Singapore narrows 2023 growth forecast range to 0.5-1.5%, as external demand outlook remains weak
This is down from the previous forecast range of 0.5 to 2.5 per cent, as the Ministry of Trade and Industry said it sees a “weak” external demand outlook for…
Here’s why you could be eating 3D-printed meat and less rice by 2040, according to food futurists
Artificial intelligence is already used to concoct the flavour profiles of liquor and wine. In 17 years’ time, your breath and smart toilets could be telling you what to eat.…
Ukraine urges evacuations as Russia claims gains
August 11, 2023 7:19 AM It urged civilians near the north-eastern front line to evacuate. Read More
Tourists asked to leave Hawaii’s Maui as wildfires burn
August 11, 2023 6:53 AM Before the wildfires, the tourism economy was recovering from a pandemic-induced visitor slump. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 11
August 11, 2023 6:47 AM While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 11. Read More
US reaches deal with Iran to free Americans for jailed Iranians and funds
August 11, 2023 6:40 AM US$6 billion in Iranian funds in South Korea would be unfrozen under the deal. Read More
Survivors describe ‘total inferno’ that scorched Hawaii’s west Maui
August 11, 2023 6:32 AM The fire is one of the nation’s deadliest in decades. Read More
Russian missile hits hotel in Zaporizhzhia, say Ukraine officials
August 11, 2023 6:17 AM It is the second strike on Zaporizhzhia in as many days. Read More
When will COE prices go down? Not for another year, experts say
Based on the 10-year cycle in COE supply, the quota is expected to rise only in mid- to late-2024.Read More
US Senator Joe Manchin says ‘thinking seriously’ about leaving Democratic Party
August 11, 2023 5:56 AM Manchin is a maverick Democrat, who has often bucked party leadership. Read More