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Brotherhood of green jackets
Tales of sacrifice common among Indonesia's 'ojol' riders
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September 05, 2025
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Japan's Top Trade Negotiator Visits US After Staff-Level Talks Progress
Japan's top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa left for ministerial talks in the US, after lower-level discussions on the July trade deal largely wrapped up – an indication that the two sides are making progress on implementing the agreement.
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September 05, 2025
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China's E-commerce Giants Rush to Europe as Trump Upends Trade
Some of China's biggest e-commerce and logistics companies such as JD.com are making a beeline for Europe's warehouses once again, as US President Donald Trump's tariffs reshape manufacturers' supply chains and markets.
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September 05, 2025
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Cost of Living, Jobs on the Agenda When Parliament Opens: Experts
Also on the cards is a wider discussion on the vision for Singapore's future, they say
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September 05, 2025
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Want a 'we first' society? Members of Parliament are vital to the effort
They must help grow civic participation and the social capital that a resilient society needs.
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September 05, 2025
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SPH Media tops in 8 categories at Asia Podcast Awards 2025
SPH Media won eight awards at the Asia Podcast Awards 2025 held in Jakarta on Sept 3.
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September 05, 2025
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World Cup ticket prices range from $77 to $8,700
Dynamic pricing will be in operation during the first phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, with fans paying different prices according to market demand and seats starting at US$60 (S$77), Fifa said on Sept 3.
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September 05, 2025
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Australia Passes Law to Speed Up Deportation of Migrants to Nauru
It will pay the island nation $2.1b to host up to 350 deportees under 30-year deal
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September 05, 2025
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Data centres in S'pore to drive near threefold jump in jobs: Report
The data centre sector is making an \"outsized\" contribution to Singapore's economy and has created several thousand jobs directly linked to this sector — with above-average wages, said a report by the Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association (APDCA).
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September 05, 2025
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South Korean froyo Yoajung adds to sizzling dessert scene
Froyo fever is heating up in Orchard Road, with popular South Korean frozen yogurt brand Yoajung making its debut at *Scape on Sept 5.
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September 05, 2025
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Employee of international body arrested for alleged role in riots
The Indonesian police on Sept 1 arrested an employee of an organisation affiliated with the Asean Secretariat in Jakarta, cracking down against social media activists following deadly protests and riots.
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September 05, 2025
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The opposite of the rigid mind drawn to extremes
Taken together, this package of delivery and signalling plausibly translated at the point of voting into more support for the PAP across age groups, and particularly among the young.
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September 05, 2025
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USTA Taps Creators to Draw Young Fans
The US Tennis Association (USTA) has launched a dedicated credential program for social media creators at the US Open as part of a drive to court younger audiences.
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September 05, 2025
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Philippine Groups Demand Probe Into 'Excessive Corruption'
An alliance of 30 influential Philippine business and civic organizations is demanding an independent investigation into what it describes as \"excessive corruption\" linked to government infrastructure projects.
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September 05, 2025
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Two hurdles block Warholm's 4th world title bid
Karsten Warholm will be coming out with all guns blazing in his bid for a record-extending fourth 400m hurdles world title in Tokyo, but he will have his work cut out with two other generational talents in the field.
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September 05, 2025
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Italian Teen Who Died of Leukemia to Become First Millennial Catholic Saint
A British-born Italian boy who died of leukemia in 2006 will become the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation on Sept. 7, in a ceremony led by Pope Leo in St. Peter's Square that is expected to attract tens of thousands of worshippers.
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September 05, 2025
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Afghan Quake Survivors Search for Loved Ones With Bare Hands
Mr Mir Salam Khan mourns the loss of his wife and three children in Afghanistan's mountainous eastern province of Kunar, which was hit by a 6-magnitude earthquake, destroying thousands of homes.
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September 05, 2025
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Russia has no say on Western troops in Ukraine: Nato chief
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) chief Mark Rutte said on Sept 4 that Russia did not have a veto on whether Western powers can deploy troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees if a truce is reached.
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September 05, 2025
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Heritage • Stakeholders to be consulted on Woodlands site
We thank Mr Kwok Jung Yun for his letter \"Forest due for clearing in Woodlands deserves heritage impact assessment\" (Aug 27).
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September 05, 2025
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Probe on after 16 die in cable car crash in Portugal
The Portuguese authorities were investigating on Sept. 4 what caused a funicular railway popular with tourists to hurtle down a hill and derail, killing at least 16 people and injuring 22 when it crashed into a building.
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September 05, 2025
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Rapper Cardi B cleared of assaulting security guard
A jury in Los Angeles County determined on Sept 2 that Cardi B had not assaulted a security guard who claimed that the American rapper and pop star attacked her seven years ago.
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September 05, 2025
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If AI lifts off, will living standards follow?
Champions of artificial intelligence claim it could fuel genuine economic growth. Will it?
4 min |
September 05, 2025
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Recycling • An alternative solution to the blue bin
The blue recycling bins in our estates have become \"dirt elephants\", often filled with food waste, rubbish and even diapers.
1 min |
September 05, 2025
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GovTech Steps Up Singpass Policing to Fight Scams
Agency's anti-fraud team hunts down unusual activities round the clock
3 min |
September 05, 2025
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Pofma order issued to Meta, X over US comedian's posts
MDDI says he failed to comply with earlier order over his claims about cancelled shows
2 min |
September 05, 2025
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All Bow To Noah Khan's Authority
Trainer Siva lands the trifecta with Golden Pegasus, Rocky Pegasus filling the minors
2 min |
September 05, 2025
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Monchhichi mania makes a comeback
Sales more than doubled in the year ending February 2025 to $39.9 million
4 min |
September 05, 2025
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Zero chance of opposition wipeout — political balance maintained in GE2025: Ong Ye Kung
PAP and opposition had reached 'workable equilibrium' in previous Parliament, he adds
3 min |
September 05, 2025
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Actress Park Min-young Says Extreme Weight Loss Is Due to Healthy Dieting
South Korean actress Park Min-young has personally addressed online speculation about her health after appearing noticeably thin at a press conference in Seoul on Sept 1.
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September 05, 2025
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SIA's New In-flight Safety Video Features Iconic S'pore Landmarks
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a new in-flight safety video featuring some of the country's well-loved and iconic landmarks, such as the Esplanade and Gardens by the Bay.
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