Banks' earnings expected to stay strong with higher-for-longer rates

S’pore bank chiefs optimistic about net interest margins, but headwinds remain

Spending spree led by US, EU pushes rivalry with China to critical turning point

WASHINGTON by the United States and European Union have funnelled nearly US$81 billion (S$110 billion) towards cranking out the next generation of semiconductors, escalating a global showdown with China for chip supremacy.

Archegos founder on trial for securities fraud

Archegos founder Bill Hwang was scheduled to go on trial on May 13 for alleged securities fraud and market manipulation, prosecutors said, following the fund's spectacular 2021 implosion that cost large banks billions of dollars.

Changi Airport’s heavy and specialised vehicles to trial use of renewable diesel

As part of a further move to lower the aviation industry's carbon footprint, trials on the use of renewable diesel for heavy and specialised airside vehicles will be conducted at Changi Airport.

Convict deported to Cambodia faces possible extradition to China

Beijing has an extradition treaty with Phnom Penh, but not with S’pore

Sellers welcome option to market resale flats on HDB portal by themselves

They can market their unit at their own pace and save on property agent fees

US gurus’ push false claims to attack birth control pills

They monetise misinformation to hawk healing’ oils and fertility-tracking service

Wildfires in Western Canada spark evacuation orders, air quality concerns

The season’s first major wildfire continued to spread to roughly 10,000ha across Western Canada on May 12 as the authorities issued an evacuation order for a community in British Columbia and warned of poor air quality across provinces.

Putin taps economist as defence minister In unexpected move

Move meant to ensure defence spending aligned with country’s overall economy

Japan's army struggles to recruit women amid harassment issues

As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it is struggling to fill its ranks with the women whom its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit.

Israel pushes deep into Gaza as US warns of post-war anarchy

Rafah bombardment stepped up; incursion on scale acceptable to US’

Defence set to take centre stage in HK media tycoon’s trial

National security court case now likely to run into June instead of ending in mid-May

At least 44 dead, I5 missing as flash floods hit Sumatra districts

JAKARTA Flash floods and mudslides in Indonesia's West Sumatra province killed at least 44 people over the weekend, while a search for 15 missing people continued.

Indonesian diaspora welcomes proposal for dual citizenship

But analysts and officials say more details are needed, with some raising concerns

More S’pore firms get help from ovt agency to enter Indonesia

Over 300 companies made the move in 2023 with support from EnterpriseSG

New polyclinic set to serve 80,000 residents tn Khatib

Country’s 26th polyclinic piloting initiative to link elderly patients with active ageing centres

DPM Wong's pick of deputies the safe choice, say observers

Having two experienced DPMs will be pivotal in mitigating uncertainty, they say

DPM Wong exchanges letters with President Tharman on new Cabinet

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, 51, has accepted the role of prime minister and will stay on as finance minister as he takes on the mantle from May 15.

President thanksPM Lee for decades of service, steering S’pore through crises

He says PM enabled nation to emerge not just intact but also stronger, more resilient

Steady hands, valuable counsel: Lawrence Wong on his DPMS

Incoming PM points to close working ties with Gan Kim Yong and Heng Swee Keat

MCI to be renamed Ministry of Digital Development and Information

From July 8, the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) will be known as the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI).

Two MPs promoted to political office

Murali Pillai to be minister of state; Shawn Huang to be senior parliamentary secretary

Gan Kim Yong promoted to DPM in new Cabinet; minimal changes to line-up

Lawrence Wong, who will be new PM on May 15, to remain Finance Minister

A German initiative to keep workers employed by retraining them

Germany - When Mr Emrullah Karaca began working at a factory in Gifhorn, Germany, where the auto parts supplier Continental builds components for hydraulic brakes, he was looking for a temporary job after finishing high school.

Market watches data flows as it awaits a Fed pivot

Ironic as it may seem, weak economic data has become music to the market

Rex diversifies business but banks on oil, gas for short-term value

S’pore-listed company bets on drones, medical tech for future growth as fossil fuels phase out

More alumni of local unis return to school, but barriers remain

Costs, work and family commitments among constraints faced: NUS survey

Reclamation works in Woodlands not likely to adversely impact Mandai habitats

Resulting changes in water flow could be ecologically beneficial in long run: JTC, ICA

Sellers can list their flats on HDB portal from May 13

Service seeks to provide buyers and sellers access to secure transactions

Fierce fighting in Kharkiv region in Ukraine as Russia touts gains

Kyiv says its forces repulsing attacks, battling for control of settlements