Dollar drops against peers after delayed US data shows jobs growth

NEW YORK, Dec 16 : The U.S. dollar fell against major peers on Tuesday after the release of delayed economic data showing stronger-than-expected jobs growth, signalling that the Federal Reserve might be... Read more »

Bondi Beach shooting: Suspect went from religious teen to alleged mass killer

SYDNEY – Standing in the rain outside a suburban Sydney train station, seventeen-year-old Naveed Akram stares into the camera and urges those watching to spread the word of Islam. “Spread the message... Read more »

Singapore, China continue to find common interests, create investment opportunities: DPM Gan

[SINGAPORE] While Singapore and China have different priorities and interests, the two countries continue to find areas of common interest and create opportunities for investors and businesses, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim... Read more »

Alphaswift Industries, M’sian startup developing passenger drones

[This is a sponsored article with Alphaswift Industries.] “Isn’t it obvious that everyone wants to get to where they want to, as quickly as possible, and preferably flying in style?”  Imagine travelling... Read more »

Exclusive-Tesla board made $3 billion via stock awards that dwarfed tech peers

Dec 15 : Tesla’s board of directors has earned more than $3 billion through stock awards that far exceeded the value of those given to peers at the biggest U.S. technology firms... Read more »

Doctor jailed for voyeurism, judge rejects defence plea for mandatory treatment order

SINGAPORE: A doctor previously from Sengkang General Hospital was sentenced to eight weeks’ jail on Monday (Dec 15) for filming a 31-year-old woman in the shower. Although an Institute of Mental Health... Read more »

85% of people paid S$20K+ never worked abroad

The grass is pretty green here Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, any opinions expressed below belong solely to the author. Data sourced from the Labour Force In Singapore Advance Release 2025 report. It’s... Read more »

Title-chasing Man City beat Palace 3-0, Villa edge West Ham in five-goal thriller

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, Dec 14 : Manchester City maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps... Read more »

GDP is growing, so why does it feel like there are no jobs in S’pore?

GDP growth doesn’t necessarily mean better job prospects Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) is growing, offering a rare moment of optimism in a turbulent global economy.  As 2025 draws to a close,... Read more »

What is biomethane and how will it help Singapore decarbonise?

SINGAPORE – Touted as a “renewable fuel”, biomethane is one of the latest low-carbon fuels Singapore is looking into as it seeks to reduce emissions from its power sector. In October, Singapore... Read more »