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Byju's founder given jail by S'pore court for contempt
The founder of failed Indian technology company Byju's was sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt, according to people familiar with the matter.
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May 29, 2026
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Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterms pressure
US President Donald Trump said on May 27 that he was unconcerned about the political fallout of an extended conflict with Iran and that Iranian leaders had miscalculated if they thought the November midterm elections would force him into a deal.
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May 29, 2026
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3 in 4 Ngee Ann Poly students to graduate with overseas exposure by 2030
Move to deepen understanding of S-E Asia through two fully funded programmes
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May 29, 2026
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More oxygen needed to save 7 trapped in Laos cave: Rescuers
The leader of a Thai volunteer group helping to extract seven divers trapped in a cave in Laos said on May 28 that more oxygen tanks would be needed to complete the rescue mission.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Shoebox’ flat reform leaves low-income HK residents in limbo
Tenants face eviction as subdivided flats are being phased out after law came into effect
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May 29, 2026
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for the first time in weeks
Israel says target was a Hezbollah-linked militia figure, as US-backed ceasefire frays
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May 29, 2026
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Actress Jaime Teo shuts Collab Skincare
Local actress Jaime Teo is bidding farewell to the skincare brand she co-founded.
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May 29, 2026
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Grade I Woolavington is next up on Wish List
May 30 South Africa (Greyville) preview
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May 29, 2026
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He doesn't need colours to express himself
“I’m actually quite a colourful person,” he says. “I just don’t need colour in my clothes to express that.”
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May 29, 2026
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Retrenchments: Why early disclosure may do more harm than good
Advance retrenchment notification could lock in decisions too early and make job losses harder to avert.
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May 29, 2026
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S’pore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM
But proportion of firms that raised wages fell to 72.4%, from 78.3% in 2024
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May 29, 2026
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Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut
If Ferrari wanted to grab the world’s attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished — even if much of the reaction has been shock and outrage.
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May 29, 2026
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INSTINCTIVE WIN FOR LOH
He progresses after ‘overwhelming’ clash in last 16 and vows to fight till the end
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May 29, 2026
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China vows to aid Cuba against ‘power politics and bullying’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi vowed to support Havana and confront “power politics and bullying” during talks with his Cuban counterpart in New York, state media reported on May 27, as the Caribbean island faces mounting pressure from the US.
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May 29, 2026
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Marcos’ sister flags support for Philippine V-P Sara Duterte ahead of impeachment trial
Senators seeking to lock impeached Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte out of politics for good may face an uphill battle, with one of her staunchest supporters calling the movement against her family “insane and wicked”.
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May 29, 2026
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What PayNow's alias removal really signals
Combating scams is only part of the story. The move pushes Singapore towards a more auditable payments infrastructure.
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May 29, 2026
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‘Greetings after 88 days’: Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
Iranians, isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the US and Israel, expressed joy as social media came back to life in a country where even in normal times, access to the outside world remains restricted via censorship of many websites.
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May 29, 2026
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Senator charged over flood infrastructure corruption scheme
The Philippines’ anti-graft watchdog charged Senator Jinggoy Estrada with plunder and graft for his alleged involvement in a multibillion-peso corruption scheme that slowed economic growth and outraged the public.
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May 29, 2026
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The Food Challenge
DELICIOUS. AFFORDABLE. CONVENIENT. BUT HEALTHY?
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May 29, 2026
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They care about tech that keeps trains on track
Seven in 10 S'pore public transport users polled say transport technologies behind the system matter
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May 29, 2026
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S'pore's strengths in mediation can be extended to healthcare
Singapore has built a strong international reputation as a centre for mediation and dispute resolution.
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May 29, 2026
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More Muslim S’poreans heading to Johor for Hari Raya Haji ritual
They want to experience how sacrificial slaughter of livestock used to be performed
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May 29, 2026
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London’s expats struggle to adapt to extreme heat without air-conditioning
City built for cold winters confronts hotter summers that threaten public health
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May 29, 2026
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No single country will have control over Hormuz strait: Trump
Mr Trump said no single country would have control over the waterway, and appeared to threaten Oman, a country with which the US has decades-long military and economic ties.
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May 29, 2026
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BARCA BACKGROUND CONNECTS COACHES
Arteta, Enrique not only ex-teammates at Spanish club, but also disciples of Guardiola
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May 29, 2026
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EU and China risk stumbling into a trade war
Trade hawks in Brussels proposing ‘Made in Europe’ and other measures to stem rising tide of Chinese exports.
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May 28, 2026
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South-east Asian artists gain ground
New pavilions by Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Vietnam join veterans Singapore and the Philippines
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May 28, 2026
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Iran says war with US unlikely to resume, but it’s ready to retaliate
Tehran also says it is reviewing draft peace deal, but US says report ‘not true’
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May 28, 2026
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Complex product reforms by MAS reflect a more mature disclosure-based market
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) decision to remove the mandatory financial advice requirement for most investors — while retaining safeguards for vulnerable customers and strengthening disclosure obligations - marks an important shift in philosophy because it reflects a recognition that Singapore’s capital markets have evolved considerably since the traumatic collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, and that this means the regulatory framework must evolve as well.
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May 28, 2026
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Cash, cards & Charizards
Inside Singapore's Pokemon trading boom
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