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SPH Media spending $3m in subsidies over a year to support newspaper delivery

SPH Media is spending a total of $3 million in monthly subsidies this financial year to support doorstep delivery of newspapers, SPH Media chief executive Chan Yeng Kit said on Feb 7.

New initiative enables local businesses to widen sales reach

A fledgling initiative from online shopping platform Shopee and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to boost sales in Malaysia and Thailand has brought the sweet smell of success for candy seller Chelsea Chan.

SPURS GAVE UP GOOD POSITION: POSTECOGLOU

Aussie's second-season claim in jeopardy after League Cup drubbing by Liverpool

Man who killed cats by throwing them off HDB blocks gets jail

A man who vented his frustrations by abusing cats and killed two felines by throwing them off high floors at Housing Board blocks was sentenced to 14 months' jail on Feb 7.

'Dreams shattered' as US deports Indians ahead of Modi's visit

Much-publicised transfer fulfils key Trump pledge but is an embarrassment for India

MOH confirms an imported case of vaccine-associated polio

A five-month-old baby girl from Indonesia who arrived in Singapore on Jan 26 has been confirmed to be an imported case of vaccine-associated polio.

Repeated oil spills could affect already stressed marine wildlife

Species might not have ample time to recover after such events, say experts

Countries committed to climate plans despite US exiting Paris pact: UN official

He encourages them to submit stronger plans in 2025 to reap 'massive rewards'

Schemes to Liven Up City Centre, Redevelop Core Areas Extended for Five Years

The two initiatives have been well received, will be fine-tuned further: Desmond Lee

MOH portal, clinics see surge in flu jab demand after Barbie Hsu's death

Taiwanese actress had succumbed to influenza-related pneumonia while in Japan

Indonesia Halts Development of Project Hosting Trump Properties

The Indonesian government has blocked a billion-dollar real estate development outside Jakarta that was to include luxury properties under US President Donald Trump's brand, citing environmental damage, officials said on Feb 7.

North Korea's Kim at Crossroads After Major Casualties in Ukraine War

Experts say Pyongyang will lose its strategic value to Moscow if a ceasefire is reached

ICC Slams US Sanctions, Vows to Continue Mission

UN Urges Trump to Reverse Decision Targeting International Criminal Court

IMF warns Japan it needs to act now to improve fiscal health

Japan must act immediately to improve its fiscal health as the risks of natural disasters mount and social security costs continue to increase, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) mission chief for the nation.

Netanyahu Gives Trump Golden Pager in Nod to Deadly Attack on Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave US President Donald Trump a golden pager when the two met at the White House this week, the Premier's office said.

China's humanoid robots wow CNY crowds with music, wealth advice

Spring Festival a timely occasion for Beijing to flex tech advancements

Amazon CEO says it can't keep up with AI demand

He warns of capacity constraints related to hardware and power supply issues

Indonesian President's signature free-meal scheme well received despite early snags

Indonesia's month-old, free-meal programme for students and pregnant women is working through early snags such as slow disbursement of payments and food-poisoning cases, but has been generally well received across the country, officials say.

US to knock on Asia's door for access to markets

Hearing makes clear worries about fallout of tariff threats on world's largest importer

Trump creating task force to tackle 'anti-Christian bias'

US President Donald Trump announced on Feb 6 the creation of a task force to \"eradicate anti-Christian bias\" in government, intensifying a rightwing crackdown since returning to power.

Singapore Reiterates Longstanding Support for Palestinians' Right to a Homeland of Their Own

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reiterated Singapore's longstanding support for the right of Palestinian people to a homeland of their own.

Anwar ditches guidelines proposal for Muslims at non-Muslim events

He faced fierce public backlash, accusations of overreach over controversial idea

Vegetable oils, sugar lead fall in world food commodity prices

Global food commodity prices fell in January, led by sharp declines in sugar and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said on Feb 7.

Former transport minister Iswaran placed on home detention scheme

Former transport minister S. Iswaran was placed on the Home Detention Scheme on Feb 7.

PGA ASKS TRUMP TO HELP SEAL THE DEAL

Monahan, Scott visit White House to hasten merger with LIV Golf and unite factions

Engineering Vehicle Derails at Depot, Disrupting MRT Services on NSEWL

Delays to morning and evening peak travel but train services continue through the day

SOUTH AFRICAN TRAINER HK-BOUND

Brett Crawford gets lucky at second attempt in securing Hong Kong Jockey Club licence

Philippine V-P prepared for impeachment since 2024, welcomes father to join defense team

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte said on Feb 7 she had been preparing since 2024 for impeachment and would welcome onto her defense team her firebrand father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, if he is interested to join.

Ex-minister moved to home detention

Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who was given a 12-month jail term, is serving the rest of his prison sentence at his residence.

Stop 'lies and falsehoods' about canal, Panama President tells US

Mulino denies deal to give US govt vessels toll-free passage through Panama Canal