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US ports seek to force dock workers to bargaining table

Operators file complaint with regulator; union calls the move a 'publicity stunt'

Broader market continues rally while STI closes down 0.3%

● Gainers thump losers 404 to 244 on robust trade ● DFI Retail Group is top gainer; Yangzijiang is biggest loser ● Regional shares end mixed; HK's Hang Seng gains 3.6%

4 suspects in fatal Kitchener Road brawl taken back to crime scene

Four men allegedly involved in the Kitchener Road fight that left one dead were escorted to the crime scene by police officers on Sept 27.

Jail, caning for man who raped daughter when they met after decades

A young woman who grew up without her biological father because he was incarcerated for drug-related offences made the move to get to know him.

New college to enhance training needs of pharmacy professionals

It will help boost knowledge in areas such as population health, illness prevention

Accidental find helps NUS chemist bag prestigious science prize

First woman recipient of President's Science Award among scientists lauded for efforts

New centre of excellence to drive AI adoption in manufacturing sector

More than 10 companies have already signed up to work with a centre set up to help the manufacturing sector use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, cut costs and create business opportunities.

Give public servants valuable gifts? You could run afoul of the law

Experts cite risk of abetment through conflict of interest

Seagrass restoration project aims to help carbon-storing plant thrive

Researchers to experiment with innovative ways to transplant seagrass

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to corruption charges

Democrat denies accepting illegal campaign contributions, bribes from Turkish nationals

Harris visits southern border as Trump focuses on migrants

Vice-President Kamala Harris was set to visit the US-Mexico border for the first time in her 2024 presidential campaign on Sept 27, as her Republican opponent Donald Trump doubles down on the message that immigrants pose a danger to America.

Trump campaign eyes support from young men

Convincing them to vote is difficult, as they are less likely to show up at polls than women

Belgium presses Pope on sexual abuse by clergy

Pontiff, in visit to country, gives assurances that global Catholic Church is tackling issue

Western nations weighing up Lebanon evacuation options

Western nations were on Sept 26 weighing their options on how to safely get nationals out of Lebanon if a full-scale war breaks out, diplomats said, with Cyprus and possibly Turkey seen as offering sanctuary to tens of thousands of people.

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel seeks peace in 'fight for its life'

Operations against Hezbollah will continue as long as it chooses path of war, he says

Australia's plans for high-speed rail back on track after decades

165km line could be first part of 1,700km project to connect its three largest cities

Sri Lanka's new president faces manpower exodus

Unabated migration of skilled labour a key challenge to moves to boost ailing economy

S'poreans see China's influence as slightly more positive than that of US

Most agree democracy is the best form of govt, and think that system here works fine

China's measures to boost economy a positive sign for S'pore companies

Clear to visiting Singapore delegates that Beijing is determined to reinvigorate growth

Myanmar junta bombs opposition-held town hours after talks offer

Myanmar's junta carried out fresh air strikes on an opposition-held town on Sept 27, hours after issuing an unprecedented invitation to its enemies for talks on the country's civil war.

Experts say Ishiba is likely to stay the course on diplomacy

Japan's next prime minister Shigeru Ishiba spooked observers during the hustings in his bid to succeed Mr Fumio Kishida, with out-of-the-box ideas like the creation of an Asian version of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) military alliance.

New hotline number, website among anti-scam initiatives

Every day, on average, more than 140 people here lose about $14,500 each to scams.

Most seniors pick shorter leases of 30 to 45 years for two-room flexi flats

The vast majority of seniors who booked two-room flexi flats opted for shorter leases of between 15 and 45 years, with the 40-year lease being the most popular.

Tuas Newater plant to boost production to 75 million gallons a day

Newater's role as reliable, weather-resilient national tap remains crucial, says Grace Fu

Significant progress made on repairs to East-West Line: LTA

Teams work round the clock to restore power rail, continue other repairs to line

S'pore vehicles without VEP can enter Johor from Oct 1, but will get warning

Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) announced on Sept 27 that foreign-registered vehicles which have yet to install Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tags by the Oct 1 deadline will still be allowed to enter the country from Singapore.

Shigeru Ishiba succeeds in fifth bid to become Japan's prime minister

Ex-defence minister emerges victorious in ruling party polls, will be sworn in on Oct 1

Commuters rethink weekend plans due to EWL disruption

Ms Felicitas Ng may have to forgo her usual church routine this weekend, as the disruption of train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations on the EastWest Line continues for the third day.

BTO flats ● Construction time varies, based on project attributes

We thank Ms Michelle Chin Yan Rong (Cut 6-year wait for 2 HDB projects launched after pandemic, Sept 5) and Ms Priscilla Poh Beng Hoon (Couple managed to raise 2 kids while waiting for flat, Sept 6) for their feedback.

EVs ● Condo's chargers affected due to poor cellular connectivity

I am writing as a council member of a private condominium to highlight a challenge we face in supporting Singapore's Green Plan 2030, particularly in encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).