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Singapore's Key Exports Up 0.2% in 2024; Downside Risks Weigh on 2025 Forecast
Enterprise Singapore warns that \"significant uncertainties\" from trade frictions among major economies could result in a more challenging and competitive trade environment, and pose a downside risk to its 2025 non-oil domestic exports forecast.
Go Wide With Lavish Empire
The Snowden-trained galloper can spring an upset on competitive Randwick card
Woman acquitted of maid abuse on appeal after judge finds inconsistencies
Discrepancies in evidence were central aspects of assertions underlying the charges
Torque Shop
How are the lights on the current generation of cars different from what they used to be? Is it possible to upgrade the lights of a classic car to the latest technology?
More Hollywood female leads, but fewer people of colour: Report
Out of the top 100 movies of 2024, more than half featured a story centred on an actress as a lead or co-lead, the first time representation has been above the United States census, where girls and women comprise 50.5 per cent of the population, a 2025 report from the University of Southern California (USC) found.
No Woman in Top-100 Earners Led by Ronaldo
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo again topped the list of the world's highest-paid athletes with total income of US$260 million (S$349 million) in 2024, according to sports industry news website Sportico, but there was no woman in the top 100.
Reid Steps Up For Minnesota
Timberwolves stun high-flying Thunder despite absence of star centre Gobert
Group of state attorneys-general sues to clip Musk's authority
A group of state attorneys-general on Feb 13 sued to halt Mr Elon Musk's efforts to slash federal spending as head of President Donald Trump's new government efficiency agency, escalating the legal fight over the billionaire's influence in the White House.
Parents of K-pop girl group NJZ speak up on Hanni's visa status
The parents of NJZ, formerly known as NewJeans, said the K-pop girl group's Vietnamese-Australian member Hanni had obtained a new visa, amid speculation that she was staying in South Korea illegally.
Norris vows to be smarter in bid to dethrone Verstappen
Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen that he will get his \"elbows out\" as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.
Vietnam looks to placate Trump by vowing to open market to US goods
Vietnam says it has no intention of imposing measures that \"create burdens or restrict trade\" with the US, and is \"ready to open its market, increasing imports of US agricultural products\", as it seeks to stave off US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
6 Dead in Fire at Hotel Construction Site in Busan
At least six people died and 25 were injured after a fire broke out at a hotel construction site in South Korea's southern port city of Busan on Feb 14.
Indonesia hands lengthy jail terms to poachers who killed rare rhinos
An Indonesian court has handed lengthy prison terms to poachers who killed dozens of rare Javan rhinos, court rulings seen by AFP on Feb 14 showed, drawing praise from conservationists who said it would help deter lucrative wildlife crime.
Oscar Winner Bong Joon-ho Returns to Big Screen with Mickey 17
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho premiered his highly anticipated science-fiction dark comedy, Mickey 17, in London on Feb 13, his first movie since the Oscar-winning Parasite (2019).
Japan Begins Talks With US To Sound Out Details Of Reciprocal Tariffs
Trump Has Singled Out Japan, South Korea As Nations That Are Taking Advantage Of US
Field Marshal should strip fitter second-up
Field Marshal, a beaten favourite in his last race, is expected to perform better this time. Other key races and contenders are also highlighted.
Auto executives ditch Super Bowl EV ads
Most companies pitching electric vehicles sat out the Big Game as United States President Donald Trump attacks clean tech
American Embassies Worldwide Told To Prepare For Staff Cuts
President Donald Trump's administration has asked US embassies worldwide to prepare for staff cuts, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Feb 13, as part of his effort to overhaul the US diplomatic corps.
Rapper Kanye West and Wife Bianca Censori Split: Reports
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have split, reports said on Feb 13, capping two weeks of controversy for the American rapper whose once-stellar career has descended into chaos.
Heavy rain hits south California, triggering flood alerts
Areas scorched by January wildfires of particular concern due to risk of mudslides
Industry Veteran's Verdict: Rising Supply Likely to Push Down COE Prices
Research done by the writer shows clear link between supply and prices.
England Rugby's Bonus Scheme 'Appropriate'
An independent review of the Rugby Football Union's (RFU) controversial scheme that handed chief executive Bill Sweeney a £358,000 ($604,000) bonus found that it was \"appropriate and well-reasoned\", but also identified some key failings, largely in terms of communication.
Gaza Militants Set to Free Three Israeli Hostages as Deadline Nears
Breakthrough Comes After Intense Efforts by Mediators to Keep Ceasefire Deal on Track
Mourinho cautions side despite big lead
Jose Mourinho is keeping his feet on the ground despite his Fenerbahce side taking a big step towards the last 16 of the Europa League with a 3-0 home win over Anderlecht on Feb 13.
HSBC Plans Fresh Round of Layoffs, Starting in Asia
Job Cuts at Investment Bank Come as New CEO Tries to Reduce Costs With Restructuring
Trump's Tariffs Obscure a Much Bigger Challenge for the World
The global economy is utterly dependent on the U.S. Growth elsewhere does not look promising.
Ingebrigtsen toughs it out for two indoor records
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic 5,000m champion, set a new indoor mile world record of 3min 45.14sec at a meet in northern France on Feb 13.
Skoda Octavia Combi in a class of its own
Introduced after a facelift, it is the only Category A COE station wagon on sale today
Canadians Revel in Rare Major Snow Storm
Many schools and shops were shuttered across eastern Canada, flights were delayed, and driving was treacherous on Feb 13, but Canadians reveled in a major snow storm.
US Commander Warns of 'Triangle of Troublemakers' to Transform Pacific
China, Russia, and North Korea have formed a \"triangle of troublemakers\" that threatens to transform the Pacific region, a senior US commander has warned, even as US President Donald Trump seeks warmer ties with two of those adversaries.