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September 29, 2022

Sats to pay $1.64b in cash for world's largest air cargo handler WFS

Sats has agreed to buy the world's largest air cargo handler, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), at an enterprise value of €2.25 billion (S$3.1 billion), a move that will elevate the Singapore-listed firm to be a leader in aviation services.

Sats to pay $1.64b in cash for world's largest air cargo handler WFS

3 mins

Drive to cut Singaporeans' sodium intake by 15%

5-year plan to promote use of lower-sodium salt substitutes, sauces and seasonings

2 mins

S'pore, Laos ink MOUs to deepen cooperation in emerging areas

Sectors include energy, sustainability and environmental protection

S'pore, Laos ink MOUs to deepen cooperation in emerging areas

3 mins

Teong Tzen Wei third swimmer to admit to drug use

SportSG suspends support for him, Joseph Schooling and Amanda Lim after review

Teong Tzen Wei third swimmer to admit to drug use

3 mins

Wage growth inevitable but cannot outstrip productivity: DPM Wong

He warns that Singapore will lose its global competitiveness if wages rise too quickly

Wage growth inevitable but cannot outstrip productivity: DPM Wong

4 mins

Nearly 150 caterers have already switched to low-sodium salt

Almost 150 catering companies here have switched to low-sodium salt and sauces, ahead of a Health Promotion Board (HPB) campaign to cut sodium consumption in Singapore.

Nearly 150 caterers have already switched to low-sodium salt

2 mins

Passenger on SIA flight arrested after allegedly making bomb threat

A 37-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat on board a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from San Francisco that landed in Singapore early on Wednesday morning.

Passenger on SIA flight arrested after allegedly making bomb threat

2 mins

Singapore ranks 4th in global digital competitiveness, top in Asia

Singapore has moved up one spot to place fourth in the latest edition of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, after Denmark, the United States and Sweden.

1 min

Polish news outlet, foundation get press freedom award

Gazeta Wyborcza delivers independent journalism in face of challenges: Wan-Ifra

Polish news outlet, foundation get press freedom award

3 mins

IMF censures British policy amid turmoil in financial markets

Bank of England to act to restore stability after chaos sparked by govt's fiscal policy

IMF censures British policy amid turmoil in financial markets

3 mins

US V-P criticises China's actions in the Pacific

She pledges to deepen ties with Taiwan, says China undermining rules-based global order

US V-P criticises China's actions in the Pacific

2 mins

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles ahead of Harris' visit to South

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, just a day before US Vice-President Kamala Harris is set to arrive in Seoul.

1 min

Meta says it has disrupted China-based propaganda operation targeting US polls

SAN FRANCISCO Meta Platforms said it has disrupted the first known China-based influence operation focused on targeting users in the United States with political content ahead of the midterm elections in November.

1 min

Solomons spurns Biden's US-Pacific islands pact

The Solomon Islands is refusing to agree to a new US-led regional deal that was due to be signed at a high-level meeting in Washington within days, disrupting weeks of negotiations and frustrating America's attempts to reassert itself in the Pacific.

2 mins

Japan planning to set criteria for holding state funerals

Move follows public anger over controversial send-off service for ex-premier Shinzo Abe

Japan planning to set criteria for holding state funerals

2 mins

Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam

500,000 households left without power as storm causes flooding and property damage

Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam

2 mins

Chinese snapping up second-hand luxury goods amid slowdown

China's pandemic driven economic slowdown is proving a boon for Mr Zhu Tainiqi, the Shanghai-based founder of secondhand luxury goods marketplace ZZER, who is now scouting for shop space to expand the business.

2 mins

EU proposes of sanctions new package on Russia

New ban on imports will cost Moscow $9.75b, says chief of bloc's executive arm

EU proposes of sanctions new package on Russia

2 mins

'Blow to the head' killed Mahsa Amini, says cousin

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq-Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini was visiting Teheran with her family when she encountered the morality police and died after a "violent blow to the head", her cousin living in Iraq said.

'Blow to the head' killed Mahsa Amini, says cousin

2 mins

Saudi Arabia's crown prince named prime minister in govt shuffle

Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been named prime minister, a post traditionally held by the King, in a government shuffle announced on Tuesday.

1 min

Iran under growing pressure as rallies over woman's death persist

State blames Kurdish dissidents for unrest; UN stresses need to respect human rights

Iran under growing pressure as rallies over woman's death persist

2 mins

Retirees, housewives less satisfied with taxis, private-hire cars in 2022

Students, housewives, retirees and the unemployed are significantly less satisfied with using taxis and private-hire services to get around in 2022 than they were in 2021.

2 mins

Dengue cases declining after early spike ahead of peak season

Collective efforts of community and stakeholders help to manage outbreak

Dengue cases declining after early spike ahead of peak season

2 mins

Anti-scam app ScamShield now available for Android users

Android users can now download an app called ScamShield, which can block calls from blacklisted numbers that have been verified as scam-related.

Anti-scam app ScamShield now available for Android users

1 min

Expect warmer days, chillier nights due to climate change

S'pore investing in R&D, boosting forecasting capabilities to tackle extreme weather effects

Expect warmer days, chillier nights due to climate change

2 mins

Smart glove that translates sign language into English, Chinese text wins contest

A smart glove that instantly translates several sign languages into English or Chinese text is being developed in Singapore, potentially enabling deaf people to communicate without an interpreter.

Smart glove that translates sign language into English, Chinese text wins contest

2 mins

Expansion of SAF training area in Australia set for 2024 completion

Expanded Shoalwater Bay area, plus an adjacent site being readied, will offer 10 times S'pore's size

Expansion of SAF training area in Australia set for 2024 completion

2 mins

Sun Xueling stresses need to stay vigilant against terrorism

In August 2021, SBS Transit senior technician Muhammad Hisham Muslim was boarding a Downtown Line train in Chinatown when he saw a man carrying a long object.

2 mins

Shell technician received up to $2.3m misappropriation for role in gas oil

A process technician at oil giant Shell worked together with his colleagues to misappropriate gas oil from the firm that was worth more than US$93 million (over S$127 million) between August 2014 and January 2018.

Shell technician received up to $2.3m misappropriation for role in gas oil

2 mins

Changing of guards ceremony at Istana resuming after two years

After a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Istana will resume its changing of guards ceremony on Sunday.

Changing of guards ceremony at Istana resuming after two years

1 min

Legal hotshot relocates to S'pore to focus on Asia after 25 years in UK

London-based King's Counsel (KC) Ng Jern-Fei has relocated to Singapore after spending 25 years in the United Kingdom, a sign that the Republic is attracting top legal talent to work from here.

Legal hotshot relocates to S'pore to focus on Asia after 25 years in UK

2 mins

Traffic injuries: Courts may clarify on insurers reimbursing subsidies

The courts may well clarify if vehicle insurers should reimburse certain government subsidies and schemes that injured accident victims draw upon to fund their medical treatment.

2 mins

Handler found liable for bigger dogs' attack on spitz

Case underlines the importance of taking precautions when walking dogs in a public place

Handler found liable for bigger dogs' attack on spitz

3 mins

Chinese workers lacking in skills for transition to favoured 'hard tech' jobs

For a decade, China's tech giants like Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings were major drivers of its economy, drawing the lion's share of top talent to work in their ecosystems that controlled everything from messaging to payments.

3 mins

Renminbi weakest against US dollar since 2008 crisis

Slide comes amid greenback's rally and signs of China's easing its support for its currency

2 mins

Deflation looms for China amid Covid-19, property crisis: Survey

China faces increasing risks from deflation as demand crumbles under the weight of an ongoing property crisis and is threatened by continued Covid-19 restrictions - a stark contrast with other major economies, according to a private survey.

Deflation looms for China amid Covid-19, property crisis: Survey

2 mins

Digital IDs on blockchain could help with crypto compliance

Web 3.0 experts are looking for ways to make it easier to verify investors'identities

2 mins

Tips on securing and thriving in an overseas posting

Taking on top regional and global roles requires international exposure, even for experienced executives based in Singapore.

Tips on securing and thriving in an overseas posting

3 mins

Serene Centre in Bukit Timah up for collective sale at $120 million

Serene Centre, a prime mixed-use development at the corner of Bukit Timah Road and Farrer Road, will be launched for sale via tender for the first time on Friday at a reserve price of $120 million.

Serene Centre in Bukit Timah up for collective sale at $120 million

2 mins

Quality and standards certs give SMEs an edge over rivals

Survey also shows 70% of businesses gain better access to exports, global opportunities

Quality and standards certs give SMEs an edge over rivals

2 mins

US fines 16 financial firms $2.6b over discussing deals trades on personal apps

United States regulators on Tuesday fined 16 financial firms, including Barclays, Bank of America, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS, a combined US$1.8 billion (S$2.6 billion) after staff discussed deals and trades on their personal devices and apps.

1 min

More to sustainability than action on climate change, says MAS chief

Policies must avoid supply and demand imbalance that leads to inflation

More to sustainability than action on climate change, says MAS chief

2 mins

Study finds more S'pore investors keen on sustainable investments

More Singapore investors are showing interest in sustainable investments, but it is crucial to address and overcome key barriers towards sustainable investing to increase uptake of such investments.

Study finds more S'pore investors keen on sustainable investments

2 mins

Samurai and song: Shinzo Abe at Budokan

The discordant notes over Abe's funeral do not detract from the work of Japan's most consequential post-war leader

Samurai and song: Shinzo Abe at Budokan

6 mins

Cambodian crackdown on cyberscam groups likely to push them to Myanmar

They will find safe havens in special business zones ruled by militia groups, say experts

Cambodian crackdown on cyberscam groups likely to push them to Myanmar

3 mins

The US dollar has become a wrecking ball

Its sharp rise threatens to aggravate debt and currency crises around the world, including in Asia

The US dollar has become a wrecking ball

7 mins

Globalisation is under assault, but it might yet survive

The ratio of global merchandise trade to GDP has been inching up in recent years and the deglobalisation argument becomes even weaker if data is interpreted with reference to some real-world developments.

Globalisation is under assault, but it might yet survive

5 mins

Language and culture help build bridges in China

The country has its own unique working culture and environment, and getting to grips with its language and customs is critical for success for any foreigner.

3 mins

The cost of China's information vacuum

Reduced access for foreign experts is making it even harder for governments to understand decision-making in Beijing

The cost of China's information vacuum

10 mins

What about when a needy parent doesn't want to be a burden?

Mandatory conciliation has reduced the number of seniors filing for maintenance orders at the tribunal. But requiring a parent to file first can be an obstacle.

What about when a needy parent doesn't want to be a burden?

4 mins

Non-teaching duties: Find ways to make workloads more manageable

In responding to the issue of teachers' overwhelming workloads, while some called for the removal of non-teaching tasks (Remove CCA responsibilities from teachers' workload, Sept 15), others suggested those duties can be beneficial to teachers (Teachers gained by learning soft skills, Sept 27).

Non-teaching duties: Find ways to make workloads more manageable

1 min

Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event

It was on Tuesday morning that we gushed over the show put up by King Arthur on the training track.

Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event

1 min

Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event

It was on Tuesday morning that we gushed over the show put up by King Arthur on the training track.

Grand Koonta muscles up for Sunday's main event

1 min

LIM'S LIGHTNING OUT TILL END OF THE SEASON

The 2021 Singapore Gold Cup champion will not defend his title, sidelined by a leg injury

LIM'S LIGHTNING OUT TILL END OF THE SEASON

2 mins

GOLDEN BROWN LOOKS ALL SET FOR FIRST WIN

Tim Fitzsimmons' three-year-old flexes his muscles at the trials on Tuesday

GOLDEN BROWN LOOKS ALL SET FOR FIRST WIN

2 mins

Kipchoge to give out medals but Farah is injured

Kipchoge will be the star attraction at the London Marathon this weekend but the Kenyan, who smashed his own world record for the distance in Berlin last Sunday, will restrict his exertions to handing out medals in the Mini Marathon.

Kipchoge to give out medals but Farah is injured

1 min

Paddlers to play in Covid-secure Chengdu bubble

China will replicate its Covid-secure Olympic bubble when it hosts its first major international sports event since the Beijing Winter Games - with organisers calling it a "roller-coaster ride".

Paddlers to play in Covid-secure Chengdu bubble

1 min

WOMEN'S SIDE SEEK THAI PAYBACK

S'pore battle Asean rivals in bid for top-16 spot in world c'ships, men have uphill task

WOMEN'S SIDE SEEK THAI PAYBACK

2 mins

Mickelson 'focused on moving forward'

Phil Mickelson and three other golfers dropped out of a lawsuit on Tuesday which was filed against the PGA Tour in August over its decision to suspend players competing on the new LIV Golf circuit.

Mickelson 'focused on moving forward'

1 min

FITNESS THE MAIN GOAL, NOT RECORDS

Lakers' James says eclipsing Abdul-Jabbar's regular-season points tally is not on his mind

FITNESS THE MAIN GOAL, NOT RECORDS

2 mins

Enjoy Messi while we can, Scaloni tells fans

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has compared Lionel Messi's eventual retirement to that of tennis great Roger Federer and urged fans to "enjoy" the star forward while they can.

Enjoy Messi while we can, Scaloni tells fans

1 min

Richarlison racially abused in Brazil's win over Tunisia

The Brazilian Football Association (CBF) has slammed "yet another episode of racism in football" after Richarlison became the target of a banana thrown from the crowd as Brazil thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.

Richarlison racially abused in Brazil's win over Tunisia

2 mins

WINNING IS ANTIDOTE TO SADNESS: ENRIQUE

Spain's late goal sees them in Nations League s-finals for morale boost ahead of World Cup

WINNING IS ANTIDOTE TO SADNESS: ENRIQUE

2 mins

Djokovic wants swansong like Federer's

Novak Djokovic has said that he wants his biggest tennis rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Swiss great Roger Federer's emotional goodbye to the sport last Friday.

1 min

Roger will never forget Nadal's 'incredible effort'

Roger Federer, newly retired, was back in Switzerland on Monday night after flying home from London, where he wrapped up a whirlwind farewell to his competitive 24-year career with one last match at the Laver Cup.

Roger will never forget Nadal's 'incredible effort'

4 mins

Singapore Grand Prix 2022 FROM A WATCHER TO AN F1 DRIVER

Chinese karter Zhou was a spectator in 2008 S'pore GP; now he's racing for Alfa Romeo

Singapore Grand Prix 2022 FROM A WATCHER TO AN F1 DRIVER

3 mins

'FASTEST CAR NOT ENOUGH'

Verstappen, who could clinch world title on Sunday, plays down prospects of maiden win

'FASTEST CAR NOT ENOUGH'

2 mins

5Cs in JJ Lin's

Mandopop superstar celebrates his 20-year music career and talks about coffee, crypto, coming home and coupling up

7 mins

Stream This Song: Della Ding Dang - I Am

Who I Am Chinese singer Della Ding Dang is known for her glorious powerhouse voice, but many overlook her ability to emote feelings of hurt, disappointment and uncertainty.

Stream This Song: Della Ding Dang - I Am

1 min

David Cronenberg back with another body horror work

In Crimes Of The Future, a performance artist grows new bodily organs so that his partner can surgically remove them in front of an audience

David Cronenberg back with another body horror work

3 mins

Taking health more seriously: Duan Weiming

Besides eating healthier, the local actor, who amputated a limb due to diabetes, now takes medication for the condition

Taking health more seriously: Duan Weiming

3 mins

NFT art hits town with shows by collectors WhaleShark and Cordell Broadus

With over 400,000 art NFTs (nonfungible tokens) worth around US$100 million (S$145 million), the NFT art collector who goes only by the name WhaleShark should know what he is talking about.

NFT art hits town with shows by collectors WhaleShark and Cordell Broadus

3 mins

Court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud

A Spanish court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of tax fraud to the tune of €14.5 million (S$20 million), with prosecutors seeking an eight-year sentence, filings showed on Tuesday.

Court orders Shakira to stand trial for tax fraud

2 mins

Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3

Australian actor Hugh Jackman is not done with mutant superhero Wolverine just yet.

Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine in Deadpool 3

2 mins

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