Malaysia's GDP growth surprises as recovery accelerates

Malaysia's economy expanded faster than initially estimated in the first quarter, driven by private spending and a rebound in exports.

Sluggish retail sales as Beijing reports uneven recovery

BEIJING China's retail sales grew at the slowest pace since 2022 while industrial production accelerated, highlighting the unbalanced recovery of the world's second-largest economy.

Man in police chase charged with dangerous driving, possession of weapon

A 22-year-old man who was arrested earlier this week after allegedly attempting to flee from the police and having a samurai sword in his car, was charged in a district court on May 17.

Short thundery showers and muggy nights ahead

Expect short thundery showers and muggy nights in the coming fortnight, the weatherman said on May 16.

Girl who lived in stall at wet market to be placed with foster parents

She will be discharged from hospital by end of May; contact with dad will be supervised

Lighting candles to remember lives lost to drug abuse

Minister leads guests at event marking inaugural Drug Victims Remembrance Day

Suspect in attack on Slovak PM showed no sign of political extremism: Neighbours

LEVICE, Slovakia-A 71-year-old former security guard, charged on May 16 with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is the author of three collections of poetry who neighbours said had shown no sign of political extremism.

Ukrainian strike on Crimea airbase destroys 3 warplanes: Satellite firm

A long-range Ukrainian strike on the Moscow-controlled Belbek airbase in occupied Crimea destroyed three Russian planes and a fuel facility near its main runway this week, according to US commercial satellite company Maxar.

Israeli Cabinet rifts over Gaza break out into the open

Defence chief demands clear strategy from Netanyahu, opposes a military govt in enclave

Soggy paper spoon sign of HK's struggle to save environment

Song about useless’ cutlery goes viral amid move to ban single-use plastics

Journalists, netizens slam proposed tweaks to Indonesia's broadcasting law

Changes will affect quality of reporting, go against press law which bans censorship, they say

North Korea fires ballistic missiles after denying Russia arms transfers

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said on May 17, hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister Kim Yo Jong denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia.

Behind Xi and Putin's effusive rhetoric, issues remain for China-Russia ties

Beijing must protect its own interests as it provides a lifeline for Russian economy

Automated immigration clearance kicks in for all visitors at Changi

It is a step towards passport-free clearance, which S’pore aims to roll out by end-2024

Data leak reveals accused Su's links to sale of Dubai properties

Su Jianfeng allegedly has a property holding there larger than what he had confessed to

2 cops dead, 1 injured after attack on Johor police station by JI suspect

Family members of suspect, who was shot dead, among seven arrested

SCDF officer who died fighting fire on vessel was an only child who wanted to help others

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) regular officer who died in the line of duty was a nursing graduate who wanted to help others, and eventually found his calling as a firefighter.

Science Park set to get 300-unit condo as first residential project

Master developer says adding homes is a logical step’ as part of phased rejuvenation

GAWILAN EYES PARIS PEAK

But before that, the Filipino is set to duel with Toh at OCBC Aquatic Centre

DOI WANTS TO BE SPL LEGEND ON RETURN

After tough’ stints, 2021 Player of the Year looks to make a bigger impact with Geylang

Intensity helps Paul to unlock Hurkacz

When things got a little topsy-turvy at the Italian Open quarter-finals on May 16, Tommy Paul told himself that he had to up the \"intensity\" to win.

DONCIC PLAYS SMILING ASSASSIN

Slovenian star finds his focus as Mavericks silence Thunder; Celtics see off Cavaliers

VJC TEAMS FLOOR RIVALS IN A DIVISION

Boys survive tense test in shoot-out win over RI as girls avenge loss to River Valley

SIA shares slip amid Investor concerns over rise In costs

Carrier says it is well-positioned despite headwinds as competition intensifies

Red Sea disruptions fragmenting global LNG trade into regions

LONDON It has been four months since a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has passed through the narrow strait separating the Arabian Peninsula and Africa, testament to how violent attacks there have upended global energy trade.

Charles Keith’s co-founder named Businessman of the Year

Charles Wong lauded for role in turning shoe retailer into global fashion brand

Amazon workers say they struggle to afford food, rent

But firm describes study on US employees’ economic well-being as deeply flawed’

SUTD partners 12 institutions to enhance design education

Global alliance to explore student and faculty exchanges; it includes schools in Beijing, NY

wner of S’pore firm not personally liable for breach of test kit contract

Apex court allows appeal of owner sued by Buenos Aires government for delivery failure

French prison van attack signals new levels of drug violence

A motorway attack that claimed the lives of two prison officers in France this week marks a new level of violence by the latest generation of drug traffickers, according to police officers and experts.