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Paying your child to read a book?

This summer, I paid my 12-year-old daughter US$100 (S$130) to read a book.

Other options for investors now that S'pore T-bill yields are easing

Experts say bonds, stocks, Reits are worth considering

When owners can decline to pay for shoddy renovation

Contractors must show they have completed the job, and the home is ready for occupation

Brunei Crown Prince wraps up five-day visit

Senior Correspondent Brunei Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah on Sept 14 concluded his five-day official visit to Singapore for the 10th SingaporeBrunei Young Leaders' Programme (YLP).

S'pore's first migrant worker dragon boat team race again

Just two months after their maiden competition in July, Singapore's first migrant worker dragon boat team were raring to go for their second race.

Anti-money laundering laws target kingpins' environmental crime profits

More powers to probe gains from wider range of foreign environment offences

Enjoy water activities in Marina Bay in 2025 with Passion Wave outpost

Singaporeans will be able to enjoy a variety of water activities in Marina Bay when the People's Association (PA) establishes its first PAssion Wave outpost in the Bayfront area in 2025.

Aussies 'over the moon' as push to curb light pollution takes off

Sydney area using covered street lights in bid to spark interest in night sky, save energy

Over 60 spots at five carparks become health awareness spaces

Parking Day event lets participants share ideas on improving health and wellness

Ohio city unnerved by bomb threats in wake of Trump's false claims

Former president said Haitian immigrants in the city of Springfield were eating people's pets

Israeli army shows reporters tunnels in southern Gaza

The Israeli army took reporters on Sept 13 to tunnels uncovered by troops in southern Gaza, including the entrance to an underground chamber where the bodies of six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas were recovered on Sept 1.

Aussie PM hits back at Musk after 'fascists' quip

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hit back at Mr Elon Musk, after the technology mogul called his government \"fascists\" for proposing laws that will fine social media giants for spreading misinformation.

Three US citizens among 37 sentenced to death in Congo over role in failed coup

Three US citizens are among 37 defendants sentenced to death by a military court on Sept 13 for their role in a failed coup in May in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Israel claims UN worker it shot dead in West Bank was a 'terrorist'

UN agency says the Palestinian was a sanitation labourer; he is among dozens killed in strike

'Asian Nato' and nukes? Japan's next PM must steer through choppy waters

Four of the PM hopefuls regularly visit Yasukuni Shrine; two want Japan to arm itself with nukes

HK pivots to Asean, Belt and Road partners as ties with the West deteriorate

Hong Kong Correspondent HONG KONG Hong Kong has intensified efforts to carve out international space for itself, especially among developing economies, as it increasingly comes under fire from the West for its governance.

PAS rules out working with PM Anwar's coalition

Malaysia's Islamist party, which holds the most seats in Parliament, said it will not work with the ruling coalition, in a blow to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim after months of speculation of a tie-up.

Vietnams typhoon death toll passes 260

The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi and the landslides and flash floods it triggered rose to 262 on Sept 14, the authorities said, as flood waters receded and search efforts pressed on.

Thai PM pledges aid during visit to flood-hit region

During her visit to the flood-stricken Mae Sai district in Chiang Rai on Sept 13, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra highlighted the devastation brought by Typhoon Yagi, which made landfall in Vietnam a week ago.

Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with floods

Move comes as death toll hits 33 and over 235,000 have been forced to leave homes

Polls may pave way to restored statehood, says ex-chief minister

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said the desire among the people in the territory to vote in the upcoming assembly election is strong amid hopes of restoration of statehood.

Election in Jammu and Kashmir marks new chapter for the region

It is Indian territory's first assembly polls since its special status was removed in 2019

US, UK put off Ukraine long-range missiles decision

Leaders of the two countries to discuss plan with 'wider group of individuals' at UN meet

Exiled, jailed, silenced

Benjamaporn Nivas received asylum in Canada after fleeing Thailand.

On flight home, Pope Francis speaks of S'pore as 'New York of the East'

He praises country's strong inter-religious culture, cleanliness and 'very polite people'

Nun, music teacher among many who helped in preparing for Pope Francis' visit

Senior Social Affairs Correspondent Assembling the 1,700-strong choir and wind band for the papal mass held at the National Stadium on Sept 12 attended by 50,000 Catholics was no easy feat.

Easy access to deepfake porn services raises alarm

Social workers and online safety advocates in Singapore are bracing themselves for a wave of Al-generated porn targeting victims here, as deepfake-on-demand services are popping up on publicly accessible online channels.

URA, BCA investigating possible unauthorised condo rooftop structures

It is unclear whether penthouse owners submitted building plans for approval

More students can study higher mother tongue from 2026

Those who do well in the subject can take it in Sec regardless of their overall PSLE score

New FAS gen-sec Chew committed to changes

Sports Correspondent Former Lion City Sailors chief executive officer Chew Chun-Liang is expected to hit the ground running when he takes over as the Football Association of Singapore's (FAS) general secretary in November, a move which was announced on Sept 13.