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Billionaire Bloomberg to help fund UN climate change body after America's withdrawal

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced on Jan 23 that his foundation will step in to fund the UN climate change body after US President Donald Trump declared that his country would withdraw from the Paris Agreement for the second time.

Selvan Aiming To Nick A Double

KL trainer's Uptown Girl, Mr Mondello turn in smart gallops ahead of their assignments

Singapore core inflation falls further to 1.8% in December

Drop comes as cost of services moderates; overall inflation remains unchanged at 1.6%

Second Singaporean charged; alleged offences include forgery

$3b money laundering case

China-Taiwan tourism restart stutters amid political tensions, blame game

Experts say Beijing's nod for return of group tours is part of a pressure tactic

Firefighters gain some control over new blaze north of LA

Fire crews are making progress on blunting the threat from an enormous new blaze north of Los Angeles that forced students to evacuate and prompted inmates to shelter in place.

Trump Escalates Campaign to End Inclusive Hiring

He Orders Govt Staff to Inform on Colleagues Who Hide Diversity Schemes or Face Consequences

EnterpriseSG to Muscle Up Support for S'pore Companies

National agency needs to tailor aid as firms are looking beyond subsidies: Chairman

Hundreds Wed as Thai Same-Sex Marriage Law Comes into Force

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Jan 23 that the LGBTQ rainbow flag was flying high as the kingdom's equal marriage law went into effect and same-sex and transgender weddings began.

14.6% surge in airfreight handled at Changi Airport

Operator eyes pharmaceutical, e-commerce shipments as cargo capacity tightens

Record numbers of people exit New Zealand in year to Nov 2024

People leaving New Zealand hit record levels in the year to November 2024, in another sign of the weakness in the country's economy, which entered a technical recession in the third quarter.

Sabalenka sets up shop as history beckons

The evening is cloudy in Melbourne, the cheers are clear. Not for a player but for the ball kids.

Govt to continue green budgeting approach and set aside funds for climate adaptation

The Government will continue to take a green budgeting approach and ensure that it sets aside finances for climate mitigation and adaptation, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Jan 23.

OpenAI, SoftBank to Invest $26b Each in Mega AI Project

Both companies will then own 40% of Trump-backed Stargate, says report

Bolder Approach Works For Keys

American goes for shots with no regrets to shock Swiatek and set up Sabalenka final

J-pop star Masahiro Nakai retires after sexual misconduct allegations

One of Japan's biggest pop stars and best-known television hosts, Masahiro Nakai (right), announced his retirement on Jan 23 over sexual misconduct allegations, reports said, in the latest scandal to rock the country's entertainment industry.

San Antonio Spurred by 'Home' Court Advantage

A meeting with the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Jan 23 (Jan 24, Singapore time) might just end up feeling like a home game for the San Antonio Spurs.

A First Drive To Savour

Hamilton Has 'One Of The Best Feelings' In Maiden Ferrari Test As Supporters Watch On

NewJeans May Pause Group Activities Due To Member Hanni's Work Visa Issues

The fate of K-pop girl group NewJeans' future activities remains uncertain due to the work visa of member Hanni, who has dual Vietnamese and Australian nationality.

Malaysian coffee chain says sorry, scraps CNY fee hike

A popular Malaysian coffee chain has apologised for announcing a 10 per cent to 15 per cent service charge hike during the upcoming Chinese New Year festive period.

Singapore to work with Interpol member countries to track down assets linked to transnational crime

Singapore will work with member countries of global police organisation Interpol to track down assets linked to transnational crime.

Aberg drives well to lead at Torrey Pines

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg shot a nine-under 63 on the Torrey Pines North Course to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Jan 22 in San Diego.

Wikipedia and Musk in row over perceived 'Nazi salute'

Fight sparked by billionaire's gesticulation at a Trump inauguration event

AI boom sees SK Hynix eclipse Samsung with record quarterly profit

South Korea's SK Hynix has forecast that sales of its high-end semiconductors used in generative artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets would double in 2025 after reporting a record quarterly profit that surpassed its bigger rival Samsung.

Albania PM softens stance on TikTok ban

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who in December 2024 announced a year-long ban on TikTok, said this week he had held \"open and constructive\" talks with the social media platform.

PAP new face takes over as Sengkang East branch chairperson

The People's Action Party (PAP) has appointed Mrs Bernadette Giam, 38, as the new chairperson of its Sengkang East branch to replace Mr Marcus Loh.

Letter of the day Informal indicators of social cohesion can give a fuller picture

I refer to the article \"Signs of social cohesion coming under strain in Singapore: IPS director\" (Jan 21).

Over 250 schools close as air pollution shrouds Bangkok

More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on Jan 23 due to pollution, the authorities said, as officials urged people to work from home and restricted heavy vehicles in the city.

54 Points, But It's 'Not a Great Night'

Gilgeous-Alexander hits career high in Thunder's win over Jazz, but guard feels he can improve

Hit Netflix show Culinary Class Wars heats up Seoul restaurant scene

Seoul's fine dining scene received a big boost with the premiere of hit Netflix cooking competition Culinary Class Wars.