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Jail and cane for man who preyed on 3 girls, including sister

A 27-year-old serial sex predator who preyed on three girls, including his younger sister, was sentenced to 16 years in jail and 15 strokes of the cane on March 10.

S'pore small but 'far from powerless' in unpredictable world: Seah Kian Peng

Global disruptions in trade, technology and security will impact Singapore, but the Republic is \"far from powerless\" despite its small size, said Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng on March 10.

US markets trailing the world as the aura of America First fades

Investors have a growing list of reasons to look elsewhere as mood sours in the US

Singapore stocks decline as markets across Asia end mixed

• STI falls 0.4%; losers beat gainers 320 to 195 • Frasers L&C Trust tops STI; Hongkong Land comes in last • Hang Seng sheds 1.9% amid China tariffs on US farm goods

Hawkers must operate stalls themselves to prevent subletting: Koh Poh Koon

Hawker centre stallholders have to operate their stalls personally as a measure to prevent subletting, as this keeps barriers to entry low for small businesses and preserves the authenticity of the hawker culture, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Koh Poh Koon in Parliament on March 10.

PSG The Best We Faced This Term

Robertson says Liverpool have to improve their off-the-ball work and attack to secure quarter-final spot

IN FULL BLOOM

Here are five ways to experience Japan's sakura season in all its beauty

Swiatek with another quick, commanding win

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023 winner Elena Rybakina powered past Katie Boulter 6-0, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on March 9 with displays of dominance.

Coffee shop operator, 76, jailed for pushing man, 80, leading to his death

Both men had quarrelled before aggressor pushed victim, who fell and suffered skull fracture

Man who worked with young people at PA jailed for sexually assaulting teenager

A man who previously worked with young people at the People's Association (PA) has been handed a jail sentence of 10 years and six months for sexually assaulting a then 16-year-old boy.

Khoo Still Gets A Big Thrill As Owner

Big Max sheds maiden tag, keeps Kranji's doyen of ex-trainers busy in the racing game

More Options Ahead for People with Disabilities to Live Independently

Up to 250 people with low to moderate support needs will join 2 pilot programmes

Four Singaporeans making magic in My Neighbour Totoro

Lead actress Victoria Chen, puppeteers Rachel Clare Chan and Amber Lin, and assistant stage manager Alicia Quah are part of Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation

Explore South Korea's Southeast

Check out southern hub Busan, industrial powerhouse Ulsan and mountainous Gyeongsangnam

Pledges to align HK's development with China's reflect pressure from Beijing

HK officials indicate their intention to fall in line with national objectives, directives

Dental care. Better access to treatments will also lead to improved public health

The Singapore Dental Association (SDA) welcomes the Ministry of Health's recent enhancements to dental subsidies and the expanded use of Flexi-MediSave for essential dental treatments (Higher dental subsidies, more people to be covered under Chas for better oral health, March 7).

S'pore, NZ reaffirm defence ties, discuss ways to boost cooperation

Singapore and New Zealand have reaffirmed their close and long-standing defence relations, as Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen met his counterpart, Ms Judith Collins, in Auckland on March 9.

Nunez's unpredictability spells trouble for Reds' opponents

ST's weekend football debrief

Facebook Advertisers Will Have To Verify Identities Following Rise In Scam Ads

By the end of June, all Facebook advertisers will be required to verify their identities by uploading their government-issued ID.

Review Finds Progress in Climate Reporting by S'pore-Listed Firms

But only 28% provide all 11 recommended disclosures under global framework

Old SJI Building Could Soon House New S'pore Design Museum

The former site of the Singapore Art Museum (SAM), the old St Joseph's Institution building in Bras Basah, could soon house the new Singapore Design Museum.

Scoot to Add Four to Six Destinations in 2025 With Arrival of New Aircraft

Delivery of up to 16 new planes will increase low-cost airline's capacity

Lady Gaga • May mayhem at National Stadium

Organisers believe more than 200,000 local and international fans will descend on the National Stadium for Lady Gaga's concerts on May 18, 19, 21 and 24.

Chocolate Finance pauses instant withdrawals, citing high demand

Financial services firm Chocolate Finance on March 10 suspended instant withdrawals, citing high demand.

Singapore and Abu Dhabi's growing links

Both are small, urban and wealthy. Both aim to adopt and harness cutting-edge technologies in high-growth sectors and share best practices.

China designer rethinks lingerie for breast cancer survivors

Ms Emily Yu, a long-time Beijing-based lingerie designer, has devoted some five years to developing bras and prostheses for women who have had a mastectomy, hoping her products will help them regain confidence.

Works by Singaporean playwrights Joel Tan and Chng Yi Kai open in April

Two Singaporean playwrights' works will debut on London stages in April.

12 Budgets in 5 years: From tackling the Covid-19 pandemic to charting the future

Over the past five years, Singapore passed an unprecedented 12 Budgets, including five in 2020 as the Republic sought to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic and chart a new way forward.

We Need More Brunos: Amorim

United boss hails his captain's quality, character, availability and decisiveness

The One Week Gene Hackman's Wife Could No Longer Care For Him

Before Gene Hackman, 95, faded from public view in his adopted hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the locals would see the aging movie star on the golf course, in his truck, or walking his beloved dogs in the enchanted Western American city.