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Android users here to be among first affected by Google security rule
Come September 2026, Android smartphone users in Singapore will find it more difficult to download apps from outside the Google Play Store—a process known as sideloading.
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August 29, 2025

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US-India ties take a hit after Trump's doubling of tariffs takes effect
US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50 percent took effect as scheduled on Aug 27, delivering a serious blow to ties between the two countries that became strategic partners after the turn of this century.
3 min |
August 28, 2025
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A father's love transforms horror into heart
South Korean comedy-horror My Daughter Is A Zombie is a story of a dad going on the run to keep his child safe
2 min |
August 28, 2025
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Replies: Condominiums – BCA conducting review to strengthen self-governance
We refer to the articles “Some ageing condos in Singapore struggle with failing infrastructure, inadequate sinking funds” (Aug 7), “Owners call for stronger management rules in ageing condos, but seek to avoid being overburdened” (Aug 15), and the related forum letters.
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August 28, 2025

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Pritam: Not wrong for political parties to take a position on foreign policy matters
He says WP saw Gaza conflict through the lens of humanity when expressing its views
4 min |
August 28, 2025
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MOE Will Look At Four Areas In Review To Improve How Bullying Is Handled: Desmond Lee
There is room for improvement in the way bullying in schools is handled, particularly in cases where schools may delay communication with parents because they need time to establish the facts, said Education Minister Desmond Lee on Aug 27.
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August 28, 2025

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FAS Responds to Viral Post: Elite Sport Not for Everyone
Netizens are divided after a social media post by a Singapore youth footballer's mother went viral on Aug 27, following her son's omission from the national Under-16 team for forgoing an overseas training stint in Bahrain to prepare for his N-level exams.
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August 28, 2025

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First Individual Title 'Means the World' to Ong
Since becoming a national youth bowler as a 13-year-old, Mike Ong has endured a long wait for his first individual title in a major competition.
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August 28, 2025

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Tackling Singapore's constraints in renewables could make it a regional model for energy transition: panelists
Navigating sustainability forward
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August 28, 2025

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Ghana's Economic Recovery Offers Opportunities for Singapore: President
Republic Can Share Expertise in Several Areas to Benefit Both Sides, Says President Tharman
3 min |
August 28, 2025

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Sinner Happy To Be Healthy
World No. 1 allays fitness worries; Swiatek wins record 65th 1st-round match
3 min |
August 28, 2025

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Building a home around Chen Wen Hsi's murals
In the last 40 years, the bungalow sitting at 5 Kingsmead Road in Bukit Timah has had to undergo major reconstruction twice.
7 min |
August 28, 2025

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Science Centre Singapore's largest dinosaur exhibition to open in October
The largest dinosaur exhibition ever held at the Science Centre Singapore will open on Oct 11.
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August 28, 2025
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CareShield Life payouts to increase to meet Singapore's long-term care needs
Enhanced scheme to start in 2026; $570m in subsidies to help offset rise in premiums
4 min |
August 28, 2025
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Annual premium increase will be about $38 on average, says MOH
For additional premium support, if they are eligible. These support measures will mean that annual premium rises from 2026 to 2030 will be moderated to about $38 on average, and no more than $75, MOH said.
3 min |
August 28, 2025

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British Flag Protests' a Warning Over Failure of Immigration Controls
Frustration over rising numbers of \"small boat\" arrivals is taking form in displays of Union and English flags.
7 min |
August 28, 2025

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AI assistants to help customers shop for supplements, wine
Store artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, developed with Google, for recommending health supplements and wine.
2 min |
August 28, 2025

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FairPrice Trials Auto Discounts, AI Help in Punggol Digital District Outlet
Discount Trial Open to App Users on Govt Financial Schemes, Pioneer Generation
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August 28, 2025
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Blinkers, easier grade may well work for Wagram
Aug 28 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
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August 28, 2025

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Loh Needs a Faster Start
Coach wants to see 'explosive' opening in world championships last 16 against Naraoka
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August 28, 2025

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Australia Police Search Bush For Gunman After Two Officers Killed
Police searched the Australian bush on Aug 27 for a heavily armed 56-year-old gunman still on the run a day after allegedly killing two officers and wounding a third.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
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MOM seeks public feedback on workplace fairness dispute resolution
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is inviting the public to share their views on how workplace fairness disputes should be resolved under the upcoming workplace fairness laws.
2 min |
August 28, 2025

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First floor doubles as exhibition gallery; guided tours in the works
The columnless carpark directly below is held up by long-span beams, which, due to their length, naturally bend a little with weight.
5 min |
August 28, 2025

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Schiller Sweating on the Way Devil Night Will Go
G1 winner double-booked in two cities has jockey praying for Sydney over Melbourne
2 min |
August 28, 2025
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Major supermarkets to display unit prices in pilot scheme to help consumers
A pilot programme to help consumers in supermarkets better compare grocery prices across different brands and sizes will be implemented from Sept 1 to Dec 26.
1 min |
August 28, 2025
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Materialists is pleasing but predictable, Dead To Rights memorialises Nanjing Massacre
The story: Professional matchmaker Lucy (Dakota Johnson), so confident at engineering marriages for the elite clients of her New York City agency, wavers when it comes to her two devoted suitors.
2 min |
August 28, 2025
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Attractions: Have website to ease search for affordable options
I refer to the article \"As Singapore pursues quality tourism, some locals raise questions about prices at attractions\" (Aug 25).
1 min |
August 28, 2025

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Engagement After Two-Year Romance
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the American couple announced on social media on Aug. 26.
2 min |
August 28, 2025

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Over 80 Interpol alerts targeting $479m in criminal assets published in 7 months
Illicit assets tracked down with help of Silver Notice include real estate, mafia-linked cattle
3 min |
August 28, 2025
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Evonik Opens Its First Asian Alkoxide Plant Here, Eyes Regional Expansion
S'pore Facility Will Focus on Production for Asean Markets Like Indonesia and Malaysia
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