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The 'Happiness Plateau' does not exist

The idea that money can buy only so much happiness is not supported by the data on wealth, personal well-being and overall life satisfaction.

In some areas of military strength, China has surpassed America

The modernisation of the PLA is proceeding at an extraordinary pace.

Fixing the bad rap: Do Chinese businesses in S-E Asia need better PR?

A public relations drive may help, but the problem of Chinese overcapacity is more than just an issue of perception.

S-E Asia's digital economy delivers $14.5b in profits for 2024

Online media, travel lead the way while e-commerce, super apps narrow losses

Retail sales, boosted by motor vehicle sales, up 2% in September

Sales of food and beverage services meanwhile gain 1.6 per cent year on year

Is the S'pore stock market as bad as it's made out to be?

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has come under much scrutiny lately, with a high-level committee formed in August to study ways to stimulate interest in a market that is often criticised as boring, lacking in liquidity and therefore unable to attract exciting new listings.

Stamford Tyres chairman steps down in reshuffle

Mr Sam Chong Keen, chairman of the board of Stamford Tyres, has stepped down, with two individuals appointed to new positions on the company's board of directors.

Dyna-Mac founder accepts Hanwha's revised buyout offer

The largest shareholder of Dyna-Mac said on Nov 5 it will tender its entire stake in the Singapore-listed company, following South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's increased takeover offer of $790.6 million.

China appeals to WTO over EU's tariffs on EV imports

China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the European Union's final tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, escalating a dispute that is straining an already fraught relationship.

Record foreign exodus casts pall over India's stock market

Global funds pull out $13 billion, driving benchmark index towards technical correction

Boeing ends Crippling strike after workers accept 38% pay rise

Boeing's US West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Nov 4, their union said, bringing an end to a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker.

Singapore stocks rise ahead of US election; STI edges up 0.3%

• Jardine Matheson is top index gainer; Genting is top loser • Advancers eclipse decliners 331 to 242 in broader market • Across region, Kospi is down while Hang Seng and KLCI rise

No foul play suspected in man's death after attempt to move 900kg machine

The police do not suspect foul play after an ill-fated attempt to move a nearly 900kg machine at a Rifle Range Road worksite led to the death of a 31-year-old Singaporean man in December 2022.

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Singtel allegedly hacked by Chinese group in global campaign

Breach discovered in June, seen as test run for further hacks on US telecom firms

BLOOMING SEA JELLIES

Nov 3 was World Jellyfish day. The Straits Times goes behind the scenes at the S.E.A. Aquariums Aquarist Lab in Resorts World Sentosa to observe how its aquarists breed the invertebrates, which thrive only in specific conditions indoors.

Residents, business owners brainstorm ideas to tackle floods

PUB holds session with those in the east ahead of north-east monsoon season

Works resume on MRT line viaduct in Jurong West after metal bar falls

Construction work has resumed on a viaduct of the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) after a metal bar fell onto a road in Jurong West on the morning of Oct 3.

Supreme Court judge appointed Deputy Attorney-General

Supreme Court judge and former law don Goh Yihan has been appointed Deputy Attorney-General for a two-year term that will start in January 2025.

Property agent under probe for seeking payment from seller who was not his client

A property agent is being investigated after he allegedly tried to solicit a commission from the seller of a Housing Board resale flat whom he was not representing.

Pofma correction directions issued over posts on drug trafficking, executions

Targeted correction directions under Singapore's fake news law have been issued to tech giant Meta after several individuals reposted falsehoods on drug trafficking and executions on its platforms.

Panel urges Govt to exercise prudence as spending on seniors increases

Parliamentary committee calls for Age Well SG initiatives to be reviewed to avoid duplication

Do S'poreans know how to live with wildlife in a 'City in Nature'?

Recent incidents over macaques stem from animals' habitat loss and human behaviour

S. Korean firms, foodies bet on sugar substitute allulose

South Korea has become a top testing ground for the sweetener allulose, a potential rival to sugar substitutes like stevia that is finding favour among both local food influencers and big domestic food companies, which are ramping up production.

Russia suspected of plot to send explosives to N. America via air cargo

European and US intelligence officials believe Russia is behind a plan that would ultimately place incendiary devices on planes to North America through air cargo, according to people familiar with the matter.

Seoul fines Meta for illegal collection of user data

South Korea has fined Facebook parent Meta more than 21.6 billion won (S$20.7 million) for illegally collecting sensitive user information from nearly a million people without consent and sharing it with advertisers, the country's data watchdog said on Nov 5.

Instagram eyes AI use to catch teens lying about age

Parent company Meta has software to sift through user's profile and predict their age

Thirty killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as IDF orders more evacuations

Palestinians say attacks, evacuation orders 2 aimed at clearing areas for buffer zones

Prabowo banks on economic experts to help grow Indonesia

Eight-member team to advise on strategic policies and monitor their implementation