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Budget 2024 sets a stronger foundation for S'pore: PM Lee

He says it prepares country for challenges in the next phase of its development

STUNNING START BY S'PORE

Men’s table tennis team upset Brazil, will face Slovenia with nothing to lose’

KLOPP DENIES FORCED RETURNS

Reds boss insists Trent was not rushed back from injury; Salah could face Brentford

'BUSINESS AS NORMAL' FOR DEFIANT HORNER

Red Bull boss denies allegations against him, focuses on March 2 Fl season opener

RED DRAGON TO RISE TO THE OCCASION

Year of the Dragon and Nunes’ third ride in a row augur well for trainer Mahadi’s 5YO

Layoffs show that tech jobs are not sacred any more

Job security in sector has been eroded by changing industry trends post-pandemic

China's CNY travel surge signals pickup in consumer spending

A resurgence in travel over the Chinese New Year holiday in China is offering some signs of a consumer spending pickup in the world's second-largest economy as it struggles with low confidence and deflation.

Taylor Swift set to bring brief boost to Australian economy

With pop star Taylor Swift kicking off her Eras tour in Australia on Feb 16, Ms Genevieve Mylne will be among a legion of fans providing what is likely to be only a fleeting boost to the economy.

Travel patterns, connectivity among factors when planning bus services

Network must balance convenience and keeping costs affordable: Chee Hong Tat

Dispute involving teens led to Super Bowl parade shooting

Kansas City police have taken two teenagers into custody for gunfire that killed a woman

Egypt said to be preparing area to house Gazans in case of exodus

Sources give details of precautionary measure’, but Cairo denies any such move

Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in Russian prison

Opposition leader, 47, collapses in penal colony; cause of death yet to be established

Thousands in Myanmar seeking to leave after junta announces draft

Young people hoping for a visa to Thailand say they fear being called up to fight

Rivals claim voter fraud as Prabowo stays on track to be president

Campaign teams for Anies and Ganjar, who trail in the vote count, plan to work together

$200 in LifeSG credits for all past and present national servicemen

All former and current national servicemen, including reservists and full-time national servicemen (NSFs) who enlist in 2024, will receive $200 in cash credits to recognise their contribution to Singapore's defence.

Reduced fees for govt-supported pre-schools; more help for people with disabilities

Lower-income families with non-working mums will get higher pre-school subsidies

ITE grads to get $15,000 in top-ups when they enrol in and complete a diploma programme

Graduates from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) aged 30 and below will get a total of $15,000 in top-ups when they enrol in and complete a diploma programme, as part of efforts to better support them financially and professionally.

Extra $600 in CDC vouchers as part of $1.9b boost to Assurance Package

Lower-income families, those with seniors, young kids to get more help

S'pore's key exports rise 16.8% in January from a low base

Nodx surge led by chipmaking gear, with economists warning of bumpy road ahead

Kampong Glam to hold its largest, longest-running Ramadan bazaar

Event will stretch almost five weeks from March 2 and feature more than 100 stalls

Budget tackles cost challenges, invests in longer-term goals

● $600 in CDC vouchers for all Singaporean households 50% corporate income tax rebate, capped at $40,000 ● • $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit top-up for those 40 and above

UNDERDOGS AIMING HIGH

Singapore rely on fighting spirit, eye Olympic berths at world team event

WE DID EVERYTHING TO LOSE, SAYS TUCHEL

Coach bemoans Bayern's mistakes in Lazio defeat, Kane vows to lift club out of slump

S.KOREA READY TO REPLACE COACH

Officials say Klinsmann's removal is needed, amid player bust-up resulting in Son's injury

IRISH EYES SMILING FOR THE FIRST TIME

Wiffen takes 800m free for their debut gold, Haughey's 200m free is HK's maiden win

BACK TO PLAY SMARTER, BETTER

Vu confident she can finish higher than 2023's joint-14th in March's HSBC event

MAKIN GOES LIKE A MACHINE AT TRIALS

Old boy Lonhro Gold and highly rated Mr Black Back also light up overcast morning

JINSHA TO GET LUCKY AGAIN

Back at the top of his game after a lapse, the eight-time winner is fired up to bounce back

Start-ups seek Budget support in upskilling and digitalisation

They also want help to expand into markets abroad and in attracting talent

S'pore unit labour cost climbs at slower pace in 2023

Indicator of global cost competitiveness could moderate further in 2024, says MTI