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US Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts in 2025 to fight inflation
Fed officials now project they will make just two quarter-point rate cuts by the end of 2025.
Mandai Rainforest Resort to open in April 2025
The resort is located within Mandai Wildlife Reserve in the midst of five wildlife parks.
More staff, tech to cope with year-end shopping surge for delivery vendors
E-commerce platforms are also running campaigns to attract and retain their consumers.
Swedish oat milk producer Oatly to shut down its Singapore facility
At its launch in 2021, the S’pore facility was expected to produce 60 million litres of oat milk a year.
US repatriates Malaysians who aided alleged mastermind of Bali bombings
Enhanced child access orders for divorced parents to take effect on Jan 2
This will boost enforcement when parents with care and control of children deny former spouses access to the kids.
India can’t wait to see Trump back in the White House
The incoming US president and India’s prime minister get along well, though some friction is inevitable.
Raising school bus fares cannot solve woes in industry
Jail for speeding driver who killed pedestrian in hit-and-run accident
After the crash, the driver sent his car for repairs in an attempt to conceal evidence, the DPP said.
Thai film How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies makes Oscar shortlist
It is the only movie from Asia on the list of 15. The final five nominees will be announced on Jan 17.