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He finds his calling at sea via migration

Tejeshwar Gorakala, 30, is a seaman on a historic ferry service between India and Sri Lanka.

She breaks free of gender stereotypes

Deepa, 34, works as a trailer truck driver, transporting goods from Germany to France.

California governor's move to block AI safety laws could affect the world

The decision reflects a deeper question: Can innovation and safety truly coexist, or do we have to sacrifice one to advance the other?

Waking up to the world S Elon Musk problem

While the world watches Trump, it's the tech tycoon whose influence may have greater global consequences.

Total factory output rises at slower pace in September

Singapore's total manufacturing output rose for a third straight month in September, though the key electronics industry saw a slower pace of growth.

Singapore's biomed sector ends six-month manufacturing slump

Sept output up 62%; EDB expects 1,000 jobs to be added in coming months

Stamford Tyres founder Wee Kok Wah dies at 78

Mr Wee Kok Wah, founder of publicly listed company Stamford Tyres, died on Oct 21 after battling stomach cancer. He was 78.

Pressure on Chinese carmakers to halt Europe expansion

Beijing said to be telling them to hold off on new deals amid trade conflict over EVs

Microsoft CEO's pay package jumps 63% to $104m

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella received a pay package worth US$79.1 million (S$104.4 million) for fiscal 2024, a 63 per cent increase from 2023 as the software maker worked to extend its strong position in artificial intelligence tools.

Chef made famous by Netflix show poised for $238m IPO windfall

A chef made famous by a hit Netflix show is poised to boost South Korea's struggling initial public offering (IPO) market, listing his restaurant chain in a deal that may value his stake at about US$180 million (S$238 million).

US judge blocks Coach owner's $11b buyout of Versace parent

Deal would reduce competition among makers of accessible luxury handbags, she rules

Elon Musk's wealth soars $44b as Tesla comes roaring back

Mr. Elon Musk added US$33.5 billion (S$44.2 billion) to his net worth on Oct 24 as Tesla shares posted their biggest gain in more than a decade, extending the world's richest person's lead atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

China retail investors lose life savings due to defaults

More than 100 investors plead with trusts and government offices for repayment

STI slips 0.3% despite positive Wall Street session overnight

● Sats advances 7.2% to two-year high of $4.01 ● Top STI loser is Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust ● Tokyo down but Shanghai, HK, Seoul and Australia up

I thought of my son back home, says Bangladeshi worker

He is one of two men presented with lifesaver award from SCDF for saving boy

Private home prices drop 0.7% in Q3 as buyers find cheaper options

They opt for resale condo units and new lower-priced private homes in suburbs

Updated Covid-19 vaccines will be available at 500 clinics and 10 polyclinics

Two updated Covid-19 vaccines will be rolled out from Oct 28 at almost 500 clinics and 10 polyclinics, with the five remaining Joint Testing and Vaccination Centres (JTVCs) to close from Dec 1.

Italian beauty docks here as part of world tour

Voyage serves dual role of training navy cadets and promoting culture, products

MediShield Life review reflects sober realities of an ageing society

Medical costs will continue to rise; people must be prepared to pay more in premiums

LinkedIn fined $442m in EU over illegal data practices

Ireland's data protection commission has fined Linkedin €310 million (S$442 million) for illegally processing the personal data of users within the European Union to deliver targeted advertising.

Bridge collapse: S'pore firms to pay US govt $135m for clean-up

Owner and operator of ship say settlement not indicative of any liability for disaster

Russia set to deploy N. Korean troops to battlefield: Zelensky

Move would be clear escalation by Moscow, Ukrainian leader says, citing military intelligence

US fast-food chains drop raw onions from offerings amid E. coli outbreak

A sweeping onion recall linked to an E. coli outbreak involving McDonald's Quarter Pounders has prompted several other major fast-food chains to remove raw onions from their menu offerings.

Israel, Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war

Mossad chief to attend truce talks; Hamas vows to stop fighting if ceasefire is reached

India, China begin implementing new pact, ending Himalayan face-off

India and China have begun implementing an agreement to end a military stand-off on their disputed Himalayan border, the two sides said on Oct 25, in the biggest thaw between the Asian giants since deadly clashes between their armies in 2020.

Indonesia starts process to join Brics

It sees grouping as vehicle to further interests of Global South, says minister

Prabowo's new Cabinet kicks off army retreat

Wearing military fatigues and black combat boots, the newly appointed Cabinet of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto began a mountain retreat on Oct 25, in an unconventional bond-building exercise involving more than 100 members of his new government.

India hopes new guidelines will curb greenwashing by businesses

Move to rein in false claims aims to boost consumer trust, ensure sustainability

Social media fuelling youth radicalisation in Australia

Spy chief says internet a factor in recent cases of terrorism, with AI set to worsen problem

Norway plans to raise minimum age for social media access to 15

Children in Norway may need to wait a few more years to legally access social media, as the Scandinavian country plans to raise the minimum age from 13 to 15 in a bid to protect the young from harmful content online.