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TERRIFIC THIRD SELANGOR GOLD CUP FOR SIX-WIN HERO PINHEIRO

Kranji-based Brazilian jockey reaches new heights in another cross-border foray to KL

IT'S A JAPAN REMAKE IN KOREA CUP, SPRINT

S'pore Pools part of Seoul action with race named after gaming company for 2nd time

Elderly patients • Give early assessment, so families can decide if home care is better

I was moved by the Opinion piece \"As seniors become caregivers to seniors, can doctors lighten their load?\" (Sept 5), and thank Dr Tan Kok Yang for his compassion and empathy for his patients and their families.

. Road safety Act against drivers who don't signal intention to turn at junctions

I estimate that at least a quarter of drivers do not signal when they are turning at a traffic junction from a lane that allows a driver to go straight or turn.

Seniors' burden Have a fairer way to collect tax from owner-occupied properties

I refer to Ms Emily Yap Yong An's points (Look into property tax burden for seniors living in private properties, Aug 28) and the response by the Ministry of Finance (Support for retirees to pay property tax bills, Sept 3).

Avoid unnecessary tests that can stress out seniors and caregivers

Letter of the day agree with the points in the Opinion piece discussing the challenges faced by seniors who are caregivers to other seniors (As seniors become caregivers to seniors, can doctors lighten their load? Sept 5).

Hamas tunnels show future ture wars will be fought underground

Subterranean complexes have been used in combat for millenniums, but terrorist groups and rogue states are creating more sophisticated versions.

A flurry of Fed rate cuts may not happen - inflation isn't dead

Expectations of a prolonged interest rate-cut cycle need to be tempered given the presence of several inflationary risk factors.

Blockbuster IPOs in HK, KL could be start of more in Asia

Efforts on to revive listings in S'pore; Fed's expected rate cut likely to boost confidence

Malaysian minimart king joins billionaire club after IPO debut

Mr Lee Thiam Wah's first retail venture was selling snacks from a roadside stall in Malaysia.

The sauce of ex-banker's inspiration to grow vegetables on walls

The start-up scene is packed with flashy funding announcements, but what really goes on behind the glitz and glamour? In this series, The Straits Times sits down with founders to learn how they developed their ideas, and what it takes to ride the roller coaster of entrepreneurship.

Boeing reaches tentative deal with workers to avert strike

Boeing reached a tentative deal on Sept 8 for a new contract with unions representing over 33,000 workers, a significant step towards avoiding a strike that threatened to shut down production when the existing agreement expires later this week.

Smiggle's managing director fired for 'serious misconduct'

The managing director of Australia's wildly popular back-to-school accessoriser Smiggle, Mr John Cheston, has been fired for \"serious misconduct\", the brand's owner said.

Japan Inc sours on China after long years of brushing off risks

Japanese companies are increasingly abandoning an approach to business in China that once seemed immune to politics, a stark shift after years when they were the biggest single investors in their neighbour's economy.

China's deflation risk up as signs of economic weakness mount

Core inflation at its weakest in over three years with households reluctant to spend

Beijing opens more manufacturing, healthcare to foreign investment

China will fully open its manufacturing sector to foreign investments and is also allowing more room for foreign capital in its health sector, adding to efforts to revive the world's second-largest economy.

Couche-Tard pushes for 7-Eleven deal again after $50b offer rejected

Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Sept 8 that it is willing to enter a non-disclosure agreement with 7-Eleven operator Seven & i Holdings and is keen on still pursuing an acquisition.

Advances by local banking trio help STI reverse morning fall

Overall, decliners edged out gainers 298 to 244 Weak job figures in US cast pall over market Engineering company CSC Holdings most heavily traded

Mpox likely more troublesome than disruptive here, says Ong

For Singapore, mpox will likely be \"a troublesome virus which we can manage, without major disruptions to our daily lives\", Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told Parliament on Sept 9.

HDB dwellers can qualify for job seeker support, says Tan See Leng

Those who don't meet criteria can appeal and will be assessed on case-by-case basis

EMA allowed to recover costs of energy security initiatives

Electricity rates may be raised for those who benefit directly, but agency won't seek profit

Increase in percentage of travellers refused entry with automated lanes

Since automated immigration lanes were introduced for all foreigners at Changi Airport in May, a higher percentage of travellers have been refused entry into Singapore.

Founders' Memorial construction expected to cost $335 million

The upcoming Founders' Memorial at Gardens by the Bay's Bay East Garden is set to cost $335 million to construct.

Man charged over murder of woman at Maxwell Food Centre

Court Correspondent A man was charged on Sept 8 over a murder that took place at Maxwell Food Centre on Sept 6.

Jail for Traffic Police officer whose motorbike fatally hit pedestrian

A Traffic Police officer who was speeding when his motorcycle hit and caused the death of a 58year-old pedestrian in June 2023 was sentenced to seven months' jail on Sept 9.

Former Sers site in Redhill could yield 2,000 flats: Analysts

About 2,000 new flats can be built on a former Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (Sers) site in Redhill Close, said property analysts in response to proposed amendments to the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) master plan.

Teens' invention tackles air pollution woes in burning of paper offerings

Team part of new programme to spur youth to solve community issues

British PM launches coalition to fight knife crime

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a coalition to stop young people from falling into knife crime on Sept 9, joined by actor and anti-knife crime campaigner Idris Elba.

UN rights chief calls on states to challenge Israel

The UN human rights chief, Mr Volker Turk, said on Sept 9 that ending the nearly year-long war in Gaza is a priority and asked countries to act on what he called Israel's \"blatant disregard\" for international law in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Scholz seeks renewed push for peace in Ukraine at a faster pace'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a renewed effort to bring peace to Ukraine, adding that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had both agreed in recent talks on the need for a new peace conference that would include Russia.