China's exports and imports return to erowth, signalling demand recovery

China's exports and imports returned to growth in April after contracting in March, customs data showed on May 9, signalling an encouraging improvement in demand at home and overseas in a boost to a shaky economic recovery.

SIA is reaching new heights and carrying investors along for the ride

Carrier group is poised to post another record set of financial results

Anti-vaccine group founder Iris Koh faces five new charges

She allegedly told followers in 2021 to harass doctors and flood govt hotlines with calls

Singapore couple donates 400-year-old Buddha statue to Bhutan

On May 9, a 400-year-old Buddha statue made its journey home on a 9am flight from Singapore to the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Dance doyenne, theatre company receive awards

Dance doyenne Yan Choong Lian and Mandarin theatre company Nine Years Theatre received 2024's Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (SCCCA) on May 8.

I’m ready to take hard decisions for S’pore'’s good: DPM Wong

Incoming PM says while some decisions may not be popular, they will be in S’poreans’ and nation’s interest

Townsville Primary pupils get help taking public bus to school

Ambassadors lend a hand in trial, amid shortage of private school bus drivers

Putin warns ofa slobal clash as Russia marks victory in WWII

He accuses West of forgetting Soviet Union’s role in defeat of Nazi Germany, stoking conflicts

China’s Xi gets warm welcome in Hungary

Talks with Beijing’s closest EU ally set to boost ties amid tensions with the West

Poll candidates accused of crime keep their hold on India’s voters

Spotlight on rising proportion of such politicians amid MP’s sex assault scandal

Climate change threatens education of millions of kids

Many nations not equipped to tackle impact on learning amid school closures in Asia

Barrier to block Mount Fuji view in Japan town delayed

Tourists have a few more days to snap Mount Fuji at a popular vantage point after the Japanese authorities said on May 9 that the construction of a barrier has been delayed.

Malaysia says it accepts only UN sanctions in rebuff toUS over Iran

Minister reacts to US official’s claim of Iran using Malaysian parties to sell oil in region

S. Korea's contrite leader must seize chance to carry out promised changes

Communication, forming a Cabinet that wins respect crucial for Yoon

Israel strikes Rafah as US warns invasion could halt arms shipments

‘I’m not supplying the weapons’ for a full ground assault on the city: President Biden

Mandai Rainforest Resort set to open in first half of 2025

It will have standard and family rooms and treehouses nestled within the vegetation

Data from flight recorder under review; training for fleet remains suspended

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will continue to suspend training flights for its F-16 fleet following the crash of one of its aircraft on May 8.

PM Lee is always focused on doing what is best for Spore: SM Teo

Both men served together in the SAF, and worked together in Cabinet for 30 years

Tan Tock Seng Hospital to roll out flexi-shifts for nurses by end-2024

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) will roll out a flexi-work arrangement for all 2,500 nurses in 27 inpatient wards by the end of 2024, making it the first public hospital to do so.

S'pore plans to designate second marine park in its southern islands

Southern part of Lazarus Island, Kusu Reef are home to rare rocky shore, coral habitats

DEFENCE BEHIND BOSTON'S SUCCESS

Celtics on track for record 18th title; youthful Thunder continue to rumble to take lead in semis

A BETTER TOMORROW LOOMING

Stablemates Fast And Fearless and Fountain Of Fame also well

UOB QI profit down 2% amid drop in net interest margin

UOB had a muted start to 2024 as its margins from interest rates dropped, even as loans picked up pace and fee income rose.

US said to have revoked Qualcomm, Intel licences for exports to Huawei

The United States has revoked licences that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies, three people familiar with the matter said.

Mexico City wins Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize

Mexico City has been named the winner of the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2024.

MOH limited in what it can do on Cordlife customer refunds: Janil

He says Govt is not party to contracts for a private service and cannot overstep law

Bill to extend regulatory control over key transport firms passed

It will not create major compliance costs or interfere in commercial decisions: Minister

ERP 2.0 early adopters can reposition unit to driver's side for free: Chee Hong Tat

Motorists who have had the nextgeneration Electronic Road Pricing system (ERP 2.0) on-board units (OBU) installed in their vehicles as at May 2 can reposition the processing units from the passenger's footwell to the driver's footwell for free if they wish, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat.

Baltimore bridge collapse: Body of final victim found

The body of the sixth and final victim who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was found on May 7, officials said, bringing to a close a difficult salvage mission after the United States' deadliest bridge collapse in more than a decade.

Porn star testifies about sex with Trump, hush money payout

His lawyers attack her credibility but their request to seek a mistrial gets denied