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 9.01 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.4…
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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 scrutiny over the buyout. The European Commission granted…
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: The agribusiness group is acquiring Indian…
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 losses in the troubled retailer’s bankruptcy. The…
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 adieu to 2024. Singapore, Europe, and Australia are…
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 market reforms are put in place to raise their…
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. Although her age was not stated in court documents, she…
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 show on Tuesday (December 31) at 9:00 PM KST. The…
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 Rescue Department (JBPM) after about 15 hours of…
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 national discussion on how to handle young…
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 at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Seoul, on Tuesday…
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 that the much-anticipated Marina Bay Countdown will…
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 lives. On Monday, December 30, PM Wong shared his…
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 (US$2,900) and sentenced to four weeks in prison. Rishi…
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 well-known tourist hotspot, caught fire on Sunday,…
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 residing in Housing and Development Board (HDB)…
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 at the scene. According to Shin Min Daily News,…
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 Adani Wilmar, a consumer goods joint venture…
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 Adani Wilmar, a consumer goods joint venture…
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 ended higher amid thin trading on Monday (Dec 30),…
South Korea orders air safety probe after worst crash in country kills 179
SOUTH Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered an emergency safety inspection on Monday (Dec 30) of the country’s entire airline operation system as investigators worked to identify…
South Korea orders airline safety probe after worst domestic crash kills 179
SOUTH Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday (Dec 30) ordered an emergency safety inspection of the country’s entire airline operation as investigators worked to identify victims…
This Doesn't Look Like Suicide': OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji's Parents Suspect Murder, Demand FBI Probe as Elon Musk Backs Their Claims
An emotional video of Indian-origin techie Suchir Balaji's father has ignited a storm on social media. The grieving father revealed he was the last person to speak to his son before Balaji…
Dasin unitholders call for another EGM to internalise manager, replace adviser
THE trustee-manager of Dasin Retail Trust has received a requisition notice from a group of dissenting unitholders, as they sought to not only internalise Dasin’s trustee-manager function,…