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Deliveroo to wind down operations in S'pore; final day of service on March 4
Delivery platform Deliveroo will exit the Singapore market on March 4, it said on its website on Feb 25.
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February 26, 2026
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Palestinian Authority minister calls for respect from Board of Peace in reconstruction of Gaza
Any international effort to reconstruct Gaza — including by US President Donald Trump’s newly launched Board of Peace - will not be sustainable if it excludes the Palestinian Authority, its Finance and Planning Minister Estephan Salameh cautioned.
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February 26, 2026
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Trump's year in office, by the numbers
US President Donald Trump had been back in office for only six weeks in 2025 when he told a joint session of Congress that Democrats had left the country in a mess and that he was cleaning it up.
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February 26, 2026
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Housing Forced to sell flat and need help to get another
I am a senior Singaporean who is struggling to secure a home despite repeated applications and appeals.
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February 26, 2026
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MPs call for wealth taxes to tackle inequality; support for families
As the House sat on Feb 25 for a second day of debate on the Budget statement, MPs on both sides of the aisle called on the Government to tackle inequality through asset taxes.
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February 26, 2026
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Two popular favourites return
This bighearted tale of a boy who has to choose between duty to his family and a passion for traditional Chinese puppetry has thawed Singaporeans’ pragmatic hearts since late theatre doyen Kuo Pao Kun staged it in 1990.
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February 26, 2026
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Masterclass in making failure fascinating
Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet shines as a delusional table tennis champion in Marty Supreme
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February 26, 2026
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SingPost’s Q3 operating profit falls 38.3% on dip in letter mail, cross-border deliveries
Singapore Post reported a 38.3 per cent drop in operating profit to $3.8 million for the third quarter ended December 2025, down from $6.2 million in the corresponding period a year ago.
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February 26, 2026
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Trump forsakes middle ground despite slide in popularity
President Donald Trump missed an opportunity to address the central concern of Americans – affordability – in his Feb 24 State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress.
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February 26, 2026
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Key member of Malaysia's ruling coalition calls for royal inquiry into anti-graft agency
KUALA LUMPUR - A key party in Malaysia's ruling coalition called on Feb 25 for a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) to be formed to investigate misconduct allegations against the country's anti-graft agency.
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February 26, 2026
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China-Singapore ties • Straits Times can contribute to development of relations
We noticed that The Straits Times published an article headlined “Pointed signals: Why Singapore is standing its ground on cyberthreats” (Feb 12) by deputy Opinion editor Bhavan Jaipragas.
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February 26, 2026
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Singapore's AI push needs a defensive shield to protect workers
Al can benefit Singapore's economy, but it can also cost some professionals their jobs or income. Wage insurance can be a remedy.
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February 26, 2026
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Actor Elvin Ng has emergency eye surgery
Local actor Elvin Ng did not have the best start to the Year of the Horse.
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February 26, 2026
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HSBC beats forecasts with pre-tax profit of $37.8b in 2025
HSBC Holdings reported better-than-estimated earnings for 2025 as Europe's largest bank closed out a year in which its market value broke through £200 billion (S$342 billion) for the first time in its history.
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February 26, 2026
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Chef Josh Niland leaves Fysh
Acclaimed Australian chef Josh Niland (right) has parted ways with his seafood-centric restaurant Fysh at The Singapore Edition hotel.
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February 26, 2026
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$3b money laundering case Jail for man linked to foreigner who fled before arrest of 10 others
A man was handed a jail sentence on Feb 25 over offences linked to a foreigner who left Singapore a day before local authorities arrested offenders involved in the $3 billion money laundering case.
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February 26, 2026
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Malaysian uni student arrested after posting photo of foot on Quran
A Malaysian university student in Pahang state was arrested on Feb 25 on suspicion of insulting Islam on social media after he posted a photo of his foot on a Quran, triggering condemnation.
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February 26, 2026
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Mexican President weighs legal action against Musk over drug cartel claims
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Feb 24 that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she was connected to drug cartels.
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February 26, 2026
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'She's my best friend': Employer supported helper's English lessons and diploma studies
When Ms Ika Septia Purnamasari came to Singapore from Indonesia in 2013 for her first job as a domestic worker, she knew how to say only \"yes\" and \"no\" in English.
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February 26, 2026
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S'pore-based Shein does U-turn on shedding its Chinese roots
Move seen as bid to secure Beijing's support for HK listing after failed IPO bids abroad
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February 26, 2026
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Student care Govt committed to supporting affected families
We thank Mr Issac Lim for his feedback on student care centres (Two ways to keep student care centres accountable, Feb 17).
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February 26, 2026
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PLAY TIME
March and April usher in the heavyweight season openers of major theatre companies in Singapore, almost all eligible for SG Culture Pass credits. The Straits Times picks six shows worth your time and money
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February 26, 2026
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'SHARPER' YIN READY FOR HER NEXT WIN
Despite a winless 2025, former world No. 1 backs herself to return to winners' circle
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February 26, 2026
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Provocative play but necessary: Glen Goei
FROM C1
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February 26, 2026
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MPs discuss how to better support workers, improve inclusivity
They call for advance retrenchment notice, strengthening of work-life balance
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February 26, 2026
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Seeking stronger ties, Merz takes his 'principled realism' doctrine to Beijing
German Chancellor’s high-stakes visit follows year of seismic shifts in global trade
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February 26, 2026
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Sembcorp bullish on AI-driven energy demand amid dip in profits
Net profit for July to Dec falls 5% on lower takings from gas and related services
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February 26, 2026
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South Korea’s stock benchmark tops 6,000 for the first time
South Korea’s stock benchmark has crossed a new milestone just a month after surpassing the once-unthinkable 5,000 mark, as surging global memory demand powers the country’s biggest chipmakers.
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February 26, 2026
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Private credit fund sells $604m of assets
A private credit fund sold US$477 million (S$604 million) of assets at 94 cents on the dollar, at a time when investors have grown increasingly concerned about the risks underlying the US$1.8 trillion market.
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February 26, 2026
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Singaporeans in Mexico urged to exercise 'high degree of caution, avoid travel to high-risk states
Singaporeans currently in Mexico are advised to exercise caution, remain vigilant and avoid travelling to high-risk states in the light of recent events there, said the Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in an advisory on Feb 24.
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