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Seatrium escapes prosecution in Brazilian corruption case after High Court approves US$110m penalty

Seatrium Yard. 

Hao Mart shuts stores, sinks deeper into losses with four High Court lawsuits looming

ycmart/ST20260411_202687200531/Ng Sor Luan/Generics of HAO Mart in Whampoa Drive on April 11, 2026.

Shopping for a new car? Four tips to get the most bang for your buck

Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs: the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.

Singapore Yachting Festival: Four superyachts in the spotlight at the show

(Clockwise from top left) The Princess Y95, the Nomad 101, the Sanlorenzo SD118 and SX100.

Singapore Yachting Festival: Sentosa show anchored by superyachts and the sweet life

Now in its fourth edition, the Singapore Yachting Festival is repositioning to engage a wider audience by combining marine displays with lifestyle programming and family-friendly activities.

Migrant worker wins $5,700 overtime pay after 2-year fight as High Court cites unlawful practice

The High Court ruled that employers cannot use a fixed monthly allowance to offset overtime pay.

S’pore inventor wins High Court suit against rivals who passed off similar doors as his design

Mr Ng Say Keong sued Jia Le Aluminium and 9 Power Aluminium & Glass in 2024, accusing them of infringing his patent and passing off their products as SK doors.

Former Cathay cinema operator mm2 gets lifeline after High Court shields it from creditors for 4 months

The move will allow the company time and breathing space to work out a plan to repay its creditors, said Judicial Commissioner Mohamed Faizal in a written judgment.

Malaysia’s Proton is back in Singapore, unveiling a new showroom and its electric SUV

ycproton12 - Proton's new showroom in Leng Kee Road. Credit: Vincar Group

Me And My Car: Alumni officer’s first electric car is a purple Box from China

ST20250802_202514400111 Kelvin Chng ycmycar22 1. Profile shot of Mr Tam, his wife and dog with the car. 2. Photo of boot 3. Photo of a custom-made bear they made with the nickname of the car. Story Background Me and My Car: Until early 2025, Mr Andrew Tam had never owned an electric vehicle (EV) ? or a car in any colour other than white. But that changed in January when the assistant director at the Singapore Institute of Technology?s alumni office bought his first EV: a purple Dongfeng Box.

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