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Nvidia's Q4 sales forecast falls short of highest estimates

Nvidia delivered a revenue forecast that failed to meet the highest expectations, showing that its dizzying artificial intelligencefuelled growth run has its limits.

HSBC shelves plans for trading, financing carbon credits

HSBC Holdings has abandoned plans to build a carbon credits desk, according to people familiar with the matter, as Europe's biggest bank cools to a market rocked by repeated allegations of greenwashing.

Archegos founder gets 18 years, jail for massive fraud

Bill Hwang also guilty of market manipulation; collapse of his investment firm caused banks $13.4b in losses

STI dips as fears of Trump tariffs weigh on regional sentiment

● Index down 0.1%; losers outnumber gainers 284 to 233 ● SGX is STI's top performer; Singtel comes in at the bottom ● Trio of local banks end mixed; regional indexes in the red

Unexploded WWII bomb found off Lornie Road removed

An unexploded World War II bomb found off Lornie Road on Nov 21 was found safe to handle and has been removed for disposal by the Singapore Armed Forces' bomb disposal unit.

NUS student charged after allegedly deflating tyres of five vehicles

A man who allegedly deflated the tyres of five cars at two multi-storey carparks in Woodlands was charged on Nov 21 with being a public nuisance.

ImpactSG launched to link family offices to philanthropic causes

Philanthropy has evolved beyond writing a cheque, says chairman of non-profit body

Get $4 voucher when you spend $50 at FairPrice, Unity stores

From Nov 22 to 28, shoppers at FairPrice and Unity stores can get a $4 voucher for every $50 they spend in a single transaction, up to a maximum of three vouchers.

Unmeritorious claims filed to extort settlement are in contempt of court

Ministry of Law says such claims can be struck out if found to be abuse of process

Legal battle over fraudulent diamond investment deal comes to light

Arbitrator finds S'porean defrauded investor over value of 'fancy vivid blue' diamond ring

Non-stop flights between Singapore and China's Wenzhou from Dec 24

Singapore travellers looking to travel to and from Wenzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, will be able to fly non-stop to the city from Dec 24.

Trial allowing pilots to pick most direct and efficient paths extended

A trial that has allowed pilots on certain flights to choose the most direct and efficient paths has been extended by almost six months until the end of April 2025.

New Year countdown to kick off events marking nation's 60th birthday

Singaporeans will be able to usher in the new year and join in celebrations counting down to the nation's 60th birthday at key places such as Marina Bay and Sentosa as well as 17 heartland locations on Dec 31.

Spike in fines, warnings issued to owners of public toilets in 2024

10 coffee shops have also been suspended for toilet-related and food safety offences

Trump team mulls over creation of White House °crypt0 czar, role

New position would underscore influence industry stands to wield in US government

Ramaswamy, Musk to push for end to WFH for federal workers

Mr Elon Musk and Mr Vivek Ramaswamy - US President-elect Donald Trump's picks to lead the newly formed task force to review government spending - said they will push for eliminating work-from-home policies for federal workers, an idea that could spark clashes between the new administration and government employee unions.

Israel, Hezbollah trade blows despite ceasefire talks

US mediator says ceasefire 'within grasp' in Beirut visit, will try to secure it with Israel

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas military chief

The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Nov 21 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif.

Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile in attack: Ukraine

It would be first use in war of weapon designed to deliver nuclear warheads

Russian tactics drove US to send Kyiv landmines: Austin

The US decision to send anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine in a major policy shift slammed by rights groups - was triggered by a change in Russian battlefield tactics favouring infantry over mechanised units, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Nov 20.

Moscow says new US base ln Poland ralses overall nuclear danger

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Nov 21 that a new US ballistic missile defence base in northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger and was on a Russian targeting list for potential destruction if necessary.

S. Korea's vibrant corporate ecosystem filled with opportunities: DPM Heng

After a working visit to South Korea, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat described the country as having a \"vibrant corporate ecosystem\" that holds great promise and opportunities.

Thai woman given death sentence for cyanide poisoning

A Thai woman believed to be among the worst serial killers in the kingdom's history was convicted and sentenced to death on Nov 20 for poisoning a friend with cyanide, in the first of her 14 murder trials.

Storms threaten growth as Philippines suffers $176m in crop losses

Nation on track for record rice imports to fill supply gaps after string of tropical cyclones

All eyes on Hin Leong founder's appeal against 1712-year jail sentence

Conviction of O.K. Lim, 82, follows the dramatic downfall of his oil trading giant in 2020

Vietnam, Malaysia pledge to maintain peace in S. China Sea

Vietnam and Malaysia agreed on Nov 21 to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.

Political wrangling in India as US accuses Gautam Adani of bribery

His listed firms lose a combined $34.8b in market value after charges are filed in NY

Inmates assessed on mobility, housing needs upon admission

Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin, 82, will be assessed by a medical officer in prison if he fails in his appeal against his conviction over three charges of cheating and forgery, and a jail sentence of 17 years and six months.

132 hamsters break loose aboard flight in Portugal, triggering four-day hunt

An Airbus A321neo operated by TAP Air Portugal faced an unusual crisis when 132 hamsters reportedly escaped from their cages in the cargo hold, triggering a four-day grounding of the aircraft.

QR code trial for bus travellers to start at Woodlands, Tuas soon

Bus travellers will be able to use QR codes to enter and exit Singapore's two land checkpoints during a trial starting from the end of November, said Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Nov 21.