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WEBShelling killed at least 21 people at a market in southeast Sudan Sunday, a day after the country's rulers rejected a call by UN experts for an independent force to protect civilians from the devastating civil war.Sunday's market shelling came a day after Sudan's foreign ministry rejected a call by independent UN experts for "an independent and ...
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WEBMan dies after tugboat sinks in Singapore waters, COE for Cat A highest so far in 2024: Singapore live news. Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online. 3-min read. News · Bloomberg.
Singapore housing market struggles with low sales and high prices
WEB1 day ago · New-home sales in Singapore are on track to be the lowest since the financial crisis, with only 208 units sold in August 2024.This represents a 47 per cent drop from the previous year and is attributed to high interest rates, a lack of new projects, and developer reluctance to lower prices.Despite rising home prices, the market remains sluggish, with revised forecasts predicting a drop in ...
Singapore plans bold steps to revitalise stock market
WEB1 day ago · TikTok is back in the spotlight as it is faces a potential ban or forced sale in the United States due to national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent, ByteDance. Singaporean CEO Shou Zi Chew is spearheading the company's defence against the potential ban, which involves complex legal and constitutional issues.
Singapore home sales set for worst year since financial crisis
WEB2 days ago · By: Low De Wei. (Bloomberg) — Singapore new-home sales are likely to fall this year to the lowest since the global financial crisis, according to property consultancies that cut their forecasts after yet another month of weak transactions. Developers sold fewer than 2,700 units this year through August, according to Bloomberg calculations ...
Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market
WEB3 days ago · By John Cheng. (Bloomberg) – Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its Second Minister for Finance. Chee Hong Tat, who is chairing a task force looking at ways to strengthen the equities market, said the group aims to remove outdated rules ...
Singapore celebrates Olympians in open-top bus parade; 2 ex …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. Singapore held an open-top bus parade for its Olympians led by bronze medallist Max Maeder.The event saw thousands braving the weather to show support for the athletes for their achievements from the Paris 2024 Olympics.Despite some criticism about the timing, the turnout was heartwarming.
COVID-19 cases jump by 75 per cent in a week, as Singapore …
WEBDec 15, 2023 · The majority of cases are attributed to the JN.1 variant, a sublineage of BA.2.86. However, MOH clarified that there's "no clear indication" suggesting these variants are more transmissible or result in more severe …
Singapore shines in Asia’s walkability list; Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ...
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is available for pre-order in Singapore starting Wednesday (14 Aug), with prices starting at $2,399. The phone will be in retail stores from September. The Pixel 9 series features advanced AI tools and the new Tensor G4 chip, making it a strong competitor in the smartphone market.
Why living in Singapore is the most expensive in Southeast Asia ...
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The daily grind from Johor Bahru to Singapore has never looked tougher. A viral video of the Woodlands checkpoint at rush hour reveals the immense patience required for the journey, leading Reddit users to debate if the higher pay in Singapore makes it all worthwhile. For some, the commute is a dealbreaker, but others insist the financial rewards are worth every second spent in line.