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IMDB liquidators lose bid in S'pore court to sue StanChart, BSI
The High Court has prevented foreign liquidators from suing Standard Chartered Bank and BSI Bank over transactions allegedly linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (IMDB) scandal, ruling that Singapore’s cross-border insolvency framework cannot be applied to deals executed before the law took effect in 2018.
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October 02, 2025
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Can Singapore be a city that bounces back and gives back?
City-making is both a science and an art, and sustainable cities should be resilient, regenerative and restorative.
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October 02, 2025
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S'pore's IPO momentum picks up pace, with more listings to come
Analysts say this reflects improved liquidity and investor confidence in market here
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October 02, 2025
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China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Manila
China’s coast guard held a National Day flag-raising ceremony on a ship in the waters off the disputed Scarborough Shoal, vowing to “stand guard” over the atoll, a major flashpoint for diplomatic flareups and maritime clashes with the Philippines.
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October 02, 2025
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Im Si-wan flaunts his killer instinct in Mantis
Set in the universe of Netflix’s breakout South Korean hit film Kill Boksoon (2023), the upcoming spin-off Mantis introduces a slate of new assassins in what promises to be a visual feast of stylised action.
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October 02, 2025
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Ukraine's frontline cities filled with dread and defiance
Swamped by Russian drones, residents remain calm amid constant attacks
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October 02, 2025
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Court awards over $417k in accident claim, slams Income for 'wholly unreasonable' conduct
A district court awarded more than $417,000 in damages to the family of an elderly man who suffered severe brain injuries from a traffic accident, lambasting NTUC Income over its refusal to pay certain claims.
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October 02, 2025
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Going beyond green: UOL's ‘evolving’ sustainability journey drives business
Besides sky gardens, its approach extends to operations and stakeholder engagement. By Elysia Tan
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October 02, 2025
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Pollen saves unsold goods from the dump
Using data and Al, the startup helps companies clear excess inventory before it is sent to landfills.
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October 02, 2025
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SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AWARDS 2025
Sustainability is not just a good-to-have, but a core part of business strategy – this is what winners of the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards have demonstrated.
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October 02, 2025
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Safety drills among actions taken
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October 02, 2025
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Car loans • Bad situation worsened by lucrative bank commissions
I refer to the letter \"Review car loan rules to prevent financial woes and safety issues\" (Sept 17).
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October 02, 2025
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Five survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia
Rescuers pulled five survivors from the ruins of a collapsed school in Indonesia on Oct 1, as desperate parents demanded searchers speed up efforts to find dozens more still believed trapped in the rubble.
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October 02, 2025
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Blues memories don't 'feed' Mourinho in defeat
Jose Mourinho insisted fond memories of his time at Chelsea were not enough to satisfy him, after Benfica were beaten 1-0 on his return to Stamford Bridge on Sept 30.
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October 02, 2025
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Vietnam puts property damage from Typhoon Bualoi at $390m
Vietnam's government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong (S$390 million) in property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Oct 1 that nearly 170,000 houses were damaged or inundated by flooding.
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October 02, 2025
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Improved motion sensing system better ensures safety of seniors living alone
Madam Ng Ban Wee wants to spend her remaining years at home, in the community she is familiar with.
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October 02, 2025
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Team behind Safti City training facility among three defence tech award winners
Annual award recognises those that make significant tech contributions to defence
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October 02, 2025
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Rocky start, big finish for engaging rendition of Ravel
The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875 to 1937).
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October 02, 2025
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Minister denies KL is behind suspension of Malaysiakini's Facebook pages
Episode involving news site raises concerns about media freedom under PM Anwar
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October 02, 2025
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Video-game maker EA agrees to $71b sale in record buyout
Investors include Trump's son-in-law's firm and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund
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October 01, 2025
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Ex-lovers acquitted of all charges over alleged sexual abuse of woman’s daughter
Judge says he did not find complainant’s evidence sufficiently credible, convincing
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October 01, 2025
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Micron sees demand rising for its S'pore-made chips amid Al boom
The flash memory chips are needed in consumer devices as well as data centres
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October 01, 2025
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Noise disputes Clearer policies, stronger intervention tools needed
I was saddened to read about the recent death stemming from a dispute between neighbours over noise (Woman dies after noise dispute between neighbours; man arrested for murder, Sept 24).
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October 01, 2025
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'TO GET IT AT 26 WAS UPSETTING'
A sedentary lifestyle and unsafe workouts are driving a rise in sciatica cases among the young
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October 01, 2025
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Trump's peace plan tackles Israel fatigue, crimps China in Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace deal is designed to appease his political base, increasingly impatient with his unqualified support for Israel, and keep China from expanding its influence in the Middle East.
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October 01, 2025
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New book on Lee Kuan Yew's policies, principles launched
Will Singapore Still Exist In 100 Years? is an update based on Chinese version published in 2023
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October 01, 2025
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KL to let Malaysians with S'pore driving licences tap fuel subsidy
RON95 petrol subsidy scheme only for Malaysian drivers with local licences
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October 01, 2025
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Alcaraz enjoying 'best season' after Tokyo title
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz wore down Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 in the Japan Open final on Sept 30 to win his eighth title of a spectacular 2025 and further cement his status as a dominant force in the men’s game.
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October 01, 2025
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after 19 years of marriage
Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and singer-guitarist Keith Urban have split up after 19 years of marriage.
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October 01, 2025
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Malaysian completes Cambridge doctorate with zero corrections on thesis
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim) medical lecturer Hanis Hidayu Kasim completed her doctorate at the University of Cambridge with zero corrections - a rare distinction in the academic world.
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