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HSBC has developed and introduced a range of services and innovations to support fast-moving tech businesses with global ambitions

Digital assets have wide range of benefits and harmonising regulations is key to wider adoption

Regulators need to play an important role in implementing measures to shield consumers from market manipulation, fraud and other risks associated with digital assets

What's next for financial services in AI and tech

The roles of artificial intelligence and technology in this sector are rapidly expanding, offering both opportunities and risks

Developer can't retain 'unreasonable' $1.2m deposit for $1.9m unit, apex court rules

When a father-and-daughter pair from China decided not to go through with the purchase of a $1.9 million condominium unit after paying almost $1.2 million for it, the property developer initially had the entire sum forfeited and refused to return the deposit to them.

Maid accused of rash act in death of 4-year-old girl

River Valley fatal accident

New initiative seeks to boost understanding of families in Asean

Member states will share data, work on a cross-country survey on state of families

4 crewmen on Dutch dredging boat charged over oil spill accident

Four crew members on Netherlands-flagged dredger Vox Maxima allegedly failed to perform their duties properly on June 14, causing around 400 tonnes of fuel to be leaked into the sea after an accident.

COE premiums down for all vehicle categories

Certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums fell across all categories at the latest tender exercise on Nov 6—the second consecutive time that prices have fallen after the previous exercise.

Shanmugam clarifies his role over the halting of Allianz-Income deal

He says decision to amend Insurance Act to halt deal made by PM Wong with Cabinet

ST scores one gold and two silvers at Asian Media Awards

When rumours swirled in late March that national swimmer Joseph Schooling was planning to retire, The Straits Times' creative department went into full gear, producing what would become an award-winning artwork.

LTA to test self-driving goods vehicles, minibuses on roads

Use cases can help address manpower challenges, says Chee Hong Tat

New lawmakers in Indian Kashmir seek restoration of autonomy

Newly elected lawmakers in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory passed a resolution on Nov 6 demanding that New Delhi restore the partial autonomy of the Himalayan region, a contentious move Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is likely to reject.

Emerging axis' troubling: Aussie official

The head of Australia's national intelligence office said an \"emerging axis\" of countries providing support to Russia, including China, Iran and North Korea, was \"a profoundly troubling strategic development\" that Western countries were struggling to catch up with

N. Korean troops clash with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, says report

North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces fighting in the Russian Kursk region, The New York Times reported late on Nov 5, citing an unnamed senior US official and an unnamed senior Ukrainian official.

Russia ratifies defence pact with North Korea

Agreement formalises months of deepening security cooperation

Muhyiddin has his way in party polls, proving his staying power

But campaign to wrest power from Anwar coalition continues to face headwinds

15 years' jail for Malaysian military contractor who bribed US Navy officers

Leonard Francis, the Malaysian military contractor known as \"Fat Leonard\", was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Nov 5 for his role in the US Navy's worst-ever corruption scandal.

S'pore, UK sign pact to boost AI safety, reliability

The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the AI safety institutes of both countries in areas such as research, information sharing and comprehensive AI testing.

Pakistan's Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to combat hazardous air

Pakistan's Punjab set up a \"smog war room\" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality in Lahore pushed the capital of the eastern province to the top of the rankings as the world's most polluted city.

Key world leaders to skip COP29 climate talks

The presidents of the European Commission, US and Brazil will be absent

China wants talks on 'restrictive trade measures' at UN summit

China has requested that countries hold talks at next week's COP29 UN climate summit on carbon border taxes and other \"restrictive trade measures\" that Beijing says are hurting developing countries, according to a document seen by Reuters.

Thousands of Israelis protest against minister's dismissal

Thousands of Israelis protested against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defence minister, demanding the government do everything in its power to bring home hostages held in Gaza.

Netanyahu consolidates hold by sacking defence minister

Move, timed to coincide with US elections, shows his determination to continue wars

WP chief not being very honest in his evidence to court: Prosecution

Cross-examination turns heated after Singh is accused of changing his testimony

Key points on Day II: Pritam contradicted himself, says prosecution

Workers' Party (WP) chief Pritam Singh was accused of contradicting himself in statements to court and a parliamentary committee as he took the stand for the second day in a trial over his alleged lies.

Republican in 'black Nazi' scandal loses governor race in North Carolina

Democrat Josh Stein won North Carolina's race for governor on Nov 5, defeating the swing state's embattled lieutenant-governor, who had faced criticism after a report that he had called himself a \"black Nazi\".

FBI links hoax bomb threats in battleground states to Russia

Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian e-mail domains, were directed on Nov 5 at polling locations in five battleground states - Georgia, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania - as election day voting was under way, said the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Some US states extend abortion rights while Florida measure fails

Initiatives come two years after Supreme Court overturned right to procedure

Record $21b spent on 2024 US election campaigns

The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Nov 5, is set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions reaching US$15.9 billion (S$21 billion).

Beijing says it has consistent US policy, as Asia reacts to result

Treaty allies and others in region say they look forward to working with Trump