/2021 1:45 am 6/7/2021 1:44 am Pritam Singh, ministers spar over whether ethnic integration policy for public housing should be abolished6/7/2021 1:31 am 6 new locally transmitted COVID-19 infections in Singapore; 1 cluster identified6/7/2021 1:15 am Over 17,000 people given 1 dose of Sinovac vaccine; 2 ‘non-serious’ adverse events reported: Ong Ye Kung6/7/2021 1:10 am Rugby-No test dress rehearsal for Lions, says Gatland6/7/2021 1:06 am 6/7/2021 1:06 am Forget Refunds: Malaysian Travellers Keen On ‘Pay When You Fly’ Option6/7/2021 1:00 am Every Time Ada Choi Boards A Plane, She Will Tell Her Husband That It’s Okay For Him To Remarry If She Dies6/7/2021 1:00 am Tech group warns HK privacy law changes may force members to stop investment6/7/2021 12:43 am Vatican: Pope alert and well a day after intestinal surgery6/7/2021 12:40 am Indonesia revises down 2021 GDP growth to 3.7per cent-4.5per cent - senior minister6/7/2021 12:09 am Groups of five dine-in expected from 12 July: Lawrence Wong6/7/2021 12:04 am Pinterest bans weight loss adverts to promote better body image among users6/7/2021 12:00 am Motorbikes on a mission hit the streets of Jakarta6/7/2021 12:00 am Hackers demand US$70 million to restore data held by companies hit in cyberattack - blog5/7/2021 11:53 pm 5/7/2021 11:50 pm 129 ‘adverse events’ reported among those aged 12 to 18; comprising 0.06% of Covid-19 vaccine doses given: HSA5/7/2021 11:48 pm Oil prices rise as OPEC+ seeks to break impasse over output pact5/7/2021 11:46 pm France warns COVID-19 'fourth wave' could hit by end-July5/7/2021 11:46 pm Indonesian Singer Yuni Shara Denies Reports That She Watches Porn With Her Teen Sons To Educate Them About Sex5/7/2021 11:45 pm Police reports on incidents with racial or religious friction doubled in 2020: Shanmugam5/7/2021 11:35 pm Malaysians in Covid lockdown fly white flags to ask for help5/7/2021 11:30 pm Global tax reform to make it harder for Singapore to draw investments: Lawrence Wong5/7/2021 11:27 pm Bangladesh extends lockdown to combat Covid-19 surge5/7/2021 11:15 pm 5/7/2021 11:15 pm Police reports on incidents with racial or religious friction doubled in 2020: Shanmugam5/7/2021 11:01 pm French champagne industry group fumes over new Russian champagne law5/7/2021 11:01 pm Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses5/7/2021 11:01 pm Those vaccinated advised to avoid exercise for 1 week after mRNA dose – both 1st and 2nd5/7/2021 10:41 pm Cricket-Australia captain Paine wants fully-fit Smith for Ashes campaign5/7/2021 10:36 pm Frantic buying of Bear Brand milk in Indonesia after claims that it protects against Covid-195/7/2021 10:30 pm 5/7/2021 10:28 pm Victoria Beckham celebrates 22 years of marriage with husband David5/7/2021 10:26 pm Police to be allowed to forcibly enter premises without warrant during emergencies under proposed Bill amendments5/7/2021 10:25 pm Tennis-Wimbledon day seven5/7/2021 10:20 pm Didi says it had no knowledge of Chinese regulator investigation before IPO5/7/2021 10:20 pm London calling for Danish football team but not their supporters5/7/2021 10:20 pm Jobseekers’ Diaries: Health issue ruled out my dream chemistry job. So I pushed on, ventured into HR5/7/2021 10:15 pm Hong Kong pet owner arrested after dog falls to its death from balcony of 19th-floor flat5/7/2021 10:11 pm 16-year-old suffers suspected cardiac arrest after Covid-19 jab; expert committee advises against strenuous activities for a week after each dose5/7/2021 10:09 pm Singapore’s plan to live with Covid raises eyebrows worldwide5/7/2021 10:04 pm Jamus Lim calls Anchorvale cluster ‘harrowing,’ says he's happy and relieved it’s closed after 4 weeks5/7/2021 10:04 pm 'Why can't dabao like everyone else' - hawker allegedly scolds customer for bringing own container5/7/2021 10:04 pm Covid-19: S$1.2b to be spent on Heightened Alert support measures won’t involve past reserves, says Lawrence Wong5/7/2021 10:01 pm Delta variant: Which Asian countries are seeing rising cases?5/7/2021 10:00 pm Tottenham want Kane to stay, says director Paratici5/7/2021 10:00 pm Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy5/7/2021 9:52 pm South Korea in talks with mRNA COVID-19 vaccine makers to make up to 1 billion doses: Government official5/7/2021 8:39 pm MOH investigating case of 16-year-old who suffered cardiac arrest nearly a week after COVID-19 vaccination5/7/2021 8:26 pm The rooms at Capella Singapore have a new look – here’s what to expect5/7/2021 8:24 pm MHA proposes higher penalties for evading road blocks, expanding scope of forced entry by police5/7/2021 8:10 pm Man on trial for molesting wife's cousin after his spouse gave birth5/7/2021 8:10 pm Chinese antitrust regulator to block Tencent's videogaming merger - sources5/7/2021 8:10 pm Govt to set up ‘after-action review’ on how it managed Covid-19 when situation stabilises: SM Teo5/7/2021 8:05 pm NEA expanding Project Wolbachia to reduce Aedes mosquito population after study sites see 88% drop in dengue cases5/7/2021 8:05 pm Next 2 days “critical” in Sydney's struggle to quell Delta COVID outbreak5/7/2021 8:00 pm NDP2021 Theme Song 'The Road Ahead' Is Like Great Rojak: Refreshing & Moreish5/7/2021 7:30 pm One dead, 27 injured from Bangkok factory explosion5/7/2021 7:27 pm Coronavirus: as Singapore moves towards ‘new normal’, Hong Kong’s vaccination woes could make travel bubble dangerous, expert warns5/7/2021 7:00 pm As COVID-19 cases abate, Taiwan eyes easing restrictions5/7/2021 6:21 pm Asian stocks stumble on China tech worries5/7/2021 6:21 pm Get extra care and protection for your loved ones with this new multi-purpose disinfectant5/7/2021 6:21 pm NBA star Hachimura to carry Japan flag at Tokyo Olympics5/7/2021 5:46 pm Indonesia seeks more oxygen for COVID-19 sick amid shortage5/7/2021 5:46 pm 5/7/2021 5:39 pm Hyundai Motor to invest US$100 million in battery startup SolidEnergy Systems - Yonhap5/7/2021 5:30 pm Wolbachia mosquito project to fight dengue expanded to Marine Parade construction sites, landed estate area5/7/2021 5:23 pm 5/7/2021 5:22 pm Didi says app removal may hurt revenue, other US-listed Chinese firms probed5/7/2021 5:01 pm Daily briefing: Online fashion retailers in SG take sustainable route; Ministers to respond to claims; FTA give foreigners 'free hand'5/7/2021 5:00 pm Bangladesh's virus hotspot gasps for air as tough lockdown bites5/7/2021 4:30 pm Japan is trying to lure people into rural areas by selling $500 homes, but it's not enough to fix the country's 'ghost town' problem5/7/2021 4:28 pm 5/7/2021 4:03 pm Megatanker that blocked Suez Canal to be released5/7/2021 4:00 pm Israel says negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries5/7/2021 3:24 pm Henry Golding challenges Malaysians to reach out to friends in post about suicide prevention5/7/2021 3:21 pm Two men charged with exposing others to COVID-19 infection risk by going to Jem, Giant while on medical leave5/7/2021 3:21 pm After Didi, China launches cybersecurity probe into more US-listed firms5/7/2021 3:21 pm After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar's junta bans executives from leaving5/7/2021 3:15 pm 5/7/2021 3:02 pm ‘Why?’ Ukrainian army faces criticism for making women march in heels5/7/2021 3:00 pm Hong Kong police warn residents against mourning man who stabbed officer5/7/2021 3:00 pm 5/7/2021 2:50 pm 5/7/2021 2:46 pm Americans' July Fourth festivities sparkle after last year's pandemic cancellations5/7/2021 2:45 pm Clouds of Venus 'simply too dry' to support life5/7/2021 2:30 pm Australia's New South Wales warns next 2 days 'critical' as COVID-19 outbreak grows5/7/2021 2:10 pm Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side5/7/2021 2:03 pm Toshiba needs 'prompt, appropriate' disclosure, Tokyo Stock Exchange chief says5/7/2021 2:03 pm China's Didi says app takedown may hurt revenue5/7/2021 2:03 pm Face masks to become a personal choice in England, minister says5/7/2021 2:00 pm Massive ransomware attack potentially hit 1,000 businesses5/7/2021 2:00 pm 5/7/2021 1:46 pm Myanmar forces kill 25 in raid on town, residents and media say5/7/2021 1:45 pm Mutt's Razorback 125 is a budget ride with lots of old-school charm5/7/2021 1:45 pm Hong Kong drinks company Vitasoy shares plunge after Chinese call online for boycott5/7/2021 1:36 pm BOSS直聘-找工作我要跟老板谈!招聘求职找工作!5/7/2021 1:36 pm Oil drops as lack of OPEC+ unity hangs over market5/7/2021 1:36 pm Go There Eat What: Tekka Market & Food Centre5/7/2021 1:32 pm Myanmar reports daily record 2,318 Covid-19 cases5/7/2021 1:30 pm Souness: Denmark may pose a tougher test than Germany5/7/2021 1:30 pm Pope doing well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says5/7/2021 1:15 pm Muhyiddin in stable condition, to be discharged from hospital soon: PM's office5/7/2021 1:00 pm 45 killed in Philippine military plane crash5/7/2021 1:00 pm The move to cloud starts with a cultural shift: AWS5/7/2021 1:00 pm 5/7/2021 12:55 pm Japan's digital yen plan to become clearer late 2022, says ruling party official5/7/2021 12:51 pm Kuroda stresses BOJ's readiness to ease more to beat pandemic pain5/7/2021 12:51 pm 5/7/2021 12:47 pm After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar's junta bans executives from leaving5/7/2021 12:37 pm 5/7/2021 12:32 pm Hong Kong drinks company Vitasoy faces China netizen calls for boycott5/7/2021 12:30 pm Myanmar forces kill 25 in raid on town, residents and media say5/7/2021 12:30 pm Fans honour The Doors' frontman Jim Morrison in Paris 50 years after his death5/7/2021 12:23 pm 3 dead, 113 missing in Japan after heavy rains trigger landslides5/7/2021 12:15 pm 5/7/2021 12:14 pm Three dead, 113 missing in Japan after heavy rains trigger landslides5/7/2021 12:08 pm Japan's service sector activity contracts for 17th month as pick-up stalls5/7/2021 12:08 pm Philippines' plane crash kills 47, injures 49; probe ordered5/7/2021 12:00 pm Philippines on alert for another volcano eruption as thousands flee5/7/2021 12:00 pm 5/7/2021 11:55 am Collapsed Florida condominium to be demolished before storm, search to resume5/7/2021 11:54 am Megatanker that blocked Suez Canal to be released5/7/2021 11:48 am 5/7/2021 11:46 am Singaporeans are leading healthier lives but experiencing more mental health problems: Survey5/7/2021 11:33 am Eating oily fish like salmon and mackerel eases migraines, study suggests5/7/2021 11:30 am Universal Pictures' F9, Boss Baby sequel and Purge film take top 3 spots at US box office5/7/2021 11:25 am Death toll climbs to 47 in Philippine military plane crash, 49 others injured5/7/2021 11:25 am 5/7/2021 11:25 am Queen Elizabeth honours Britain's health service for COVID-19 pandemic work5/7/2021 11:18 am 5/7/2021 11:15 am Canada’s Hong Kong diaspora helps new arrivals with jobs, housing, psychotherapy5/7/2021 11:15 am 5/7/2021 11:03 am Increased Number Of Women In Singapore Being Diagnosed With Endometriosis, Says Study5/7/2021 11:00 am Actor Will Smith pays US$100,000 for Jul 4 fireworks in New Orleans5/7/2021 10:57 am Ukraine criticised for making female cadets parade in heels5/7/2021 10:57 am Portugal's Madeira to allow visitors with COVID-19 shots not approved by EU5/7/2021 10:57 am Syngenta looks to China's farmers for growth ahead of mega-IPO5/7/2021 10:36 am Canada’s Hong Kong diaspora helps new arrivals with jobs, housing, psychotherapy5/7/2021 10:27 am Pope doing well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says5/7/2021 10:27 am Smacking makes children's behaviour worse, a global review shows5/7/2021 10:24 am 5/7/2021 10:01 am Gender equality at work: What Singapore companies are doing for women5/7/2021 9:58 am Crews nearly done drilling for Florida condominium demolition after collapse5/7/2021 9:51 am Americans' July Fourth festivities sparkle after last year's COVID-19 cancellations5/7/2021 9:51 am Commentary: Unvaccinated teenagers risk turning schools into viral COVID-19 reservoirs5/7/2021 9:21 am Commentary: Beneath market calm, anger seethes in Latin America after a year of fighting COVID-195/7/2021 9:21 am Commentary: New mums need courage to fend off unrealistic expectations from family and work5/7/2021 9:21 am Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?5/7/2021 9:21 am Didi says app takedown may adversely impact revenue in China5/7/2021 9:11 am Americans' July Fourth festivities sparkle after last year's COVID-19 cancellations5/7/2021 8:57 am Surfside pushes back on report on delayed building repairs5/7/2021 8:29 am