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EU summit agrees on Ukraine aid as Hungary falls in line

Pact comes after weeks of wrangling with Orban; Kyiv expects first tranche in March

New Zealand capital losing 45% of its drinking water supply to decaying pipes

Services provider reports around 4,000 leaks from ageing pipeline

No ambition: Youth bemoan green pledges ahead of Indonesia polls

Presidential hopefuls urged to commit to detailed policies to fight climate change

Modi govt unveils interim budget focused on boosting growth

Pre-election budget seen by analysts as prioritising pragmatism over populism

That courts lese mayeste ruling against Move Forward’ Party sparks concerns

Fears grow over party’s dissolution, entrenchment of conflict in society

Singapore will continue to vie for Chinese market share: STB chief

Strategy includes investing in Tier 2 cities; visa-free scheme should boost arrivals

‘Senator, am Singaporean: TikTok CEO grilled on app’s China links

He faces barrage of questions ranging from alleged censorship to his own citizenship

Funfairs and arcades must cap prize value at $100 from March 1

Move made to reduce the temptation to gamble, especially among the young: MHA

Tourist spending in 2024 set to be near 2019's $27.7b high: STB

Tourism Board expects 2023 strong tourism recovery to continue

The looming trade tensions over Chinas subsidies

The US and EU are busy 'de-risking' supply chains, but Beijing has its own plan for economic autonomy.

Room for employers to be creative with flexible work arrangements

Some bosses have reservations about implementing flexible work arrangements but fear they could lose out on attracting and retaining talented staff if they fail to do So.

US judge voids Elon Musk’s unfathomable’ 75b Tesla pay deal

Carmaker’s board must come up with new proposal, 5 years after package was granted

Easier commutes for Tengah residents with new bus stops

They hope for more bus services, say waits of up to 20 minutes a pain point

survivors learn to look and feel good again

First women-only make-up workshop helps them regain confidence through self-care

Ukraine faces tough battle with Russia in 2024: CIA chief

He warns against cutting off US aid to Kyiv, calls for deeper strikes behind front lines

Tycoon faces trial in $16.7b fraud case, Vietnam's biggest

She allegedly cheated 42,000 victims, stole assets worth 3% of country’s 2022 GDP

Indonesian minister resigns in protest before polls

Vice-presidential candidate quits Cabinet post over alleged partiality by parties

One month on, Japan quake survivors still battling unsanitary conditions

SUZU, Japan - A month on from a huge earthquake that struck Japan's west coast, survivors are battling freezing and unsanitary conditions while tens of thousands of homes remain without running water.

Xinjiang to accelerate energy output as Red Sea crisis wears on

Region to tap more gas and oil fields, build up bases for coal production: Governor

China to purge disgraced Central Committee members

They include two ministers and a general, who were removed from government posts

New simulation centre to boost training in maintenance of EVs

Those looking to own an electric vehicle (EV) or who want to work on maintaining and repairing them now have an opportunity to have hands-on experience, with the launch of an EV training simulation centre at NTUC LearningHub's training facility in Pioneer.

Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar sworn in as Malaysia's 17th king

Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as Malaysia's new king at Istana Negara on Jan 31, becoming the second ruler from the southern state to ascend the national throne.

Public transport ridership hits 93.5% of pre-pandemic peak

Average of 7.19 million bus and train rides a day in 2023, up from 6.39 million in 2022

Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar sworn in as Malaysia's 7th king

KUALA LUMPUR - Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar was sworn in as Malaysia's new king at Istana Negara on Jan 31, becoming the second ruler from the southern state to ascend the national throne.

UZBEKISTAN 'DESERVE' TO BE IN Q-FINALS

Coach pleased dark horses stamped their superiority over tough Thais at Asian Cup

What managers can learn from Taylor Swift

When you get everyone on the same page, excited about the same thing, you can tap a well of emotional energy.

CDL Hospitality Trusts' H2 DPS falls 11.1% on higher interest costs

Total distribution to stapled security holders down 10.7% year on year to 39.8m

Pandora to source only recycled gold, silver for its jewellery

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Pandora, known for its affordable sterling silver charm bracelets, is the world's largest jewellery company by volume: The Danish chain sells more than 100 million pieces annually. This week, it announced that it is now sourcing only 100 per cent recycled silver and gold for its collections.

S'pore confers top award on former Indonesian military chief

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam conferred Singapore's top military award on the former Indonesian Armed Forces chief Yudo Margono at the Istana on Jan 30.

Ukraine's gains at risk without more US aid: Blinken

Nato chief in Washington to urge lawmakers to approve funding