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How a centralised global carbon scheme will affect S'pore

Consistent approach to carbon trading will provide more clarity to the market

Israel's warfare in Gaza consistent with genocide: UN committee

Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a UN Special Committee said on Nov 14, accusing the country of \"using starvation as a method of war\".

S'pore joins EU, China in wider green finance taxonomy

Singapore green bond and loan issuers could have easier access to European Union and Chinese investors if their debt instruments are aligned with an updated taxonomy spanning these three jurisdictions.

N. Korea's Kim in high-stakes gamble by sending troops to Ukraine war

Regime eyes Russian payout and military tech, but risks unrest over casualties

Patients upset over rising fees at Malaysia's private hospitals

Rising fees at private healthcare facilities in Malaysia are leaving patients reeling, as basic services such as temperature checks and wound dressings are being charged at a premium.

Flights to Bali resume following volcanic eruptions

Several airlines resumed flights to Bali on Nov 14, after cancelling trips to and from the Indonesian resort island due to huge eruptions at a nearby volcano.

Prabowo's phone call with Trump a foreign policy masterclass

The audacious move and similar gestures are the essence of his diplomatic playbook

Indonesia's President says he will defend sovereignty in S. China Sea

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would \"always safeguard our sovereignty\", when asked about the issue of the South China Sea, adding that partnerships are better than conflicts, and that \"we respect all powers\".

Trump's choice of China hawks signals rough seas ahead for bilateral ties

Foreign policy experts project that Beijing is in for an unprecedentedly tough time

China-linked hackers stole surveillance data from multiple telcos, says US

China-linked hackers have intercepted surveillance data intended for American law enforcement agencies after breaking into an unspecified number of telecommunications companies, the US authorities said on Nov 13.

National Health Innovation Centre turns 10, eyes broader projects

Over past decade, it has funded more than 100 projects and formed 25 start-ups

Bukit Panjang residents adjust travel plans as early LRT closure takes effect

Bukit Panjang resident Gina Gan will reduce her visits to Johor Bahru every weekend to just once a month, as train services on the Bukit Panjang LRT (BPLRT) will stop an hour earlier from Thursdays to Sundays between Nov 14, 2024, and Oct 31, 2025.

Global diabetes rate doubled in past 30 years to 14%: Study

The percentage of adults suffering from diabetes across the world doubled over the past three decades, the biggest rises occurring in developing countries, a study said on Nov 13.

New camp for SAF soldiers on Exercise Wallaby in Australia now operational

Singapore soldiers who are on Exercise Wallaby and other training exercises in Australia now have a new camp to support them while they are away from home.

GIC will stay invested in US even as geopolitical tensions rise: SM Lee

It has most dynamic and resilient economy, and is destination of choice for global talent

Jail for man who demanded nearly $400k from workers to renew passes

A man has been jailed for 24 weeks after demanding close to $400,000 from foreign workers for the renewal of their work permits.

Scam syndicates sending foreigners to Singapore to cheat retailers

An emerging trend of foreigners being sent to Singapore by syndicates to commit credit card fraud has raised alarm bells, with retailers across the island being targeted.

6,000 Online listings selling vapes removed in first nine months of 2024

Figure is double that for whole of 2023, on the back of stepped-up enforcement

HPB to test if wearable trackers can help S'poreans better manage health

One project will monitor glucose levels; another will use data for health counselling

Eligible Singaporeans to get cash payouts and MediSave, CPF top-ups in December

Eligible adult Singaporeans in December will receive various monies meant to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, offset healthcare expenses and build up retirement savings.

BACKFLIPPING THEIR WAY TO EQUALITY

The women were competing, finally, at Red Bull Rampage in Virgin, Utah, considered the biggest and gnarliest mountain bike competition in the world.

Biden meets Trump at White House for transition talks

President Joe Biden hosted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 13 in a meeting designed to demonstrate a smooth transition between administrations, even though Trump's team has yet to sign documents to start the handover process.

Song Jae-rim made debut with K-drama The Moon Embracing The Sun

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who acted in blockbuster television dramas, including The Moon Embracing The Sun (2012), died on Nov 12 at the age of 39.

UK writer Samantha Harvey wins with space novel Orbital

British writer Samantha Harvey (right) won the prestigious Booker Prize on Nov 12 for her short novel following six astronauts as they contemplate Earth from the International Space Station.

Singer Penny Tai has vertigo, but still game to put on concert

Malaysian singer Penny Tai has said a health issue prevents her from doing big movements.

S'porean actor Chin Han joins cast of Netflix series Avatar: The Last Airbender

Netflix has expanded the cast of live-action series Avatar: The Last Airbender in its second season, with Singapore actor Chin Han one of the latest eight additions.

Tenor Christoph Pregardien's Schubert recital simply spellbinding

CONCERT CHRISTOPH PREGARDIEN SINGS SCHUBERT'S DIE SCHONE MULLERIN

Puppet masters keep niche art form alive

The Finger Players, Paper Monkey Theatre and puppeteer Bright Ong are taking puppets to a wider audience

All We Imagine As Light tells a humane tale, Red One delivers overstuffed turkey

Two Malayali nurses in Mumbai negotiate their daily working-class grind. Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up on a search-and-recovery operation when Santa Claus is abducted, mere days before Christmas Eve.

Crime comedy takes a stab at wellness culture

MURDER MINDFULLY Netflix ★★★★☆