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China set for record 9 billion trips over CNY period

It pledges efforts to ensure safety as millions take to the skies, roads and rails

Around 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China's north-western Xinjiang region, with metres-high snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, Chinese state TV reported on Jan 16.

US and China enter new climate era as long-time envoys step down

Successors must build on system created by diplomats who shaped landmark deals

Protest over plan to phase out jeepneys in Philippines

Philippine jeepney drivers staged a noisy protest in the capital Manila on Jan 16 over the government's plan to phase out the smoke-belching vehicles nationwide and replace them with modern mini-buses.

North Korea may get bolder as ties with Russia deepen

But Putin unlikely to cave in to Kim’s nuclear capability demands: Analysts

Israel strikes Gaza even as intense phase is set to wind down

Fears of widening war grow as Iran, proxies step up attacks in solidarity with Hamas

Trump takes higher ground after big lowa caucus win

He offers surprising message of unity in possible calculated move against rivals

Consistent, coherent policies key for low-carbon transition: WEF panel

Governments around the world need to make consistent and coherent policy decisions to speed up the global shift towards a low-carbon economy, said panellists at a discussion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024.

$3.50 or less: Hunt for budget meals at coffee shops launched

To help Singaporeans locate cheaper meals amid cost-of-living pressures, a new initiative called the Great Budget Meal Hunt, which allows the public to crowdsource meals for $3.50 or less, was officially launched on Jan 16.

S'pore proposes new governance framework for generative AI

It is seeking international feedback to help global discussion on issue: Josephine Teo

Shares of Baidu sink after news linking its AI bot to Chinese military research

HONG KONG - Baidu shares plunged their most in over a year after a news report linked its Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) platform to key Chinese military research into AI, spurring concerns about retaliation from Washington.

Scheme to turn food waste at 5 malls into reusable material

It taps an on-site processing system that helps reduce waste sent to incinerators and landfills

SIA providing special treatment for VIP - very important panda

Le Le will have the whole flight to Chengdu to himself, attended to by a crew of three

Call for small states to speak up when big powers violate the law

Shanmugam says they can have some impact by working together or else their interests may suffer

China's military, govt acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban

Sales by unknown Chinese suppliers highlight difficulties Washington faces

North Korea tests new solid-fuel hypersonic missile

SEOUL - North Korea on Jan 14 tested a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with an intermediate range, state news agency KCNA said on Jan 15, in a move that was condemned by the United States, South Korea and Japan.

Floating gas power plant to help solve Sulawesi's outage woes

Indonesia's state utility company proposes temporary fix for mineral-rich region

Torrential rain leaves at least Il dead in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO - Torrential rain that turned avenues into rivers killed at least 11 people in Rio de Janeiro, the fire department told AFP on Jan 14.

Iceland's volcano less active after 'black day' of town fires

Geologists note risks from magma corridors still flowing under town now abandoned

Creative campaigns give DPP, TPP an edge in Taiwan polls

Catchy slogan, popular video help ruling party's Lai finish first in tight three-way race

UN seeks $5.6b for Ukraine aid in 2024

GENEVA - The United Nations said on Jan 15 that it needs US$4.2 billion (S$5.6 billion) in 2024 to provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine and help millions who have fled, urging people not to forget the war-torn country's plight as the Gaza war dominates attention.

A Gaza family's painful wait to find children's bodies

RAFAH - Daubed in red paint on a fallen wall, the names Omar, Abdullah and Massa mark the spot where the three children were buried alive by an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip in November, their relatives say.

S'poreans at top US unis shaken but wiser after anti-Semitism flap

They say they were drawn into debate, felt need to better understand issues

China needs to be involved in Ukraine's peace process, says Zelensky aide

DAVOS, Switzerland - China needs to be involved in talks to end the war with Russia, Ukraine's top representative said after a high-level diplomatic meeting ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland.

AI to impact 60% of jobs in advanced economies: IMF chief

Half of the jobs will be negatively hit; rest may see better productivity gains: Report

PM Lee reaffirms Singapore's close ties with Brunei during meeting with Sultan Bolkiah

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong met Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at the Istana Nurul Iman in Bandar Seri Begawan on Jan 15, and reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to the close partnership and ties between the two nations.

Trump, rivals urge lowans to brave cold and vote in caucuses

INDIANOLA, Iowa Republican presidential candidates exhorted their supporters to brave glacial, life-threatening temperatures in Iowa to vote in the party's first nominating contest on Jan 15, amid fears that a predicted record cold snap could keep voters at home.

New private home sales in Dec fall to lowest level since January 2009

Buyers cautious amid macroeconomic uncertainty; developers hold back launches

Volunteer instructor jailed over death of boy while on rope course

Facilitator, who failed to do physical check on boy’s harness, receives six-month term

Fewer buyers paid COV for resale flats; market could moderate further

Housing demand has begun to stabilise for both HDB and private units: Desmond Lee