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In this issue

March 19, 2024

How social media is changing travel planning

More than half of Gen Z travellers prefer social media to search engines, citing authenticity as a factor

How social media is changing travel planning

6 mins

"YOU BEAT LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN BEAT ANYONE'

Ten Hag says while United are on the rise, defeating their rivals could save their season

"YOU BEAT LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN BEAT ANYONE'

3 mins

ALCARAZ ALL SMILES AGAIN

He retains Indian Wells title with win over Medvedev after difficult months’

ALCARAZ ALL SMILES AGAIN

3 mins

HISTORY FOR CHRISTIE AT FRIEND'S EXPENSE

World No. 9 wins his maiden All England title after first all-Indonesia final in 30 years

HISTORY FOR CHRISTIE AT FRIEND'S EXPENSE

2 mins

General insurance sector in Singapore grows 10.1% in 2023

Domestic underwriting profit drops 11.2%, with rise in claims led by motor segment

General insurance sector in Singapore grows 10.1% in 2023

2 mins

Abu Dhabi luring hedge fund managers with club memberships and more

Perks part of plan to propel city up the ranks of the world’s top financial centres

5 mins

S'pore stocks end flat ahead of Fed interest rate announcement

STI loses 1.03 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 3,171.93

1 min

Man jailed after attempt to get 'VIP' to ‘tailgate' at Taylor Swift concert

Chinese national pleads guilty to one charge of criminal trespass

Man jailed after attempt to get 'VIP' to ‘tailgate' at Taylor Swift concert

3 mins

Community-led heritage projects get over $15m in grants

Little India mural and book on local practices among over 550 projects supported by NHB

Community-led heritage projects get over $15m in grants

3 mins

S. Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy

President tells global summit fake news based on AI violates human rights

S. Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy

2 mins

'DUMMY' SCHOOLS IN INDIA

Students skip their classes so they can focus on college entrance exams

'DUMMY' SCHOOLS IN INDIA

4 mins

Vivian on visit to Palestinian territories, Israel, Egypt, Gulf states

Foreign Minister accompanied by five MPs on latest leg of Middle East working trip

Vivian on visit to Palestinian territories, Israel, Egypt, Gulf states

3 mins

BERTHIER PARIS-BOUND

Coach tips fencer to shine after earning her Olympic spot at Washington event

BERTHIER PARIS-BOUND

2 mins

Uproar over Unesco site proposal for Selangor's Chinese new villages

Short-lived idea to nominate former internment camps angers historians, Malay nationalists

Uproar over Unesco site proposal for Selangor's Chinese new villages

5 mins

Surprise 0.1% slip in key exports but economists remain optimistic

Experts point to boost in electronics and Feb data being affected by CNY slowdown

3 mins

Netanyahu says Israel will press on with Rafah military ops

JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on March 17 that he would keep up with the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, where aid agencies say famine is looming, while ceasefire talks were set to resume.

Netanyahu says Israel will press on with Rafah military ops

3 mins

Retired SCO conductors Yeh Tsung and Qu Chunquan take centre stage

For senior conductors, there is life after the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO).

Retired SCO conductors Yeh Tsung and Qu Chunquan take centre stage

2 mins

Irate Son says everyone's fault after 3-0 loss

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min said that he and his teammates needed to look in the mirror after a damaging 3-0 loss at Fulham on March 16 cast doubt on their Premier League top-four credentials.

Irate Son says everyone's fault after 3-0 loss

2 mins

Ireland's 'greatest rugby coach' delivers glory

PARIS Andy Farrell has raised Irish rugby's profile in the same way fellow Englishman Jack Charlton did for Irish football, based on a concoction of grittiness, humility and panache, according to former Ireland fly-half Tony Ward.

Ireland's 'greatest rugby coach' delivers glory

2 mins

CURRY ON FIRE IN WARRIORS' 'BIG WIN'

Star guard back with a bang against Lakers as tussle for post-season berths heats up

CURRY ON FIRE IN WARRIORS' 'BIG WIN'

2 mins

Singapore can help resolve Tik Tok quandary

The recent US Bill regarding ownership TikTok's presents a dhu on aoclouds shape better relations between for two of its biggest trade partners (House of Representatives passes Bill that could ban TikTok in the US, March 13.

Singapore can help resolve Tik Tok quandary

1 min

Talks under way for launch of more active ETFs in S'pore

Investors’ interest in such funds comes as passive ETFs hit their stride in the Republic

Talks under way for launch of more active ETFs in S'pore

3 mins

Markets moving to the tune of inflation and interest rates

Fed’s challenges in ensuring a soft landing: lowering prices and keeping rates in check

Markets moving to the tune of inflation and interest rates

5 mins

Chinese carmakers build factories abroad amid export frictions

BYD among those expanding overseas as US, Europe push back at Chinese imports

2 mins

UCars lays off staff, replaces CEO after being served notice for debts

Online car portal working out repayment schedule for more than $400,000 owed

2 mins

Mature but still productive: Will firms hire them?

Employers need to change mindset about older workers, say various agencies

Mature but still productive: Will firms hire them?

5 mins

Trump predicts end of American democracy if he loses 2024 election

He repeats claim that his defeat by Biden at the 2020 polls was result of election fraud

Trump predicts end of American democracy if he loses 2024 election

2 mins

Indian job seekers duped into joining Russian army

New Delhi uncovers human trafficking ring which spans several cities in India

Indian job seekers duped into joining Russian army

4 mins

How Taiwan's soft power is evolving, as China shadow looms

Strategy includes new areas such as agriculture and semiconductors

How Taiwan's soft power is evolving, as China shadow looms

5 mins

Car-Free Sunday draws 1,000 visitors as it returns after 4-year break

More than 1,000 people took to the roads around the city centre on March 17, which were closed off to vehicles in the morning for CarFree Sunday.

Car-Free Sunday draws 1,000 visitors as it returns after 4-year break

3 mins

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