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21 Singapore firms on list of Asean's top 30 tech start-ups

Companies selected for revenue, growth and innovative use of technologies like AI

China is striking deals to cement its role as Asia's trade hub

China has made several moves in recent months to advance its ambitious aim to become the trade and transportation hub of Asia.

DPM Gan Kim Yong appointed director of GIC board

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong has been appointed director of the GIC board and will begin his role on Oct 1, said the sovereign wealth fund on Sept 24.

Lower proportion of job seekers, employees say they were treated unfairly

But more job seekers in 2023 felt they faced discrimination over age and nationality

Why Biden may fail to avert a wider Middle East war

Israel is confronting Hezbollah – and its Iranian sponsors – with a stark choice: Pull out the militia's fighters from the Israeli border or face destruction.

Starmer ally hints at more pragmatic approach to ties with China

Lord Peter Mandelson, once Labour's formidable spin doctor, discusses the challenges facing the new UK government.

It is no longer glorious to get rich in China - it is dangerous

Why no one wants to be the nation's top tycoon any more.

Should you be nice at work?

Kindness is in vogue.

Parents, teachers have distinct yet complementary roles

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasises the importance of parents and teachers partnering in raising the next generation of Singaporeans, and I agree with his perspective (Parents need to partner with teachers, not see them as service providers: Chan Chun Sing, Sept 20).

Quad summit shows strengths and limits of Biden's foreign policy

The US-crafted 'lattice of cooperation' in Asia is a success, but the structure has inherent limitations.

Have insurers pay for 3rd-party damage if their client is at fault

The Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks and Compensation) Act 1960 (MV Act) does not require insurers to make insurance compulsory for third-party property damage.

Vaping ● Concerted effort by govt agencies to tackle problem

We thank Forum writers Muhammad Dzul Azhan Sahban and Koh Seng Lin for their letters \"Puzzling how people can still get hold of vaping devices\" (Aug 30) and \"Vaping problem needs to be treated more seriously\" (Sept 2).

Epilepsy ● Those with condition have lots to offer

The epilepsy community in Singapore applauds the steps recommended in the Enabling Masterplan 2030 to promote a disability-inclusive society (\"We will surpass expectations\", Sept 23).

Bullying ● It was brutal seeing how pupil was hit by older boys

I watched the video circulating on social media of an incident where boys were filmed bullying a Qihua Primary School pupil (Police investigating incident involving boys filmed hitting primary school pupil, Sept 23).

ANIKI SIZZLES IN SWIFT WORKOUT

Last Supper and Forest Gold draw attention to their chances in upcoming assignments

Princess Palace looks the one to beat again

Sept 25 HK (Happy Valley) form analysis

LIBERTY HIT THE WNBA BIG TIME

No longer 'looked down upon', the star-studded side are hot pick for first title

Red Bull recovering from Monza low point: Horner

Formula One champions Red Bull hope to pick up the pace over the last six rounds of the season after Max Verstappen emerged stronger than expected from back-to-back street races in Azerbaijan and Singapore, team boss Christian Horner said.

Award-winning Dupont experimenting with position change

French rugby's poster boy Antoine Dupont said on Sept 23 that he was \"curious\" about moving from scrum-half to centre, having had talks with Toulouse coach Ugo Mola.

Picking insights from past skippers to spur team

It's such a great honour to be captain of the International Team, especially when it is being played in my home country (Canada). As a player and captain's assistant previously, my experiences in this team event have been some of the most memorable of my career.

SABALENKA COVETS SWIATEK'S NO. 1 SPOT

On-form Belarusian has chance to close gap on absent Pole in bid to end 2024 at the top

England cricket captain regrets blackface error

England women's cricket captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and given a suspended £1,000 (S$1,700) fine after a historical photograph of her in \"blackface\" emerged on social media.

Consistency key for Nunez, says van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged Darwin Nunez to “stay calm” after the Uruguay international broke his long goal drought for the Anfield side.

HARD TO WIPE OUT ILLEGAL LIVE STREAMING

Situation worsening as technology battles to keep up with pirates; most sports are hit

Barclays boost for Women's Super League

The Women's Super League (WSL) and Women's Championship have signed a multi-year title sponsorship deal with Barclays, worth around £45 million (S$77.5 million) according to British media reports, marking their most lucrative commercial agreement to date.

Rodri's injury big blow to City's title hopes

Manchester City’s influential midfielder Rodri could miss the rest of the season due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL), according to reports on Sept 23.

Old Trafford revamp set to boost economy

A proposed regeneration of the area around Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium could generate £7.3 billion (S$12.6 billion) annually for the British economy, according to an economic feasibility study that had been commissioned by the club.

LOWLY RED DEVILS SEEK EUROPA HIGH

Struggling side must start well in Europe to ease growing pressure on manager, players

GAZNAVI STAYS AT THE CREASE

He gets three more years as cricket boss after challenger Ravindran's late withdrawal

Coaches punished by FAS after youth game altercation

An ill-tempered Singapore Youth League (SYL) match between Balestier Khalsa and the Lion City Sailors on Aug 24 has resulted in their coaches being disciplined by the Football Association of Singapore (FAS).