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Retail traders sitting out Bitcoin rally

Latest revival more an institutional affair propelled by birth of Bitcoin ETFs in the US

Man with most number of charges forfeits 180 million in assets seize

Vang Shuiming jailed after pleading guilty; he will be deported after serving sentence

NTU team peers into upper atmosphere to forecast haze earlier

Monitoring system helped deliver accurate prediction when put to the test last October

Holland Drive GLS site draws top bid of $805m

Group led by UOL, CapitaLand Development plans two 40-storey condo towers if awarded tender

Trump signed off on hush money payment to porn star: Ex-fixer

Michael Cohen also claims that Trump disguised the reimbursements as legal fees

EU signs off on landmark asylum pact ahead of elections

New rules for migrants blasted by NGOs but seen as not tough enough by others

Modi files candidacy for same seat won previously

India - Cheering crowds greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 14 as he submitted his candidacy for a Hindu holy city's parliamentary seat in a general election his party is strongly favoured to win.

Man’s suicide in China highlights woes in finding wives

With men outnumbering women, they face pressure to provide for their girlfriends

American and Taiwan navies quietly hold joint drills in the Pacific

The US and Taiwanese navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.

Seoul envoy’s visit to China Paves way for key summit with Japan

Trilateral talks expected later in May as S. Korea begins repairing ties with Beijing

Sumatra flood death toll rises to 57, with 22 missing

AGAM, Indonesia - Rescuers recovered more bodies on May 14 after flash floods and a cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend killed at least 57 people and left another 22 missing, provincial officials said.

Israeli tanks advance farther into Gaza’s refugee-packed Rafah

World Court to hold hearings on request for new emergency measures over the incursion

Indonesia calls online gambling a scam in bid to curb growing vice

It is seeking Interpol assistance, talks with Asean neighbours for help in shutting down sites

14 killed, 75 injured in Mumbai billboard collapse

MUMBAI - Police in India's financial capital have opened a criminal case against the owner of a huge billboard that collapsed on a petrol station and killed 14 people, media reports said on May 14.

'A much bigger step forward'

Lawrence Wong on his journey to becoming Singapores fourth PM:

LTA refutes claims that ERP 2.0 units do not meet global standards

Devices safe and reliable in S’pore’s operating environment when installed properly, it says

New scholarship for ITE students offers internship in finance sector

Students at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) can now apply for a scholarship with internship opportunities in the financial sector at institutions such as Maybank Singapore, OCBC and JPMorgan.

Cordlife co-founder ousted in vote for new board

Outcome paves way for potential changes should new board alter company direction

Spore ready to relook assumptions as society changes: Lawrence Wong

He wants the country to be a place that embraces different pathways to success

FINALLY, A FIRST GOLD FOR PERKINS

Patience rewarded for French jockey whose rides, let alone good ones, have been scarce

TOUGH MARE SEALS LAST TOUR DE FORCE WITH A WIN

French fields beckon as Lim’s Force goes out with a bang, leading rare Zaki riding double

Banks' earnings expected to stay strong with higher-for-longer rates

S’pore bank chiefs optimistic about net interest margins, but headwinds remain

Spending spree led by US, EU pushes rivalry with China to critical turning point

WASHINGTON by the United States and European Union have funnelled nearly US$81 billion (S$110 billion) towards cranking out the next generation of semiconductors, escalating a global showdown with China for chip supremacy.

Archegos founder on trial for securities fraud

Archegos founder Bill Hwang was scheduled to go on trial on May 13 for alleged securities fraud and market manipulation, prosecutors said, following the fund's spectacular 2021 implosion that cost large banks billions of dollars.

Changi Airport’s heavy and specialised vehicles to trial use of renewable diesel

As part of a further move to lower the aviation industry's carbon footprint, trials on the use of renewable diesel for heavy and specialised airside vehicles will be conducted at Changi Airport.

Convict deported to Cambodia faces possible extradition to China

Beijing has an extradition treaty with Phnom Penh, but not with S’pore

Sellers welcome option to market resale flats on HDB portal by themselves

They can market their unit at their own pace and save on property agent fees

US gurus’ push false claims to attack birth control pills

They monetise misinformation to hawk healing’ oils and fertility-tracking service

Wildfires in Western Canada spark evacuation orders, air quality concerns

The season’s first major wildfire continued to spread to roughly 10,000ha across Western Canada on May 12 as the authorities issued an evacuation order for a community in British Columbia and warned of poor air quality across provinces.

Putin taps economist as defence minister In unexpected move

Move meant to ensure defence spending aligned with country’s overall economy