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Spike in dog abuse cases in 2023 says SPCA

There were 69 reported cases, up from 35 in 2022, with nine involving trainers

At least 23 killed in Thai fireworks factory explosion

At least 23 people were killed in central Thailand in an explosion on Jan 17 at a fireworks factory.

Trump's lowa win draws contrasting reactions from Trudeau, Macron

Canadian leader laments step back’; French President takes neutral tone

Macron hopes policy shift to the right will boost political fortunes

From border controls to reviving patriotism, President hopes to check far-right party

Gaza tunnels' complexity stuns Israelis

Wiping out tunnels including one as long as three football fields is now a key goal

Stabbed S. Korean opposition leader returns to work

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is back at work, 15 days after he was stabbed during a visit to the south-eastern city of Busan, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Jan 17.

Malaysia hiking water tariffs to finance new plants, fix leaky pipes

Malaysians will pay more for drinking water from Feb 1 as the government moves to raise revenue for new water-treatment plants and to fix leaky pipes.

Spread of deepfakes in Indonesia highlights need for effective regulation

Concerns raised as Golkar video using Suharto's image goes viral ahead of polls

China's economy grows 5.2% in 2023, but tough road lies ahead

Figure exceeds target but experts say more policy boosts needed to retain momentum

President Tharman meets Chinese premier, Ukraine leader in Davos

President Tharman met Chinese Shanmugaratnam Premier Li Qiang on Jan 16, with both leaders discussing the growing opportunities for collaboration between the two countries.

Laws needed to rein in deepfakes, says Josephine Teo

Risk-based approach can be used to regulate Al industry without hampering innovation, she says

SMU launches Urban Institute to address complex issues faced by cities in Asia

The Singapore Management University (SMU) on Jan 17 launched a new Urban Institute that will carry out research on Asian cities, to address challenges such as climate change and ageing infrastructure.

COE prices rebound; premiums for cars up by more than 25%

Recently ended S’pore Motorshow would have fuelled demand for COEs

S'pore's key exports fall 1.5% in Dec as electronics stays in the red

Singapore’s key exports slipped back into contractionary territory in December, driven by continued weakness in shipments of electronics and slower growth in pharmaceuticals.

MBS injects $1 billion for next phase of hotel transformation

Large tourism projects will help lift S’pore as a tourist hub, says analyst

MESSI'S AWARD SPARKS DEBATE

His third Fifa accolade comes after subdued 2023; treble winner Haaland had 52 goals

MALAYSIAN COACH APOLOGISES FOR ROUT

Kim says Jordan were technically, physically better; Indonesia run out of gas against Iraq

NAGAL HITS JACKPOT AFTER BIGGEST WIN

Indian world No. 137 will pocket no less than 159k after upsetting Bublik in first round

IMPROVING IN SERBIA IS TEEN'S MAIN AIM

Singapore water polo player Yong Jun, 4, lands 2-year stint with top-flight club Valis

FILIAL DRAGON BREATHES FIRE IN SIZZLING HIT-OUT

Mr Black Back also catches the eye from Lim’s 20 entries for Jan 20 meeting

GIC may sell Hilton hotel in Japan for more than $778m

Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC is considering selling a 1,053-room hotel in western Japan, and has been marketing the property to potential investors since late 2023, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Income Insurance investors can now sell shares on Alta exchange

Move set to ease sale process, but shares may be harder to repurchase once sold

Singapore's logistics growth hit by twin shipping crises

Attacks in Red Sea and drought-plagued Panama Canal cause delays, raise costs

Wet, chilly weather expected to continue until end of January

Singaporeans can expect the weather to be wet and chilly till the end of January, with temperatures going as low as 23 deg C on some days.

SingHealth, SUTD deepen partnership to boost seniors' quality of life

The Community Ageing in Place Ecosystem (Cape) a project to make the Republic a better place for elderly citizens to live and thrive in - is a key part of an agreement that SingHealth and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) signed on Jan 16.

PM Lee, King of Bhutan discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Brunei, and they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Jan 16.

Outram Secondary School to relocate to Sengkang in 2026

Move part of plans to meet changing demands for school places across S'pore

Rising rents leave many struggling to afford housing in Ireland

Crisis is decades in the making, experts say, with lack of social housing the biggest cause

New Zealand MP blames stress and quits after shoplifting allegations

The first refugee to be elected to New Zealand's Parliament resigned on Jan 16 over alleged shoplifting, which she said was related to personal stress and trauma.

British PM Sunak faces major Tory rebellion over Rwanda legislation

Revolt within his party could scupper vote on Bill to deport asylum seekers