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Traffic ● Bus lanes provide cyclists a safe space to travel

As an avid cyclist, I beg to differ with Mr Peter Heng's suggestion (Allow heavy goods vehicles to use bus lanes, Nov 7).

SELVAN'S FINGER ON THE TRIGGER

Former Kranji B trainer not sleeping on his laurels as he readies for more business trips

Replies Employment ● Ongoing efforts to educate vulnerable workers and protect their interests

We thank Mr V. Balu for his letter \"Do more to protect job seekers from unscrupulous agencies\" (Nov 5). We agree that vulnerable workers must not be exploited by employment agencies when seeking job opportunities.

Animal cruelty ● Explore rehabilitation efforts for offenders

It gives me great comfort to learn that the National Parks Board (NParks) is reviewing the Animals and Birds Act in the light of the rising number of animal cruelty cases (NParks to review Animals and Birds Act, Code of Animal Welfare, Oct 27).

What is the price of paying with your palm?

Biometric data is being collected to make life more convenient, but the consequences of a data breach are frightening.

Consider subsidy clawback clause for future EC projects

I am apprehensive about the competitive bids for the executive condominium (EC) site in Tampines Street 95. With a top bid of $465 million, or $768 per square foot per plot ratio, the site set a new record for EC land.

The world will weather Trump 2.0's climate attacks

The green transition is big business in the US and globally and Trump's efforts to derail it will fail.

Trump's comeback: Outlook for Singapore and Asean

Given what is known from Trump's first term, conditions look more favourable for Singapore than Asean.

Grandpa stories: SG60 is a good time to recount lives of pioneer citizens

Get students to talk to elderly Singaporeans in their homes or in the community to record and tell their stories.

America under Trump: A more demanding, less reliable partner in Asia

That means US friends and allies have some hard choices to make.

DBS stock surges on share buyback plan, record $3.03b profit

DBS Group Holdings unveiled a multibillion dollar share-buyback programme, as wealth management fees and trading income drove quarterly earnings past the $3 billion mark for the first time.

I'd do it differently, if I were to do it again: DBS CEO on bank's tech

Outgoing bank chief says he did not consider operational complexity enough

New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture

NTUC has launched a platform to help smaller companies improve workplace culture and engage better with their staff.

New AstraZeneca facility to create over 800 jobs, ready by 2029

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is set to create over 800 skilled jobs to staff a new manufacturing facility in Tuas South.

New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture

NTUC has launched a platform to help smaller companies improve workplace culture and engage better with their staff.

Enhanced QR payment scheme to expand in S'pore and globally

SGQR+ rolls out to 24,000 points locally; roamQR launches to facilitate regional links

Super-rich Indian families setting up family offices in Singapore

A new cohort of young, successful Indian business elites are joining the Ambanis, the family behind Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, in setting up their family offices in Singapore to preserve and grow their wealth.

Hyundai's electric air taxi can take off as early as 2028 in US

S'pore's CAAS working with Asia regulators on toolkits for air taxi, drone commercial ops

Saudi petrochem firm Sabic opens $220m resin plant in Singapore

A Saudi petrochemicals giant officially opened a new $220 million resin manufacturing facility in Singapore on Nov 7.

Singapore shares rise 2% following Trump's victory

• But losers still outnumber gainers 306 to 278 on STI • DBS Bank hits all-time high of $41.70 on strong Q3 results • CapitaLand Investment the top loser on STI, down 3.8%

Woman's suicide likely triggered by lawsuits filed against her, court hears

A woman who died by suicide was likely triggered by lawsuits filed against her and mounting legal fees, a coroner's court heard on Nov 7.

Association of Banks in Singapore unveils anti-scam mascot Canny

Children and youth now have a visual reminder of the growing sophistication of scams and will soon have a fun way to learn the risks through interactive skits in schools.

St Luke's ElderCare aims to raise $30m to serve more than 45,000 beneficiaries

St Luke's ElderCare (SLEC) aims to raise $30 million over the next five years to serve more than 45,000 beneficiaries, as Singapore moves towards becoming a super-aged society.

Man gets life in prison for killing drunk neighbour in Punggol

Accused, who stabbed victim using latter's knife, also to receive 10 strokes of the cane

2 in 3 divorces uncontested in 2023 after simplified track's 2015 launch

Mediation, counselling effective in taking the sting out of divorce proceedings: CJ

Upgraded Old Airport Road Food Centre brighter, but some say ventilation poor

Dakota resident Oh Ai Khim missed making a daily pit stop for a meal at her favourite food centre when it was closed for four months to get upgraded.

Wife of convicted Hin Leong founder puts GCB up for sale at $100m

The wife of convicted Hin Leong Trading founder Lim Oon Kuin has quietly put up for sale her good class bungalow (GCB) in Queen Astrid Park for $100 million.

MBS to complete hotel revamp by second quarter of 2025

By the second quarter of 2025, almost half the hotel rooms at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will be transformed into suites, and its butler team almost tripled — as the iconic hotel makes an aggressive push for the luxury market in its first major brand refresh in 14 years.

School dismisses coach who asked students to join his private academy

Services of table tennis coach terminated as he breached contract: Presbyterian High

New NTU academy to provide training on navigating carbon markets

Courses to help professionals develop projects, learn about emissions reporting