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Relationships, not just rewards, will secure S’pore’s blood supply
Letter of the day
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May 12, 2026
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MING YING EARNS STRIPES
Rising table tennis starlet wins STTA Youth Player of the Year award, aims for Olympics
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May 12, 2026
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Mum, wife mourn for S'porean hiker who died in Mount Dukono eruption
27-year-old newlywed described as someone devoted to his family; surviving hikers return
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May 12, 2026
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Jail for man who sent pork to mosques to incite harassment against woman
Unhappy with a woman he knew, a man sent letters containing a slice of pork each, along with her information, to several mosques.
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May 12, 2026
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Republic Poly’s top graduate barely made the cut for secondary school here
He struggled to pass entrance exam after returning to S’pore but worked hard to succeed
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May 12, 2026
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TCM • Don’t let vice tarnish standing of profession
We refer to the recent Singapore Police Force enforcement operations against beauty and wellness premises, including two outlets operating under the guise of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where alleged vice-related activities were uncovered (19 arrested following enforcement sweep on beauty, wellness premises in Jurong East, May 7).
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May 12, 2026
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Roads • Lower urban speed limits to address traffic safety concerns
I refer to Ms Nadine Chua’s account of encountering a speeding driver in Upper Serangoon Road, only to meet him again at the next traffic light (Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore’s road culture needs to change, April 19).
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May 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka's toddy finds new life in cocktails and desserts
Young entrepreneurs in the country are turning the natural sap into craft cocktails and ice cream, and giving a boost to the ancient art of toddy tapping in the process
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May 12, 2026
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Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes no ‘surprises’ from Trump’s China summit
Taiwan is confident in the stable development of its ties with the US but hopes there are no “surprises” on Taiwan-related issues when US President Donald Trump visits China this week, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on May 11.
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May 12, 2026
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China's green tech titans woo nations hit by global energy shock
China’s clean technology titans, hungry for export markets to boost flagging profits, are not letting a crisis go to waste.
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May 12, 2026
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Barca retain La Liga title, target European glory again
As the dust settles on Barcelona’s title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus heads back to the garage, work for next season will already start.
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May 12, 2026
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We're thinking about mental health diagnoses all wrong
Neither genetics nor brain scans can distinguish a person with depression, ADHD or autism from one without.
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May 12, 2026
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31-year-old who dropped out of school three times graduates as RP valedictorian
For Ms Sheila Khoo Xue Le, joining Republic Polytechnic (RP) in 2023 marked the end of a decade-long chapter of loneliness and isolation.
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May 12, 2026
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EXPANDED WORLD CUP SERVES TO BE ‘GLOBAL’
Continents will be better represented, but powerhouses get safety net in group stage
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May 12, 2026
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Life without US tech? Europe best accept that soon
What happens if Washington pulls the ‘kill switch’ on digital services?
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May 12, 2026
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RAYIF CLAIMS POULE D'ESSAI DES POULAINS
Record ninth French 2000 Guineas for Aga Khan; Diamond Necklace lands filly version
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May 12, 2026
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Mutual admiration from Scheffler and McIlroy
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five Major titles, have impressed each other with their mental focus and golfing skills.
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May 12, 2026
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Expedition to volcano was advertised as beginner-friendly
The expedition to North Maluku was advertised to run for 11 days and was rated beginner-friendly in terms of difficulty, although some preparatory training was necessary.
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May 12, 2026
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China factory prices grow at fastest pace since pandemic
Fallout from Iran war sharply raises costs and leaves firms’ earnings under pressure
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May 12, 2026
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Carbon tax-paying firms can carry over unused offsets to 2026
Firms liable for carbon tax in Singapore will be allowed to roll over their unused offset quota in 2025 to 2026 given the lack of eligible carbon credits.
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May 12, 2026
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Put team before self: Arbeloa to Real players
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said his club needs to work together better as a unit rather than as a collection of individuals, after Barcelona beat them on May 10 to retain their La Liga crown.
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May 12, 2026
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ARTETA PRAISES BRAVE REFS FOR 'THE RIGHT CALL'
Gunners boss says it was clear West Ham equaliser had to be disallowed in 1-0 win
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May 12, 2026
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Trump aims to press Xi over China’s approach to war in Iran
Revenue China provides to Iran, weapons exports among summit topics: US official
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May 12, 2026
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Meta’s embrace of AI is making its employees miserable
Layoffs, tracking of workers and push to adopt AI tools have led to anger and anxiety
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May 12, 2026
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Singapore’s first inclusive pre-school halves fees amid falling enrolment
Move to change perception of costly fees; fund raising to make up for shortfall
5 min |
May 11, 2026
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Can Singapore’s ‘protect every worker’ doctrine take on AI?
While we let AI in, it’s worth asking more questions about direction, human learning, and our plans for the next generation of graduates.
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May 11, 2026
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2 S'porean hikers on Indonesian volcano confirmed dead
Bodies found next to each other near crater, says head of rescue agency
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May 11, 2026
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Trump wants China to buy much more US energy, but analysts see limits
US President Donald Trump is expected to push China to commit to buying more American oil and gas when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at a planned summit in Beijing in mid-May.
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May 11, 2026
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Russia estimated to have lost over 350,000 troops in Ukraine war
About 352,000 Russian soldiers had died in the war against Ukraine through the end of 2025, according to a new estimate, underscoring the high cost that President Vladimir Putin is willing to bear to pursue his battlefield aims.
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May 11, 2026
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Far-right party One Nation deals blow to Aussie conservatives in by-election
Australia’s leading opposition Liberal Party may have to work with a far-right, anti-Islamic party that defeated it in a “bloodbath” by-election, a senior government minister said on May 10.
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