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Guide to owning your first motorcycle
Experts narrow down the questions motorcyclists should ask before making their first purchase
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September 27, 2025

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Big dreams, shiny projects and regional inequalities in China's inland cities
Large metropolitan areas in central and western China are powering ahead, but will the benefits of their growth spill over?
10+ min |
September 27, 2025

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Meet the taxi-driving YouTuber
Eddie Jui drives a Toyota Prius cab for a living and creates content about his trade
3 min |
September 27, 2025

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'Who says I'm too old to drive?'
Seniors above 65 feel driving allows them to be independent, stay active and provide a service to their families
4 min |
September 27, 2025
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BTO income ceiling can be raised when 'right conditions' in place
The income ceiling for Build-To-Order (BTO) flat buyers can be raised when the “right conditions are in place”, said Senior Minister of State for National Development Sun Xueling.
5 min |
September 27, 2025
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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome third child
Barbadian pop star and beauty entrepreneur Rihanna is now a mother of three.
1 min |
September 27, 2025
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I JUST WANTED TO HAVE FUN: YIP
Swim queen wins her 8th world title, sings Majulah Singapura; Wedding March next
3 min |
September 27, 2025
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Etomidate temporarily listed under Misuse of Drugs Act as situation was urgent: Faishal
The Government decided to temporarily list etomidate under the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) as the situation involving it was deemed urgent.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
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Trump's shifting policies won't change climate of multipolarity: George Yeo
Region must act as peacemakers, not troublemakers, says S'pore's ex-minister
4 min |
September 27, 2025

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Zeekr 009 Deluxe plays the long-distance game
This electric multi-seater can travel 604km on a single charge, making it stand out among its main rivals in Singapore
3 min |
September 27, 2025

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2025 ST Car of the Year mid-year scorecard
The dominance of EVs by Chinese carmakers is a noteworthy trend
1 min |
September 27, 2025
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Tech advances will bring S'poreans back to construction services, says ISOTeam chief
Robots can take over manual work, with humans to manage them, he believes
4 min |
September 27, 2025
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Live, work, play in Bali eco-city
Digital nomads can ditch offices for designer homes, art, wellness and a beach club in Nuanu
5 min |
September 27, 2025
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Trump vows not to let Israel annex West Bank
US President Donald Trump said on Sept 25 he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a viable Palestinian state.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
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Wallabies confident in breaking Eden Park curse
The Wallabies say their progress across a string of big games in 2025 has them primed to secure a first win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil since 2001 in the Test in Auckland on Sept 27.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
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S’pore factory output down 7.8% in Aug under US tariff cloud
Pharma and electronics production shrink as overseas shipments continue to weaken
3 min |
September 27, 2025

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600 more kids to benefit from inclusive learning in pre-schools
Children with medium developmental needs get targeted support under scheme
3 min |
September 27, 2025
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At the cross junction of motoring
The Car Expo has come a long way from its early days at a Marina South carpark
1 min |
September 27, 2025
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Shares of Wilmar drop in S’pore after Indonesian court overturns its corruption acquittal
Singapore-based global palm oil company Wilmar International has been found guilty of corruption after Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturned its previous acquittal in a graft case involving cooking oil export permits during the shortage crisis in 2021 and 2022.
1 min |
September 27, 2025
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Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID for workers to deter illegal immigrants
Britain said on Sept 26 it would introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme for British citizens and residents starting a new job as a measure to deter illegal immigration and reduce the threat from the populist Reform UK party.
2 min |
September 27, 2025

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FAVOURITES SET TO THRIVE
Conditions of road races suitable for Ferrand-Prevot and Pogacar to triumph
3 min |
September 27, 2025
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Ex-S'pore Idol judge Ken Lim found guilty of molesting 25-year-old woman
Music producer and former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim, 61, has been convicted of a molestation charge involving a 25-year-old woman.
3 min |
September 27, 2025
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Sugar Mountain peaking in time for Matchem Stakes
RACE 8 (1,400M)
1 min |
September 27, 2025

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Greg Hsu happy to get back to life after military
Having completed his yearlong mandatory military service in August, Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu is “very happy” to resume his day job.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
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More than just a bag of potato chips: Calbee marks 50 years of tasty crisps
For many fans, it is a source of comfort; the perfect chip starts with top spuds, which come mainly from Hokkaido.
7 min |
September 27, 2025

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Hard work needed to regain support of those hit by rail disruptions: Murali
The Government needs to work hard to win back the support of frustrated Singaporeans affected by rail disruptions, said Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai.
2 min |
September 27, 2025
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Amazon's Zoox seeks approval for driverless car deployment
Zoox is seeking wider clearance from US regulators to operate self-driving cars that lack traditional driving controls, suggesting that the autonomous-vehicle subsidiary of Amazon is preparing for broader commercial deployment.
1 min |
September 27, 2025

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SIBAYAN HARD TO BEAT IN EUROPA
Late Aga Khan’s dual Group 2 winner boasts highest credentials in German Gl in Cologne
2 min |
September 27, 2025

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BTS star V pays for $13m Seoul luxury apartment in cash
SEOUL - K-pop megastar V from boy band BTS has purchased a luxury apartment in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, for 14.2 billion won (S$13 million), according to South Korean news reports.
1 min |
September 27, 2025
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Drone footage of polar bears in Soviet weather station goes viral
New drone footage of more than a dozen polar bears that have moved into an abandoned Russian weather station are again melting hearts online and casting a spotlight on wider changes in the animals’ behaviour as the world continues to heat up.
2 min |