Singapore core inflation drops to 2.1% in October, lowest in almost three years
SINGAPORE - After two straight months of rising, both core and overall inflation in Singapore dropped sharply in October. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges
BAKU - When COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev stepped to the podium at the closing meeting of the Baku climate summit on Sunday ...
Elderly man allegedly molested 4 women on board Singapore Airlines flight
Balasubramanian Ramesh is accused of committing the offences between 3.15am and 5.30pm on Nov 18. Read more at straitstimes.com.
2 Chinatown shops found to illegally compare rates for remitting renminbi: Competition watchdog
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore issued a legal notice to the two. Read more at straitstimes.com.
CapitaLand Investment to rebalance portfolio, grow India and South-east Asia businesses
SINGAPORE - CapitaLand Investment (CLI) will rebalance its portfolio to grow its India and South-east Asia business and ...
Russia accuses US of using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia
A Moscow official says the US is increasing arms supplies to Taiwan to provoke China. Read more at straitstimes.com.
In world’s largest refugee camps, Rohingya mobilise to fight in Myanmar
The emergence of trained Rohingya fighters in the camps is regarded as a ticking time bomb by Bangladesh. Read more at ...
‘We need to talk’: Artist surprised to see his iconic Penang mural artwork on AirAsia plane
Artist Ernest Zacharevic said AirAsia didn't seek his consent for using his Children On A Bicycle artwork. Read more at ...
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Bolivia's heavy rains cause river to flood homes near La Paz
LA PAZ, Bolivia - Heavy rainfall in Bolivia over Saturday night caused the Pasajahuira river to overflow, flooding the ...
Why are retail investors shunning Singapore stocks? Have your say in Sias survey
The Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or Sias, and financial insights platform Beansprout on Nov 21 released a ...
Planning to go on a family trip soon? Here are five money-saving holiday hacks
Tap free loyalty programmes, opt for all-inclusive stays and use AI to optimise your budget. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users. Read more at straitstimes.com.