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Paradox of the China consumer: Optimistic, but won't spend
A new survey captures the contradiction at the heart of China's economy: confidence about tomorrow, caution in the here and now, which crimps growth.
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April 10, 2026
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EVs Agencies engaging stakeholders on licence plates
We refer to Mr Norman Lee’s letter, “Changing EVs’ licence plates not practical or sustainable” (April 1).
1 min |
April 10, 2026
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The cult of the Japanese suit
What is behind the love for the two-piece in Singapore?
7 min |
April 10, 2026
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Iran's economy, weak before the war, has become worse
Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 per cent, and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Appeals court judge Belinda Ang to retire in April
Court of Appeal judge Belinda Ang will retire from the Bench when her term at the apex court ends later in April.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Replies Renovation Guidelines intended to balance needs of stakeholders
We thank Mr Michael Kwang for his feedback (Review needed for HDB renovation rules beyond permit stage, March 27).
1 min |
April 10, 2026
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Emperor penguins declared an endangered species amid climate change
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced on April 9.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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MIDDLE EARTH BEGINS CLIMB TO ANOTHER MELBOURNE CUP TILT
Third in Australia’s biggest race in 2025, Maher’s stayer resumes in Anniversary Vase
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Operators of essential bus services to get temporary govt help with fuel costs
Those who operate essential bus services — including school buses — will get temporary government funding to offset higher operating costs from elevated fuel prices.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Slot sees positives for return leg despite 2-0 loss
Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted his team were well beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the April 8 Champions League quarterfinal, first leg, as he defended his decision to play with three central defenders and insisted the Reds still had hope going into the return.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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The joys of being an accidental mentor
Over dinner in Singapore recently, I sat at a table with three former colleagues, listening to their stories.
7 min |
April 10, 2026
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LAURIE IN QUEST FOR QUEEN OF THE TURF
Treasurethe Moment returns to Randwick, bidding to preserve perfect Sydney record
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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KINOSHI TO 'DELIVER JOY'
Tampines new coach doesn't blame fans for jeering team's Ist loss; wants to unite them
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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US astronauts prepare to end Moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
Four astronauts travelling back to Earth from the far side of the Moon on NASA's Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight and prepared to reenter the atmosphere in a “fireball”, during their first press conference from space on April 8.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Malmesbury Missile locked on a Big Cap target
April II South Africa (Greyville) preview
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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What Is With... The Devil Wears Prada 2 going mass?
With commercial brands mining luxury icons’ mid-2000s glory, nostalgia has become the fashion world’s biggest currency
6 min |
April 10, 2026
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Moreira dazzles on Day 1 of HK comeback with 4-timer
Brazilian superstar Joao Moreira made an instant impact on the first day of his Hong Kong racing comeback with a brilliant four-timer at Happy Valley on April 8.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
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Lifelong learning Skills push should include real work exposure
I refer to the article “A skills-first Singapore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates” (March 26) by Associate Professor May Lim Sok Mui, where she called for strengthening assessments in Singapore’s continuing education and training system.
1 min |
April 10, 2026
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Ceasefire at risk as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon
Iran keeps Hormuz shut even as it is set to meet US delegation for talks in Islamabad
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Singapore Literature Prize trims categories, raises prize money
Just two years after introducing new award categories for translations and comic books, the biennial Singapore Literature Prize has suspended these for review.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Land to be released for not-for-profit private hospital in the east
This is to provide more lower-cost private healthcare options amid ageing population
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Recent conflicts show how warfare is evolving; important for S'pore to build capabilities: PM
The Republic has to learn from recent conflicts, such as in Ukraine and Iran, to better harness new technologies like unmanned systems, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on April 9.
4 min |
April 10, 2026
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US asks allies for concrete plans to secure Strait of Hormuz
The US wants specific commitments from European allies regarding their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, requesting that the countries present concrete plans to ensure navigation through the waterway within days, according to a senior NATO official.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Al's doomsday hype highlights the dark art of marketing
Artificial intelligence companies are using fear as the ultimate sales pitch.
4 min |
April 10, 2026
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Knee scraped, but John helps HCI regain title
For a year table tennis duo John Ang and Rayner Young waited, doubling down on training during the off-season in a bid to prove themselves on court again.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 cancels open call for $150 'Walking Exhibitors' after criticism
The Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 on April 9 withdrew an open call for its new Walking Exhibitors option following public backlash.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Link REIT sells Thomson Plaza retail space for $250 million
Hong Kong-listed Link Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is selling its retail space on the first and third levels of Thomson Plaza for $250 million.
2 min |
April 10, 2026
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ICA nabs suspected overstayer in HDB rooftop garden
ICA figures show overstayers make up most of the immigration offenders arrested here
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
Even as the US and Iran seek to cement a ceasefire, Israel is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East.
3 min |
April 10, 2026
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Referees come under fire from Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick tore into the officiating after his side’s 2-0 home Champions League quarterfinal, first-leg defeat by Atletico Madrid, raging over a second-half penalty call and Pau Cubarsi’s red card that left his team a man down before halftime.
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