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Seatrium bags $180m in repair and upgrade projects

Offshore and marine specialist Seatrium has secured $180 million worth of contracts to repair and upgrade various kinds of vessels, said the company on July 23.

Towering HK building turning out to be a millstone for investors

Owners, many of them Chinese developers, hit by collapse of mainland housing sales

S'pore stocks rise on slowing inflation in June; STI up 0.7%

Gainers outnumber losers 288 to 261 across broader market | Seatrium is STI's top gainer; Singtel is biggest decliner | Region mixed: Japan and HK down, S. Korea, Malaysia up

Ex-national basketball player in drink-driving accident jailed

A former Singapore national basketball player has been sentenced to five days’ jail and a fine of $5,000 after he caused an accident while drink driving.

COE quota for August-October period inches up 1.2% to 15.283

Vehicle dealers expect upward pressure on premiums amid continued pent-up demand

Iraq wants withdrawal of US-led troops to begin in Sept

Iraqi sources say most expected to leave; US officials say some may stay in advisory role

Ukraine sends top diplomat to Beijing for talks on ending war

BEIJING Ukraine's foreign minister was in China on July 23 for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have grown stronger since the conflict began.

Arrests exceed 2,500 amid Bangladesh protest violence

The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally on July 23, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest.

Duty-free zone will boost JB's Forest City, but more must be done: Analysts

Tax-free provisions expected to generate foot traffic, but won't resolve issue of empty condos

S'pore's efforts to transform economy have grown the pie for all: DPM Heng

He says nation must stay competitive and be prepared for a future of constant change

Pfizer opens $lb plant in Tuas to make key medicine ingredients

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer opened its new $1 billion plant in Singapore on July 23.

Tech outage leaves China unscathed, showcasing drive for self-sufficiency

Use of home-grown CrowdStrike alternatives kept blue screen at bay

'Predators, fraudsters... I know Trump's type': Harris slams rival

She launches her presidential campaign with fiery speech and record donations

GIC posts 3.9% annualised real return over 20 years

Figure is lowest in four years, in the wake of lower returns and stubborn inflation

Trial of unconditional cash aid for needy breaks new ground

A novel project that gave 75 lowincome households between $300 and $550 a month for 18 months has broken new ground in understanding the effects of unconditional cash transfers here.

Grab acquires restaurant reservation platform Chope

Ride-hailing company Grab has acquired restaurant reservation platform Chope, both companies said on July 22.

Ken Lim takes the stand, calls allegations against him 'a blatant lie'

Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim called the allegations of him asking sexually inappropriate questions “a blatant lie”, as he took the stand for the first time in the trial.

Macron says the City of Light is all set to shine

President Emmanuel Macron said on July 22 that France is ready to host the Paris Olympics as he visited the Athletes' Village four days before the Games begin.

JAVELIN IS NO FLIGHT OF FANCY FOR CHOPRA

Calm Indian’s masterful technique will be key as he chases a second Olympic gold

SCHAUFFELE A STEP CLOSER TO CAREER SLAM

American world No. 2 aiming to join list of only five golfers to have won all four Majors

SCHILLER MAKES KRANJI PITSTOP VISIT COUNT

Young Aussie jockey wins one race in first S’pore raid, Bowman also gets on the board

China developer working with mystery bond buyer to clear debt

The source of the money is shrouded in mystery. But a major Chinese real estate developer appears to be trying a novel approach to resolving its debt: It is working with a buyer to purchase bonds at deeply discounted prices, and then cancelling the securities.

A Harris bid for presidency changes equation for markets

US stock futures inch higher, indicating a cautious thumbs up to Biden’s decision to step down

S'pore stocks end lower on news of Biden's election-race exit

STI falls 0.3%, but gainers outpace losers 290 to 277 | Singtel is top index performer, climbing 1% to $3.05 | In the region, Japan, S. Korea and Malaysia slip, but HK rises

Key Russian refinery in Black Sea damaged by Ukraine drone

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, its biggest in the Black Sea area, was damaged in a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight that sparked a fire, Russian officials said on July 22.

Embraer's Eve unveils full-scale prototype of 'flying taxi'

GAVIAO PEIXOTO, Brazil - Electric aircraft maker Eve has showcased for the first time the full-scale prototype of its \"flying taxi\", achieving a milestone as the company aims to obtain certification and enter service in 2026.

Rice, canned food make up S'pore's fourth tranche of aid to Gaza

Republic committed to helping alleviate suffering in enclave: Vivian Balakrishnan

Marcos bans Philippine online casinos linked to scams and crime

Regulator has until end-2024 to shut down operators catering to overseas gamblers

Biden's passing of baton to Harris works in Beijing's favour

China has refrained from publicly rooting for any US presidential election candidate, but analysts are quietly heartened by the prospect of Ms Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate.

S'pore, Malaysia have kept big picture in mind, made good progress: SM Lee

Singapore and Malaysia have a close but inherently complex relationship. And while the two neighbours have not always agreed on every issue, they have made good progress because leaders on both sides have generally been able to keep the big picture in mind, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on July 21.