CATEGORIES

Shipment delays, higher rates likely in 2024 as water levels in Panama Canal fall

Impact of climate change being felt at a time when Mid-East war is affecting global trade

$2.8b money laundering probe: Firms remove directors and shareholders linked to case

Names include those facing charges, as well as individuals connected to them

JTC to reclaim 172ha in Tuas for industrial use and better port links

Works slated to start in 2025 will pilot use of incineration ash from Semakau

Rare triplets from one frozen embryo celebrate first Christmas, birthday

In their first year of life, the Chua triplets have starred in a government commercial on television and joined a medical conference - on top of regularly attracting adoring and curious looks from their neighbours.

HOBBLED EMBIID STILL HARD TO STOP

Cameroonian shrugs off ankle worry to net 31 pts in Sixers’ win, with help from Maxey and Harris

Modern art a draw for fintech chief executive

Her collection includes her best investment a piece by a living British street artist

18 arrested in early morning drink-driving blitz across island

More enforcement operations can be expected during festive period

Legal immigration in UK a volatile issue for PM Sunak

Boom replenishing labour force, but strategy a rude shock for those who voted for Brexit

US to target banks that help Russia's war in Ukraine

Latest sanctions will affect smaller financial institutions, says Treasury official

Supreme Court declines to expedite Trump immunity case

Appeals court to hear case first, potentially delaying his 2020 election interference trial

Czechs mourn after mass shooting in Prague varsity

15 dead in total, including gunman; no link to international terrorism, says minister

US, China inch closer after а turbulent year of frayed ties

Signs like resumption of military dialogue encouraging but uncertainties remain high

Jokowi's son fends off seasoned rivals' criticism in V-P debate

He also lays out plans to lift the economy which he says would create 19 million jobs

Hamas hostages, captives' families sue Red Cross in Israeli court

Hamas hostages, captives' families sue Red Cross in Israeli court Dozens of people who were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas terrorists on Oct 7, or are related to the hostages, have sued the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in an Israeli court, arguing that the organisation has not fulfilled its obligation to help victims of armed conflict and violence and protect their lives and dignity.

Israel seeks Indian, Sri Lankan workers for construction sector

Industry in 'dire' situation after deportation of Palestinians following Hamas' Oct 7 attack

Wuhan's residents eager to step out of Covid-19's long shadow

Despite the national slowdown, the resilient city has seen strong GDP growth

Residents gather for last Christmas party at Bedok Reservoir estate

Twinkling fairy lights, baubles and snowflakes adorn a Christmas \"tree\" made of fishing nets, with a gold star perched on top. A snowman made of two floating buoys, colourful reindeer lights and a lifesized sleigh stand at the foot of Block 702 Bedok Reservoir Road.

Taiwanese man finds Singaporean mum after nearly 40 years

They reconnect via Zoom video call after ST ran article on his search for long-lost mother

TURF CITY, GHOST CITY

Tenants mourn loss of sports venue, but some have found alternative locations

Fighting rages in northern Gaza after UN stops short of ceasefire call

Security Council urges more aid; resolution toned down to avert veto

Two Indian wrestlers protest over new chief

A top Indian male wrestler is returning one of the country's highest civilian awards in protest over the election of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh.

'NO WAY ARE WE THAT BAD'

Guard Cunningham still thinks sputtering Pistons can turn it around to avoid dreaded mark

ComfortDelGro to acquire rest of taxi network operator A2B Australia

Comfort DelGro has agreed to acquire all the shares in A2B Australia it does not already own via a scheme of arrangement for A$1.45 in cash per share, it announced on Dec 22.

Tencent sheds 56b as Beijing unveils latest gaming curbs

Rules to rein in spending on online games signal start of another industry crackdown

Ikea to absorb GST increase in 2024, with prices unchanged

Home furnishing brand Ikea Singapore will absorb the 1 percentage point increase in goods and services tax (GST) in 2024.

US prepares to lift ban on sales of offensive arms to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration is preparing to relax curbs on some weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, United States officials said on Dec 21, crediting the kingdom's peace talks with a militia in Yemen for hastening an easing of constraints.

Russian women demand Putin bring their men home

Wives, mothers and girlfriends of draftees risk embarrassing him before elections

HK court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Lai

Founder of pro-democracy paper accused of conspiracy to publish seditious articles

More than 20 countries join coalition to protect Red Sea shipping

WASHINGTON - More than 20 countries have joined the United States-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, the Pentagon said on Dec 21.

Top US, Chinese military officials hold their first talks in over a year

US reiterates communication is key; China asks US to respect territorial sovereignty