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Having garnered headlines for their social media post about an “in-principle approval by FAS” to become the 10th team in the 2024 Singapore Premier League season, Tengah FC have come under scrutiny regarding their eligibility. So who are they? And how close are they to securing a spot in the domestic league? Deepanraj Ganesen, sports reporter with The Straits Times, has the details. READ MORE: htt...

More than 55% of APAC-based travelers are keen to book a surprise trip where everything down to even the destination could be unknown until they arrive, according to Booking.com's latest ‘Travel Predictions’ research. Today, we we take a look at some of the handpicked destinations to consider in 2024 with Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Booking.com. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Singapore stocks fell at the opening bell today, tracking overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.1 per cent to 3,215.09 points after 40.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have UOB, after the lender's net profit for the fourth quarter rose 21.8 per cent on higher net fee income and other...

Amid rising cancer cases among the young and old, as well as increasing healthcare costs, why is being sufficiently protected from critical illness not yet a priority for individuals in Singapore? AIA Singapore has newly launched the AIA Ultimate Critical Cover (AIA UCC) plan , which aims to address the challenges raised by Singaporeans for not getting additional CI coverage. Irma Hadi-kusuma, Chi...

Alexei Navalny , Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable domestic opponent, fell unconscious and died on Feb 16 after a walk at the “Polar Wolf” Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade sentence. Was Putin's critic murdered? What does Navalny's death mean for a new era of Russian dictatorship, and how does his legacy impact the Russian opposition? Dr Samir Puri, Associate...

Have you ever seen a dog tucked in his or her dog bed and napping so well that made you go “I wish I could be like him or her?” Well, that could soon become reality for you, with one startup in the US building and selling what they call the world’s first dog bed, but for humans!  Founded in 2021, Plufl was started by two college students at the University of British Columbia when they were craving...

Emerging sports like tchoukball and powerlifting having been boosted by DPM Wong’s pledge of up to $20 million top-up at Budget 2024. How will this help these sports, and how much more needs to be done? To find out more, we hear from Singapore powerlifter Farhanna Farid, and are in conversation with Delane Lim, Tchoukball Association of Singapore president.  Got a story to tell? Get in touch with...

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Banyan Tree Group is evolving its corporate umbrella brand to Banyan Group, which reflects the group’s evolution into a dynamic, multi-brand hospitality powerhouse. With that, a landmark new eco-friendly residential community in Phuket aimed at the international community who are looking for second homes or primary residences on the Thai island has now launc...

Plans for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail have hit another bump Malaysia is facing challenges to bring back the KL-Singapore HSR through the private sector as interested entities are seeking government support.  Yet, with new bids submitted to revive the KL-Singapore high-speed rail, government funding remains the missing link . Will the Malaysian government relent on its stance?  Adib...

Singaporeans know they need to reskill. The question is: how ? In a world where the nature of work is constantly evolving, going back to school can seem like a daunting venture for the busy professional. As highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in his Budget speech on Feb 16, it can be difficult for individuals who are busy making ends meet to take the initiative...

Singapore stocks fell this morning, tracking overnight losses in global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.6 per cent to 3,225.84 points after 40 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Singapore Airlines. The national carrier recorded a net profit of S$659 million for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2023,...

Put fintech, payments and affiliate marketing together – and you get a company called Fave.  Founded in 2015, Fave prides itself as Southeast Asia’s fastest growing platform that allows users to pay using QR codes and receive cashbacks on their digital transactions. The firm also enables users to buy and redeem restaurant deals, spa, massage, travel and activity offers using its apps. It even prov...

Reports have emerged that ex-Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a shock potential interim solution should Bayern Munich part ways with the underfire Thomas Tuchel mid-season. Would it the right move? We hear from a Bayern fan to get their thoughts! Plus, Dan Ashworth's imminent arrival at Manchester United takes shape with Newcastle putting him on 'gardening leave' while both clubs...

Singapore shares fell at the opening bell today despite overnight gains in European markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.1 per cent to 3,223.59 points after 27 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have for you  Sembcorp Industries (U96):  The energy company posted a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to S$412 m...

China’s challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac), has made its first trip outside Chinese territory, staging a fly-by at the Singapore Airshow on Feb 18. With its C919 aircraft, Beijing wants to challenge the decades-long dominance of Western plane-makers in the global passenger market while reducing...

Singapore has one of the safest construction industries on earth, with the second lowest incident rate of any country, according to one recent study. Even so, there’s no doubt that construction sites are riskier workplaces than most. Improvements to workplace safety should not be viewed as an end goal, and efforts to create safer workplaces will need to continue.  How can technology help industry...

In recent years, female entrepreneurship has been on the rise, with a growing number of women-owned startups making their mark in various industries. In the lead up to this year’s International Women’s Day themed “Inspire Inclusion”, Lilian Ong, Founder of Class Living, a social enterprise, and Women of Courage Asia, Lilian Ong shares how she became a successful social entrepreneur in Singapore wh...

In today’s ultra-demanding marketplace, consumers expect more. But organisations often struggle to meet their demands. And when it comes to communication, a frustrating experience can be the difference between a sale and a disgruntled ex-customer. So how can companies better serve customers, boost the experience, and separate from the pack? Kate Liew, Senior Marketing Director, APAC explains. See...

Semiconductors have been the talk of the town for the past two years, have you heard of a new type of chip called chiplets? Think of it this way. According to IBM Research, computer chips today are made using a technique called systems on a chip or SOC, where multiple computer functions such as general processing, data storage are put into a single chip.  While this way of building chips has worke...

Bayern Munich’s latest 3-2 loss to Bochum capped off a nightmare week of three consecutive defeats for Thomas Tuchel. With Harry Kane under scrutiny and an 8-point game to Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, the perennial German champions  have plunged into deep crisis. Will Tuchel survive the season? Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  raushan@sph.com.sg See omnystudio.com...

Singapore shares remained relatively unchanged at the opening bell this morning, the first trading day following Singapore’s Budget announcement on Friday. The latest Budget focused on rolling out the first instalment of the Forward Singapore programme. Singapore’s Budget 2024 set aside top-ups for cost-of-living support, businesses and housing support for young families. It also included the intr...

Today we’re going to talk about a company that makes scaffolds – not for buildings, but scaffolds that can be implanted into the human body for bones and tissues to grow.  Started in 1992, our guest is Osteopore, an Australian and Singapore based medical technology company commercialising a range of products specifically engineered to facilitate natural bone healing across multiple therapeutic are...

From workers to seniors, individuals to households, Budget 2024 has something for all Singaporeans to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on Feb 16 unveiled a suite of support measures to tackle immediate cost-of-living worries for households and businesses, while laying out plans to strengthen economic competitiveness, support young fam...

The Singapore National Netball team takes on cross-border rival Malaysia in a three-match test series scheduled for 15, 17 and 18 February 2024. Bragging rights are up for stake as the causeway rivals clash, so how is the host nation getting ready? We caught up with Aqilah Andin, vice-captain & K Mishalenee, to find out!   Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! edanker@sph.com.sg |  rausha...

Singapore stocks rose this morning following news that gross domestic product growth in 2023 was 1.1 per cent, marginally down from advance estimates. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent to 3,147.35 points after 48.7 million securities changed hands across the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, which declared no distrib...