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If it's your turn, it's your turn: Joint-leader Jeeno

MIAMI - The low round of the week at the LPGA Tour Championship belongs to Jeeno Thitikul, who fired a nine-under 63 in third-round action on Nov 23 to forge a tie with Angel Yin atop the leaderboard in Naples, Florida.

NZ coach wants a wider selection

Coach Scott Robertson said on Nov 24 he will ask New Zealand Rugby bosses to make overseas-based players eligible for the All Blacks in a bid to keep up with pacesetters South Africa.

Erasmus hails Boks buy-in as he builds squad depth

Coach Rassie Erasmus declared himself satisfied with South Africa's international season that brought a dominant win in the Rugby Championship and an unbeaten run through the autumn internationals for the first time since 2013.

A 'SPECIAL, BEAUTIFUL' SEASON

Verstappen is fifth in Las Vegas race won by Russell to seal fourth straight title

Patch Of Theta victorious in the Chevalier Cup

The consistent Patch Of Theta continued his impressive career progress when he claimed the HK$3.12 million (S$540,000) Class 2 Chevalier Cup Handicap over 1,600m at Sha Tin on Nov 24.

REVUE IMPRESSES ON DEBUT

Trainer Choi continues great M'sian debut with surprise $106 winner in Kuala Lumpur

Voices of Youth Mental health Parents can do more to support young people

Mental health issues among the young have been on the rise (Depression, anxiety, stress: 1 in 3 youth in Singapore reported very poor mental health, says IMH survey, Sept 19).

Replies Scams ● Restriction orders to protect victims will be temporary and a last resort

We thank Forum writers V. Balu (Have trusted family members rather than police manage scam victims' money, Nov 19) and Peter Yan (Proposed Bill the right measure to protect scam victims, Nov 19) for their views on the Protection from Scams Bill.

Oil spills Agencies update response plans with learning points from every incident

We thank Mr Seah Minlong for his feedback (Recent oil spills show a need to improve response times and preventive measures, Nov 15).

Schools Important to have a day for mental health awareness

As a 19-year-old looking back on my school days, I think what was missing was a mental health day in schools.

Support for emerging hawkers vital to keep trade going

There was much chatter recently in Parliament and online forums on the future of Singapore's much-cherished hawker culture (Govt sets out ways it helps sustain hawker culture, alleviate cost pressures on Singaporeans, Nov 14).

How do you insure a US$6.2 million banana?

Clue: It is not a specific piece of fruit on the wall that is being insured.

Gladiator movies are not telling the real story about Rome

Modern-day moviegoers celebrate the gladiator as a symbol of masculinity. In ancient Rome, bravery is shallow without discipline.

A birthday message for Sri Lanka's new President: Don't squander your mandate

The Nov 14 polls swept away the entrenched political elite, giving President Dissanayake a much freer hand to put his battered country on the road to recovery.

Ukraine and Russia can find peace with a DMZ

A demilitarised zone modelled on that on the Korean peninsula is looking more likely, even if unattractive to both sides.

What Scott Bessent's appointment means for the Trump administration

The President-elect's nominee for Treasury secretary faces a grueling job.

In Donald Trump's America, it's tech bros versus deep state

With tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm, can the new Department of Government Efficiency hack bureaucracy?

Returning to office - bosses and workers look for sweet spot in rules

Firms appear to be redefining policies and processes even as inertia of not returning lingers

When is a good time to tender my resignation?

In this series, manpower reporter Tay Hong Yi offers practical answers to candid questions from readers on navigating workplace challenges and getting ahead in your career. Get more tips by signing up to The Straits Times' HeadSTart newsletter.

Markets continue to soar as sentiment remains upbeat

This is despite underlying concerns over impact of possible policies under Trump

Self-driving cars not making expected headway despite the hype

Two decades ago, the US military kicked off the race to build a self-driving car by sending a fleet of fledgling robot vehicles across the Mojave Desert in its seminal Darpa challenge.

Robots can't replace humans in warehouse jobs just yet

Machines taking over increasing number of tasks but struggle to master certain skills

India plans $6.7b in perks for electronics production

It wants components for gadgets like cellphones made at home to wean itself off China’s supplies

From marine biology to Asian genetics

The 3 Ps of research success for membrane tech pioneer Wang Rong

Singapore eye doctors help brighten the world for myopic children

With four in five young adults in Singapore living with myopia – a condition of the eye that makes faraway objects appear blurred – it was little wonder researchers at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (Seri) made myopia its key study focus.

Firm stripped of safety and health award for lying about injury record

A company has been stripped of a safety and health award and banned from participating in future editions after it was found to have lied about its workplace injury record.

Christmas tree on rooftop of Design Orchard mall catches fire

A Christmas tree on the rooftop of an Orchard Road shopping mall caught fire on the evening of Nov 23.

Youth learn they can help to counter radical influence

They can shape a culture of mutual respect, understanding, says Alvin Tan at seminar

$2.7 million lost to conmen posing as property agents

At least $2.7 million has been lost since January to conmen posing as property agents, amid a resurgence of e-commerce rental scams.

Making kids' dreams come true, through song, dance and AI

Riley's job is to make children's dreams come true - but not all of them.