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Sir Mark Cavendish’s glorious farewell immortalises him in cycling’s history

The 39-year-old bowed out of the sport with his famous sprint finish in Singapore

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024

Mark Cavendish delivers a final winning roar as he signs off at Tour de France Singapore Criterium

Cavendish gets his dream ending, closing out his professional cycling career far from home but surrounded by people to help him celebrate

Cycling News · Nov 10, 2024

'Racing Career: Completed It!' Announces Cycling Great Cavendish

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

International Business Times · Nov 9, 2024

Asian Markets Struggle To Maintain Momentum After Fed Cut

Asia took up the baton in early trade but some markets fell away in the afternoon. Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, Wellington, Taipei and Jakarta rose.

Latin Times · Nov 8, 2024

Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory

Following decisive election win, Trump is expected to pursue more aggressive version of his ‘America first’ vision.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024

'It's not even a bike race, it's the Tour de France' - Mark Cavendish on an emotional close to the season, and maybe his career

The unfolding path to a possible last dance in Singapore at an offshoot of the race that transcends both cycling and borders

Cycling News · Nov 6, 2024

Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws

The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024

Asia’s export-driven economies brace for upheaval under Trump

Former US president’s proposals for sweeping tariffs threaten to hobble exports that drive the region’s growth.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Asia’s Wild West nature spurs its fintech surge—but Binance’s CEO thinks Western companies will still have an 'outsized say' in the financial system

"What is important for policymakers is to make sure that your local competitors have a fair shake," he said Tuesday at a Fortune session in Singapore's Insights Forum.

Fortune · Nov 5, 2024

Singapore Airlines Spending Nearly $1B To Revamp Cabins, Add First Class Seats For Longest Flights

Singapore International Airlines will renovate cabins, seats and in-flight entertainment systems on 41 airbuses.

International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024