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First Yankees-Dodgers World Series since 1981

LOS ANGELES - Two of Major League Baseball's oldest and most storied clubs, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, will meet in the World Series for the first time since 1981.

OLD HANDS AIMING TO LIFT NBA TROPHY

Several veterans aged 35 and above begin latest campaign looking to go all the way

Glasgow to host 10-sport C'wealth Games in 2026

LONDON – Glasgow has been confirmed as the host city for the troubled 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be a slimmed-down version of the multi-sport event.

WOODS SET FOR JAN 14 TGL DEBUT

His Jupiter Links team will face LA in their first match of the tech-driven indoor league

All Blacks ready to 'take control' against Japan

TOKYO – The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's \"flair\" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Oct 26, centre David Havili said.

STICKING TO NEW YEAR'S WISH FOR HEALTH'S SAKE

GE Women's Run entrant sheds 50kg in 17 months as family adopt active lifestyle

Bowling and friends keep these octogenarians active

Even after five decades in the game, Australians Fely Shih and Gary Bernardin are still going strong as they competed at the Syntech Asian Seniors Bowling Championships over the past week at SingaporeBowling @ Rifle Range.

Magma Magic has been knocking on the door

Trainer Tony Rivalland's filly (9) LADY OF VIX made a smart debut on the turf at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. If she has come on from that effort, the Poly and the widest draw should not be an issue.

PURTON ALL SET TO GO GO GO

Oct 23 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

BIG CHINA HOLDS WINNING FORM

Trainer Dunderdale's Intrepid also turns in an impressive gallop on the training track

Rental rates • Ensure accuracy of data on HDB website

The recent reaction over an $8,000-a-month rent for a three-room HDB flat reflects the importance of having trusted data published on official databases.

Complaints ● Let's use our voices responsibly, on issues that matter

The Opinion piece \"Don't complain for the sake of it. Make it count\" (Oct 20) resonated with me.

Temporary Job Scheme • Vital to have non-judgmental workplace

I was glad to read the article \"Temporary Job Scheme a lifeline for accused maids awaiting outcome of investigations\" (Oct 20). Offering temporary employment opportunities to domestic workers accused of crimes is a positive way to give them peace of mind while they are assisting with investigations.

Bad news: We lost control of our social media feeds - Good news: Courts are noticing

A case in the US involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.

Scammers take advantage of victims' state of anxiety

Participants at the Global Anti-Scam Summit Asia at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre on Oct 21. Our capacity for critical thinking suffers under anxiety, and scammers profit from our reactions to the threat of legal action, financial loss or missed opportunities, says the writer. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

Replies Joint effort • Making the arts accessible to all

We are encouraged by Mr Darrick Chan Ying Jie's interest in and support of a vibrant music scene in Singapore. (Local music scene alive with passion and talent, Oct 11).

Populism is bad for economic growth

By proposing trade barriers and tariffs, politicians promise a return to an idealised past, but successful economic policy is focused on the future.

Caution: Crowded living is affecting our fertility rates

A high population density makes people focus more on the competition they face than on making babies.

The human race is suffering from success

Treating today's mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign.

Resilience, not just reskilling, is critical in an age of job disruptions

How to turn adversity into advantage and see opportunity in loss is a challenge that individuals – and society - must give more thought to.

Investors move funds elsewhere as yields on S'pore T-bills fall

Options like lower-risk bonds, Reits and stocks could offer better returns: Experts

Seatrium bags $100m in contracts for completion by first quarter of 2025

Seatrium has secured $100 million worth of contracts for repairs and upgrades set to be completed by the first quarter of 2025.

Capital extraction, capital optimisation and asset stripping

ST takes a look at the various terms bandied around in the Allianz-Income saga

S-E Asia must invest $250b by 2035 to meet climate goals, says watchdog

South-east Asia needs to increase clean energy investments to US$190 billion (S$250 billion) - about five times the current level - by 2035 to achieve its climate goals, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Oct 22.

Potential sale of Wee Hur's Aussie student housing fuels stock rally

It owns 50.1% of portfolio that has more than 5,500 beds across seven properties

HSBC unveils major overhaul; names first female CFO

HONG KONG - HSBC Holdings said on Oct 22 that it would combine some of its commercial and investment banking operations in a major overhaul under new chief executive Georges Elhedery, which will see it cut costs while trying to improve returns.

Potential sale of Wee Hur's Aussie student housing fuels stock rally

It owns 50.1% of portfolio that has more than 5,500 beds across seven properties

Four Fed policymakers support more rate cuts, but differ on pace

WASHINGTON - Four US Federal Reserve policymakers on Oct 21 expressed support for further interest rate cuts but appeared to differ on how fast or far they believe any cuts should go.

Reformative training for teen in attack on boy forced to strip, lick shoes

Two teenage boys, who stole cash from a male victim, denied doing so when the victim confronted them and assaulted him instead.

STI slides 0.8% amid uncertainty over Fed rate-cut decision

● Losers beat gainers 262 to 235 in broader market ● Sembcorp is top STI loser while SIA sheds 1.7% ● Asian stocks mostly dip but Chinese markets up