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Trump's Tariffs and Likely Trade War Will Test Resilience of Singapore's Economy

US leader's protectionist agenda will hit export-driven economies in 2025: Analysts

$6 return voucher for shoppers using CDC vouchers at some supermarkets

Some major supermarket chains in Singapore, such as FairPrice and Giant, will be giving out $6 return vouchers for shoppers who spend at least $60 worth of their CDC vouchers, to mark the Republic's diamond jubilee, dubbed SG60.

Extra discounts at some heartland merchants, hawkers

ADDRESSING COST-OF-LIVING CONCERNS

Investigators fail to arrest Yoon after tense stand-off

Met by a wall of armed guards inside South Korea's presidential compound and fanatical right-wing supporters outside, investigators arrived to a scene of high drama as they tried to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol on Jan 3, and failed.

Dedication To Sushi Tradition

An iron law of sushi holds that the more impressive the restaurant, the smaller the sign.

Squid Game 2 cast play five stones, sepak takraw

In K-drama Squid Game (2021 to present), players take on children's games for a hefty cash prize in the hit Netflix series. But how would the cast fare playing children's games known to Singaporean and regional audiences?

Sequels take nine of 10 slots in US box office in 2024

In 2023, Hollywood's creative community was celebrating the apparent decline of corporate, paint-by-numbers sequels and remakes.

Zhao Lusi says she was abused and is suffering from depression

The year may have just begun, but the Chinese entertainment scene has already been hit by controversy. Chinese actress Zhao Lusi (right) revealed in a post on Weibo on Jan 1 that she was a victim of physical abuse at the workplace and is now suffering from depression.

Jungkook Is First Asian Artiste To Surpass 2.1 Billion Streams With One Song On Spotify

K-pop boy band juggernaut BTS’ member Jungkook is the first Asian artiste to surpass 2.1 billion streams on Spotify with one song.

Comfort Meets Style

Young employees are increasingly switching out formal suits and ties for more expressive dressing styles

Down-to-earth home with stories to tell

Artist and stylist Geraldine Toh's apartment project combines art, design elements and an earthy sensibility with the colour ochre

Tampines legend Kopitovic makes staggering Bali move

When Boris Kopitovic first arrived in Singapore to join BG Tampines Rovers in 2020, few expected the Montenegrin forward to make a lasting impact.

LEE IMMERSING IN GREECE

World Aquatics scholarship recipient quits job to pursue water polo dreams

Gunners On Fire Despite Virus

They overcome bug outbreak to overturn Brentford's advantage for crucial victory

Rashford Slams 'Ridiculous' New Agent Claims

Marcus Rashford has blasted \"ridiculous\" claims that the unsettled Manchester United star wants a new agent to fulfill his desire to quit Old Trafford.

Vietnam have edge in final, will stay focused

Vietnam recorded a rare win over Thailand in the first leg of the Asean Championship final at Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Jan 2.

Winter Games venue blasted after accidents

French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin is to be repatriated after coming out of intensive care in an Italian hospital where he had undergone surgery for head injuries, the French Ski Federation (FFS) announced on Jan 2.

World's Oldest Olympic Champ Dies at Age 103

Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest Olympic champion and Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.

Happy Swiatek Needs Nap

World No. 2 takes Poland into United Cup semis but long battle leaves her exhausted

Try 5 realistic rather than superficial fitness resolutions

January can be an excellent opportunity to reset, but many fitness resolutions - like sculpting a six-pack or losing a lot of weight - can be unrealistic or unsustainable.

Justin Is No Doubting Thomas

Two-time Major champ keeps the faith at The Sentry despite title drought since 2022

Celtics Get Into Holiday Mode For Road Trip

Boston guard Jrue Holiday is relishing physical games and being more active on defence.

Sainz, 62, wants to have fun while defending his Dakar title

Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz made history when he won his fourth Dakar Rally in 2024 and is confident that he has what it takes to challenge for victory in this season's grueling race in Saudi Arabia.

Surging Knicks Go To Towns

In Brunson's absence, big man scores 31 points to keep Jazz flat

Tuz To Rocket

Golden Shaheen winner on track as Sword Of Honour meeting ushers in the New Year

Hemlock Stone Rocks In Perth Cup

Long shot gives Williams a fifth win in WA's Jan 1 curtain raiser

HDB Toilets Should Have Ventilation Fans To Prevent Mould

Singapore's humid weather is a given. We cannot change nature. With this in mind, I wonder why HDB toilets are not equipped with ventilation fans.

Class size ● Unchanged for more than 50 years

I agree with Education Minister Chan Chun Sing's assertion that the quality of teachers is a greater determinant of education outcome than class size (Teacher quality more important than class sizes: Chan, Jan 2).

Mental patients ● Can those on road to recovery look after kids?

When I read the news on childminding (3 operators to be part of home-based childminding pilot; Childminding pilot attracts stay-at-home mothers, empty nesters, Nov 30), I was both excited and interested.

Teacher quality and class size must work together

I read with great interest the remarks by Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasising that teacher quality matters more than class size (Teacher quality more important than class sizes, says Chan Chun Sing, Jan 2).