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HDB flats: Buyers, sellers must fully grasp impact of lease decay
I appreciate the commentary \"With Vers, it's time to get real with lease decay and the asset value of flats\" (Aug 29), which was well thought-out.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Washington Pulls TSMC's Shipment Waiver for Nanjing Plant
The US has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) authorization to freely ship essential gear to its main Chinese chipmaking base, potentially curtailing its production capabilities at that older-generation facility.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Guardiola's Worst Start Shows Aura Is Gone and the Transition Has Started
Eyes fixed on his feet, hands stitched to the inside of his trouser pockets, Pep Guardiola dragged himself onto the turf before the referee had even brought the whistle down from his mouth. No handshake for Fabian Hurzeler, the opposing manager. No word spoken to a single player over the next three minutes. No sense of direction as he wandered into the middle of the pitch before dutifully applauding the travelling fans behind the goal.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
US Must Woo India Back
US President Donald Trump's actions are threatening to tilt India towards the very power America hopes it will balance.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Economists flag risks, but do not see S'pore entering recession
The economists now expect growth to fall to 0.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Malware infections here up 67%, mostly due to failure to patch vulnerable software
CSA report attributes surge in infected systems to a rise in infected botnet drones
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September 04, 2025
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Olympic Champ Thomas Prioritizes Health, Skips World Championships
Olympic 200m champion Gabrielle Thomas has pulled out of the upcoming World Athletics Championships with an Achilles injury that has troubled her since May, in a blow to American hopes later this month in Tokyo.
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September 04, 2025
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Thai Acting PM Moves to Dissolve Parliament; Sets Stage for Fresh Polls
Decision comes after largest opposition party backs tycoon as rival PM candidate
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Isak, Guehi transfer sagas show 'nice guys don't win'
Players should not be vilified for forcing through transfer moves, former England star Rio Ferdinand told AFP on Sept 3 following the Alexander Isak saga, adding: \"Nice guys don't win.\"
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September 04, 2025
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Taiwan Does Not Commemorate Peace With Guns, Says Lai
As Beijing rolled out a mighty show of force to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the contrast could not have been starker in Taipei, which held a low-key memorial service.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Request for evidence on how banks reacted to Hyflux power strategy sparks verbal duel
A war of words erupted between the prosecution and defence in the Hyflux criminal trial on Sept 3, following a surprise request by Senior Counsel Davinder Singh for correspondence between Hyflux and all the banks it had asked for financing.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Struggling Samoa getting help: World Rugby
Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially-stricken Samoa appropriately at the Women's World Cup, after it emerged that players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.
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September 04, 2025
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Flushing Meadows highlights
ON THE NET-WORK
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
IT'S SHOWTIME
Music fans have plenty to look forward to as Singapore's concert scene heats up in the next month. Here are top acts to catch
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
DJ Gloria, 81, plays Sweden's hottest nightclubs
She drops the beat and gets her groove on, spinning discs like a pro as her head-to-toe sequins twinkle under the lights. DJ Gloria, 81, is filling dance floors across Sweden.
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September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
US Manufacturing Contracts for Sixth Month as Tariffs Bite
Some firms say sweeping import duties are making it difficult to manufacture goods in America
3 min |
September 04, 2025
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New national aviation safety plan to tackle turbulence, emerging risks
Strengthening cabin safety and evacuation processes among 45 actions set out by CAAS
3 min |
September 04, 2025
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K-drama queens back on-screen
Gianna Jun stars in espionage thriller series and Son Ye-jin in black comedy film; Lee Min-jung shares her life on YouTube channel
6 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
BCA Sets New Certification Rule for Lifts and Escalators From 2027
Only BCA-licensed firms will be able to certify systems that are becoming more complex
3 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Private club 1880 acquired by group behind Mandala Club
Private members' club 1880 is looking to reopen at a new venue, after its brand and rights were acquired by the group behind Mandala Club.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Deaths, devastation as Israeli forces push into Gaza City
More Palestinians at risk of displacement as soldiers, tanks hit crowded neighbourhoods
3 min |
September 04, 2025
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Brass ensemble entertains with classical and jazz repertoire
Slide Monsters is an international trombone quartet formed in 2018 by Eijiro Nakagawa (Japan) and Joseph Alessi (United States, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra since 1985), with Marshall Gilkes (US) and Brandt Attema (the Netherlands).
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
India's shift marks the end of a hopeful period, during which some expected that reducing China's hold over the world economy could be accomplished unilaterally, through wholesale cuts to trade or investment.
India's shift marks the end of a hopeful period, during which some expected that reducing China's hold over the world economy could be accomplished unilaterally, through wholesale cuts to trade or investment.
2 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Comedy festival Just For Laughs to debut in Singapore
Comedy festival Just For Laughs will make its debut in Singapore from Nov 24 to Dec 15, featuring stand-up performers such as Jimmy O. Yang, Jason Cheny, Eddie Izzard and John Bishop.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Deaths, Devastation as Israeli Forces Push into Gaza City
More Palestinians at Risk of Displacement as Soldiers, Tanks Hit Crowded Neighborhoods
3 min |
September 04, 2025
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KPay Aims to Double Singapore SMEs It Serves to 20,000 by 2026
Hong Kong-founded payments firm also wants to grow Singapore headcount by 40%
2 min |
September 04, 2025
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Lads Told To Follow Ladies' Example
World Rugby chief feels men's players can learn from women's personality, accessibility
3 min |
September 04, 2025
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Bielsa's Uruguay primed for Cup berth
Charismatic veteran coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the brink of guiding a third team to World Cup qualification, as Uruguay take on Peru on Sept 4 (Sept 5, Singapore time) needing only a draw to secure their ticket to the 2026 North American extravaganza.
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September 04, 2025
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S'pore fashion designer Bobby Chng known for his gender-bending styles
Singaporean fashion designer Bobby Chng, a household name in department stores in the 1980s, died on Sept 3 at the age of 69 from cancer of the bladder.
4 min |
September 04, 2025
The Straits Times
Public Confidence Key When Considering Nuclear Energy Option
I read with interest \"Mott MacDonald to study safety, feasibility of advanced nuclear tech like small modular reactors: EMA\" (Sept 3).
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