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A rugby legend tries to save fading All Blacks from mediocrity

New Zealand's Tamaiti Williams in action during a Rugby Championship Test against  South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 31, 2024. Back-to-back world champions the Springboks have supplanted the All Blacks as the sport's standard bearers.
New Zealand's Tamaiti Williams in action during a Rugby Championship Test against  South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on August 31, 2024. Back-to-back world champions the Springboks have supplanted the All Blacks as the sport's standard bearers.

Powerboat racing-Goalkeeper Courtois dives into E1 electric series as team co-owner

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - March 17, 2026 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Scott Heppell/File Photo

Gold’s sharp drop sparks surge in first-time buyers in Singapore

OCBC’s data suggests that retail investors are engaging with gold, taking advantage of lower prices to invest, especially those who had previously stayed on the sidelines when prices were stretched.
OCBC’s data suggests that retail investors are engaging with gold, taking advantage of lower prices to invest, especially those who had previously stayed on the sidelines when prices were stretched.

Investors rush to cash, energy and other safe havens as Middle East war jolts markets

An oil products tanker in the Singapore Straits. Surging oil prices have fuelled worries about weaker global growth, rising inflation and more hawkish central bank policies.
An oil products tanker in the Singapore Straits. Surging oil prices have fuelled worries about weaker global growth, rising inflation and more hawkish central bank policies.

AI companies shatter fund-raising records as boom accelerates

OpenAI raised US$122 billion and Anthropic raised US$30 billion as AI companies made up four of the five largest ever recorded deals.
OpenAI raised US$122 billion and Anthropic raised US$30 billion as AI companies made up four of the five largest ever recorded deals.

BioNTech to wind up Singapore vaccine manufacturing plant by early 2027

In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.
In 2022, BioNTech cited Singapore’s excellent business climate and rich talent among reasons why it plans to make Singapore its regional headquarters in South-east Asia.

Accused money laundering leader extradited from Cambodia to China

OpenAI valued at $1 trillion after record $157 billion funding round

OpenAI has stepped up its revenue push in 2026 by introducing advertising in ChatGPT, an option that CEO Sam Altman had once described as a “last resort.”
OpenAI has stepped up its revenue push in 2026 by introducing advertising in ChatGPT, an option that CEO Sam Altman had once described as a “last resort.”

NFL, TMRW Sports joining forces to create professional flag football league

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is set to welcome flag football competition for the first time.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is set to welcome flag football competition for the first time.

Priced low, growing fast: women's sports draw smart money

An advertisement featuring Caitlin Clark is displayed ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 19, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery
An advertisement featuring Caitlin Clark is displayed ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 19, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery

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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.