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US Fed pivot will lift Singdollar, other Asian currencies in 2024

Local currency could reach $1.30 against greenback, but its Asian peers are poised to make even stronger gains

Tech firm HeLa Labs tackling key blockchain issues in new project

It aims to encourage greater adoption of the tech by making it more user-friendly

Money laundering suspect allegedly helped run illegal gambling websites

Police say Su Baolin made millions between Myanmar-based sites 2020 and 2022 from

Taiwanese man looking for S'porean mum years after they were separated

He hopes to find information about ex-SIA stewardess and reunite with her in S'pore

Putin confronts his AI 'double'

Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly appeared lost for words on Dec 14 when confronted with an artificial intelligence (AI) generated version of himself.

US pushing Israel to focus war on precise targeting of Hamas

Washington wants to see results that show Israel distinguishes between civilians and militants

Cold wave across Chinese provinces affects transport links

President Xi Jinping called for \"all-out\" emergency response efforts as a cold wave extended its grip over China on Dec 15, with temperatures falling below freezing across most of the country and snowfall affecting transport in many places.

Myanmar rebels find common ground in anti-junta offensive

Unprecedented cooperation comes amid China's growing impatience with regime

From foes to partners: Japan, Asean to mark 50 years of ties

New action plan will cover areas such as regional stability, economy and more

Small firms in Indonesia get boost from election season

Those producing flags and T-shirts doing well, even as some candidates cut costs

Boost to Ukraine's bid to join EU, but $73b in aid blocked

Bloc agrees to open membership talks as Hungary PM objects to more cash support

US, UK hit out at HK bounty offers for 5 wanted activists

Territory's police say they will pursue the fugitives, now living abroad, 'till the end'

She works full-time to help the needy despite personal adversity

Her doctor has advised her to slow down after an accident that limited her mobility, but 41-year-old Priscilla Ong is still actively driving Project Love Lunch.

Way-finding signs to help pedestrians, cyclists in Central area, Yishun

New way-finding signs have been installed in the city centre, to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to get around.

Assisted-living flats in Bukit Batok delayed as contractor is axed

Buyers of Singapore's living public housing flats in Bukit Batok will face a delay of three to four months after the Housing Board terminated the services of the project's main contractor.

New condominium launches spark Nov private homes sales

Pent-up demand sees transactions surge 286%, snapping three months of tepid sales

Covid-19 cases here top 56,000 in first week of December

Covid-19 infections jumped to 56,043 in the week of Dec 3 to 9, a 75 per cent increase over the 32,035 infections in the previous week, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Dec 15.

Public sector's green effort priotises single-use items

Govt's first green report card details how it plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2045

BEST SHOWING SINCE MY INJURY, SAYS AN

S. Korea’s world No. keeps semi-final hopes alive with win; Axelsen also bounces back

Pistons slump to 21st straight loss, tying a club record

Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams has urged his players to feel \"tired\" of losing and putting in poor performances, as they sunk to another low in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Dec 13.

GIANNIS IS 'UNSTOPPABLE

Bucks coach hails his incredible will to wir’ with record 64pts in success over Pacers

EV industry here small but growing, opening new career paths

New skills becoming increasingly important as Singapore’s electric car population climbs

Employers hope Budget will offer help with wages, AI adoption

Most employers in Singapore are hoping for greater assistance in the 2024 Budget to cope with rising wages from an increase in CPF contributions for older workers, as well as subsidies and grants for the training and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity.

Asia joins global stock rally on Fed pivot as US dollar weakens

Asia joined a global stock rally, but the US dollar extended losses after the United States Federal Reserve indicated it will begin cutting interest rates in 2024.

US Fed holds rate steady, signals three cuts ahead in 2024

Key lending rate to stay between 5.25% and 5.5% in efforts to slow inflation to 2%

ICA officer allegedly received sex acts for help with visit passes

An Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) inspector accused of obtaining sexual favours from six men in exchange for helping them with their short-term visit pass applications has been charged in court.

App to offer one-stop help for grieving people

Users can upload footage of loved ones in virtual 3D space, tap support network

With Nazi trauma wearing off, Germany's far right is making significant inroads

Amid a growing opposition to migration and a desire for stability in a changing world, more voters are being won over by the AfD.

Cheating fears over chatbots overblown: US study

In December 2022, as high school and college students began trying out a new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called ChatGPT to manufacture writing assignments, fears of mass cheating spread across the United States.

Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead

Experts say the avatars can offer much-needed comfort