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January 17, 2025
Over 50,000 flats to be launched in three years; HDB to beat earlier target
19,600 of the units will be launched in 2025, says minister Desmond Lee
5 mins
At least 70 killed in Gaza air strikes after news of ceasefire deal, say residents
Israeli air strikes killed at least 70 people in Gaza overnight on Jan. 16, residents and the authorities in the enclave said, hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced to bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
4 mins
Shorter Waiting Time Flats To Be Key Part Of Supply
Shorter waiting time flats, those built before launch, will be a key part of the BTO flat supply in the coming years, with about 2,800 launched in 2024. The government is also addressing affordability concerns and increasing support for first-time home buyers.
3 mins
Situation in West Coast GRC more stable: Minister
The situation in West Coast GRC is a lot more stable than it was a year ago, and its MPs have stepped up to make sure there are no gaps in service despite being one MP down, said National Development Minister Desmond Lee.
2 mins
Govt not averse to more property cooling measures if necessary: Desmond Lee
Not yet time to roll back curbs in place to keep prices under control, he says
4 mins
Singapore and India's 'natural partnership' on new trajectory: President
Business links thriving, with both sides exploring new areas of cooperation, he says
3 mins
SIA to continue as F1 Singapore Grand Prix's title sponsor for 4 years
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has renewed its title sponsorship of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix for another four years till 2028, the national carrier announced on Jan 16.
1 min
COE quota up 8.2% for Feb to April period
1,299 more certificates to be available for tender, with first injection of extra COEs
2 mins
Israel-Hamas Accord Merely Signals Continuation of War by Other Means
Ceasefire agreement has almost as many holes as Gaza's destroyed homes
5 mins
S'pore welcomes deal, will work with partners to step up aid delivery
The agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages sets the stage for a cessation of hostilities and a surge in the delivery of humanitarian aid, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
2 mins
Israel-Hamas accord merely signals continuation of war by other means
Ceasefire agreement has almost as many holes as Gaza’s destroyed homes
5 mins
Pact Could Defuse Tensions Across Middle East
Halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people and displaced most of the tiny enclave's pre-war population of 2.3 million, according to the Gaza authorities.
1 min
Oligarchy forming in US that threatens democracy: Biden
US President Joe Biden capped a half-century political career on Jan. 15 with a final Oval Office speech as he hopes to seal a legacy overshadowed by the Democrats' failure to stop Donald Trump from returning to the White House.
4 mins
Biden sounds warning about Trump and his billionaire buddies in presidential farewell
He also notes enormous power of new tech under command of trillion-dollar companies
4 mins
TikTok's chief exec to join tech moguls at Trump's inauguration
The chief executive of TikTok plans to attend US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration and has been invited to sit in a position of honor on the dais, where former presidents, family members and other important guests traditionally are seated, two people familiar with the plans said on Jan. 15.
2 mins
Trump's Return to Office Hastens Thawing of Japan-China Relations
Ties seen changing according to domestic economic interests and power balance in US
5 mins
Nominee to be top US diplomat calls China 'dangerous' adversary
Mr Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state, said on Jan 15 that a \"dangerous\" China cheated its way to superpower status as he vowed to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan.
3 mins
South Korean court dismisses Yoon's petition, keeps him in custody
Graft officials likely to seek impeached leader's formal arrest on Jan 17
3 mins
Record number of S'poreans visit Japan in 2024
A record-breaking 691,100 Singaporeans visited Japan in 2024, said the Japan National Tourism Organisation's (JNTO) Singapore Office on Jan 15.
2 mins
Doctor in Vietnam Accused of Murdering Pregnant Lover, Dismembering Body
A doctor in Vietnam's southern province of Dong Nai is facing charges of murder, robbery and illegal possession of military weapons after allegedly killing and dismembering his pregnant lover to conceal their extramarital affair.
2 mins
Fee Hikes at Top Malaysian Public Hospital Raise Cost Concerns
Rising insurance premiums add to fears of being priced out of public healthcare system
4 mins
Travel agencies say North Korea has reopened border city to tourism
Tour operators said on Jan 16 that North Korea had reopened a border city to foreign tourists, five years after Pyongyang sealed its frontiers in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
1 min
India Achieves 'Historic' Space Docking Mission
India docked two satellites in space on Jan 16, a key milestone for the country's dreams of a space station and manned Moon mission, said its space agency.
1 min
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket in southern Thailand, while ever more garbage piles up on the island itself, a tourist hot spot better known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets.
1 min
In economic powerhouse Guangdong, some cities struggle to perform
Guangzhou and Foshan let the team down with over-reliance on old drivers of growth
4 mins
Moscow hits back at Polish PM over 'acts of air terror' claim
The Kremlin said on Jan 16 an allegation by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Russia had planned \"acts of terrorism\" in the air against Poland and other countries was completely unsubstantiated.
2 mins
High stakes as firefighting pilots take to the skies in key role
Firefighting aircraft have been unleashing tens of thousands of gallons of water and bright-pink fire retardant on the wildfires ripping through Los Angeles over the past week.
2 mins
Russia Targets Ukraine's Gas Infrastructure in Missile Barrage
Zelensky says Russian forces launched over 40 missiles and used more than 70 drones
2 mins
Get set for more non-stop rain as another monsoon surge descends
Coastal areas could see more flash flooding this weekend with tides poised to be higher
3 mins
Two 'off-label' chemo drugs used together to fight bladder cancer successfully
Treatment used on five patients, and four are now either disease-free or in remission
3 mins
Water supply restored for Phoenix Park tenants after disruption
More than four days after a water pipe burst in the Phoenix Park office campus, all tenants have regained access to the water supply as at 4.30pm on Jan 15, said master tenant LHN Group.
1 min
Changi Airport ranked world's fourth-busiest international airport
Top 10 busiest international airports in 2024
2 mins
We can't solve all problems, but we lend a listening ear: Desmond Tan
Sometimes it feels like he is a therapist or counsellor, says the first-term MP
4 mins
18 years' jail for man who sexually assaulted daughter
He committed offences when wife was on night shift or overseas, tried to blame victim
2 mins
Man who hurt grandma after she refused him money jailed
A man choked his 84-year-old grandmother and pulled her hair when she refused to give him money, breaching a personal protection order (PPO) that restrained him from using violence against her.
2 mins
US inflation data, Wall Street rally lift Singapore shares
STI rises 0.8 per cent or 28.55 points to 3,801.13 | Gains led by Seatrium, while local banks see solid advances | Most key regional indexes up; Malaysian stocks the outliers
1 min
Temasek said to be interested in Blackstone's $4b sale of song rights
Blackstone has hired financial advisers to explore the sale of song rights, including music from Bob Dylan, Adele and Ariana Grande, that it expects to fetch US$3 billion (S$4.1 billion) or more, people with knowledge of the matter said.
1 min
Temasek Said to Be Interested in Blackstone's $4b Sale of Song Rights
Blackstone has hired financial advisers to explore the sale of song rights, including music from Bob Dylan, Adele, and Ariana Grande, that it expects to fetch US$3 billion (S$4.1 billion) or more, people with knowledge of the matter said.
2 mins
HK Weighs Hiking Taxes on Top Earners Again
Officials Considering Raising the 16% Tax Rate to Plug Shortfalls in the City's Budget
2 mins
Hindenburg founder to close short seller behind Adani, Nikola sell-offs
Hindenburg Research's founder said he would disband the firm whose reports sparked heavy selling by investors and investigations by the authorities, wiping billions from the market values of companies including India's Adani Group and US-based Nikola.
2 mins
TSMC Drives Record Investment Into US, Japan as China Figure Stagnates
Taiwanese companies invested a record amount of money in the US and Japan in 2024 while the figure for China stagnated, highlighting supply chain shifts resulting from tech rivalries and worsening cross-strait ties.
2 mins
UK activist investor takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
Any privatisation deal must be fair and reasonable, said the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, after British activist investor Palliser Capital protested against insurer Great Eastern's proposed takeover by OCBC Bank.
2 mins
SBF-PwC Budget wish list: Helping SMEs with M&A, simpler listing rules
Recommendations are among 17 spread across four key areas
2 mins
PSA Handles Record Number of Containers Globally Despite Geopolitical Tensions
PSA International (PSA) handled a record number of containers worldwide in 2024 despite escalating geopolitical tensions and greater maritime uncertainty.
2 mins
SIA, Scoot report record passenger numbers for December
National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost arm Scoot carried a total of 3.6 million passengers in December 2024, a monthly record for the SIA group.
1 min
Job searching, hiring here got tougher in 2024: LinkedIn
Figures show how fast skill needs are changing in Singapore, platform says
3 mins
UOB inks MOU with chambers of commerce to boost JS-SEZ collaboration
UOB has signed an agreement to boost collaboration and investment opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
2 mins
Singapore chip gear maker GVT says AI boom far from over
Semiconductor equipment maker Grand Venture Technology (GVT) is trying to turn the world's hunger for advanced memory chips into a chance to become a major supplier, as giants from Micron Technology to Infineon Technologies build new factories in Asia.
2 mins
Singapore Aero Engine Services to boost maintenance capacity
Facility expansion will make it the world's largest maintenance site for latest engines
4 mins
1999's First Baby
Boy makes surprise early entrance
1 min
Asia must stand firm as Big Tech's 'Broligarchs' cosy up to Trump
As Zuckerberg and co seek relaxed US rules, Asia must steadfastly regulate Big Tech for the public interest.
1 min
Do Govts Have The Resolve To Resist Capitulation?
FROM B1 over what he terms the \"Distributed Idea Suppression Complex\" - a nebulous coalition of legacy media outlets, bureaucracies, universities and NGOs that, he said, \"traditionally delimited public conversations\".
5 mins
Why Meta's Fact-Checking Retreat Can Hit Some Communities Harder
Countries where language diversity and political fault lines can fuel polarization are at great risk if the policy is scrapped globally.
4 mins
Trump 2.0: Getting US-China ties right despite the odds
The outlook is grim but not entirely hopeless.
4 mins
Gaza ceasefire deal is a win for Trump
The US President-elect gave Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet a binary choice to sign on or alienate his administration. It worked.
4 mins
Is Obesity a Disease?
For years there has been a push to recognise obesity as a disease in its own right, and therefore something that needs to be treated in and of itself, rather than just as a risk factor for other things, such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes, and some cancers. And there is indeed much evidence that being obese can result in exceptionally poor health.
3 mins
TikTok Refugees' Flee to Chinese App RedNote in New Phase of Digital Cold War
But there are many questions on whether any other alternative platform will be a viable, long-term refuge for US TikTok users.
4 mins
60 years of ties : S'pore one of our closest partners: New Zealand
This year, New Zealand and Singapore are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations.
1 min
MRT stations • Signs to nearby landmarks to be improved
We thank Mr Rahul Gupta for his feedback (Improve signage for tourist attractions, Jan 7).
1 min
Workplace law : Including sexual orientation would have wide-ranging implications
I refer to the letter \"LGBTQ+ workers left behind again in new legislation\" (Jan 15).
1 min
Security : Study potential risks linked to undersea power cables
In 2024, Singapore approved a proposal to import solar power from Darwin, Australia, via 4,300km of undersea cables (Singapore gives conditional nod to import solar power from Australia via 4,300km of subsea cables, Oct 22, 2024).
1 min
Scalping : Just wait for prices to drop for promotional items
I am sorry Forum writer Samantha Lim could not buy a promotional product she wanted at a lower price and the secondary market then overpriced it (Time for stronger regulations to prevent price gouging on promotional items, Jan 16).
1 min
Reduce speed limits around road construction sites to protect workers
Letter of the day
1 min
Maynard Still Living in the Fast Lane with Duma
KL-based Aussie trainer has slowed down, but still aims high with mix of old and new
3 mins
Romantic Style On Verdi Trail
Godolphin aiming for 12th win in Group 2 mile race with gun filly
3 mins
Direct Hit may prove too nippy for her male rivals
Jan 17 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
3 mins
O'Neal Vows to Help Wildfire Relief Efforts
Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal said that he feels deeply for those displaced by the massive wildfires that have turned entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles to ashes, and added that he was working behind the scenes to help relief efforts.
1 min
Trust makes difference for firing Pistons, says coach
The Detroit Pistons have become the National Basketball Association's (NBA) best feel-good story of the season.
2 mins
Prideful Raptors Bite Back
They upset Boston 110-97 to avenge December's mauling by the champions
3 mins
More Watch Woods' TGL Debut Than NBA
Over a million tune in to witness legend's return to competitive golf since July's Open
2 mins
Media darling Maher urges 'stoic sport' to shift mindset
Social media sensation Ilona Maher has said that rugby union needs to undergo a culture shift if the sport is to attract new fans.
2 mins
O'Neil Takes Over as LIV Golf CEO
Australian Greg Norman has been replaced as chief executive officer of LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed league confirmed on Jan. 15.
1 min
Coaching pod looks fruitful to Djokovic
Novak Djokovic wandering across the court to have a chat with coach Andy Murray mid-match has been one of the more novel sights of the 2025 Australian Open, but he is keen what was said remains between them.
2 mins
Tien Gives Lesson In Grit
American qualifier stuns Medvedev in a late-night epic to progress into third round
3 mins
Swiatek wary of 'great' Major champion Raducanu
Rankings are meaningless when you play Grand Slam champions such as Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek said after setting up a Jan 18 third-round clash with the 61st-ranked Briton at the Australian Open.
3 mins
Howe hails Magpies for different winning ways
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe admitted his side were not at their best, but could not be too critical after a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a ninth victory in succession in all competitions.
2 mins
Gunners Relish Title Test: Arteta
He praises attitude in Spurs win, with Rice saying it was 'unlucky we didn't score 10'
3 mins
Moyes needs Everton to create, score more
The English Premier League table told the story before he arrived but after his first match back in charge of Everton on Jan 15, David Moyes was even more clear that the team's underlying problem is a failure to score, or even really look like scoring.
2 mins
CAPACITY FOR GROWTH
Toa Payoh Stadium can expand beyond 10,000 seats if needed, says SportSG chief
3 mins
Nothing fazes Jaguars' new goalie who aims to lift club
Tanjong Pagar United's new custodian Matt Silva has experienced a fair share of unusual challenges throughout his career.
3 mins
Home in Transition
Entrepreneur Sherry Ang blends simplicity with chaos in her transitional home, while her dream abode is being built
5 mins
FRENCH BIOTECH SKINCARE BRAND ORVEDA ARRIVES
Award-winning French biotech skincare brand Orveda has made its debut in Singapore by taking over the Gem Suite at Raffles Hotel Singapore for a pop-up.
1 min
PRADA FLAGSHIP AT ION ORCHARD REOPENS WITH CAFE
Italian luxury house Prada has reopened its flagship store at Ion Orchard after four months of renovation.
1 min
WICKED X LUSH COLLECTION DROPS
Just when you thought the Wicked excitement had simmered down, another magical collaboration has arrived.
1 min
NEW PEPTIDE PRODUCTS FROM PAULA'S CHOICE
American skincare brand Paula's Choice has unveiled two new products: the Pro-Collagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer and Pro-Collagen Peptide Gloss Balm.
1 min
Brad Pitt isn't messaging you, rep warns after fan lost life savings in scam
A representative for American actor Brad Pitt has warned fans to be wary of impersonation scams after a French woman lost her life savings to fraudsters posing as the Hollywood star.
1 min
Drake sues label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's track Not Like Us
Canadian rapper Drake sued his long-time label on Jan. 15, accusing Universal Music Group (UMG) of defamation for promoting American rapper Kendrick Lamar's hit song \"Not Like Us\" (2024), and saying the song's false accusation that he is a pedophile has put him and his family in danger.
1 min
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed at Mumbai home
India's Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, 54, was in surgery on Jan 16 for six stab injuries received in a scuffle with an intruder at his home in the financial capital of Mumbai, media said.
1 min
K-pop rapper T.O.P 'too ashamed' to return to BigBang
South Korean rapper-turned-actor Choi Seung-hyun, better known as T.O.P from popular K-pop boy band BigBang, marked his return to the screen since the 2017 film Out Of Control in the second season of hit Netflix series Squid Game (2021 to present).
3 mins
Next stop: Durian vending machine at Tampines MRT station
Durian lovers in the east will soon have a more convenient way of obtaining their favourite fruit.
1 min
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