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In Donald Trump's America, it's tech bros versus deep state

With tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy at the helm, can the new Department of Government Efficiency hack bureaucracy?

Returning to office - bosses and workers look for sweet spot in rules

Firms appear to be redefining policies and processes even as inertia of not returning lingers

When is a good time to tender my resignation?

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Markets continue to soar as sentiment remains upbeat

This is despite underlying concerns over impact of possible policies under Trump

Self-driving cars not making expected headway despite the hype

Two decades ago, the US military kicked off the race to build a self-driving car by sending a fleet of fledgling robot vehicles across the Mojave Desert in its seminal Darpa challenge.

Robots can't replace humans in warehouse jobs just yet

Machines taking over increasing number of tasks but struggle to master certain skills

India plans $6.7b in perks for electronics production

It wants components for gadgets like cellphones made at home to wean itself off China’s supplies

From marine biology to Asian genetics

The 3 Ps of research success for membrane tech pioneer Wang Rong

Singapore eye doctors help brighten the world for myopic children

With four in five young adults in Singapore living with myopia – a condition of the eye that makes faraway objects appear blurred – it was little wonder researchers at the Singapore Eye Research Institute (Seri) made myopia its key study focus.

Firm stripped of safety and health award for lying about injury record

A company has been stripped of a safety and health award and banned from participating in future editions after it was found to have lied about its workplace injury record.

Christmas tree on rooftop of Design Orchard mall catches fire

A Christmas tree on the rooftop of an Orchard Road shopping mall caught fire on the evening of Nov 23.

Youth learn they can help to counter radical influence

They can shape a culture of mutual respect, understanding, says Alvin Tan at seminar

$2.7 million lost to conmen posing as property agents

At least $2.7 million has been lost since January to conmen posing as property agents, amid a resurgence of e-commerce rental scams.

Making kids' dreams come true, through song, dance and AI

Riley's job is to make children's dreams come true - but not all of them.

Fumbling with biker helmet straps may soon be a thing of the past

With revised standards, quick-release straps may be allowed if such helmets pass tests here

Nursing homes tap professionals to take charge of some patients' affairs

They liquidate the assets of the mentally incapacitated to pay the homes, other bills

Some people pay professionals to see to their care if incapacitated

Unlike most people who have drawn up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), Ms Ng Siew Kueen hired three professionals, instead of appointing family members, to make decisions on her behalf if she ever loses her mental capacity.

Zelensky calls for better air defences after drone attacks

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Nov 24 that Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defenses to protect people after its air defense units shot down 50 of 73 Russian drones launched overnight over many regions.

Ukraine lost 40% of land it seized in Kursk region

Senior military source says Russia deployed 59,000 troops there to wrest back control

Trump Jr helping to build most controversial Cabinet in modern US history

President-elect's eldest child instrumental in V-P pick, earning him political capital

Australia scraps plan to fine social media giants enabling misinformation

Australia's government said on Nov. 24 it had dropped plans to fine internet platforms up to 5 percent of their global revenue for failing to prevent the spread of misinformation online.

Japan mayor regrets South Korea's absence from war memorial event

A Japanese mayor said it is \"extremely regrettable\" that South Korea pulled out of a memorial ceremony on Nov 24 to honour wartime forced labour victims, local media reported.

China's local govts step up public safety measures after attacks

The local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several high-profile mass killings, as the central government calls for enhanced public security, media reports said on Nov 24.

Evacuation orders set off new wave of displacement in Gaza City

Israeli military's move blamed on militants firing rockets from heavily built-up suburb

S. Korea seeks better work-life balance to ease falling birth rate

Tax incentives and subsidies for SMEs and doubling of paternal leave among measures

Manila to investigate V-P's alleged assassination threat against Marcos

The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice-President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Nov 24, describing it as a \"matter of national security\".

Three days of sectarian clashes leave 82 dead in Pakistan

Three days of bitter sectarian gunfights in north-western Pakistan have killed at least 82 people and wounded 156 more, a local official said on Nov 24.

Johor aims to ride medical tourism wave

It hopes to capitalise on location, build up facilities to compete with Melaka, Penang

Fire rips through Manila slum area housing thousands

Raging orange flames and thick black smoke billowed into the sky on Nov 24 as a huge fire ripped through hundreds of houses in a closely built slum area of the Philippine capital Manila.

More Indian states and firms offer menstrual leave

Issue gains traction amid efforts to woo female voters and get more women to join workforce