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Ukraine war is giving a strategic boost to North and South Korea

Both Pyongyang and Seoul have gained more than just profits from arms sales.

S'pore retail sales up 1.3% in Jan, tourism set to drive growth

China visa-free scheme, major events to boost takings in coming months: Analysts

Jeff Bezos overtakes Elon Musk as world's richest person

NEW YORK - For the first time in more than nine months, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person.

Singapore stocks close lower, tracking losses on Wall Street

Nikkei, Hang Seng among key regional indexes ending lower

Move to curb online sales of non-compliant mobility devices

Transport Ministry reviewing if laws are needed to stop such sales: Baey Yam Keng

Iswaran discharged after hospitalisation for respiratory illness in Melbourne

Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, was hospitalised for respiratory illness in Melbourne and was subsequently discharged on the afternoon of March 5.

9 killed after Gazan kitchen co-run by S'pore charity is hit in air strike

When he was informed that a reported Israeli air strike killed nine people working in a Gazan kitchen jointly run by the charitable organisation he founded, Singaporean Gilbert Goh's heart sank.

South Korea starts process to suspend licences of striking trainee doctors

Govt says 7,800 junior doctors have defied back-to-work order in protest over reforms

China's top leaders adopt measured tone on Taiwan at Two Sessions

Comments strike sober note despite raised tensions after fatal maritime clash

China sets ambitious growth target of around 5% for 2024

Government is banking on science and technology to transform and lift economy

Lim Kay Siu gets second wind with Netflix hit

The Singaporean actor stars in his most high-profile role yet in the live-action remake

Gillman Barracks being studied as potential site for housing

Enclave’s existing tenancies expire by 2030; 10,000 new homes to be built in Yishun

Seven East Coast TEL stations to open on June 23

Passenger service on the fourth stage of the Thomson-East Line (TEL) from Tanjong Rhu to Bayshore will start on June 23, improving accessibility for those living in and travelling to the East Coast region, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said on March 5.

S'pore and Australia to enter new chapter of cooperation in 2025

They will team up in fields such as renewable energy, Al and air connectivity

Superstar's mum in 1960s S'pore school yearbook

American superstar Taylor Swift's mother Andrea spent her childhood in Singapore and was a student at the Singapore American School.

FODEN'S BEST IN EPL: PEP

City boss praises winger’s work ethic, adaptability and decisiveness in key games

NADAL FOCUSED ON CLAY-COURT SEASON

He aims to leave Indian Wells unscathed, backs Alcaraz as future of Spanish tennis

LIM'S SMYTHE IS A SMART SORT

Singapore Derby not his mission any more, but 107,000 buy can still win other races

protects us from Healthcare Mask-wearing Covid-19, other respiratory tract infections

The news that mask-wearing is no longer required at clinics and other outpatient settings was greeted largely with relief by the public (Mask-wearing not required at polyclinics, GPs and other outpatient settings from March 1, Feb 28).

Raising kids shouldn't be such a struggle. How society treats parents matters

Parenthood is not just a personal choice but a sacrifice for the common good that deserves more social recognition.

19% of units at Lentoria condo in Lentor Hills sold at launch

Take-up rate is the lowest during the launch weekend of four projects in estate so far

Nvidia succeeds Tesla as market flips from EV to AI

Nvidia's rise is captivating the stock market and driving the S&P 500 index to new highs.

S'pore stocks fall despite regional gains, STI down 0.4%

Across broader market, losers outpace gainers 342 to 232

'Energy stick' inhalers marketed at youth raise concerns

Experts flag possible long-term health damage; MOH, HSA monitoring situation

Ex-Raffles Institution headmaster Eugene Wijeysingha dies at 90

Former educator and headmaster of Raffles Institution (RI) Eugene Wijeysingha died on March 2 at the age of 90.

Hamas says it is pressing on with Gaza truce talks without Israelis

CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip - Hamas said it was pressing on with talks on securing a ceasefire in Gaza despite Israel's decision not to attend, while Washington appeared to take a tougher line in demanding its ally Israel ease the plight of suffering civilians.

Australia warns South-east Asia of 'coercive actions'

It announces 250m in funding for Asean projects, including maritime security

Weak ringgit still likely for first half of year, but worst is over: Analysts

Potential US rate cuts, anticipated higher semiconductor sales may drive currency up

Special education teachers to get higher salaries

Some students to pay lower fees as part of moves to boost support for the sector

2024 designated year of public hygiene, with moves to boost cleanliness

To ensure that Singapore maintains high levels of cleanliness for a clean, green and resilient future, 2024 has been designated the year of public hygiene, with a suite of measures being implemented from possibly publicising photos of litterbugs to improving the state of public toilets.