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CAVS 15-O WITHOUT HITMAN

Mitchell rested as *team effort, results in NBA's 2nd-best start, behind Warriors, 24-0

Van Riel reels in triathlon world title

Belgian Marten van Riel overcame the challenge provided by German Rico Bogen to secure the inaugural men's T100 triathlon world championship title in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Nov 17.

Korda loves the *hunt, as she feasts on seventh title

World No. 1 Nelly Korda captured her seventh LPGA title of the season and 15th career crown on Nov 17, firing a three-under 67 to win the Annika in Belleair, Florida. The 26-year-old American, playing her first event since being side-lined by a neck injury in October, reeled off five consecutive back-nine birdies to seize the crown by three strokes at Pelican Golf Club.

SECOND TIME'S THE CHARM FOR KOK

Ex-Kranji trainer gets off the mark up North with first Malaysian runner at his next start

A little bit of luck will do for What A Fortune

Nov 19 South. Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

GETTING INTO THE RIGHT RHYTHM FOR RAILWAY

R.l. Peters winner likely to back up in Gl Ascot mile race in Perth

Proposed Bill the right measure to protect victims

I refer to the article \"Tough love to help scam victims who refuse to help themselves\" (Nov 16). The Protection from Scams Bill proposes authorising the police to issue restriction orders to banks, enabling them to restrict the banking transactions of an individual's accounts.

Workplace discrimination Comprehensive approach to formulating fairness legislation

We refer to Ms Sugidha Nithiananthan's commentary \"Better data enables stronger solutions for workplace discrimination\" (Nov 7).

Washington should reset national security mentality

All countries seek security for their own survival and prosperity. The US is no exception.

Equitable marriages could save lives (and love)

Husbands live longer than single men, but for wives, the calculation is more complex.

Letter of the day Let trusted family members manage scam victims' money, not the police

While I commend the Government for taking steps to address the serious issue of scams, I am worried about the implications of treating victims as if they require constant oversight, like being put on an allowance scheme (\"How did S'pore end up needing 'nanny' laws to save scam victims from themselves?, Nov 17\").

Will (China plus one, put Vietnam in Trump S trade cross hours?

Hanoi could become a victim of its own success after building up a huge trade surplus with the US.

Stealth sackings: Why do employers lire staff for minor misdemeanours?

A hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses, but it may prompt claims of disguised cost savings.

Shake-ups are use/w, but firms need to get the human equation right

There are emotional and motivational impacts on workers when they are shuffled or shown the door.

They defy odds to create eco-friendly floss picks

The start-up scene is packed with flashy funding announcements, but what really goes on behind the glitz and glamour? In this series, The Straits Times sits down with founders to learn how they developed their ideas, and what it takes to ride the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.

Will the US pay a price for its high fiscal deficitsf P

Author and investment expert worries that US bond markets could face their c Liz Truss, moment.

Capitalism didn't fail. It was ruined by easy money

Best-selling author Ruchir Sharma puts the blame squarely on over-expansive governments and central banks.

C0-living player LHN expects to post record proflt for FY2024

Some providers of co-living spaces in Singapore are raking it in as demand picks up among individuals looking for alternative housing options.

IMDA initiative helps women return to work in tech sector

People returning from hiatus often face steep learning curve amid rapid tech advancements: Minister

New Nvidia AI chips overheating in servers

Nvidia's new Blackwell artificial intelligence chips, which have already faced delays, have encountered problems with accompanying servers that overheat, causing some customers to worry they will not have enough time to get new data centres up and running.

Foxconn tells India agents to remove marital, age criteria in i Phone job ads

Appb supplier Foxconn has ordered the hiring agents that help recruit i Phone assembly workers in India to remove age, gender and marital criteria, as well as the manufacturer's name, in job advertisements, according to three people familiar with the matter and almost a dozen ads reviewed by Reuters.

Temasek-backed firm buying stake in Tuya for $134 million

Singapore fund plans to lead IOT specialist to secondary listing on local bourse

Samsung shares jump on $9.6 billion buyback plan

Samsung Electronics shares surged after South Korea's biggest company announced a surprise plan to buy back about 10 trillion won (S$9.6 billion) of its own stock over the next year.

KIT to buy 50% stake in Marina East Water from Keppel

Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) will acquire a 50 per cent interest in Marina East Water from sponsor Keppel, with the proposed acquisition expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, it said on Nov 18.

Crypto exchange OKX to offer Singdollar funds transfer service here

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX said on Nov 18 that it would offer instant Singapore dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals to customers here, taking a step to deeper integration with the Republic's traditional financial system as trading and interest in cryptocurrencies surge.

Robertson Walk, hotel to be redeveloped, offering 348 luxury homes

Frasers Property's apartment hotel Fraser Place Robertson Walk and its adjoining commercial area, Robertson Walk, will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project with 348 luxury residential units for sale.

Country Garden submits offshore debt restructuring plan to some creditors

China's Country Garden submitted the preliminary terms of an offshore debt restructuring proposal to some creditors late in October, said five sources familiar with the matter, as the struggling property developer tries to avoid liquidation.

Singapore stocks end winning streak after Wall Street sell-off

● STI slips 0.3% amid worries of inflation under Trump term ● SGX is top index gainer, up 4.3%; ST Engg finishes last ● Local bank trio end day mixed with only UOB notching gains

China EV makers push self-driving to counter Tesla

Major brands unveil their latest offerings at Guangzhou auto show, some tapping Al

Winning design emerges for revamp of HDB town centre

Ideas from artist, architecture firm may be incorporated into plans for Bukit Merah hub