Fed keeps rates at 23-year high amid stubborn price rises

US central bank cites lack of further progress’ towards its 2% inflation target

South Korea’s inflation slows more than expected in April

But weakening won poses challenge to policymakers’ efforts to cool price growth

Qualcomm gives upbeat sales forecast In sign of smartphone recovery

China remains crucial amid sales surge to its phone-makers in first half of fiscal year

Driver in crash that killed prof was checking GPS on phone

He says he was in a state of panic when he told police officer he had fallen asleep at the wheel

Agencies hold joint counter-terrorism exercise

A joint counter-terrorism exercise by various government agencies was held on April 30 and May 1 to test the Republic's preparedness in the event of a terror attack, the police said on May 2.

Five-year-old is youngest S'porean to reach Everest Base Camp

Pre-schooler makes trek to camp situated at altitude of 5,364m in Nepal with his father

Temasek Poly grad excels despite rare condition limiting her mobility

She wins award for academic achievements, perseverance

Manila summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea

Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on May 2 to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea.

Death toll from road collapse in southern China rises to 48

The death toll from a highway collapse in southern China's Guangdong province has risen to 48, state media said on May 2, as rescue work continued.

US sanctions 20 Chinese companies for supporting Russian military

It also accuses Kremlin of violating global ban on chemical weapons in Ukraine war

Young, engaged and valued: Singapore youth take top spot in global index

Republic ranked best on overall youth development compared with 182 nations

Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts South-east Asia

DONG NAI, Vietnam Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai province, with locals and media reports suggesting a brutal heatwave and the lake's management are to blame.

HEATWAVE TAKES ITS TOLL IN ASIA...

Hot weather raises fears of lower voter turnout in India’s GE

Australian reaction to nest of spies’ from India muted amid warming ties

Response a distinct contrast when compared with accusations against China

California police clear protest camp at UCLA, arrest activists

Hundreds of police officers in riot gear swarmed the site of a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), on May 2, arresting defiant demonstrators and dismantling their encampment.

US cannot support’ Rafah assault without humanitarian plan

Blinken says he has not seen plan to shield civilians; Israel repeats op will go ahead

Singapore well placed to weather global supply chain shake-up: Gan

WASHINGTON-A shake-up of global supply chains is under way but trust in Singapore will ensure that there remains a place for the Republic in any new configurations that emerge, said Singapore's Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong in a media interview.

Surge in remittances to China via S'pore banks after Beijing crackdown

Transfers with DBS, OCBC up 60% or more as workers seek safer ways to send money

Motorists can opt to install next-generation ERP unit on driver's side, says LTA

Motorists can opt to install the processing unit for their next-generation Electronic Road Pricing system (ERP 2.0) on-board equipment in the driver's footwell, if their vehicle allows it, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA).

Shanmugam, Vivian seeking aggravated damages over post by Lee Hsien Yang

Lawyer argues that Lee’s doubling down on false allegations caused further injury

S’pore manufacturing growth slows in April; uptick in electronics

A weaker global economy constrained local manufacturers a little in April but the sector still racked up its eighth consecutive month of expansion.

New estate in Sengkang could have 10,000 homes

Proposed development could feature a mix of public and private projects, say analysts

SIXERS KEEP HOPES ALIVE

Maxey hits 46pts against Knicks, says they didn’t give up as season on the line

QUEIROZ'S SIX GRAND FOR THREE ACE RIDES

Jockey trades one-day ban for 6k fine and May I8 ticket to ride, but not in Kranji Mile

For SMEs, going green Is critical but they face multiple challenges

DBS and SBF want to change mindsets and guide firms’ sustainability journeys

Yen intervention shows Asia is losing patience with the mighty US dollar

Indonesia and Taiwan also recently took steps to shore up their currencies

Are tax cuts and government spending fuelling US inflation?

Debate could impact how Fed sets policy in months ahead, and shape decisions by the next president

Wish comes true for author who wanted to meet family of S'porean WWII hero

Daredevil pilot with British air force was inspiration behind a character in her book

There's a place for 'magic' too in this clean and efficient city

Creating and sustaining a sense of spontaneity, magic among urban issues explored in a new book

Limited training options for people with disabilities

Groups say more can be done to make course materials accessible, remove physical barriers