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Brazil phenom Endrick just wants to be himself
At 17 years old, he is already being compared to Neymar and Pele. But Endrick, the teenager hailed as Brazilian football's next great hope, says he does not pay attention to the hype.
Titmus plays catch-up, Wiffen creates history
Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus says she is still behind the curve with her Paris 2024 preparations after a layoff to have ovarian surgery.
Can Rafa really resist going full throttle on court?
A hard-drinking, daredevil motorcyclist who personified showmanship and a clean-living, hard-running semi-saint with a tennis racket. What could they have in common? Two things.
Europe, a laggard in AI, seizes the lead in its regulation
The world’s first AI regulation is a bit of a mixed bag.
Nvidia CEO confirms chip base in Vietnam
Nvidia wishes to establish a base in Vietnam to develop the country's semiconductor industry as it considers its market an important one, the Vietnamese government said, citing the US chipmaker's chief executive.
S&P 500's fate hangs on Big Tech delivering higher profits from AI
The fate of the S&P 500 is increasingly resting on whether a handful of the biggest technology companies can parlay artificial intelligence (AI) investments into even higher profits.
Crypto exchange HTX hit by $346m outflow after hack
The HTX exchange, a digital asset trading platform linked to China-born industry mogul Justin Sun, has suffered a US$258 million (S$346 million) net outflow since resuming operations after suffering a major hack.
China's real borrowing costs set to stay high in 2024, curbing growth
Leaders cautious on monetary easing in sign that any rate cuts will likely be small
TikTok in $2b GoTo deal to restart e-commerce ops in Indonesia
ByteDance's TikTok announced an investment in Indonesia's biggest technology firm in a deal that would allow the Chinese company to restart its shopping app in its biggest online retail market.
Abu Dhabi emerging as latest haven for world's billionaires
Ring-fencing of assets, lower tax bill and less scrutiny among emirate’s appeal
Doc in fake Covid-19 jabs case fails to get suspension lifted
He had proposed to not see patients over Covid-l9 and to practise under supervision
South Africa's Deputy President calls on President Tharman, PM Lee
South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile called on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Istana on Dec 11.
Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in southern Brazil
A dead sea lion in Sao Jose do Norte, Brazil, during an outbreak of bird flu in November. The highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported for the first time ever in the country in 2023.
Swiss village in ding dong over bid to silence cowbells
Complaints about noise spark fierce reaction from locals to protect tradition
NZ govt's swing right on Maori issues exposes new fault lines
Critics say policy a step backwards, govt says it is addressing concerns of voters
Argentina's new leader warns of unavoidable economic shock
Argentine libertarian economist Javier Milei took over his country's reins on Dec 10, warning in his maiden speech that he had no alternative to a sharp, painful fiscal shock to fix Argentina's worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation heading towards 200 per cent.
Amazon suit accuses global ring of stealing millions in fake refunds
Amazon has accused an international organisation, including customers and several former employees, of conspiring to steal millions of dollars in online products through fraudulent refunds.
Sunak says he is 'deeply sorry' at inquiry into handling of Covid-19
British PM became finance chief on the eve of pandemic outbreak
Biden's support for Israel alienates more Democrats in new poll
US President Joe Biden's backing for Israel in its war with Hamas is alienating at least a third of Democrats, a CBS News/ YouGov poll showed, as criticism of his administration's stance grows.
The humbling of the Ivy League
Elite US colleges facing backlash over responses to anti-Semitism
Australia to tighten student visa rules, halve migrant intake
Australia on Dec 11 said it would tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers that could halve its migrant intake over the next two years as the government looks to overhaul what it said was a \"broken\" migration system.
Record low turnout in Hong Kong for 'patriots only' polls
A \"patriots only\" district election in Hong Kong on Dec 10 that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low voter turnout of 27.5 per cent as many voters spurned what was seen as an undemocratic poll.
Top military official was on Philippine ship rammed by Chinese vessels
Manila summons Beijing envoy over aggressive’ actions at sea; Chief of Staff unhurt in face-off
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City puts its money on low-carbon future
Its support for high-quality development of green industries includes tax, talent policies
DPM Wong to lead Singapore delegation for Young Leaders' Programme in Brunei
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong is travelling to Brunei from Dec 11 to 14 for the 9th Young Leaders' Programme (YLP).
Race against time for fossil fuel deal at climate summit
UN leaders urge removal of obstructions as oil producers resist calls for phase out
Overcrowding at border sparks fears of influx of refugees into Egypt
The last point of refuge for Palestinians fleeing from Israel's relentless siege of the Gaza Strip is collapsing under the weight of tens of thousands of people seeking food and shelter.
Israel bombs south Gaza after Hamas hostage threat
Militants had warned no captives would leave alive unless their demands were met
Sufficient supply of ART kits, avoid hoarding, says MOH
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has urged the public not to hoard antigen rapid test (ART) kits as Covid-19 cases spike here.
8 in 10 firms plan to give bonuses of at least 1 month's pay
Survey on 2024 outlook also finds that half intend to raise salaries by 3% to under 5%