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From fishball factory to bus depot, behind-the-scenes tours taking off
High demand for up-close experience, guided learning trips to household names
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September 16, 2025
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Fitch credit downgrade clouds new French PM's budget fight
Fitch’s downgrade of France’s credit rating has cast a pall over newly installed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he begins talks to draft a budget, while unions prepare strikes over spending cuts and employers threaten protests against tax hikes.
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September 16, 2025
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Green groups fret over Sarawak's plans to ramp up renewable energy
KUCHING - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional \"green battery\", but its renewable energy dreams could come at serious environmental cost, experts warn.
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September 16, 2025
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Jardine C&C units to acquire Indonesian gold mining firm for $693m
Jardine Cycle & Carriage (Jardine C&C) on Sept 15 announced that two of its indirect subsidiaries have entered into an agreement to buy Arafura Surya Alam (ASA) for an aggregate consideration of US$540 million (S$693 million).
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September 16, 2025
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SGX chief Loh Boon Chye’s annual pay rose 3.3% to $7.8 million
Singapore Exchange (SGX) chief executive Loh Boon Chye’s total gross remuneration grew to $7.82 million for financial year (FY) 2025 on the back of the bourse’s strong financial results.
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September 16, 2025
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Australia faces cascading climate risks, says government report
Australia will suffer extreme climate events more frequently — and often simultaneously — putting severe strains on health and emergency services, critical infrastructure and primary industries, a government climate report said on Sept 15.
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September 16, 2025
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Foden nets and Guardiola sure he's returning to best form
Erling Haaland capped a remarkable week with two goals in Manchester City's 3-0 drubbing of Manchester United on Sept 14, but the sight of Phil Foden opening the scoring was perhaps the most significant aspect of the derby win.
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September 16, 2025
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Extra firepower boosts Gunners' European hopes
Arsenal start their bid for Champions League glory against Athletic Bilbao on Sept 16, powered by a new-look attack revitalised by the Gunners’ summer spending spree.
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September 16, 2025
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Apple delays release of iPhone Air in China over regulatory approval
Apple delayed the launch of its iPhone Air in mainland China, citing regulatory approval issues, in a setback for a high-profile new product.
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September 16, 2025
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Junta says no voting in dozens of constituencies
Myanmar’s junta acknowledged on Sept 15 its long-promised election would not be held in about one in seven national Parliament constituencies, as it battles myriad rebel forces opposed to the poll.
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September 16, 2025
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Isle of dreams
Singaporean couple Sean Gwee and Ashley Hong moved to Okayama and bought a three-storey house for $89,000. They have opened their doors to family, friends and even strangers for free. What motivates them to host the world? Sarah Stanley finds out. C2
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September 16, 2025
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Russia warns Europe it will go after states that take its assets
Russia on Sept 15 warned European states that it would go after any state that sought to take its assets, after reports that the European Union was floating the idea of spending billions of dollars worth of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.
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September 16, 2025
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Sydney's data centre boom fuels local fears of competing for water
Construction of such facilities approved without measurable plans to cut water use
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September 16, 2025
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Indonesia unveils economic stimulus package worth over $1 billion
Indonesia on Sept 15 announced a new economic stimulus package worth 16.23 trillion rupiah (S$1.27 billion), including food assistance and an infrastructure building programme that could provide temporary work for more than 600,000 people.
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September 16, 2025
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Overall sales in September expected to be muted
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September 16, 2025
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Macau's first ‘patriots’ election sees low turnout
Just 53% of over 328,000 registered voters cast their votes for members of legislature
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September 16, 2025
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ScamShield helpline ops centre moves to Certis in Bedok as daily calls surge
As a ScamShield helpline operator, Ms Ashley Teh responds to an average of about 50 calls a day from anxious members of the public.
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September 16, 2025
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Temasek's abiding mantra: Never waste a crisis
The state investor is in a strong position to tackle future challenges after five decades of learning from good times and bad.
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September 16, 2025
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PSA Singapore inks Tuas Port warehousing and logistics deal with shipping giant Cosco
PSA Singapore and Chinese shipping line Cosco have agreed to collaborate on warehousing and logistics at a new facility in Singapore’s new mega port in Tuas.
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September 16, 2025
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Adapting to investors' priorities
With custody fee cuts and linkage with CPF accounts, Tiger Brokers Singapore's latest changes bring ease and convenience to everyday investing
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September 16, 2025
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Brookfield said to be in talks to buy US Yes! from GIC in $12.8b deal
Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to acquire Yes! Communities from Singapore’s GIC in a deal valued at more than US$10 billion (S$12.8 billion), the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Ryder Cup vice-captain Noren wins at 'wrong time'
Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren upstaged Team Europe’s golfers to snatch a playoff victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Showcase of US missile system in Japan heightens Asia’s arms race
Move follows deployment to the Philippines that drew criticism from Beijing, Moscow
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September 16, 2025
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The PSLE and other exams need a no-AI rule
Far from becoming outdated, supervised exams which prohibit Al use remain critical in testing whether students can think for themselves.
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September 16, 2025
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Fed expected to cut rates this week amid mounting pressure by Trump
Divisions among officials over cuts as they grapple with jobs data, stubborn inflation
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September 16, 2025
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Singapore shares close lower, going against regional trend
The Straits Times Index (STI) inched lower on Sept 15, going against regional indexes.
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September 16, 2025
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Recycling . Is the chute to blame for 'someone will clear' attitude?
The majority of the population has been living in HDB flats since the early 60s, when we were introduced to the rubbish chute.
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September 16, 2025
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If private assisted living housing takes off here, will more developers bite?
Developers may be forced to cover high costs through premium senior housing
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September 16, 2025
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Sept 17 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Maiden winner Maphaka ready to bounce back
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September 16, 2025
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump, Xi to confirm it in call
The US and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 19, US officials said on Sept 15.
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