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S'pore retailers feel the pinch as more people are spending overseas on cheaper buys
A stronger Singdollar, pricier goods and services, and the resumption of travel plans post-pandemic have contributed to a growing number of locals preferring to spend more overseas.
The little town that could: How eco-activists said 'no' to smelting plant in San Juan
New book recounts how ordinary folk banded together to protect their town in 1977.
Those who scoffed at deepening Sino-Russian ties will pay the price
The 'no limits' partnership has been beneficial to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
Decline in Singapore exports slows with 9.3% drop in April
Analysts say electronics rebound lends hope shipments will improve in latter half of 2024
Reddit forges pact with OpenAI to bring content to ChatGPT
Reddit has forged a partnership with OpenAI that will bring its content to the chatbot ChatGPT and other products, while also helping the social media firm add new artificial intelligence (AI) features to its forums.
Investors like Temasek might get money back from FTX
After assets are sold, customers and other creditors to be paid first before investors
Malaysia's GDP growth surprises as recovery accelerates
Malaysia's economy expanded faster than initially estimated in the first quarter, driven by private spending and a rebound in exports.
Sluggish retail sales as Beijing reports uneven recovery
BEIJING China's retail sales grew at the slowest pace since 2022 while industrial production accelerated, highlighting the unbalanced recovery of the world's second-largest economy.
Man in police chase charged with dangerous driving, possession of weapon
A 22-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week after allegedly attempting to flee from the police and having a samurai sword in his car, was charged in a district court on May 17.
Short thundery showers and muggy nights ahead
Expect short thundery showers and muggy nights in the coming fortnight, the weatherman said on May 16.
Girl who lived in stall at wet market to be placed with foster parents
She will be discharged from hospital by end of May; contact with dad will be supervised
Lighting candles to remember lives lost to drug abuse
Minister leads guests at event marking inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day
Suspect in attack on Slovak PM showed no sign of political extremism: Neighbours
LEVICE, Slovakia-A 71-year-old former security guard, charged on May 16 with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is the author of three collections of poetry who neighbours said had shown no sign of political extremism.
Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys 3 warplanes: Satellite firm
A long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three Russian planes and a fuel facility near its main runway this week, according to US commercial satellite company Maxar.
Israeli Cabinet rifts over Gaza break out into the open
Defence chief demands clear strategy from Netanyahu, opposes a military govt in enclave
Soggy paper spoon sign of HK's struggle to save environment
Song about useless’ cutlery goes viral amid move to ban single-use plastics
Journalists, netizens slam proposed tweaks to Indonesia's broadcasting law
Changes will affect quality of reporting, go against press law which bans censorship, they say
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said on May 17, hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia.
Behind Xi and Putin's effusive rhetoric, issues remain for China-Russia ties
Beijing must protect its own interests as it provides a lifeline for Russian economy
Automated immigration clearance kicks in for all visitors at Changi
It is a step towards passport-free clearance, which S’pore aims to roll out by end-2024
Data leak reveals accused Su's links to sale of Dubai properties
Su Jianfeng allegedly has a property holding there larger than what he had confessed to
2 cops dead, 1 injured after attack on Johor police station by JI suspect
Family members of suspect, who was shot dead, among seven arrested
SCDF officer who died fighting fire on vessel was an only child who wanted to help others
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) regular officer who died in the line of duty was a nursing graduate who wanted to help others, and eventually found his calling as a firefighter.
Science Park set to get 300-unit condo as first residential project
Master developer says adding homes is a logical step’ as part of phased rejuvenation
GAWILAN EYES PARIS PEAK
But before that, the Filipino is set to duel with Toh at OCBC Aquatic Centre
DOI WANTS TO BE SPL LEGEND ON RETURN
After tough’ stints, 2021 Player of the Year looks to make a bigger impact with Geylang
Intensity helps Paul to unlock Hurkacz
When things got a little topsy-turvy at the Italian Open quarter-finals on May 16, Tommy Paul told himself that he had to up the \"intensity\" to win.
DONCIC PLAYS SMILING ASSASSIN
Slovenian star finds his focus as Mavericks silence Thunder; Celtics see off Cavaliers
VJC TEAMS FLOOR RIVALS IN A DIVISION
Boys survive tense test in shoot-out win over RI as girls avenge loss to River Valley
SIA shares slip amid Investor concerns over rise In costs
Carrier says it is well-positioned despite headwinds as competition intensifies