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February 03, 2023

S-E Asia's largest energy storage system set up on Jurong Island

It will help regulate electricity supply in S’pore and provide reserves to power grid

S-E Asia's largest energy storage system set up on Jurong Island

2 mins

SkillsFuture course attendance to be checked online using Singpass

Move to cut admin load amid updated road map for training, adult education sector

SkillsFuture course attendance to be checked online using Singpass

3 mins

US given access to 4 more military bases in the Philippines

Move could be vital for US in any conflict in S. China Sea or between China and Taiwan

US given access to 4 more military bases in the Philippines

3 mins

Thailand issues health warnings as haze hits unhealthy levels

BANGKOK – People in Thailand were advised by the government to wear face masks outdoors and consider working from home on Thursday and Friday, after the country’s air pollution reached an unhealthy level.

Thailand issues health warnings as haze hits unhealthy levels

1 min

Fed move won't ease price pressures in S'pore: Analysts

With two more US rate hikes expected, interest rates here could climb soon

Fed move won't ease price pressures in S'pore: Analysts

3 mins

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to lead PN's shadow Cabinet

PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional (PN) has unveiled its shadow Cabinet and its chairman Muhyiddin Yassin will be leading the line-up as chief of its MPs.

Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to lead PN's shadow Cabinet

1 min

Cautious hopes for US-China ties with Blinken's Beijing visit

Return to face-to-face talks seen as positive amid tensions over export curbs, Taiwan

Cautious hopes for US-China ties with Blinken's Beijing visit

4 mins

Pakistan faces rising default risk without IMF funds

Crisis-hit nation’s reserves barely enough for three weeks of essential imports

Pakistan faces rising default risk without IMF funds

3 mins

Couple ditch baby at Israel airport counter instead of buying extra ticket

Late for their flight to Belgium on Tuesday, one couple realised they needed to buy an additional ticket for their baby only after they arrived at Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.

Couple ditch baby at Israel airport counter instead of buying extra ticket

1 min

Kyiv warns fresh Russian offensive is under way

It believes Moscow has mobilised 500,000 troops as anniversary of invasion looms

Kyiv warns fresh Russian offensive is under way

3 mins

EU sets out green industry deal to take on US, China

Plans include repurposing of existing funds, more state aid and faster project approval

EU sets out green industry deal to take on US, China

3 mins

Rangoli art piece bags mum and daughter 4th S'pore record

Under the guidance of her mother, Mrs Sudha Ravi began making rangolis when she was five years old.

Rangoli art piece bags mum and daughter 4th S'pore record

2 mins

New NUS centre to spur innovations in urban systems

It will use interdisciplinary approach on subjects like planning, governance of cities

New NUS centre to spur innovations in urban systems

3 mins

Regional photographers snap 'unseen' parts of Singapore to draw travellers

Six photographers from across South-east Asia used their skills to capture parts of Singapore rarely seen by outsiders or advertised, as part of a campaign to draw more travellers to the Republic.

Regional photographers snap 'unseen' parts of Singapore to draw travellers

1 min

MP addresses conflict-of-interest concerns after taking up Grab role

MP Tin Pei Ling said her role as a politician is distinct from her new position as director of public affairs and policy at ride-hailing giant Grab Singapore.

MP addresses conflict-of-interest concerns after taking up Grab role

2 mins

Expect more sunshine and less wet weather in next two weeks

Slather on some sunscreen when you head out in the next two weeks because more sunshine and less wet weather are expected, said the weatherman.

Expect more sunshine and less wet weather in next two weeks

1 min

Physical Kopitiam cards to be discontinued from June 30

Customers will need to pay for meals via FairPrice app to continue getting 10% off

Physical Kopitiam cards to be discontinued from June 30

2 mins

Australia shoppers stunned by prices as inflation surges

Social media posts about food prices lay bare consumers’ increasing struggles

Australia shoppers stunned by prices as inflation surges

3 mins

FedEx to cut global management jobs as e-commerce dips

DALLAS – FedEx is cutting global officer and director jobs by more than 10 per cent, the courier’s latest cost-saving step as economic concerns and waning e-commerce weigh on demand for package delivery.

FedEx to cut global management jobs as e-commerce dips

1 min

Meta shares soar as sales top estimates, signalling turnaround

SAN FRANCISCO – Meta Platforms posted quarterly sales that topped estimates, gave a rosy revenue forecast and indicated Facebook and Instagram still have room to grow, signalling it is on course for a turnaround after its most difficult year.

Meta shares soar as sales top estimates, signalling turnaround

2 mins

Despite ite a challenging 2022, Keppel posts $927m in net profit

Company says distribution of Sembmarine shares won’t hugely impact its asset value

Despite ite a challenging 2022, Keppel posts $927m in net profit

3 mins

Oxley first-half profit falls 98.8% on lower revenue, higher costs

Mainboard-listed Oxley Holdings reported on Wednesday a sharp drop in net profit for its first-half financial year on the back of lower revenue and higher finance costs.

Oxley first-half profit falls 98.8% on lower revenue, higher costs

1 min

Adani crisis deepens as stock fallout hits $140 billion

Billionaire Gautam Adani’s businesses have lost US$107 billion (S$140 billion) in a week, one of the biggest wipeouts in history, after an explosive report by short-seller Hindenburg Research shook his empire, forced him to pull a stock sale at the 11th hour and had some lenders reject his securities as collateral.

Adani crisis deepens as stock fallout hits $140 billion

3 mins

Six-month T-bills' vield below 4% after smaller US rate hike

Cut-off yield of 3.88% in line with dipping US Treasury yields; similar trend for SSBs

Six-month T-bills' vield below 4% after smaller US rate hike

2 mins

JANUARY TO MAKE AMENDS IN FEBRUARY

Last-start Polytrack 1,100m runner-up back over winning turf surface and 1,400m trip

JANUARY TO MAKE AMENDS IN FEBRUARY

3 mins

FITZSIMMONS IS NOT IN A HURRY

All eyes are on first-time champion trainer, but Australian feels no pressure in 2nd year

FITZSIMMONS IS NOT IN A HURRY

3 mins

'Hungry' Celtic pair show title intent in rout of Nets

LOS ANGELES – Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and Jaylen Brown added 26 as the Boston Celtics put the depleted Brooklyn Nets firmly in their place with a brutal 139-96 mauling on Wednesday.

'Hungry' Celtic pair show title intent in rout of Nets

2 mins

IPL will be 'world's biggest domestic sport event'

LONDON – Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss forecast on Wednesday that the Indian Premier League would eclipse the United States’ National Football League to become “the biggest domestic sporting event in the world” as he praised it for sparking one of the sport’s “great steps forward”.

IPL will be 'world's biggest domestic sport event'

2 mins

DAD'S THE WAY I LIKE TO BE BACKED

Young Stags chasing their football dreams with the support of their parents and club

DAD'S THE WAY I LIKE TO BE BACKED

3 mins

'NO ISSUE' FOR AFC TO LET RUSSIA IN

Saudi Arabia to back move if ‘there’s benefit for Asia’, says Gulf kingdom’s sports minister

'NO ISSUE' FOR AFC TO LET RUSSIA IN

3 mins

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