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DEATHS EXPOSE KENYAN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

Athletes face intense pressure to succeed and financially provide for their families

PTSD runners welcome 'start without a shot'

The sound of a starting gun can cause a runner with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to \"fall into a panic, or complete despair\", a Ukrainian war veteran said - but help is at hand due to a revolutionary system devised in Ukraine.

France eyes rival boxing body to stay in Games

France became the latest country to quit the International Boxing Association (IBA) to \"guarantee French boxing its place at the Olympic Games\", governing body FFBoxe said in a statement on Nov 4.

GARLAND CAPS CAVS' 'CRAZY' PERFECT RUN

We've got to keep going, he says, after his 39 points over the Bucks for their eighth win

FULL CREDIT CAN BOUNCE BACK

Nov 6 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis

Celtics coach Mazzulla hails Queta's potential

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla had special praise for centre Neemias Queta, who became the first Portuguese player to start a National Basketball Association (NBA) game on Nov 4.

Distance suits Rollo The Viking

Nov 6 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis

Golden Sardine set for fourth win

He has been knocking at the door. But that fourth win has been elusive.

KNIGHT'S CHOICE IN A MAJOR CUP BOILOVER

Long shot gives Laxon 2nd Melbourne Cup win, Irish reality star jockey Dolan a first

Older drivers are more vulnerable

I refer to the article \"Debate heats up over driving age limit, medical test after accidents involving elderly drivers\" (Nov 3). With Singapore's ageing population, it is inevitable that there will be more older drivers on the roads.

Simplified pre-school subsidy application helps low-income families

As a social worker of 16 years, I commend recent initiatives to expand accessible, quality early-childhood education through more childcare places and streamlined subsidy applications (40,000 new infant care, childcare places to open in Singapore in next 5 years, Nov 2).

Mark Zuckerberg wants to feed you more AI slop

Meta's CEO sees promise in flooding people's social feeds with machine-made content. No thanks.

Why we are built to be forgetful

It is not necessarily a sign of mental impairment.

Sticky business: Region frets over EU regulation that affects palm oil trade

Singapore-based traders may feel the impact, but they can also be a force for good.

Indonesia steps up trade protectionism with Apple and Google phone bans

South-east Asia's largest economy pushes foreign tech groups to invest locally or lose market access.

The 'Happiness Plateau' does not exist

The idea that money can buy only so much happiness is not supported by the data on wealth, personal well-being and overall life satisfaction.

In some areas of military strength, China has surpassed America

The modernisation of the PLA is proceeding at an extraordinary pace.

Fixing the bad rap: Do Chinese businesses in S-E Asia need better PR?

A public relations drive may help, but the problem of Chinese overcapacity is more than just an issue of perception.

S-E Asia's digital economy delivers $14.5b in profits for 2024

Online media, travel lead the way while e-commerce, super apps narrow losses

Retail sales, boosted by motor vehicle sales, up 2% in September

Sales of food and beverage services meanwhile gain 1.6 per cent year on year

Is the S'pore stock market as bad as it's made out to be?

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has come under much scrutiny lately, with a high-level committee formed in August to study ways to stimulate interest in a market that is often criticised as boring, lacking in liquidity and therefore unable to attract exciting new listings.

Stamford Tyres chairman steps down in reshuffle

Mr Sam Chong Keen, chairman of the board of Stamford Tyres, has stepped down, with two individuals appointed to new positions on the company's board of directors.

Dyna-Mac founder accepts Hanwha's revised buyout offer

The largest shareholder of Dyna-Mac said on Nov 5 it will tender its entire stake in the Singapore-listed company, following South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group's increased takeover offer of $790.6 million.

China appeals to WTO over EU's tariffs on EV imports

China has lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the European Union's final tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, escalating a dispute that is straining an already fraught relationship.

Record foreign exodus casts pall over India's stock market

Global funds pull out $13 billion, driving benchmark index towards technical correction

Boeing ends Crippling strike after workers accept 38% pay rise

Boeing's US West Coast factory workers accepted a new contract offer on Nov 4, their union said, bringing an end to a bitter seven-week strike that halted most jet production and deepened a financial crisis at the troubled planemaker.

Singapore stocks rise ahead of US election; STI edges up 0.3%

• Jardine Matheson is top index gainer; Genting is top loser • Advancers eclipse decliners 331 to 242 in broader market • Across region, Kospi is down while Hang Seng and KLCI rise

No foul play suspected in man's death after attempt to move 900kg machine

The police do not suspect foul play after an ill-fated attempt to move a nearly 900kg machine at a Rifle Range Road worksite led to the death of a 31-year-old Singaporean man in December 2022.

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).

Jail for woman who let her firm's bank account receive scam funds

A company's sole director got involved in a scheme with a money laundering syndicate and the firm's bank account later received the benefits of an impersonation scam totaling US$952,000 (over S$1.27 million).