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March 29, 2023

Condo resale activity picks up after four months of decline

The condominium resale market picked up pace in February, following the Chinese New Year seasonal lull period the month before, with prices rising 1.4 per cent.

Condo resale activity picks up after four months of decline

3 mins

S'pore-China project in Guangzhou to speed up expansion

Move to help S’pore companies eager to get back into Chinese market post-pandemic

S'pore-China project in Guangzhou to speed up expansion

2 mins

Flammable vapours caused blast at Audi service centre: WSH Council

Preliminary investigations have shown that an explosion at an Audi service centre earlier in March was caused by the accumulation of flammable vapours in a waste oil tank placed inside a lift motor room, the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council said on Monday.

Flammable vapours caused blast at Audi service centre: WSH Council

1 min

Beijing gave out $319b in bailout loans over past 20 years: Report

China has handed out US$240 billion (S$319 billion) worth of bailout loans to 22 developing countries at risk of default over the past two decades, with the trend accelerating in recent years, a report said on Tuesday.

1 min

One-stop service for commuters with merger of EZ-Link, TransitLink apps

LTA plans to combine its two subsidiaries into single entity in second half of 2024

2 mins

DPM Wong urges public servants to be candid in sharing views

With robust debate, decisions can be made based on best collective judgment, he says

DPM Wong urges public servants to be candid in sharing views

3 mins

Kim threatens nuclear use as US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons \"any time and anywhere\", delivering a new threat as a US aircraft carrier group arrived in South Korea.

Kim threatens nuclear use as US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea

2 mins

US private school becomes latest mass killing scene

Three children and three adults are shot dead at school that celebrates childhood’

US private school becomes latest mass killing scene

3 mins

Malaysia tables Bills to end mandatory death penalty

More than 1,300 people on death row in Malaysia have been handed a chance to escape the gallows.

2 mins

Brain gain for India as more techies return from US

Layoffs in America, growth opportunities back home among factors fuelling trend

Brain gain for India as more techies return from US

5 mins

Apple farmers in Indonesia feel the heat of climate change

Harvests in East Java’s apple heartland falling amid rising temperatures, rainfall

Apple farmers in Indonesia feel the heat of climate change

3 mins

Xi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, backs follow-up talks with Iran

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, discussing a wide range of subjects, including supporting follow-up talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran, state media CCTV reported on Tuesday.

1 min

India's opposition parties unite in demanding Gandhi's return as MP

Groups usually at odds see conviction as attempt to silence criticism of Modi

India's opposition parties unite in demanding Gandhi's return as MP

2 mins

Malaysia seeks more Stem students, engineers to drive tech ambitions

Govt aims to draw high-quality investment in Stem sectors to create jobs, raise salaries

Malaysia seeks more Stem students, engineers to drive tech ambitions

2 mins

Mahathir gives Anwar 7 days to retract 'slanderous' claims or face legal action

Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has demanded that Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim retract \"slanderous\" claims that he had enriched himself and his family while in power.

Mahathir gives Anwar 7 days to retract 'slanderous' claims or face legal action

2 mins

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'radiation blackmail' at nuclear power plant

Ukraine leader says safety at Zaporizhzhia station can’t be assured until Russians leave

Zelensky accuses Russia of 'radiation blackmail' at nuclear power plant

3 mins

Moscow says drone attacks on its energy infrastructure a key threat

Possible drone attacks against key energy infrastructure are a serious threat to Russia's energy security, Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said on Tuesday.

Moscow says drone attacks on its energy infrastructure a key threat

1 min

US bans govt use of commercial spyware seen as security risk

US President Joe Biden on Monday signed a ban on government use of commercial spyware technology like the controversial Pegasus programme, citing its use for political oppression in countries around the world.

2 mins

TikTok is like China's 'Trojan horse', says top US cyber official

The head of the US National Security Agency's cyber security directorate on Monday said TikTok represents a \"strategic issue\" rather than an immediate \"tactical\" threat to the United States.

TikTok is like China's 'Trojan horse', says top US cyber official

1 min

Biden to meet Netanyahu in Washington, says US envoy

US President Joe Biden plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington in the coming months, The New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides.

2 mins

Israeli protesters sceptical over pause on judicial reforms

Activists say they will continue holding rallies until judicial coup’ is completely stopped

Israeli protesters sceptical over pause on judicial reforms

3 mins

French govt rejects new union call to rethink pension law

French President Emmanuel Macron's government on Tuesday rejected a new demand by unions to rethink a deeply unpopular pension law, infuriating labour leaders who said the government must find a way out of the crisis.

French govt rejects new union call to rethink pension law

2 mins

UK vegetable shortage could worsen as imports, local production fall

Britons already reeling from the biggest rise in food prices since 1977 may have to get used to shortages of fresh vegetables as soaring costs and unpredictable weather hit domestic production.

UK vegetable shortage could worsen as imports, local production fall

3 mins

Scotland's first Muslim leader vows to win independence

Hopes on Humza Yousaf to unite party after Sturgeon’s controversial tenure

Scotland's first Muslim leader vows to win independence

3 mins

Exposure to Stem careers will attract more women to sector: Sun Xueling

Industry should work with schools, parents to paint more accurate picture of Stem careers

Exposure to Stem careers will attract more women to sector: Sun Xueling

2 mins

Bitcoin seller loses lawsuit over deal involving $320,000 in cash

A face-to-face transaction to sell $320,000 worth of Bitcoin went awry when a quarrel broke out over who was entitled to the cash after the buyer denied having received the cryptocurrency, despite the Bitcoin network confirming the transfer.

3 mins

Walt Disney begins process of cutting 7,000 jobs

Walt Disney Co on Monday began the 7,000 layoff exercise announced earlier in 2023, as it seeks to control costs and create a more \"streamlined\" business, according to a letter chief executive officer Bob Iger sent to employees and seen by Reuters.

Walt Disney begins process of cutting 7,000 jobs

2 mins

Red Bull family's $10b boom tops all Asia dynasties

The return to normal life after Covid-19 has thrown up some big winners, like the world's most popular energy drink - and the family that brought it into being.

3 mins

City Energy's store showcases features of green smart home

Plaza Singapura shop lets customers experience tech that helps limit energy use

City Energy's store showcases features of green smart home

2 mins

Alibaba to split into six units and explore new IPOs in historic overhaul

Alibaba Group Holding plans to split its US$220 billion (S$292 billion) empire into six units that will individually raise funds and explore initial public offerings (IPOS), in the biggest overhaul of China's online commerce leader since its inception more than two decades ago.

Alibaba to split into six units and explore new IPOs in historic overhaul

2 mins

Luxury brand stocks gaining popularity among investors

Interest fuelled by their stability amid market volatility and growth potential

Luxury brand stocks gaining popularity among investors

4 mins

Grim outlook for Asia-Pac private equity in 2023: Report

Macroeconomic weakness top concern now as last year’s regional deal value drops 44%

Grim outlook for Asia-Pac private equity in 2023: Report

3 mins

$200m food logistics facility to be ready by end-2025

It can store up to 80 million kg of food, and is expected to create 130 new logistics jobs

$200m food logistics facility to be ready by end-2025

2 mins

Narendra Modi's BJP hands opposition a useful sword

The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition

Narendra Modi's BJP hands opposition a useful sword

7 mins

Blocking the Louvre will not defuse pension issue

Demographic denial is on the rise as the European continent turns greyer

Blocking the Louvre will not defuse pension issue

3 mins

Israel's democratic credentials face more tests ahead

Protests against Netanyahu's attempt to neuter the judiciary are laudable, but not enough

Israel's democratic credentials face more tests ahead

3 mins

JOKIC UPSET NUGGETS LET SIXERS RALLY

Denver lead by 20 in fourth quarter, but nearly lose against rivals missing Embiid, Harden

JOKIC UPSET NUGGETS LET SIXERS RALLY

2 mins

LIKE A VACATION: TSITSIPAS

Greek finally gets Miami campaign off with a win, after first-round bye and a walkover

LIKE A VACATION: TSITSIPAS

2 mins

IOC sees return of Russians even as fencers protest

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competitions for Russian and Belarusian athletes, with president Thomas Bach saying their participation \"works\" despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

IOC sees return of Russians even as fencers protest

2 mins

Fifa increases World Cup compensation to $470m

Fifa's compensation to be paid to clubs who release players for the men's World Cup has been increased by nearly 70 per cent to US$355 million (S$472.7 million) for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments, the global football governing body and the European Club Association (ECA) said on Monday.

Fifa increases World Cup compensation to $470m

2 mins

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