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S'porean businessman in Johor loses $213,000 in 'pay off' scam
A recent immigration blitz on illegal foreign workers in Johor has attracted the attention of scammers, who are contacting employers and offering to help get their workers released for a hefty fee.
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August 30, 2025
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Rise in land betterment charge rates for non-landed residential use
Increases come after renewed interest in recent state land tenders
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August 30, 2025
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US Fed governor calls for rate cut in Sept, sees more to come
US Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller again called for lower interest rates, saying he would support a quarter-percentage point reduction in September and anticipates additional cuts over the next three to six months.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan Should Debate Cap for Foreign Residents, Says Govt Report
Japan needs to conduct a fundamental review of its policy for foreign residents and should debate whether a cap should be introduced, according to a government report released on Aug. 29.
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August 30, 2025
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S'poreans Urged to Become 'Fluent' in AI to Thrive in the Digital Economy
Such talents will be pathfinders, pace-setters for meaningful AI adoption everywhere: Minister
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August 30, 2025
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Support measures during rectification works
Need to reinstall their chillers. SFA highlighted that some tenants had expanded their trading activities into common spaces, affecting escape routes and obstructing fire safety provisions.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan and India set to unveil 'joint vision' for next 10 years
Raising Japanese investment in India as well as mutual personnel exchanges among goals
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August 30, 2025
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WeRide Brings in New Self-Driving Vehicles, Likely for Use in Punggol
Autonomous driving technology company WeRide has brought its latest five-seater self-driving vehicles into Singapore – likely for use as community shuttles that will ply fixed routes within Punggol in a couple of months' time.
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August 30, 2025
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Prabowo Govt's Next Moves Will Douse or Kindle Flames Further
The death of 21-year-old Affan Kurniawan, a ride-hailing motorbike rider who was struck by a police tactical vehicle at a protest in Jakarta on the night of Aug 28, has sharpened public discontent in Indonesia and is expected to add momentum to further demonstrations in the days ahead.
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August 30, 2025
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Cathay Cineplexes owner mm2 Asia's second-half net loss swells to $101 million
Cathay Cineplexes owner mm2 Asia widened its net loss in the second half of its fiscal year by more than 10 times to $101.3 million from $8.7 million in the previous corresponding period.
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August 30, 2025
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Actor Li Nanxing Holds Star-Studded Party to Celebrate 40 Years in Show Business
Singaporean actor Li Nanxing held a star-studded party at Raffles Sentosa Singapore hotel on Aug 27 to celebrate four decades in local show business.
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August 30, 2025
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Bad hair, dull skin: Some US netizens forfeit vapes to look better
For years in the US, vaping was considered cool. Many defended the habit to the hilt, arguing that vapes trump cigarettes as a stress reliever. Not any more, it seems.
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August 30, 2025
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Japan's Manufacturing Output Falls as US Tariffs Bite, Inflation Slows
Japan's factory output slumped in July as US tariffs bite and a leading indicator of nationwide inflation slowed, data showed on Aug. 29, complicating the central bank's decision on the next rate hike timing.
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August 30, 2025
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Some children protected others in remarkable show of courage
Some children and teachers inside a Minneapolis church displayed remarkable courage under fire when an assailant began shooting at students attending a Catholic mass, medical officials said on Aug 28.
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August 30, 2025
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Officials sift through online grievances of suspect in Minneapolis church shooting
Investigators say shooter showed fascination with guns, motive unclear
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August 30, 2025
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Britain blocks Israeli officials from its biggest defence trade show
Britain has barred Israeli officials from its biggest defence trade show over the country's escalation of the war against Hamas in Gaza, its latest effort to pressure a historically close ally over the conflict.
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August 30, 2025
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Seo Has An Ace High Up His Sleeve
(3) LEGEND HIT beat two of these rivals when fourth on debut while still green on July 18. Re-schooled, he is the one to beat.
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August 29, 2025
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Rain Dance for Mad Max?
Wet-weather expert Verstappen will hope for Zandvoort fillip with showers forecast
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August 29, 2025
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3,100 Students on Average Caught Vaping Yearly from 2022 to 2024
MOE says sharp increase to pre-2020 numbers due to intensified enforcement
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August 29, 2025
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Small business owners hit by axing of US tariff exemption on low-value goods
Revenue, operations impacted as duties and taxes hike shipping costs
6 min |
August 29, 2025
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Over half of vapers, 8 in 10 etomidate abusers are under 30: Ong Ye Kung
Young people form the bulk of those caught up in the vaping scourge, with figures showing that more than 80 per cent of etomidate abusers and over half of those caught vaping are under the age of 30.
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August 29, 2025
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Nvidia's Tepid Forecast Stokes Fear of AI Spending Slowdown
Its outlook adds to concern that pace of investment in AI systems is unsustainable
3 min |
August 29, 2025
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Johor data centres turn to alternative sources of water for cooling systems
This comes as the Malaysian state rolls out measures to manage water usage, including new tariff
4 min |
August 29, 2025
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Toe the Line
Vibram FiveFingers, fashion's new favourite shoes, have young people wearing gloves on their feet
7 min |
August 29, 2025
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New panel to take Indian community forward holds first focus group session
Members from 14 Hindu organisations join discussion facilitated by Sinda
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August 29, 2025
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How China Influences Elections in New York, America's Largest City
Beijing-friendly social clubs have foiled careers of politicians opposed to Chinese govt
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August 29, 2025
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Foreigners caught vaping may have passes revoked, be banned from re-entering S'pore
Foreigners who are caught vaping risk having their passes revoked, being deported and banned from re-entering Singapore, under stiffer measures that will kick in from Sept 1.
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August 29, 2025
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No criminal records for young vape users who give themselves up or are turned in by parents
They will be led through tailored routes to help them rehabilitate and kick the habit
3 min |
August 29, 2025
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Another Medal Beckons
S'pore's Loh bounces back from poor start to book q-final spot at Paris world c'ships
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August 29, 2025
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First-in-Asia test offers faster diagnosis of heart conditions in active people
National Heart Centre's exCMR test scans the heart as patient exercises
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