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Speculation over new Man United manager ‘wasted time’, says Palace boss Glasner

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and then Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim before their teams' Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London on Nov 30, 2025. Amorim was dismissed on Jan 5, 2026.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner and then Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim before their teams' Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London on Nov 30, 2025. Amorim was dismissed on Jan 5, 2026.

Ukraine’s Zelensky names spy chief Budanov as new top aide

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov (right), whom he named as the new head of his office, in Kyiv on Jan 2.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov (right), whom he named as the new head of his office, in Kyiv on Jan 2.

SMRT deputy group chief executive to step down on Feb 1

Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.
Mr Lee Ling Wee has been in SMRT for 12 years, starting out his career there as president of SMRT Trains.

Merz and Macron to discuss fate of FCAS fighter jet, industry source says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a joint press conference on the day of a Summit on European Digital Sovereignty, a high-level Franco-German meeting focused on discussing Europe's digital future, security, and independence, in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2025.  REUTERS/Christian Mang
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a joint press conference on the day of a Summit on European Digital Sovereignty, a high-level Franco-German meeting focused on discussing Europe's digital future, security, and independence, in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2025.  REUTERS/Christian Mang

DBS said to hire Sarah Tsao from UBS to cover govt-linked companies like GIC, Temasek

DBS is among Asia’s largest wealth managers and its biggest shareholder is Temasek.
DBS is among Asia’s largest wealth managers and its biggest shareholder is Temasek.

Gavin Lee aims to ‘leave Lions shirt in a better place’ after being named permanent national coach

Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.
Lions’ head coach Gavin Lee during the signing of the Lions’ head coach appointment press conference on Nov 28.

ComfortDelGro makes senior leadership changes

The changes include the newly created role of group chief point-to-point mobility officer.
The changes include the newly created role of group chief point-to-point mobility officer.

NParks board chairman to also assume role of MPA board chairman from Dec 1

Mr Loh Khum Yean (left) will take over from Mr Niam Chiang Meng as chairman of the MPA board from Dec 1.
Mr Loh Khum Yean (left) will take over from Mr Niam Chiang Meng as chairman of the MPA board from Dec 1.

Manpower Perm Sec Ng Chee Khern to retire on Dec 1, changes to other perm sec appointments

After 41 years in the public service, Mr Ng Chee Khern, who is permanent secretary for manpower, will retire.
After 41 years in the public service, Mr Ng Chee Khern, who is permanent secretary for manpower, will retire.

Vietnam confirms 2 new deputy prime ministers, 3 ministers, state media reports

A man cycles in front of the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio
A man cycles in front of the National Assembly Building of Vietnam, in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Francesco Guarascio

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.