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Entrepreneur fails to stop bankruptcy action over $34 million business debt

Court rejects her plan to repay banks via sale of properties, revenue from leasing

Markets cheer prospect of Fed rate cuts

Expect more gains this week, although there are some minefields further ahead

US companies avoiding layoffs, but hiring has slowed

As job growth has slowed and unemployment has crept up, some economists have pointed to a sign of confidence among employers: They are, for the most part, holding on to their existing workers.

Sustainable finance, GenAl among skills identified for those in banking

IBF and SkillsFuture working to build capabilities, particularly among SMEs

Saving S-E Asia's trees requires action on climate, land use: Study

Region's forests facing 'double whammy' of threats from climate change, deforestation

Only female in milling event out to break barrier

When Ms Shanice Wong, 20, realised she was the only female in a male-dominated event, she knew she had to rely on \"girl power\" to secure a win.

Poly student leans on hotel industry training

A nosy handyman tests your professionalism. Attendees of a wedding party create a ruckus in the hotel lobby. A distraught guest crumbles in panic after losing her passport.

Parlaying their skills at ‘Olympics'

Duo fly the flag for S'pore with expertise in trains

Migrant workers learn computer skills in classes by non-profit group

Bangladeshi Anowar Mirdha was a year away from receiving his bachelor's degree, but frequent floods in his home country and the lack of time made him drop out of the course.

KKH diagnostic programme uncovers rare gene disorders

Five previously unknown genetic diseases have been discovered since it began in 20/4

First service under new bus enhancement scheme kicks off

Service 861 meant to improve connections for residents of Yishun and Sembawang

Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt, says Paris

Eight migrants died early on Sept 15 when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, the French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster in 2024.

In Pennsylvania, wary voters wonder if Harris can deliver

They want specifics on how she will address housing shortage, high prices

Iran's President to attend Brics summit in Russia

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming Brics summit in Russia, state media cited Tehran's ambassador in Moscow as saying on Sept 15, amid tensions with the West over military cooperation between the two countries.

How Hamas uses brutality to maintain power

Palestinians at risk as group embeds itself in civilian areas; critics attacked, threatened

N. Korean photos may be of undeclared site for making nukes: Analysts

Photos of North Korea's uranium enrichment facility may show an undeclared site for building nuclear bombs just outside of its capital, analysts said.

Flights grounded in Shanghai as China prepares for typhoon

Shanghai halted transportation links, recalled ships and shut tourism spots, including Shanghai Disney Resort, on Sept 15 as it braced itself for Typhoon Bebinca in what could be the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Chinese financial hub since 1949.

More bite for Indonesia's wildlife anti-trafficking law

Wider scope and harsher penalties, but enforcement is key, say experts

Philippines to send replacement ship to China-disputed shoal

The Philippines said it was sending a vessel to Sabina Shoal to replace a coast guard ship that returned to port on Sept 15 after a five-month deployment at the contested feature in the South China Sea, in a swop that will likely irk China.

Religious schools linked to child abuse probe to be shut down

The Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) will close down religious schools linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB), which is at the centre of a controversy after the premises linked to it were raided by the police on Sept 11.

Fighting food waste requires reducing waste in the first place

A legal framework that tackles all stages of the supply chain is needed, from producers and businesses to individuals.

Al can debunk conspiracy theories better than humans

Unlike humans, Al can match believers with instant mountains of counter-evidence and swiftly point out logical flaws.

Transport • No plans to allow foreign private-hire cars to provide cross-border services

We thank Mr Joshua Sim for his suggestion (Have legal point-to-point cross-border ride-hailing services, Sept 9).

Australia's foreign policy is not simply about containing China

It's about how a middle power can support the conditions for regional prosperity and peace through the balancing of deterrence, diplomacy and development.

Property tax Levy is S'pore's primary means of taxing wealth

We thank Mr Tan Ah Heng for his feedback (Have a fairer way to collect tax from owner-occupied properties, Sept 10).

Papal visit⚫ Touched by Pope's messages

I followed with much interest the recent Asia-Pacific trip by Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, which included his visit to Singapore from Sept 11 to 13.

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Short-lived comeback does not stop Sazali from applying new tricks to winning effect

Olympic farewell 'fabulous' for all involved in Paris

France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Sept 14 with a parade on the Champs-Elysees, followed by a concert featuring artistes from the opening and closing ceremonies.

LPGA chief takes blame for bus debacle

LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan took responsibility on Sept 14 for the transportation fiasco that kept fans from arriving at the Solheim Cup in a timely manner on the opening day of the event.