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SMEs may need more targeted help to tap Budget schemes: Experts

2 Firms may lack expertise and talent to fully _ utilise measures, say roundtable panellists

Physical crime cases fall despite spikes in shop theft, voyeurism

They are down 1.1% in 2023, with shop thefts making up nearly 20% of total

S’pore’s air hub status not at risk with green surcharge: lata chief

Plans to charge a levy on passengers departing Singapore so airlines here use greener jet fuel will not put the Republic's status as a global aviation hub at risk, said International Air Transport Association (lata) chief Willie Walsh.

Some air travellers resigned to paying sustainable-fuel levy

Others say rise in estimated ticket prices affordable, won't affect travel

Israel to launch Rafah offensive if hostages are not freed by Ramadan

JERUSALEM Israel will launch a ground offensive in the Rafah area of Gaza unless the hostages still held by Hamas are released by the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in March, a member of the Israeli war Cabinet said on Feb 18.

Sustainable-fuel levy to be applied on flights out of S’pore from 2026

Passengers to pay higher airfares for airlines to use eco-friendly fuel

Most online scammers based overseas

2022. In 2020, no cases were reported. More than $23 million was lost to this scam in 2023, with most victims aged 50 to 64. Phone calls and WhatsApp were the most common channels used by such scammers.

Aerospace sector to hire 2,900 people in S’pore over next 3 to 5 years

The aerospace industry is expected to hire more than 2,500 workers here over the next three to five years to support the sector's continued growth.

'AMAZING' SALAH STRIKES

Egypt star, in first game since Jan I, helps Reds win 4-1 but injuries pile up

ALL MUST BE ON THE SAME PAGE AT UNITED

Ten Hag says sporting director’s football philosophy, tactics should align with his

Why China turned on 'thuggish flamingo'

The video, posted on the website of the South China Morning Post, was simple and inflammatory in its headline: \"Why Hong Kong Hates Messi.\"

Back fine but 'dizzy, dehydrated' Woods out of Genesis

Tiger Woods withdrew from the second round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on Feb 16 due to illness, bringing an abrupt end to the 15-time Major champion's first PGA Tour start since last April's US Masters.

DUTCH END DROUGHT WITH DOUBLE DELIGHT

Powerhouse China also match feat to take gold haul to 22 and overall medal tally to 31

NEWER SPORTS GET BIG BOOST

$20m Budget top-up to fund will help those like pickleball, tchoukball and powerlifting

Early specialisation in sports poses risk of burnout among young athletes

Young talent are burning brightly, but then burning out. It's time to look at pressures from society, parents and schools.

GHALIB TAKES THE SHORTEST WAY HOME

Burridge’s up-and-comer bounces back one week after Fortune Bowl scratching on Feb II

Giving the world's most trafficked mammal a lifeline

Sperm bank in Singapore among efforts to safeguard the future of the Sunda pangolin

Zelensky signs French deal after 'historic' German pact

France pledges billions in aid, commits to 10-year pact with boost in area of artillery

Israel stages air strikes across Gaza, makes arrests at hospital

Incursion raises alarm about medical staff, patients and civilians sheltering at facility

Indonesia's incoming V-P has chance to score in 'premier league'

Known as man of action’, Solo mayor is on cusp of moving up to national leadership post

Japan launches H3 rocket a year after failed first flight

Second straight win, after Moon landing in January, puts space programme back on track

Disconnect between youth and parents mars CNY family reunions in China

Many complain on social media about fights at home over their marriage, job prospects

Trump to pay $478m; barred from NY business: Court rules

Judge finds that former leader fraudulently overstated his net worth to dupe lenders

West mounts pressure on Russia after Navalny's death in jail

Kremlin critic’s death comes after three years in detention and a poisoning attack

Founder of AI start-up Vizzio steps down as CEO

Move comes after he was found to have faked his credentials; he now oversees R&D

The pressure-loving world of teen golfer Shannon Tan

Singapore's new golf talent, 19, stays cool even as the spotlight on her hots up

SkillsFuture top-up will help check inequality: President

He urges workers to take on the second wave’ to grow their careers and learn something new

Property tax changes a relief for many private home owners

ABSD regime will be fairer to single seniors, but still punitive to developers, say analysts

FY2023 revenue from vehicle taxes, COE rises 22.4% to $7.26b

Motorists and fleet owners paid $7.26 billion in vehicular taxes and certificates of entitlement (COE) in the 2023 financial year – 22.4 per cent more than the previous year.

Cycling route between Pasir Ris Park and East Coast Park opens

Residents and visitors now have an alternative route for jogging or cycling between Pasir Ris Park and East Coast Park through Bedok Reservoir Park, with the completion of the 18km Eastern Corridor.