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Tourism boom in China over 3-day New Year holiday

Travel in China flourished over the three-day New Year holiday, with 135 million domestic tourist trips, up 155 per cent from the previous year, while domestic tourism revenue rose to 79.73 billion yuan (S$14.9 billion), data released on Jan 1 showed.

Thousands evacuated following Indonesia volcano eruption

More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters amid heightened volcanic activity in a volcano in eastern Indonesia, a local official said on Jan 2.

Gazans camp between zoo cages filled with starving animals

In Rafah Zoo, dozens of destitute Gazans are camping between the cages where starving monkeys, parrots and lions cry out for food 12 weeks into Israel's offensive.

Israel govt on shaky ground after Supreme Court axes judicial reforms

Ruling dashes hopes of Netanyahu coalition to limit powers of country’s judiciary

South Korean opposition chief stabbed in neck

Lee Jae-myung conscious in intensive care in Seoul after attack during visit to Busan

HDB resale prices rise 4.8% in 2023, less than in 2022

Curbs, mismatch in price expectations led to further stabilisation of market: Analysts

Death toll climbs to 55, with many more feared trapped

Rescuers battle to find survivors amid freezing cold and difficulty in reaching isolated areas

Analysts upbeat on 2024 as S'pore economy ends 2023 on a high note

GDP expands 2.8% in Q4, beating forecast as manufacturing finally returns to growth

5 on coast guard aircraft die in Tokyo airport runway collision

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft died after a runway collision with a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Jan 2, Japanese Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito said.

CHEW, ZATCHMO ON SONG

S’porean hits right notes with new horse for Olympic dressage quota spot

MORE SELF-BELIEF NEEDED

Rice urges mentality change after Arsenal give up lead to lose 2nd straight game

MBAPPE STILL THE REAL DEAL: REPORTS

Spanish giants’ pursuit of PSG hotshot set to hog transfer window headlines

CELTICS 'HAVE SOMETHING EXTRA'

Wembanyama pays compliments after NBA leaders rout his Spurs team for their sixth straight win

OSAKA 'VERY PROUD' TO WIN

New mum super nervous’ in comeback but more appreciative of her fans’ support now

HAPPY NEW WINNERS AND BUYS

Double caps good season for trainer Mahadi, whos still taking newbies for last 10 months

SILO HK-BOUND AFTER LAST WIN AT KRANJI

With S’pore racing ending on Oct 5, exciting 3YO gives young syndicators fitting farewell

AI boom leads to court cases over copyright

In focus is fair use’ doctrine in IP law that lets creators build on copyrighted work

A $106b industry looks out for child workers - but fails to find them

One morning in 2019, an auditor arrived at a meatpacking plant in rural Minnesota. He was there on behalf of national drugstore chain Walgreens to ensure that the factory, which made the company's house brand of beef jerky, was safe and free of labour abuses.

Saudi fund outpaces GIC with $41.7 billion splurge

GIC loses spot as the world’s most active sovereign wealth fund for first time in 6 years

Breast cancer cells die to let surrounding ones survive: Study

Findings could lead to next-gen treatment targeting cancer cells' social behaviour

Buddy system pairing seniors with volunteers gets charity status

Three years after launching, KampungKakis has 2,000 volunteers to help 500 seniors

Disability no obstacle for 'most special' Viet traveller

32-year-old with rare illness an inspiration as he crosses the country in special scooter

Foreigners stressed over Johor Bahru's traffic congestion

They complain of long hours stuck on the road, difficulty in getting e-hailing services

Taiwan's ties with China must be decided by will of people: Tsai

Taiwanese President says China should respect outcome of the island’s election

Sharp contrast on war in New Year speeches of Zelensky and Putin

Ukrainian leader mentions war’ I4 times; Russian rival makes only passing reference

Painful surgery, notes of encouragement: How Israeli siblings survived Hamas captivity

Israeli Maya Regev lay badly wounded in a nondescript house in Gaza, her leg mangled from a gunshot, under orders not to make a sound.

Israel pulling out some troops as Gaza war enters next phase

Move aimed at shifting to more targeted ops and re-energising Israeli economy: Official

Illegal migration from India to US in spotlight amid probe into flight

Growing suspicions that Nicaragua-bound passengers were seeking to enter US illegally attempted to enter the US unlawfully

Xi, Biden exchange congratulations on 45th year of diplomatic relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations with US President Joe Biden on the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Jan 1.

Tun Razak Exchange, Malaysia's first financial district, taking shape

Its new mall draws crowds to area that govt hopes will be country’s answer to Wall Street