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Malaysia's biggest solar firm sees jump in demand amid Iran war
Malaysian firm Solarvest Holdings is looking to speed up delivery of its large-scale projects to meet a rise in demand for renewables as the Iran war drives up the cost of fossil fuels.
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April 16, 2026
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Netflix's Beef returns with veteran stars and the chaebol world
The critically acclaimed Beef is set to return to Netflix on April 16, with Korean-American director Lee Sung Jin describing its second instalment as the first season’s “natural spiritual sibling”.
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April 16, 2026
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S'poreans play it safe on winding Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam
Those who have gone on riding trips on the route say it is thrilling but not without risks
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April 16, 2026
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Vietnamese province tightens rules on motorbike tours after Brit's fatal accident
The authorities in the northern Vietnamese province of Tuyen Quang are moving to tighten oversight of motorbike-based tourism, following mounting safety concerns along popular routes such as the Ha Giang Loop.
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April 16, 2026
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Singapore rejects US claims on excess capacity, forced labour in supply chains
Singapore in an official submission has denied that it enjoys a trade surplus with the United States or that its exports to the world’s largest economy are due to some form of excess capacity.
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April 16, 2026
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Footballer Jorginho clears up 'misunderstanding' with pop singer Chappell Roan
Italian footballer Jorginho clarified on April 13 that American singer Chappell Roan was not involved in an incident in Brazil when a security guard left his stepdaughter in tears.
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April 16, 2026
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Near sell-out launches see developer sales hit 1,300 units in March after 4 slow months
Developers in Singapore sold 1,300 private homes in March, up 78.3 per cent from the 729 units moved a year before, as more projects hit the market after a slow season.
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April 16, 2026
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JB traders anxious about plastic bag price hikes caused by rising fuel costs
Petty traders in Johor Bahru are feeling the pinch from plastic bag price hikes owing to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which, in turn, have caused petroleum prices to surge.
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April 16, 2026
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2 satellite dishes along BKE dismantled to make way for future infrastructure
Motorists travelling along the BKE may have noticed that two iconic satellite dishes, a fixture near Rifle Range Road for almost four decades, have been dismantled.
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April 16, 2026
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Applying make-up on the MRT?
Poster sparks debate on personal grooming on public transport
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April 16, 2026
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FIFA must pay for fare hikes, says US senator
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public travel costs on April 14, following a report that the local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament.
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April 16, 2026
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Support of trusted regional partners key to securing energy needs: PM Wong
Singapore will do its part to shore up regional resilience amid the ongoing fuel crisis but it cannot secure its energy needs without the help of trusted partners in the region, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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April 16, 2026
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Chinese producers braced for tough times as Mid-East crisis hits home
Rising costs squeeze profits, with only the green tech sector emerging a winner
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April 16, 2026
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Copying idols' rituals yields similar results
While the National Stadium pulsed with the roar of supporters in the stands for the National School Games (NSG) track and field championships on April 15, Jonathan Hoare stood apart in a moment of stillness.
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April 16, 2026
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Singapore stocks gain ground amid rebound in the region
STI up 0.5%, with Mapletree Logistics Trust leading gainers
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April 15, 2026
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Raising retirement age shouldn't mean lowering expectations at work
We need to rethink how jobs are structured and that applies well beyond senior workers.
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April 15, 2026
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S. Korea to start building a presidential office in Sejong city in 2027
South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August 2027, the presidential Blue House said on April 14, as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ensure the complex can be used within his term.
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April 15, 2026
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Middle powers offer ASEAN valuable alternative options
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April 15, 2026
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Mario Ho mourns recent death of sister Maisy Ho
Entrepreneur Mario Ho, son of late Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, is mourning his half-sister Maisy Ho, who died on April 12.
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April 15, 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter apologises for mocking Arabic call
American singer Sabrina Carpenter apologised for mistaking a fan’s zaghrouta - a high-pitched ululation used in some Arab cultures to express deep joy — for a yodel and calling it “weird” during her headlining performance at Coachella on April 10.
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April 15, 2026
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Singer Derrick Hoh sends daughter's name to the moon on Artemis II mission
Local singer Derrick Hoh’s three-year-old daughter — or rather, her nickname Nori — was part of the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space mission Artemis II, which was a trip around the moon from April 1 to 10.
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April 15, 2026
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Girls in the spotlight
Five female film-makers from Asia capture girlhood in their feature debuts
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April 15, 2026
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TIME FOR THE NSG TO GET A REBOOT?
In this series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour. From Lamine Yamal's status as the next big thing to pickleball's growth, we'll ask The Big Question to set you thinking, and talking.
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April 15, 2026
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S'pore has experience to explore more underground spaces for fuel reserves: Tan See Leng
The Jurong Rock Caverns facility has been in operation for more than a decade, and Singapore now has the experience to explore more underground spaces as options to boost its fuel reserves, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng.
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April 15, 2026
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US-Indonesia defence ties upgrade: What Jakarta hopes to gain
Yet, President Prabowo Subianto likely sees it as something else: an affirmation of his view that major powers must reckon with Indonesia’s strategic position, and a chance to raise the country’s standing.
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April 15, 2026
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ASEAN should be thankful it does not have a Viktor Orban problem
The region's 'friends to all' instinct, reflected in the latest State of Southeast Asia survey, is its greatest asset in an age of upheaval.
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April 15, 2026
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Loss metric can ensure IP premium rises justified
Insurers have recently voiced their concerns about rising medical costs, and have raised the premiums of their Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) in tandem (Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans, April 2).
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April 15, 2026
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Online security Protect the young from accepting Al-generated content as real
The rising use of artificial intelligence tools, particularly in generating online content, has raised serious concerns about the spread of misinformation.
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April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026
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Hungary vote removes Ukraine’s harshest EU foe
It paves the way for loan that Kyiv needs, but winner of polls is no outspoken ally of Ukraine
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