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Fans hail upgrade of 2026 Singapore Tennis Open
The Singapore Tennis Open (STO) will be upgraded to a WTA 500 tournament when it returns in 2026, said the Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), which operates the Singapore Sports Hub, in an announcement on Oct 10.
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October 11, 2025
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MRT reliability dips in August; LTA to give monthly updates
The performance of the MRT network dipped as at the end of August compared with the previous month, based on the latest figures from the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
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October 11, 2025
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Your school subscribed to ST’s Little Red Dot? Enjoy a Big Day Out at S’pore Oceanarium
Dress up as a denizen of the sea, play games and solve a mystery to win prizes while exploring the new Singapore Oceanarium - this is what awaits upper primary pupils whose schools sign them up for an exclusive event this October.
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October 11, 2025
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Site visits, interviews shed light on chip buyer's opaque operation
On a humid June night in 2024, Mr Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, held court with several of his company’s major Asian customers at a bar with sweeping views of Taipei, Taiwan. They stood and toasted the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
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October 11, 2025
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Deadly cough syrup scandals pose hard questions for India’s regulators
Repeated incidents have claimed the lives of dozens of children
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October 11, 2025
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New initiatives to strengthen S'pore-Vietnam economic ties
Both sides see progress in areas such as energy, sustainability at ministerial meeting
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October 11, 2025
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Xie Shaoguang gets back in the game
Veteran actor says filming comeback drama The Gift Of Time was easier than in his heyday
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October 11, 2025
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Algeria through but coach wants more
Algeria added their name to the list of World Cup qualified teams on Oct 9, the fourth African side to book a berth at the 2026 Finals in North America, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Somalia.
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October 11, 2025
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THIS SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN
Tuchel slams England’s quiet fans, while Wales are cheered non-stop despite 3-0 loss
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October 11, 2025
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition leader who lives in hiding
Ms Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, was blocked in 2024 by Venezuela’s courts from running for president and thus challenging President Nicolas Ma-duro, who has been in power since 2013.
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October 11, 2025
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More than 4 in 5 in S'pore encounter harmful content online: MDDI surveys
More than four in five Singapore residents encountered harmful online content such as scams and cyber bullying in the past year.
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October 11, 2025
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Every amateurs' dream: one point v Alcaraz for A$lm
At English fairgrounds in another century, miners on their day off and loitering drunks and boyfriends out to impress their dates would gather at the Boxing Booth.
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October 11, 2025
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China imposes extra port fees for US ships in tit-for-tat move
Vessels owned or operated by US firms and individuals or those built in the US or that fly the US flag - will be charged additional port fees per voyage starting on Oct 14, China’s Transport Ministry said.
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October 11, 2025
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Off-track developments key to Audi's Fl journey
German carmaker's Formula One project chief stresses it will take time for the venture to yield visible results
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October 11, 2025
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Civic mindfulness, rather than enforcement, key to noise-free neighbourhoods
Noise pollution in residential estates is more than just an environmental nuisance - it reflects the level of civic-mindfulness we uphold as a community.
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October 10, 2025
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Winchester should be all geared up to fire first win
Oct II South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
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October 10, 2025
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LAURIE ON TREASURE HUNT AGAIN
Treasurethe Moment looks to make amends for Feehan defeat in GI Might And Power
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October 10, 2025
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42 local brands recognised under new SG Heritage Business Scheme
Marketing and consultancy support will help them enhance visibility and sustain legacies
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October 10, 2025
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HK's record-breaking typhoon season spurs calls for more climate-ready action
Analysts say climate change causing more intense storms with greater impact on city
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October 10, 2025
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Foreign interference, misinformation test Singapore's unity: Shanmugam
Republic has managed to keep ahead of such threats via active governance, he says
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October 10, 2025
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Israel, Hamas agree on first phase of Gaza deal; release of hostages likely within days
US President Donald Trump said on Oct 8 that Israel and Hamas had reached a long-sought deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release under his plan for ending the two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.
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October 10, 2025
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SELVAN HAS A FEW SMART SORTS WORTH FOLLOWING
Stablemates Diaz and Contarelli put up notable workouts ahead of their Oct I2 runs
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October 10, 2025
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Integrated Shield Plans Insurers will ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare
We refer to the letter “Need for regulations that put patient care ahead of commercial decisions by insurers” (Sept 30).
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October 10, 2025
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Old is gold: Longstanding firms keen to tap scheme for wider reach and visibility
A colourful array of saris, kurtas, Punjabi suits and lehengas greets customers at Dakshaini Silks in the heart of Little India.
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October 10, 2025
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Discrimination • Notice our own personal biases before reacting or making judgment
Recent local discussions – including those sparked by campaigns for inclusivity from sport bodies and diversity movements - highlight how subconscious judgments can influence hiring, promotions and even public trust.
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October 10, 2025
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Asean must deepen integration as its export-led model loses steam: Panel
Forces like US tariffs, tech disruption, the rise of Al are reshaping global trade flows
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October 10, 2025
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AMORIM'S JOB SAFE AT UNITED: RATCLIFFE
Co-owner says football ‘not overnight’, will let manager see out his three-year contract
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October 10, 2025
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BEST PRACTICES FOR ARYNA
Holiday session with Djokovic sets her up for Wuhan where she is still unbeaten
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October 10, 2025
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Malaysia insists naturalised players met all conditions
Malaysia on Oct 9 defended a decision to naturalise seven members of its national football team in a rapidly widening scandal after Fifa suspended the players over the alleged use of doctored documentation.
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October 10, 2025
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Al v Hollywood: One battle after another to save the human performance
Sora and synthetic stars show how fast Al is surging into cinema — threatening human actors and the soul that goes into their craft.
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