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Once kidneys fail, the options are transplant and dialysis

When kidneys fail, patients need an alternative way to rid their bodies of waste, salt and excess liquid.

Better practices at work needed to support women: Indranee

Merit-based appraisals and a culture of meeting work-life needs vital, says minister

Novartis spending $342m to expand S'pore plant by 2026

Swiss biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant will create 100 high-skilled new jobs

Microsoft singles out Google's competitive edge in generative AI

BRUSSELS Alphabet unit Google enjoys a competitive edge in generative artificial intelligence (AI) due to its trove of data and AI-optimised chips, Microsoft has told European Union antitrust regulators, underscoring the rivalry between the two tech giants.

Over 8,600 to receive more than $2.6m in aid during Ramadan

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will give out more than $2.6 million of zakat to over 8,600 beneficiaries as part of its annual Ramadan disbursement in 2024.

McDonald's online services hit by multi-country tech outage

Outlets in Singapore, Australia, HK and Japan among those affected by issue

HDB households can opt for fall detection package from April

It is part of efforts to help seniors age in place, improve their living environment

Harris' 'historic' visit to abortion clinic puts focus on women's rights

ST PAUL, Minnesota - United States Vice-President Kamala Harris on March 14 toured a health clinic that offers abortion services while she was in Minnesota, spotlighting growing restrictions on women's rights that Democrats believe will animate voters in November.

French President says Europe must be ready for war if it wants peace

Ukraine is in a difficult’ situation and more support from allies is necessary: Macron

German defence firm Rheinmetall plans to build at least four arms factories in Ukraine

FRANKFURT, Germany German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said on March 14 that it plans to set up at least four factories in Ukraine, as it targets a record €10 billion (S$14.5 billion) in sales in 2024.

S'pore, Japan partnership can strengthen Asean ties amid global shifts: Experts

They can deepen collaboration in trade, climate and digital economy: Forum panel

Canada orders national security review of TikTok's expansion plan

Canada in September ordered a national security review of a proposal by TikTok to expand the short-video app's business in the country, said the industry ministry on March 14.

Thailand's Chiang Mai tops world's most polluted cities ranking

PM2.5 levels in tourist hot spot hit more than 35 times the WHO’s annual guideline

Hundreds rescued from Philippines scam centre

MANILA Hundreds of people forced to work in an online scamcentre in the Philippines were rescued in a raid on March 14 that also saw eight suspects arrested, according to police.

Include Indoor Stadium in Sports Hub's future plans: Heritage experts

They call for facility to be refurbished instead of demolished

Taiwan schools face challenges in tackling bullying - by teachers

Cases of teachers victimising students on the rise, but few are investigated

Malaysia calls up S'pore businessman in probe linked to ex-minister Daim

A Singaporean businessman has been called up by Malaysia's anti-graft agency in a widening probe into dealings involving former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, as scepticism lingers over whether the government's crackdown is well founded or politically motivated.

New treatments can slow progress of kidney disease, delay need for dialysis

Early disease detection, lifestyle changes such as exercising also help, say doctors

New private home sales fall in worst Feb showing since 2008

Just 149 units sold with new launches held off due to CNY, softer economic conditions

S'pore delivering more aid to Gaza, to conduct airdrop ops out of Jordan

Singapore is delivering its third tranche of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and will soon be conducting humanitarian airdrop operations out of Jordan.

Netanyahu approves Rafah plans, rejects Hamas' truce proposal

Israel preparing evacuation of civilians in southern Gaza city ahead of incursion

SkyOrb cabins mark another world first for Singapore Cable Car

Chrome-finished spherical cable car cabins, customised for Singapore Cable Car (SCC), will take passengers between Mount Faber and Sentosa Island from March 20.

Singapore is as advertised: Taylor Swift's boyfriend

American football star Travis Kelce has gone on record to praise his visit to Singapore, calling the city-state \"high-tech\", exceedingly \"well planned out\" and \"more interesting\" to him than Sydney, Australia.

Indian designers are in

Move over, France and Italy. The new style sensations are turning heads on red carpets and at fashion weeks

SIMEONE MISSES PENALTY VICTORY

‘Emotional’ Atletico coach looking at fans on screen during shoot-out against Inter

SABALENKA LOOKS TO 'HOME' COMFORTS

After Indian Wells exit, world No. 2 wants to show best’ tennis in Miami where she lives

DENVER BACK WHERE THEY BELONG

NBA champions return to the top of the West for the first time since November

NO GRAY-TER TIME OF THE YEAR

New Zealand trainer gears up October for upcoming 3YO feature races in April, May

'World's first' mental-health benchmark being developed for Singapore workplaces

Local charity wants to show employers the business value of happier, more resilient workers

Tesla is a 'growth company with no growth': Wells Fargo

Electric-vehicle maker’s shares hit 1O-month low after grim prediction from key analyst