CATEGORIES

Foxconn tells India agents to remove marital, age criteria in i Phone job ads

Appb supplier Foxconn has ordered the hiring agents that help recruit i Phone assembly workers in India to remove age, gender and marital criteria, as well as the manufacturer's name, in job advertisements, according to three people familiar with the matter and almost a dozen ads reviewed by Reuters.

Temasek-backed firm buying stake in Tuya for $134 million

Singapore fund plans to lead IOT specialist to secondary listing on local bourse

Samsung shares jump on $9.6 billion buyback plan

Samsung Electronics shares surged after South Korea's biggest company announced a surprise plan to buy back about 10 trillion won (S$9.6 billion) of its own stock over the next year.

KIT to buy 50% stake in Marina East Water from Keppel

Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) will acquire a 50 per cent interest in Marina East Water from sponsor Keppel, with the proposed acquisition expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, it said on Nov 18.

Crypto exchange OKX to offer Singdollar funds transfer service here

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX said on Nov 18 that it would offer instant Singapore dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals to customers here, taking a step to deeper integration with the Republic's traditional financial system as trading and interest in cryptocurrencies surge.

Robertson Walk, hotel to be redeveloped, offering 348 luxury homes

Frasers Property's apartment hotel Fraser Place Robertson Walk and its adjoining commercial area, Robertson Walk, will be redeveloped into a mixed-use project with 348 luxury residential units for sale.

Country Garden submits offshore debt restructuring plan to some creditors

China's Country Garden submitted the preliminary terms of an offshore debt restructuring proposal to some creditors late in October, said five sources familiar with the matter, as the struggling property developer tries to avoid liquidation.

Singapore stocks end winning streak after Wall Street sell-off

● STI slips 0.3% amid worries of inflation under Trump term ● SGX is top index gainer, up 4.3%; ST Engg finishes last ● Local bank trio end day mixed with only UOB notching gains

China EV makers push self-driving to counter Tesla

Major brands unveil their latest offerings at Guangzhou auto show, some tapping Al

Winning design emerges for revamp of HDB town centre

Ideas from artist, architecture firm may be incorporated into plans for Bukit Merah hub

Priest injured in stabbing thanks parishioners for help and support

The priest who was attacked during mass at St Ioseph's Church in Upper Bukit Timah on Nov 9 has reached out to thank the church's worshippers who helped during the incident.

SCDF officer charged over firefighter's death in 2022 blaze to plead guilty

A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer intends to plead guilty to leaving a full-time national serviceman (NSF) to fight a Housing Board flat fire alone.

More power for emergency response team to tackle family violence

Officers can stop perpetrators from committing further violence by issuing emergency orders

S'pore, Japan civil aviation authorities collaborate to boost runway safety

The civil aviation agencies of Japan and Singapore are teaming up to improve runway safety after a fatal collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in January.

AT THE COURTS Shell oil heist: Iail for man who helped siphon fuel worth over $17m

A bunker clerk helped the Singapore-based company he worked for acquire more than 27,000 tonnes of misappropriated gas oil worth around US$12.82 million (more than S$17.4 million, according to court documents) in total.

Police work closely with partners in community to boost preparedness

Places of worship among those engaged via activities like anti-terrorism drills: Faishal

Three arrested after flares land near Netanyahu's home

Israeli police said on Nov 17 that three suspects were arrested after two flares landed near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in the central town of Caesarea.

Planned cap on international students in Australia likely to be blocked

Australia's plan to cap international student numbers looks set to be blocked after opposition politicians decided to vote against the proposed laws, even after they had repeatedly urged cuts to migration.

More Indian students at US colleges, exceeding number from China

The number of Indian students at US colleges surged 23 percent in the last academic year, overtaking those from China, making India the top sender of international students to the country for the first time since 2009, and driving enrollment to an all-time high.

Hezbollah confirms death of media head after Israeli strike

Hit in Beirut a rare case of targeting senior official without clear military role in group

Washington, Manila sign pact on sharing military intelligence

The Philippines and the United States signed a military intelligence-sharing deal on Nov 18, deepening defense ties between the two nations facing common security challenges in the region.

200 monkeys escape from cage and run riot in Thai town

The police in central Thailand said they barricaded themselves into their own station over the weekend, after a menacing mob of 200 escaped monkeys ran riot on the town.

Philippines cleans up after sixth major storm in weeks

Filipinos cleared fallen trees and repaired damaged houses on Nov 18 after the sixth major storm to batter the Philippines in a month smashed flimsy buildings, knocked out power and claimed at least eight lives.

Biden touts climate legacy in landmark visit to Amazon

But Trump's return to White House casts shadow over his South American tour

Big Tech critic Brendan Carr chosen to lead US comms agency

US President-elect Donald Trump on Nov 17 chose Mr Brendan Carr to be chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), nominating a veteran Republican regulator who has publicly agreed with the incoming administration's promises to slash regulation, go after Big Tech and punish TV networks for political bias.

Trump's picks worry Democrats but thrill many supporters

Critics doubt Cabinet picks' credentials but voters welcome shake-up in Washington

Make America healthy again - with a McDonald's feast

US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, Mr Robert F. Kennedy Jr, has been pictured sharing a McDonald's meal with his future boss, days after they promised to \"make America healthy again\".

Malaysia to expand use of QR code system for crossing Johor-Singapore border

The use of QR codes instead of passports for Malaysian travellers crossing the Johor-Singapore border by bus or motorcycle will be extended to those travelling by other forms of transport in 2025.

Sri Lankan President keeps finance minister portfolio

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake retained the key finance minister portfolio and reappointed Ms Harini Amarasuriya as prime minister on Nov 18 as the Indian Ocean island nation targets stronger recovery from a draining financial crisis.

In stifling voices after Zhuhai car attack, China recycles crisis playbook

Control aimed at ensuring that any dissatisfaction with govt doesn't brew