Stocks drop as AI exuberance worries linger; US yields jump

NEW YORK, Dec 12 : Major stock indexes fell on Friday, with technology-related shares dropping again as investors were wary of artificial intelligence bets, while the dollar edged higher and U.S. Treasury... Read more »

Juventus ‘not for sale’ say Agnellis, rejecting crypto giant Tether’s bid

MILAN, Dec 13 : Italy’s Agnelli family has no intention of selling Juventus to crypto group Tether or anyone else, the CEO of their holding company said on Saturday, rejecting Tether’s shock... Read more »

Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing Trump’s ceasefire claims

SURIN, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia – Thailand has vowed to continue military operations in its border conflict with Cambodia, with its foreign minister saying that earlier comments made by US President Donald Trump... Read more »

38 Oxley Road gazetted as a National Monument, Govt intends to acquire site

38 Oxley Road gazetted, Lee Hsien Yang’s objection letter did not challenge historic significance 38 Oxley Road — home of the late former prime minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew — was... Read more »

Man from Sarawak syndicate jailed for harvesting Singapore bank accounts for illegal use

SINGAPORE: A man who was part of a Sarawak-based syndicate harvesting Singapore bank accounts for illegal use was sentenced to jail on Friday (Dec 12) for five years and 10 months. Tan... Read more »

Retrenchments rise slightly in Q3 amid restructuring, but hiring remains firm

The layoffs are concentrated in growth sectors such as financial services, professional services and information and communications [SINGAPORE] Retrenchments in Singapore have risen marginally to 3,670 in Q3 – up from the... Read more »

New, smaller landed homes draw upgraders as landed property supply stays broadly flat for 25 years

[SINGAPORE] Smaller, newly built landed homes are drawing more HDB and condominium upgraders, even as the supply of landed homes has stayed broadly flat for 25 years. This comes as the number... Read more »

38 Oxley Road site gazetted as Singapore national monument

SINGAPORE: The site at 38 Oxley Road was on Friday (Dec 12) gazetted as Singapore’s 77th national monument, the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and National Heritage Board (NHB) said.... Read more »

China keeps buying sushi, Japan’s cars as Xi keeps spat in check

BEIJING – When China’s ties with Japan last spiralled over a decade ago, Beijing fuelled nationwide boycotts of Japanese brands and even street protests. This time around, President Xi Jinping is taking... Read more »

How to tackle oily skin, stubborn acne, lingering scars: Targeted treatments for a clearer complexion

Acne is a common concern that affects adults just as much as teenagers. At its core, the issue is often due to excess oil production — the catalyst behind frequent stubborn breakouts,... Read more »