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Road safety ● Disturbing trend at zebra crossings

I refer to the report (Cyclist dies in accident with private bus in Pioneer Road North; driver arrested, Jan 7). The accident highlights a pressing concern of mine.

Clear leave policies and open communication win-win for all

Singapore will have four public holiday long weekends this year.

Power plant ● Steps taken to address biodiversity concerns

We refer to the report (PacificLight Power to build $1b hydrogen-ready power plant on Jurong Island by 2029, Jan 3).

Travel aid ● Install info display system at major bus stops in all housing estates

The passenger information display system showing bus arrival times and other relevant information located at bus stops outside MRT stations, town centres and busy areas are helpful to commuters.

Credit cards • Sufficient safeguards in place to mitigate risks of over-indebtedness

We thank Mr Foo Sing Kheng for his suggestions on possible measures to curb the rise in credit card debt (Take more effective measures to curb rising credit card debt, Jan 6).

How the Gulf's rulers want to harness the power of science

A stronger R&D base, they hope, will transform their countries' economies. Will their plan work?

SpaceX Flying High Despite European Fury at Musk's Political Meddling

Trump backing and Europe's tech weakness are fueling tech tycoon's attacks.

AI-driven robots can transform our lives. Are we ready for them?

Great power comes with greater risks. Organisations and governments need to address them.

Shaping the future of AI requires global collaboration

How do we get the AI transition right? There are three priorities in focus as we head towards the AI Action Summit in 2025 in France.

Zuckerberg and Meta drop their misinformation charade

Trump's return to power offers a convenient cover for platform to drop fact-checking efforts.

A Korea hostile to US and Japan? Yoon's martial law blunder opens the door

A liberal political party, wary of the US, may win the South Korean presidency and totally alter the country's foreign relations.

6 in 10 S'pore firms worry skills gaps will hinder transformation

Firms also feel that weakening trade links may have a bigger impact here: WEF report

Micron's $9.5b chip plant to give S'pore foothold in AI space

American tech giant Micron Technology has broken ground for what will be Singapore's first plant producing advanced semiconductors vital for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Firms need more help to develop sustainability, AI capabilities

KPMG, SID's Budget proposals also include apprenticeship schemes for future directors

Zhai Lingyun takes over as Cordlife chairman after Teo Tong Kooi quits

Embattled cord blood bank Cordlife Group announced on Jan 8 that Mr Zhai Lingyun, the company's non-independent non-executive director, has been appointed its new chairman.

Indonesia's Bukalapak to Stop Selling Physical Goods as Competition Mounts

Indonesian e-commerce pioneer Bukalapak.com will stop selling physical goods, underscoring the cut-throat competition in a market where the likes of ByteDance's TikTok Shop and Sea's Shopee are vying for users.

Centurion shares rise as it unveils plan to set up Reit for SGX listing

Centurion said it is exploring the establishment of a real estate investment trust (Reit) comprising some of its worker and student accommodation assets, sending its shares surging.

Wee Hur asset sale may see it declare special dividends

PhillipCapital surprised the market on Jan 3 by initiating coverage on Singapore-listed Wee Hur Holdings with a \"buy\" recommendation and a price target of 62 cents, substantially above the stock's closing price of 42 cents on Jan 2.

HK banks hoard record piles of cash as economy sputters

Concerned that SMEs are struggling to get funding, regulators are monitoring situation

STI up 1.5% despite Wall Street blues and mixed regional results

• Yangzijiang, up 4.4%, is STI's most active by volume • OCBC gains 4.2%; UOB up 2%; • Biggest loser is CapitaLand Investment, down 2.7% to $2.51

PAP and PSP volunteers get into altercations during outreach to residents

A series of altercations between volunteers from the ruling PAP and the opposition Progress Singapore Party (PSP) in Bukit Gombak on Jan 4 has gone public on social media.

Rising mercury can affect mental health of workers: Experts

This could lead to issues including conflicts in workplace and impaired decision-making

Dengue cases up 36% in 2024, with mid-year surge 'largely subdued'

There were more than 13,600 cases of dengue locally in 2024, an increase of over 36 per cent from the year before.

Checks after Jeju Air crash find no issues with the Boeing 737-800 fleet here

Checks by the Singapore authorities in the wake of the deadly Jeju Air crash in December have found no anomalies or reliability issues in the fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft here, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on Jan 8.

Reading beyond school years vital for preventing decline in literacy skills: Chan

Recent study flagged a significant drop in literacy after the age of 35 in Singapore

Larger PSLE cohort may have contributed to more stringent cut-off points in some popular schools

Pupils could face more \"stringent\" cut-off points when more of them with the same Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) scores pick the same schools, said Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education Shawn Huang on Jan 8.

COE prices mixed, with Cat B and Open premiums at 13-month highs

The first certificate of entitlement (COE) tender exercise of 2025 saw the premiums for larger cars and the Open category surge to their highest levels in 13 months.

Incentive for Golden Mile Tower's owners to retain iconic cinema block

URA offers 25% bonus gross floor area in redevelopment if 'familiar marker' is conserved

Disinformation experts slam Meta's decision to end fact-checking in US

Zuckerberg's sweeping policy shift an attempt to appease Trump, analysts say

Ukraine claims attack on oil depot in Russia

Ukraine launched an overnight strike deep inside Russia that set fire to an oil depot in the city of Engels that serves an air base for Russian nuclear bomber planes, the Ukrainian military said on Jan 8.