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Wall Street firms tie bonuses, promotions to AI skills, survey finds

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell, in New York City on Sept 28.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell, in New York City on Sept 28.

Trump approval at record low; Hispanic voters sour on US Republicans: Poll

US President Donald Trump makes a fist as he boards Air Force One en route to Grand Island, Nebraska, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Oct 5.
US President Donald Trump makes a fist as he boards Air Force One en route to Grand Island, Nebraska, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Oct 5.

Being more active cannot fully offset bad diet: Experts

Singapore’s population is moving more but also consuming too much sodium and too many calories, according to the latest national health and nutrition surveys.
Singapore’s population is moving more but also consuming too much sodium and too many calories, according to the latest national health and nutrition surveys.

Poll shows China a more positive influence than US in Latin America

US President Donald Trump has openly asserted his desire for hegemony over Latin America as part of what he calls the “Donroe Doctrine”.
US President Donald Trump has openly asserted his desire for hegemony over Latin America as part of what he calls the “Donroe Doctrine”.

8 in 10 Japanese want to keep writing by hand despite very little opportunity to do so

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Notes written by Judith Perera-Lee, 37, graphic designer, penmanship teacher and calligrapher, in her usual handwriting on March 24, 2025. 

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Notes written by Judith Perera-Lee, 37, graphic designer, penmanship teacher and calligrapher, in her usual handwriting on March 24, 2025. 

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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The four-day poll showed 73 per cent of Republicans approved of US President Donald Trump’s job performance, down from 82 per cent a week earlier.
The four-day poll showed 73 per cent of Republicans approved of US President Donald Trump’s job performance, down from 82 per cent a week earlier.

Italy's Salvini calls congress seeking to tighten grip on League party

FILE PHOTO: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and League party leader Matteo Salvini gestures at a European far-right parties summit in Milan, Italy, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and League party leader Matteo Salvini gestures at a European far-right parties summit in Milan, Italy, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

Two-thirds of S’pore students use AI to help them learn at least once a week: PISA study

Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.
Nearly half of students here frequently use AI to research new topics, summarise texts and draft text for writing assignments.

Singapore students rank top in reading, second in maths and science in OECD study

The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.
The Republic came in first for reading, and second for mathematics and science in the Programme for International Student Assessment 2025.

Swedish election is close race with 10 days to go, poll shows

Early voting for the 2026 general election opens at Stockholm City Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, August 26, 2026. Fredrik Sandberg /TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Early voting for the 2026 general election opens at Stockholm City Hall in Stockholm, Sweden, August 26, 2026. Fredrik Sandberg /TT News Agency/via REUTERS

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