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Thailand turns to China influencers, tech firms to boost tourist arrivals

Thailand plans to tap Chinese social-media influencers and companies such as Huawei Technologies and Alipay to promote the country as a tourist haven, in an effort to more than double the number of travellers from its largest source of visitors before the pandemic.

Getting caught in war among risks faced by Thais working overseas

Evacuation of thousands from Israel-Hamas war zone underscores their plight

Bersatu rejects Muhyiddin's decision to step down as leader

Opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) unanimously rejected former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's decision on Nov 24 to bow out as party president.

Australian warship sails through Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Nov 24 that an Australian warship had sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the sensitive and narrow waterway that separates the democratically governed island from China.

Taiwan opposition parties register separate presidential candidates

Collapse of unity bid boosts Democratic Progressive Party’s chances of victory

Gazans fill streets heading home as guns fall silent

Four-day Israel-Hamas truce begins; Israel warns people not to head back to the north

Persons with disabilities get help with jobs in logistics, e-commerce

Bizlink’s Train and Place programme aims to train 60 for roles in sector

Cyber operators defend 'nation under attack'

Exercise allows agencies to jointly prepare to deal with cyber attacks: Heng Chee How

S'pore hawkers overwhelmed at being being on NYC Times Square billboard

Nestled within Ci Yuan Hawker Centre in Hougang, halal Western eatery Brostern has \"travelled\" halfway around the world to make an impression in a big way - on a giant billboard in Times Square in New York City.

Young investors: More off track with portfolios

Study finds young investors take a hit when there is a market downturn or volatility

Singapore's factory output rises 7.4% in Oct, ending 12-month dip

Factory output rose here in October after 12 straight months of decline, thanks to growth in the key electronics industry, particularly semiconductors.

Hamas begins releasing hostages as four-day truce with Israel holds

Tel Aviv to help hostages reunite with families, release Palestinian prisoners in return

INFANTINO SLAMS VIOLENCE IN BRAZIL

Fifa chief urges authorities to ensure safe environment for all to play, enjoy football

Lions job interests Coach of the Year Yoshinaga

As clinical as the Albirex Niigata sides he has coached, Kazuaki Yoshinaga lifted a record fourth Coach of the Year award to match his fourth Singapore Premier League (SPL) title he won with the Japanese club in August.

MORE LIV GOLF FOR S'PORE IN MAY 2024

Besides return to Republic, new schedule has clashes with PGA Tour’s big events

CELTICS REGROUP TO KEEP PERCH

Brown’s Boston refocus after loss to down Bucks in big clash between Eastern’s top 2

TAKAOKA BOWS OUT AFTER 21 YEARS

Veteran Japanese did not train many stars, and yet retires a 10-time Group winner at Kranji

New platform will help subcontractors get paid quicker

A new platform under development will improve cash flow for small subcontractors by allowing them to get paid as soon as a property developer pays the main contractor for a just-completed portion of work.

OpenAI board was warned of Al discovery ahead of CEO's ouster

Several staff researchers wrote a letter flagging algorithm’s possible threat to humanity

Country Garden shares, bonds jump on hopes of financing aid

Distressed developer expected to be included in Beijing’s draft list of firms eligible for support

Gojek S'pore head seeks to boost pool of private-hire drivers

He says lowering age requirement from 30 will help increase their numbers to meet demand

New way of installing solar panels maximises school's rooftop space

Dulwich College in Bukit Batok goes for trellis-like structure in its new building

NTU dropout forged degree cert, cheated 5 firms into hiring her

She was caught after The Walt Disney Company sent certificate’ for validation

SBS Transit bus crashes into tree in Bishan; one injured

A 54-year-old passenger was injured after an SBS Transit doubledecker bus crashed into a tree in Bishan on Nov 22, resulting in a large part of the bus' roof getting ripped off.

Boy who sheltered bus passengers from heavy rain wins hearts

13-year-old gets praise from MP, school and peers, gifts from the public

Far-right leader scores shock election victory in Netherlands

Geert Wilders promises voters binding referendum on leaving the EU

Wildfire engulfs homes, forces evacuations in Western Australia

Australian firefighters on Nov 23 battled a runaway bush fire that has incinerated 10 homes and forced scores of people to flee their homes in the northern outskirts of Perth during a fierce heatwave.

Indonesia anti-graft agency chief a suspect in corruption case

Indonesia's police this week named the chief of the country's anti-corruption agency, Mr Firli Bahuri, as a suspect for alleged extortion or receiving kickbacks, another setback in the once-prized government institution.

Indonesia's civil society groups launch movement for fair polls

Social activists urge people to report election fraud amid poll-rigging concerns

PM Lee discusses ways to boost sustainability at G-20 virtual meeting

Strengthening multilateral institutions and enhancing digital development can help speed progress towards reaching the United Nations' sustainable development goals, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Nov 22.