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For lonely seniors, AI companions can be a lifeline

Robots driven by artificial intelligence offer promising support for an ageing population, with careful attention to ethical considerations.

The very human problem with not-quite-self-driving cars

The better an automated system performs, the more complacent and dangerous – we become.

Why being Wrong is good for you

Even the most prolific blunderers can go on to do great things.

Singapore can't afford to let sudden layoffs become the norm

Redundancies are inevitable in any industry, but can we do more to reduce the 'shock' factor that we're seeing in the tech sector?

How Trump is already shaping Ukraine's future – and it isn't looking good

Trump's choice of national security adviser and his son's social media post are indicators of what lies ahead.

Who's who in the Musk 'A-team' vying to shape Trump 2.0

Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies to cut regulation and protect his businesses.

Qoo10 owes me money. What can I do now that platform is winding up?

The Singapore High Court ordered embattled e-commerce platform Qoo10 to be wound up on Nov 11, with liquidators appointed to take over management of the insolvent company.

Qoo10 vendors, customers accept they will likely not get money back

Some will submit proof of debt to liquidators, wait for creditors' meeting

Qoo10 staff, secured creditors paid first

FROM A26

Bankers see Asia deal drought easing as HK IPOs pick up

China drawing investor interest, with India and Japan having solid pipelines of share sales

Grab shares jump after it raises earnings and revenue forecasts

Grab Holdings shares jumped as much as 15 per cent in late US trading after the South-east Asia ride-hailing and delivery leader boosted its earnings forecast for the year, helped by cost cuts to tackle intense competition.

Beijing urged to lift domestic demand as threat of US tariffs looms

China's powerful planning body added to calls for the government to bolster domestic demand in an article published a week after Donald Trump's re-election, underscoring Beijing's focus on strengthening the economy with the threat of US tariffs looming.

Bitcoin hits record high, lifts crypto market above pandemic peak

Bitcoin's record-breaking rally took the digital asset past US$89,000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.

China plans tax cuts for home purchases to boost market

It underscores govt's greater willingness to use fiscal tools to shore up economy

Lui Che Woo, casino tycoon who hit jackpot in Macau, dies at 95

Mr Lui Che Woo, the Hong Kong tycoon whose fortune grew alongside neighbouring Macau's casino industry, has died. He was 95.

S'pore stocks fall as strong US dollar weighs on Asian indexes

STI falls 0.8% to 3,711.48; losers beat gainers 297 to 276 Regional stock indexes in Japan, S. Korea, HK in the red Jardine Matheson Holdings is STI top gainer, UOB at bottom

Jurong flat fire that killed a man started from battery pack

The pack, which was not on PMD at the time, may not have been stored properly: Coroner

One digital licence plate for multiple unmanned aircraft

Owners of multiple unmanned aircraft (UA) will be able to use a single digital licence plate, instead of one per UA, when new regulations take effect in December 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on Nov 12.

SUTD duo's invention beats 2,000 others to win top Dyson award

The fall of a maple seed is slowed down as its wing acts like a parachute, enabling the wind to carry it farther away.

ONE LAST HAUL

Timothy Ng's kelong off the coast of Pulau Ubin is one of four remaining licensed ones left in the country

Two brothers from navy and army aboard same ship during exercise

At 141m long with a displacement of 6,000 tons, landing ship tanks (LSTs) like the RSS Persistence are the largest ships with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), capable of completing a variety of missions.

Singapore seeking to raise issuance limit of govt securities to $1.5 trillion

The Republic is seeking to raise the issuance limit for more government securities to fund specific, non-spending purposes such as market development and meeting the investment needs of the Central Provident Fund (CPF).

Roads in Tanglin, Dawson area to be extended, widened

Plans aimed at expected increase in traffic demand, boosting access to future projects

Share of COEs secured by car-leasing firms falls to 10%

Strong demand by individual Singapore buyers a likely driver of rise in premiums: Minister

Greater flexibility for consumers to import food items under proposed law

Consumers will have greater flexibility to import food – whether meat or processed goods – for personal consumption, under a new law proposed in Parliament on Nov 12.

Full IP portability not right solution, may lead to higher premiums: MOH

IP insurers must take a step back and renew fundamental designs of their schemes

MOE and schools discussing new ways to run canteens

As more stallholders retire and filling vacant canteen stalls may become more challenging in future, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is in discussions with schools on new ways to run their canteens.

$9.6m lost to scammers posing as staff of firms like Tencent

In a span of less than three months, at least $9.6 million has been lost to scammers who impersonated staff of China-based companies such as Tencent, WeChat and UnionPay.

Singapore to recognise medical grads from 9 more foreign universities

Students keen on pursuing a medical career can enroll in another nine overseas universities, which will bring the number of foreign medical schools recognized in Singapore to 112.

Get set for sensory feast of 'food' at Chingay 2025

Multicultural street parade to be among first major events marking S'pore's 60th birthday