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Singapore stocks lower on last trading day of the year; STI up 16.9% in 2024
SINGAPORE stocks fell on thin trading volumes on Tuesday (Jan 31) before investors usher in the New Year. The local benchmark Straits…
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Ex-mDR group COO Richard Siua charged with criminal breach of trust
FORMER group chief operating officer of mDR Richard Siua, along with Peter Ng, who was a sales director of the company’s subsidiary, were…
Fashion
Venezuela fines TikTok US$10 million over viral challenge deaths
VENEZUELA’S highest court on Monday (Dec 30) fined TikTok US$10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left…
Business
Singapore shares retreat at Tuesday’s open; STI down 0.4%
SINGAPORE stocks started trading in negative territory on Tuesday (Dec 31) morning, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. As at…
Business
Nvidia closes US$700 million Run:ai acquisition after regulatory hurdles
CHIPMAKER Nvidia has completed its acquisition of Israeli AI firm Run:ai, the startup said on Monday (Dec 30), following antitrust…
Business
Stocks to watch: Wilmar International, Dasin Retail Trust
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Tuesday (Dec 31): Wilmar International:…
Business
Big Lots’ new rescue deal at risk following creditor opposition
A NEW proposal to prevent Big Lots from shutting all its stores is at risk following complaints from some creditors that stand to incur…
Fashion
New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025 Live Stream Online from London, New York, and More
New Year's Eve fireworks are among the most significant celebrations to welcome the new year. People from worldwide are preparing to bid…
Business
Singapore’s stock market may hinge on reforms in 2025, but outlook for some sectors look bright
ANALYSTS expect Singapore stocks to outperform and see significant upside in 2025, but there is a caveat: This is likely to happen only if…
Culture
Singapore: Father Charged for Filming Obscene Videos, Having Sex with Daughters Multiple Times
A 46-year-old man was taken to a district court on charges of having three distinct instances of incest with one of his daughters.…
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SBS Cancels 2024 Entertainment Awards Following Jeju Air plane crash
The 2024 SBS Entertainment Awards are a day away from its live telecast. Jun Hyun Moo, Lee Hyun I, and Jang Do Yeon were set to host the…
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2 Singaporean Hikers Rescued After Being Reported Missing on Langkawi Mountain
Two Singaporeans, who went missing in an attempt to reach the second-highest peak on Langkawi, have been found by the Malaysian Fire and…
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China: Teenager Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering Classmate in Abandoned Greenhouse
On Monday, December 30, a Chinese court sentenced a teenage boy to life in jail for killing his classmate, ending a case that ignited a…
Fashion
How to Watch the 2024 KBS Drama Awards Online?
Several beloved K-drama actors will gather in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday night for the 2024 KBS Drama Awards. The ceremony will occur…
Fashion
Singapore's New Year's Eve: All About Affected Bus Routes, Public Transport Timings, Road Closures
This December 31, Singapore's New Year's Eve festivities are expected to be even more extravagant than in the past. It's safe to assume…
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PM Wong Expresses Grief Jeju Air Plane Crash, Says "Singapore Stands in Solidarity with South Korea"
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong expressed his profound sadness at the December 29 Jeju Air jet tragedy in South Korea, which claimed 179…
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Singapore: 27-Year-Old Man Jailed, Fined for Hurling Racial Slurs at Project Acai Cafe Cashier
On Monday, December 30, a man who tossed a tip box and hurled racist epithets at a cashier in a Project Acai Cafe was fined S$4,000…
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Bangkok Hotel Fire: 3 Foreign Tourists Killed, Over 7 Injured Ahead of New Year's Eve Celebrations
Thai police revealed that three foreigners were killed, and multiple others were injured when Ember Hotel on Bangkok's Khao San Road, a…
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Singapore: More Than 950,000 HDB Households to Receive S$285 and Lower Power Tariff in January
Beginning in January 2025, U-Save and service and conservancy charges (S&CC) rebates will be given to over 950,000 Singaporean households…
Fashion
Haig Road Fishmonger, 45, Dies While Resting in Parked Car After Complaining of Feeling Unwell
After complaining of feeling ill, a 45-year-old man was discovered unconscious in a car on Friday, December 27. He was later declared dead…
Culture
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” Isn’t a Feel-Good New York Story
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” was an immediate best-seller when it was published, in 1943, and proved particularly popular with servicemen.…
Business
Wilmar International to acquire India’s Adani Group’s 31.06% stake in consumer goods joint venture
WILMAR International announced on Monday (Dec 30) that it will acquire Indian multinational conglomerate Adani Group’s remaining stake in…
Business
Wilmar International to acquire India’s Adani Group’s 31.06% stake in consumer goods joint venture for S$2 billion
WILMAR International announced on Monday (Dec 30) that it will acquire Indian multinational conglomerate Adani Group’s remaining stake in…
Business
Singapore stocks buck regional decline to close higher; STI up 0.6%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 264 to 206, with 588.2 million securities worth S$676.2 million traded SINGAPORE stocks…