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Fee hikes by all three driving centres amid bottlenecks troubling
Letter of the day
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January 07, 2026
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ERUPTION RUMBLES ON TRAINING TRACK
By his lofty standards, it was an “okay” sort of opener to the 2026 racing season.
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January 07, 2026
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The problem with AI and 'empathy'
If technology redefines what our language means, it could also change our perceptions of ourselves.
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January 07, 2026
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When seniors live alone, it doesn't mean they are lonely
Research in Singapore shows that some can live by themselves and have active social lives. This has policy implications on addressing loneliness.
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January 07, 2026
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Central Japan nuclear plant operator may have underestimated quake risks
TOKYO - A Japanese nuclear plant operator said it may have presented data underestimating earthquake risks to regulators, as Japan moves to revive nuclear power nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.
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January 07, 2026
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Salah plays down Egypt's chances at Afcon
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah said his team were not among the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title, but insisted they would give of their best to go deeper in the tournament in Morocco.
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January 07, 2026
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GO WITH CRYSTAL POWERFUL
Jan 7 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview
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January 07, 2026
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Wizards a 'potential destination' for Young
The Atlanta Hawks and point guard Trae Young are working to find a trade destination for the four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star, according to multiple media reports.
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January 07, 2026
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Chevron’s risky bet to stay in Venezuela may soon pay off
Company finds itself in prime position to benefit after ouster of Maduro
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January 07, 2026
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'Everyone's Grandma' stars in S'pore CNY film
Thai actress Usha Seamkhum from hit Thai film How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) will be making her second big-screen appearance in local Chinese New Year-themed movie A Good Fortune.
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January 07, 2026
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BEFORE YOU POP THAT PILL
Health experts explain the importance of vitamins A, B and C and how to meet your daily needs
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January 07, 2026
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Nuanced discussion needed on S’pore’s population, without toxicity
FROM BI
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January 07, 2026
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India to redraw energy map with cross-continent green power plans
Its consideration of such links is driven by growth of its renewable energy sector
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January 07, 2026
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Shoes off in the office?
People entering a house party might expect to see a rack overflowing with shoes by the door.
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January 07, 2026
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STI hits record high above 4,700 points; 5,000-mark possible in 2026
It outperformed US S&P 500 in 2025; local stocks boosted by regulatory initiatives
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January 07, 2026
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Managing Chelsea an opportunity Rosenior 'cannot turn down'
English Premier League giants Chelsea on Jan 6 announced the appointment of French topflight side Strasbourg’s Liam Rosenior as their new manager to replace Enzo Maresca.
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January 07, 2026
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Berliners fume after arson attack puts city in icy darkness
Action by extremist group raises questions about country's resilience to sabotage
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January 07, 2026
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Australian state extends ban on protests after Bondi attack
Australia’s most populous state extended a temporary ban on protests and some other public assemblies for another 14 days, citing lingering public safety concerns after a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach and heightened geopolitical tensions.
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January 07, 2026
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Half of The Centrepoint up for collective sale at $418m guide price
About half of The Centrepoint, the grand dame of Orchard Road in the 1980s, has been put up for collective sale for the first time at a guide price of $418 million on Jan 7.
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January 07, 2026
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US medical experts criticise changes to vaccine recommendations for children
The US on Jan 5 ended its longstanding guidance that all children receive vaccines against flu and three other diseases, a sweeping change that advances one of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s long-term goals.
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January 07, 2026
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SAILORS' NEW MAN EYES S'PORE CUP
Legend Lestienne's replacement Adzic is unfazed, despite the final being his debut
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January 07, 2026
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Tourists stranded on Yemen island can leave from today, says official
More than 400 tourists stranded on a Yemeni island after flights were halted due to fighting on the mainland will be able to fly out starting on Jan 7, a Yemeni airport official told AFP.
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January 07, 2026
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Kith Cafe down to 2 outlets, at Marina Square and New Bahru
Several Kith Cafe stores have shut their doors in recent months, with the latest being the West Coast outlet, which closed on Jan 5, months after the Millenia Walk one shut in October 2025.
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January 07, 2026
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Probation for teen who entered MRT tracks to film passing train
Boy, I7, also needs to attend psychiatric, psychological assessments and treatments
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January 07, 2026
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Jail for S’porean, Briton for accounts falsification linked to Wirecard
Singaporean R. Shanmugaratnam, who was earlier convicted of 13 counts of falsification of accounts linked to nearly €11 billion (S$L65 billion) purportedly held in escrow for collapsed German payments company Wirecard and its related firms, was sentenced to 10 years’ jail on Jan 6.
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January 07, 2026
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AI can design your home, but it still needs help
When Ms Lee Mayer launched the interior design platform Havenly in 2014, she used technology to help make design more affordable for the masses.
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January 07, 2026
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Rosacea can worsen with age, but there are ways to manage it
My rosacea flareups have become more intense in my 40s.
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January 07, 2026
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Mystery trader makes $526,000 windfall betting on Maduro’s ouster
An unknown trader has raked in a profit worth about US$410,000 (S$526,000) after betting that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be ousted from his position.
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January 07, 2026
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Woman jailed for Kpod possession after she skipped rehabilitation
A woman was given a week’s jail over the possession of Kpods, or etomidate-laced vapes, after she failed to turn up for rehabilitation.
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January 07, 2026
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McDonald’s rolls out festive merchandise
McDonald's fans and diners can get their hands on festive sets and new limited-edition merchandise for Chinese New Year from as early as Jan 22.
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