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Could Shein lose its shine?

Activists may yet have the power to disrupt the fast-fashion brand's growth as governments crack down on fast fashion’s harms.

More firms aware lack of focus on sustainability hurts bottom line

78% of small firms in survey lost existing or potential business due to emission demands

Haidilao eyes global growth after positive US debut

Super Hi International Holding, the international operator of China's popular hot-pot chain Haidilao, is planning to boost its international footprint following a listing in the United States that has been well received.

Pixar to lay off 175 workers as it returns focus to feature films

LOS ANGELES Pixar will stop making original shows for Disney+ as part of a broader retrenchment, resulting in layoffs that will reduce its workforce by 14 per cent.

28 properties part of 530m in cash, assets seized from duo who fled

More than $530 million in cash and assets, including 28 properties, have been issued with prohibition of disposal orders or seized from two foreigners who have fled the country.

S’pore army gets more accurate, ergonomic light machine gun

Infantry soldiers here have started using a more reliable, accurate and ergonomic light machine gun (LMG) that is better suited for close-quarters combat.

Rising to challenge of building MRT tunnel above KPE

Gap of 37cm is all that separates a section of TEL from expressway tunnel beneath it

Trump opts not to take witness stand in hush money case

Defence rests, clearing way for jurors to start deliberations in criminal case

Ambulance crisis in Sri Lanka triggers election debate

Nation emerging from economic crisis faces crippling exodus of qualified professionals

Russia starts launch drills for tactical nukes

Moscow says that militant statements’ by Western officials are to blame for exercises

Huge crowds gather in Tehran for Raisi’s funeral

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led prayers for the late President Ebrahim Raisi on May 22 as huge crowds thronged the capital Tehran for his funeral procession.

China warns Taiwan of reprisals over inaugural speech by Lai

Beijing condemns new president’s speech as a statement of the island’s independence

Wiretapping row: Filipino commander denies forging new deal with China

Probe into alleged recording of phone call discussing disputed shoal in S. China Sea

“Thrown to the roof and then to the floor

Sudden plunge due to severe turbulence sent people and things flying in cabin

SQ32I incident: 2 Singaporeans among 20 still in ICU in Bangkok

Hospital treating most remaining patients denies reports of another fatality

Terrorism fears return to Johor village after Ulu Tiram police station attack

Cluster of houses in Kampung Sungai Tiram once sheltered Asia’s most wanted terrorist

What adults can do to tackle sexual abuse of children

Create an environment where victims feel safe and supported enough to report abuse: Experts

Hugs and tears as passengers and crew on SQ32I arrive at Changi

Another 7 passengers, six crew members still in Bangkok, with 20 in intensive care

YOUTH KILLERS’ ON PROWL

Irving says NBA's rising stars will play with no fear with Finals on the line

SMART ONE SET TO BE SMARTEST

On the strength of his fluent training gallop, Jin Sakamoto can make it two on the trot

Reshaping of supply chains may not be inflationary

Analysts say that while move is costly, diversification may keep prices in check

Global sunscreen market projected to hit 28b by 2033 as demand soars

S’pore market in its infancy; significant opportunities for growth in Asia

SIA, Garuda agree to partner on frequent flier miles

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and flag carrier Garuda Indonesia signed an agreement on May 20 to explore revenue-sharing arrangements for flights between Indonesia and Singapore, and to partner on their frequent flier programmes.

Ether leads crypto rally as ETF approval outlook brightens

Ether rises almost I4 per cent in US trading in steepest advance since November 2022

Double failure of key component in F-I6 crash a very rare occurrence

Ex-RSAF pilots explain how malfunction contributed to the incident during take-off

Ho Kwon Ping tells why he is a good leader, but not a great one

Much more selflessness needed to be a great leader, says the rebel-turned-businessman

Live music experience for 12,000 students by year end

Musical exposure initiative to be rolled out in all secondary schools from 2024 to 2027

Zelensky pushes allies to step up aid and involvement In war

Call to push the red lines’ of engagement reflects the pressure Ukrainian troops currently face

Ship that crashed into Baltimore bridge refloated and towed away

Recovery teams refloated a huge cargo vessel impeding shipping in the Port of Baltimore early on May 20 and pulled it free of the main channel, two months after the boat crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the span to collapse.

Trump foreign policy advisers meet Netanyahu, public figures in Israel

Delegation includes former national security adviser and two ex-ambassadors