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China leaders met to coordinate bid to sway polls: Taiwan officials

Meeting said to have been attended by senior people from various agencies

Only half of today's youth have clear idea of climate change: Poll

UNITED NATIONS - While most children and young people have heard of climate change, only half of them understand what it is, a new poll shows.

China, EU leaders agree on need for 'balanced' trade ties

But no sign of progress in getting Beijing to use influence on Russia to end Ukraine war

After weeks of controversy, COP28 chief faces ultimate test

Head of UAE oil and gas firm will oversee major fight over future of fossil fuels

S'pore inks carbon credits deal with Papua New Guinea

: Firms here can buy credits from projects _ there to offset part of carbon tax liability

30-day visa-free regime with China a 'plus' for Singapore, says DPM

The new 30-day visa-free arrangement between Singapore and China will be \"a plus in terms of Singapore's interest\", said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Dec 8.

Singapore to keep finding ways to add value to China: DPM Wong

He says bilateral relationship now one of mutual learning and collaboration

Keeping people healthy part of primary healthcare

This holistic approach requires the support of community, says Health Minister Ong

Increased demand for ART kits as number of Covid-19 cases rises

Some pharmacies and stores have run out of antigen rapid test (ART) kits in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases here.

Cordlife probe to take about 6 more weeks: Ong Ye Kung

Affected parents advised to defer requests for transfers to other cord blood banks

Covid-19 cases up; variants not known to cause more severe illness: MOH

Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations are increasing, putting a strain on hospitals here.

S'pore inks FTA with South American bloc to boost trade

Deal with Mercosur will lower tariffs, raise transparency

GAINING FROM NEW RULES

Golf ball changes from 2028 will make pro game more exciting, says Mcllroy

China's surprise drop in imports sparks worries over domestic demand

November data dashes hopes of a rebound to drive growth

Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $235b or more in talks over tender offer

NEW YORK - Mr Elon Musk's SpaceX has initiated discussions about selling insider shares at a price that values the closely held company at US$175 billion (S$235 billion) or more, according to people familiar with the matter.

S'pore pledges its support for Laos as Asean chairman

PM Lee and Laos DPM discuss importance of maintaining Asean centrality and unity

UOB employee saves elderly client from losing $500k in love scam

She’s among 82 staff lauded at bank’s inaugural scam prevention awards

How parents can talk to teens about school life or problems

Cultivating open channel from a child’s early years helpful, says expert

Ukraine faces winter of political discontent at key juncture of war

Frictions emerge within leadership as troops face grinding battles on three fronts

Cracks in India's opposition after BJP's wins in state polls

Parties in Congress-led alliance have grievances over election strategy, among other issues

Gaza war poses global security threat, UN chief warns

Arab states seeking to use alert to push Security Council into calling for ceasefire

Ex-Philippine senator wants to help ICC probe into Duterte's drug war

De Lima, out on bail, had been jailed for six years during ex-president’s term

Australia inks landmark security deal with Papua New Guinea

Accord seen as Canberra’s bid to push back against China’s growing reach in region

In hospitals, security staff get abused too

At the end of October, two Certis officers became victims of an alleged attack when they tried to stop a surly man from leaving the emergency department of Singapore General Hospital (SGH).

Singapore, China to set up green and digital shipping corridor at Tianjin Port

It will be test bed for digital solutions, alternative fuels and technologies

EV drivers can use credit cards to pay for by end-2024 charging

All new chargers must now be registered with LTA, existing ones by June 2024

Kusu Island fully powered by solar energy, with Pulau Hantu to follow suit

Kusu Island, home to the popular Da Bo Gong Temple and three Malay keramat, is now completely selfreliant in using solar power to produce its own water and electricity, setting a precedent for other southern islands like Pulau Hantu.

Upgraded FTA, mutual visa-free regime for Singapore and China

More than 20 pacts inked between both countries at key bilateral meeting

'Transformative' Messi is Time's athlete of the year

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or for a record-extending eighth time, and elevating the profile of football in the United States with his move to Inter Miami.

SLICK SLOVAKIAN STEAMROLLER

After a good first period, I3th-ranked Singapore crash II-2 to world No. 6 side