The Rise of the Trophy Sovereign Wealth Fund

Everybody wants sovereignty. Everybody wants wealth. Yet, a fund is not, sadly, a reliable route to their creation.

Soul Rush Pips Warrior To Win G1 Dubai Turf

US-bred Hit Show beats Japanese raider Forever Young into 3rd in night's highlight

Eustace elated with first hat-trick in Hong Kong

Continuing a prodigious rise among Hong Kong's training ranks, David Eustace celebrated the first treble of his career in the city on April 6 at Sha Tin after Regency Happy Star, Good Luck Babe and Sea Sapphire saluted.

Flick Unfazed by Missed Chance for Bigger Gap

Barcelona missed the chance to extend their lead further in La Liga after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis on April 5, with their coach Hansi Flick saying they should move on following the disappointing result.

Moscow Increasing Aerial Bombardment: Zelensky

2 Killed in First Large-Scale Attack Using Missiles, Drones Since US Negotiated Ceasefire Accords

Nuggets Keen To Pick Up Pace

After slumping to third straight loss, Denver host Indiana still vying for a play-off place

Harman braces for a fight despite hefty lead

Former British Open champion Brian Harman battled through a rocky start to shoot an even-par 72 and take a three-shot lead after the third round of the PGA Tour Texas Open on April 5.

Singapore May Bring Forward Monetary Easing as US Tariffs Set to Hit Growth

The inevitability of a global economic slowdown in the wake of US tariffs being imposed has raised expectations that Singapore's central bank will ease its local dollar policy stance in its next meeting likely on April 14.

A $10 trillion opportunity is here — the longevity revolution

We are living longer than ever before.

No Fires, So Why the Haze? Calm Winds Are Bad for Urban Cities

Hazy conditions in Singapore in late March were due to unusual atmospheric conditions

Radicalisation Schools and communities can do more to protect the young

The recent detention of a teenage Singaporean who plotted to attack mosques is not just alarming, but also portends a deeper, more insidious problem

Rain adds to challenge for Myanmar quake relief; death toll at 3,471

Rain fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease as the United Nations aid chief said more tents were needed to shelter those left homeless.

Thousands Hold 'Hands Off!' Rallies Across US Against Trump, Musk

Rising Anger in US Over 'Brazen Power Grab' While Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Spark Protests in Europe

Clear standards needed for professional life coaches

Recent articles in The Straits Times on life coaching in Singapore have sparked useful public debate on the value, credibility and cost of coaching services (Life coaches who help clients through heartbreak, stress and personal challenges; and Life coaching: Help, hype or hustle?, both March 29).

Rookie Antonelli wants more, having tasted race lead

Kimi Antonelli has set his sights on a first grand prix win after the 18-year-old Mercedes rookie became the youngest driver to lead a Formula One race on April 6.

Invincible' bid spurs Ligue 1 champions PSG

Paris Saint-Germain have shown the team do not need star power to win trophies, and with the Ligue 1 title won with six games to spare, the French champions will look to finish the season without losing, coach Luis Enrique said.

Reds' Title Push Stalled by Defeat

Fulham's three quick-fire goals end Liverpool's 26-game unbeaten EPL run

Iran prefers indirect talks with US, warns neighbours over strikes against it

Iran is pushing back against US demands that it directly negotiate over its nuclear programme or be bombed, warning neighbours that host US bases that they could be in the firing line if involved, a senior Iranian official said.

Why was Myanmar quake felt in Bangkok, and how safe is S'pore?

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Potential PAP new face Gho Sze Kee spotted in Marine Parade

A potential PAP new face, shipping lawyer Gho Sze Kee, was seen at an SG60 event alongside incumbent MPs for the Marine Parade cluster on April 6.

Ming China, and its lessons for Trump's trade war

If America wants to be great again, a retreat into isolationism is the worst path to follow. Just look at history.

Hamas Releases Video Showing Two Israeli Hostages Alive

Hamas' armed wing released a video on April 5 showing two Israeli hostages alive in Gaza, speaking to the camera and describing how they had survived an alleged Israeli strike.

Villa Ride Streak into Paris for Champs League

Aston Villa will have to suffer in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at newly crowned French champions Paris Saint-Germain, but the Birmingham side are targeting a win in the April 9 tie, midfielder Morgan Rogers said.

Sinner Says 'Unfair' Doping Ban Is 'Least-Worst Option'

Jannik Sinner believes his three-month doping ban was \"unfair,\" as the world No. 1 awaits his return to tennis in time to contest the French Open and put nearly a year of controversy behind him.

Elon Musk: His grandfather and the failed ideas that drive him

Musk's views on politics and governance are echoes of the tenets of a 1930s political movement that championed rule by technologists.

Duterte pursues comeback at home while held at ICC

Rodrigo Duterte has been kept in a cell in The Hague for more than three weeks on charges of crimes against humanity for the deadly anti-drug campaigns he oversaw in the Philippines.

In-form La Moohal is the pick of Zackey's trio

April 7 South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis

Sprint Stars Cash In At First Grand Slam Meet

Olympic 200m champion Gabrielle Thomas was among the first big winners of the inaugural Grand Slam Track series on April 5, digging deep to finish second in the women's 400m to clinch the US$100,000 (S$135,000) long sprints jackpot.

Verstappen to 'Keep Grinding' After First Win

Red Bull driver now just one point behind Norris after fourth straight victory in Japan

How Tariffs Destroy What Makes America Great

Trump's tariffs obstruct not only the flow of goods, but also the flow of ideas, contacts, technology and friendships.