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OCBC chief Helen Wong's 2023 pay rises to $12.lm

OCBC Bank group chief executive Helen Wong's pay rose in 2023 as her bank's full-year earnings reached a new high, according to disclosures in its annual report released on April 5.

Samsung flags tenfold jump in QI profit as chip prices rally

Top-earning chip division set to report first profit in five quarters amid AI boom

Airlines desperate for planes paying more to rent used aircraft

Cost of used-jet rentals at highest level in years amid supply crunch, 737 Max crisis

Jail for forklift stacker operator whose negligence caused surveyor to be crushed under container

A certified forklift stacker operator failed to ensure that he had a clear view while transporting a shipping container, which resulted in a quality control surveyor getting crushed to death on Oct 1, 2021.

NUS names new professorship after veteran heart surgeon

He is lauded for bold vision for medicine's future, push for new frontiers in discovery

Get a taste of Bt Gombak heritage at food and craft festival

Event part of wider efforts to help heartland merchants innovate, seize new opportunities

Baltimore bridge collapse: Shipping to resume by end-April

Engineers expect to open a limited channel before restoring full port access by end-May

On Nato's 75th anniversary, members deliberate how to deter Russia

Amid Ukraine's struggle, fears grow Putin could invade Baltic states

Philippine schools suspend in-person classes due to heat

Conditions set to get worse with summer peak to come, says weather forecaster

Author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of Thai king

He files petition after publishing a book that disputes the official explanation of regicide

More Chinese turn to virtual memorials during Qing Ming

Firms rolling out services to meet demand amid Beijing's push for 'fireless' practices

S. Korean candidates embrace song and dance to pull in votes

They hit campaign trail with theme songs, choreographed moves ahead of April 10 vote

Vietnamese worry Cambodia canal could be gateway for Chinese forces

Researchers warn of 'dual-use' nature of Funan Techo Canal project

500 aftershocks hit Hualien, hamper recovery efforts

Many strong enough to trigger alerts as people salvage items from ruined homes

MBS expansion, including new fourth tower, set for completion by July 2029

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) will start full-scale construction of its expansion which includes a fourth tower and a 15,000-seat entertainment arena by July 2025, as the multibillion-dollar project enters the final phase of design improvements.

Sharing networks, opportunities key to social mobility: Chan

Those who succeed due to meritocracy system should pay it forward, he says

PAP activists step up presence in opposition wards

Observers say consultation sessions show that ruling party wants to be more engaged

Volunteer programme looking for seniors to help others age well

A new initiative aims to get more seniors involved as volunteers at active ageing centres islandwide.

Biden delivers ultimatum to Israel to protect Gaza civilians

Israel blames strike that killed seven aid workers on series of failures by the military

Third-hand smoke: The hidden health hazard inside homes

The residue of second-hand smoke can linger for months or years on furniture, curtains, clothing and other surfaces.

Aliff Aziz refuses to divorce Bella Astillah, says he still loves her

Singaporean actor Aliff Aziz has refused to divorce Malaysian singer-actress Bella Astillah.

SHOPEE CUP CHAMPIONS TO GET $670K

Each side to receive a six-figure sum in the rebranded 12-team Asean Club C’ship

A PARISIAN FAMILY AFFAIR AWAITS

Six of foil hopeful Berthier’s closest supporters will cheer her on at Olympics

CELTICS GRAB TOP SPOT

Boston rout Oklahoma for 60th win this term, securing home-court edge in play-offs

VETTEL GOOD FIT FOR MERCEDES: HAMILTON

Ferrari-bound Briton praises ex-champion, who is talking to German team’s boss Wolff

SACRED BUDDY IS ABOVE CLASS 5

Impressive debut winner has not saluted again, but has always been around the mark

Call for S-E Asia to speed up renewable energy transition

Capacity must rise by 7 to 12 times for solar, onshore wind power to hit net-zero targets

Philippines lowers growth target for 2024

The Philippines has lowered its target growth range for 2024 and is slightly less optimistic about the outlook for 2025 due to high inflation and an anticipated slowdown in the global economy, its economic planning minister said on April 4.

Real estate icon Dennis Wee dies at age 71 after cancer battle

Tributes pour in for man hailed as a legend in real estate trade and known for his colourful character

Samsung's QI profit likely to be highest in 6 quarters

Samsung Electronics is expected to post a near ninefold increase in first-quarter profit from a year earlier as rebounding semiconductor prices lift earnings from a low base caused by a severe chip downturn.