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Buzz is back at Peace Centre with takeover by PlayPan

It is using space for community building till Jan with postponement of mall’s demolition

MOH extends participation incentives for CareShield Life until end of 2024

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Tuesday that it will extend the participation incentives for CareShield Life for another year.

'Smart' community fridges reduce food waste and boost efficiency

Unlike existing community fridges, residents with accounts can access them any time

Sunak's move to bring Cameron back into govt a risky exercise

It diverts attention from ruling party rifts but also rekindles rows over foreign policy

See you in court: Training equips Asian judges for climate litigation

As more green lawsuits are filed, it is vital that judges are up to date on the science

Rescuers drill to reach 40 workers in India tunnel collapse

Rescue workers in India on Tuesday battled to reach 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan highway tunnel for almost 60 hours, drilling through debris to fix a wide steel pipe which they hope can be used to pull the men out.

Chinese graduates put career dreams on hold, take on temporary 'welfare jobs'

Such govt jobs seen as short-term solution to preserve social stability amid crisis in youth unemployment

Taiwan doubts China has capacity to launch invasion by 2027

Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to have the capability to conduct a successful invasion of Taiwan by 2027, according to a top Taiwanese security official, casting doubts on the progress of Beijing's military modernisation plans.

Anti-junta fighters in Myanmar seek to control border with India

Success in early battles against military forces propels rebel charge

Prabowo pledges to keep Indonesia's foreign policy neutral

Presidential front runner says he won't align with power blocs or join military alliances

Gaza hospital director says scores of patients buried in mass grave

Gaza's main hospital has been forced to bury scores of dead patients in a mass grave, its director said on Tuesday, as US President Joe Biden pressed Israel to protect the complex trapped in fierce combat.

Dinner date with Xi: US firms hope for business as usual with China

With China’s economy slowing, Xi is set to make a pitch for more foreign investment

Babies better protected for 6 months if mums had Covid-19 jab while pregnant: KKH study

Babies born to mothers who received a Covid-19 vaccine during their pregnancy were significantly protected against the disease in their first six months of life, according to a local study by a team led by KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH).

Illegal gambling sites still an issue despite efforts to crack down on them

Nature of such sites contributes to higher incidence of problem gambling: NCPG chair

'Solar pavements' to feature in Sentosa amid decarbonisation push

The first \"solar pavements\" in the Republic will be installed on Sentosa's Fort Siloso Skywalk in the first quarter of 2024, as part of the island's efforts to achieve carbon neutrality while it explores new ways to harness the power of the sun.

New NUS Medicine facility aims to cut carbon footprint of healthcare sector

It will also prepare doctors and nurses for potential flood of climate-related ailments

COE prices likely to fall further, say motor dealers

The sharp drop in certificate of entitlement (COE) premiums on Nov 8 is likely to be the start of a downward trend in 2024, barring a surge in demand from private-hire fleet owners, said motor dealers.

US, Indonesia elevate relations, but some hurdles remain

Biden hails new era of cooperation across range of areas at meeting with Jokowi

DRAMATIC DRAW IS FAIR RESULT, SAYS PEP

Man City, Chelsea go for it in 4-4 thriller that also shows Blues’ mentality, character

POIGNANT END TO VILLEGAS' DRY SPELL

Colombian pays tribute to late daughter after Bermuda title, his first since 2014

A VICTORY IS STILL A VICTORY

Sole success on Pacific Victory makes up for Bayliss' Gold Cup failure in brief Kranji return

KRANJI FAREWELL FOR SHAFRIZAL

With Singapore racing ending in 2024, Malaysian jockey packs his boots to China

Container shipping boom turns to bust with oversupply

Consumers gearing up to buy the latest imported appliances, clothes or electronic gadgets this holiday season might want to spare a thought for the companies that will struggle to make money for the next few years hauling products across the ocean.

Alibaba, JD.com fail to inspire in Singles' Day shopping event

Both likely lagged behind newer entrants like ByteDance’s Douyin despite sales rise

Volunteer a 'daughter' to seniors living alone in Yishun rental flats

She starts fund to pay for their medical needs and serves as a 24-hour helpline’

Insurer marks 75th year with fun treat for ST pocket money fund kids

To mark its 75th anniversary, Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore treated 75 beneficiaries of The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) to a day out at Universal Studios Singapore.

UAE official lauds S'pore's handling of $2.8b money laundering probe

He hopes globally significant’ case will spur other jurisdictions into similar efforts

Some shops face sluggish sales, others unaffected by slower footfall

People familiar with area miss aspects of town but say upgrades are necessary

US, South Korea revise deterrence strategy over threat from the North

They also agree to boost joint drills and cooperation with Japan to deter attacks

With manufacturing loans rising, can China avoid a new supply glut?

As funds flow into high-tech products like EVs, fears grow over cheap exports