Blinken says truce between Israel-Hamas is producing results
November 30, 2023 4:11 PM U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas had produced results and that…
Property tax to go up for most homes again in 2024; government will give one-off rebate of up to 100%
Owner-occupiers of one-room and two-room HDB flats will continue not having to pay property tax in 2024.Read More
Annual value threshold for social support schemes to be raised in 2024
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New serviced apartments may plug gap for those with short-term housing needs: Analysts
Singapore will pilot a new class of serviced apartment, which come with a minimum stay of three months.Read More
COP28 president denies using climate talks to push oil deals
November 30, 2023 3:55 PM Dr Sultan Al Jaber says the reports are an attempt to undermine the work of the COP28 presidency. Read More
Kerry says US and China must ‘win climate battle’ together
November 30, 2023 3:43 PM The world’s two biggest emitters need to step up and ‘get the job done at a faster rate’ to curb global warming. Read More
Man sues woman after losing S$49,500 investment following hacking of trading platform, loses bid
The woman, a fellow investor, had also lost money in the scam.Read More
COP28 should aim for total fossil fuel ‘phaseout’, says UN chief
November 30, 2023 3:25 PM The climate conference should aim for a complete phaseout of fossil fuels within a reasonable timeframe, Mr Antonio Guterres says. Read More
South African ‘mermaid’ nearly dies after fin gets stuck during performance
November 30, 2023 3:04 PM Struggling, she eventually frees herself by ditching costume and swims quickly to surface. Read More
COP28 gets underway to face mammoth climate challenge
November 30, 2023 2:45 PM Negotiators from nearly 200 nations are tasked with agreeing on a climate deal that will put the world on a safer path. Read More