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Trump's return could extend US stocks' dominance over global rivals

NEW YORK - US stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or ballooning US deficit.

Swedish firms in Singapore upbeat about stronger ties

More tie-ups could boost efforts in sustainability, security, innovation

Ford to cut more jobs in Europe as EV transition falters

FRANKFURT - Ford Motor will look to eliminate another 4,000 positions in Europe, further retrenching from a region where the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is losing traction industrywide.

Adani shares extend losses, with $44b rout on US charges

Stocks and bonds of India's Adani Group dropped for a second day on Nov 22 after a US arrest warrant was issued for its billionaire founder Gautam Adani over an alleged US$265 million (S$356.7 million) bribery scheme.

Kering founder crashes out of world's 100 richest amid struggles at Gucci

Luxury group expects lowest profit in years as its biggest brand faces weaker demand

China's richest man slams 2 internet giants after Nongfu shares are battered

He accuses PDD of instigating price war and ByteDance of fanning online vitriol

FedEx buys 31 electric vans in move to electrify delivery fleet

It is also installing solar panels to meet over half the power needs at its hub here

S'pore stocks rise as GDP growth for third quarter beats forecasts

STI climbs 0.2% as Republic raises full-year growth forecast Across broader market, gainers outnumber losers 265 to 251 Regional markets end mixed amid global uncertainty

Two flash floods amid record rainfall in the north

A massive afternoon deluge on Nov 22 triggered two flash floods and numerous flood risk warnings across the island in one of Singapore's heaviest downpours in 40 years.

2 police centres in Yishun to merge on Dec 18

There will be one fewer police centre come Dec 18 as Yishun North Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) merges with the Yishun South station.

Opera troupes take on scams and more in light-hearted videos

5 public service videos feature excerpts adapted with a twist from Chinese operas

Jail for woman who scammed people over concert tickets

A woman who wanted to earn fast cash duped people into buying concert tickets from her, including for shows by popular artistes Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.

Public warned against using sexual enhancement 'candy'

It is also installing solar panels to meet over half the power needs at its hub here

Bus driver dies after accident in Kaki Bukit; 5 passengers injured

An SBS Transit bus driver died after his vehicle was involved in an accident in Kaki Bukit on Nov 21.

Poly, ITE grads who take up SkillsFuture work-study programmes earn more

Study finds they enjoy wage premium over peers who head straight to work

Nationwide study to screen children for conditions like ADHD, depression

IMH-led initiative seeks to track 40,000 households for up to 10 years

New traffic system helps SCDF's ambulances reach hospitals faster

Amid busy traffic one morning in September, a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest was being taken by an ambulance to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) in Jurong East.

US security agency chief urges industry to cooperate to root out telco hackers

He seeks detailed disclosure of breaches in bid to tackle China-linked infiltration

70 stricken with gastrointestinal illness on month-long cruise

Seventy people on a Princess Cruises vessel suffered diarrhoea and vomiting, among other symptoms, during a month-long voyage from Singapore to Los Angeles.

S. Korea tax dodger hides money in kimchi boxes

SEOUL - Nearly 700 high-income tax evaders have been uncovered in South Korea, with one of them found hiding millions of won in kimchi containers and another driving a Rolls-Royce while dodging taxes.

Thai court rejects case against Thaksin in reprieve for premier

BANGKOK - Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed a complaint against former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his family-backed ruling party, a major reprieve for his daughter's government, which is less than three months old.

Study finds potentially toxic by-product from water disinfectant

WASHINGTON - A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic by-product, according to research published on Nov 21, sparking calls for an immediate investigation into possible health impacts.

How Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme unfolded

US authorities say he bribed officials in India to secure deals for solar power

Malaysian minister urges strong climate finance commitment

He also pushes for more focus on adaptation instead of mitigation at COP29

Iran to expand nuke centrifuges after spat with UN watchdog

TEHRAN - Iran said it will increase the number of centrifuges in its nuclear programme in response to a censure by the UN's nuclear watchdog, ratcheting up tensions with the West just days after it signaled a willingness to ease them.

Taiwan's President Lai to visit Tuvalu, Palau and Marshall Islands

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Taipei's three remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a trip starting at the end of the month, his office said on Nov 22, but the government declined to give details on US transit stops.

Second Aussie tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Death toll hits six; victims apparently drank tainted alcohol in backpacker hostel

N. Korea, Russia expand trade, scientific and economic cooperation

PYONGYANG - North Korea and Russia concluded a ministerial meeting in Pyongyang on Nov 20 aimed at expanding cooperation in the trade, economic, scientific and technological sectors, at a critical moment when global attention is focused on what Pyongyang might gain in return for dispatching troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

US slaps sanctions on Russian banks over Ukraine war

WASHINGTON - The US unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks on Nov 21 - including the largest remaining one yet to face such action - over the war in Ukraine.

Putin says Ukraine war has gone 'global', hints at strikes on the West

His address to nation follows test-firing of a new intermediate-range missile at Ukraine