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Trial on for first public charging point for electric harbour craft

Testing at Marina South Pier part of 2-year plan to develop points across various sites

High Court dismisses firm's appeal against Iras' denial of $1.3m in tax refunds

Tax authority had found evidence that cast doubt on the genuineness of transactions

Peace pact with Tokyo? US military presence in Japan a stumbling block, says Kremlin

The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a peace treaty, the Kremlin said on April 8.

Melting snow triggers record flooding in Russia's Urals

Swiftly melting snow has triggered the worst recorded flooding in Russia's Ural Mountains, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes as some of Europe's biggest rivers swelled to bursting point.

Myanmar military evacuates personnel via Thailand

Hundreds of junta troops surrender to ethnic resistance forces in Kayin state

Late blooming cherry trees dampen spring festivals in Korean cities

South Korea's flower festivals in 2024 have so far fallen short of expectations as cherry trees did not reach their blossom peak in time.

Is there an alternative to PM Modi in India's election?

With his BJP tipped to win, opposition bloc needs to convince voters of its credibility

Japan revolutionised train travel, but delays plague ambitious new projects

Plans for world’s fastest service have run into issues such as geological challenges

Aid agencies decry devastating toll of six months of war

The United Nations and other international aid organisations on April 7 decried the devastating toll of six months of war in Gaza, warning that the Palestinian territory had become \"beyond catastrophic\".

Hamas says Gaza ceasefire talks remain deadlocked

Israel had voiced cautious optimism Cairo meeting could pave the way for a deal

Man to be charged over GST fraud involving $252m in fake sale of items

A 45-year-old man, who is suspected of carrying out goods and services tax (GST) fraud involving the fake sale of items totalling more than $250 million, will be charged in court on April 9.

Tensions brewing with US over China's EV, solar panel exports

But Beijing unlikely to budge over Yellen’s protest of industrial overcapacity: Analysts

Another 5,300 cord blood units at Cordlife deemed non-viable

An estimated additional 5,300 cord blood units (CBUS) from a tank and a dry shipper at Cordlife are unlikely to be suitable for stem cell transplant purposes and have been deemed non-viable, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) in an update on April 8.

US will not let Chinese imports destroy new industries, says Yellen

But she stops short of threatening new tariffs or other trade actions against Beijing

SERIES OF OPPORTUNITIES

Local golfers welcome hosting of four China developmental tour events in Singapore

Action thriller imagines US ravaged by civil war

Actress Kirsten Dunst, who plays a war photographer in Civil War, hopes the film starts conversations on US gun control laws

LONGING FOR LAST TANGO IN PARIS

Djokovic pins hope on farewell meeting with his great rival Nadal at Roland Garros

VERSTAPPEN IS SIMPLY UNTOUCHABLE: WOLFF

Mercedes boss admits others fighting for second place but Red Bull say it’s too early

SIXERS' EMBIID ON A ROLL

Star centre shows what Philadelphia are missing in his 3rd straight win since return

BLACKBUCK EARNS FIRST VICTORY

Hard to topple when in front, trainer Lim’s 3Y0 is clearly one for the blackbook’

Data scientists see largest pay growth in tech: Report

Their salaries here surged 11.3% in 2023, while software engineers’ pay dipped 0.99%

AI tech shift set to drive Samsung's comeback

Investors see boost in demand for Nand memory, where firm leads in market share

Extreme UV index levels: What you should know about applying sunscreen

Being aware of what type of sunscreen to use and how much is key to skin protection

Guidelines for foreigners registering firms clear, say corporate service providers

But they acknowledge that players set their own standards for due diligence checks

Russian minister to visit China for talks; topics include Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Moscow's key diplomatic and economic partner China on April 8 and 9, his ministry said in a statement.

South-east Asia's turn towards China may not last, say US analysts

Poll shows more in region prefer aligning with Beijing over US, but it doesn’t signal long-term trend

Indian minister's remarks on Pakistan killings could damage foreign relations

He hints that intelligence agency may have carried out assassinations on foreign soil

Trapped in debt, forced into labour

Nearly 2,000 Indonesian uni students duped into doing bogus internships in Germany

Dubai royal's delayed venture casts cloud over HK's bid to lure super-rich

Report says authorities did not conduct due diligence in verifying sheikh’s background

Recommended pay for jobs in social service sector higher by 8% on average

Guidelines updated every April to factor in average wage growth in overall job market