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Four firms file documents for listings amid renewed interest in SGX
Singapore now in 9th place on a ranking of world's top IPO venues, overtaking London
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October 06, 2025
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Japan's new high-speed maglev trains to have only seats that do not recline
Trains on Japan's new high-speed maglev line to run between Tokyo and Nagoya will offer only non-reclining seats to maximise space for passengers' legs and luggage, Central Japan Railway officials said recently.
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October 06, 2025
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Restrictions. Let people enjoy dialect films in local cinemas
The article “Here is what I learnt about why Singapore moviegoers head to Johor Bahru cinemas” (Oct 1) highlighted how Mandarin and Cantonese movies are hits with Singapore moviegoers in JB cinemas. They can make up 30 per cent of the audience on weekends, and slightly less on weekdays.
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October 06, 2025
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Poland scrambles jets after Russian air strikes on Ukraine
Missiles and drones pummel Lviv region near Polish border, say Ukrainian officials
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October 06, 2025
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Scarborough Shoal an ecological litmus test
Yet in disputed waters, such efforts are often entangled with strategic motives, turning green initiatives into tools of power projection.
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October 06, 2025
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Team title in hand, McLaren drivers get nod to race
With McLaren securing their second consecutive constructors' title at the Formula One Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 5, fans will wait to see if the gloves will finally come off for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who are locked in a fierce battle for the drivers' championship.
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October 06, 2025
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The heart is driving COE prices more than reason
Fear, status and human desire are fuelling continued demand for cars.
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October 06, 2025
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Dine like an emperor
Cantonese restaurant Man Fu Yuan is staging an eight-course dinner of over 40 dishes adapted from the Manchu-Han Imperial Feast
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October 05, 2025
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Inspired by second chances
Tuesdays With Morrie author Mitch Albom wrote Twice as a love letter to his wife
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October 05, 2025
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Knowing patient's genetic make-up may change the way medicines are prescribed
Not all medicines work the same way on every patient, and part of the answer lies in the individual's genetic make-up.
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October 05, 2025
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4,500 from active ageing centres take part in inaugural Seniors National Games
Madam Adeline Chong has been worried that she might get dementia ever since her mother suffered from the condition for years before she died.
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October 05, 2025
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How a woman spent $70k on a shopping spree while her marriage was ending
After her marriage hit the rocks, a woman went on a six-month shopping spree and ended up spending about $70,000 on home furnishings, a holiday and designer items.
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October 05, 2025
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Freshened-up Afrique ready to pick up where he left off
Four-time Oaks winner can end Irish trainer O'Brien's nine-year drought in French classic
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October 05, 2025
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S'pore Grand Prix • Russell pips Verstappen to pole position
Formula One's Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix could see a sixth different winner in six editions on Oct 5, after Mercedes' George Russell pulled off a surprise in the Oct 4 qualifying session.
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October 05, 2025
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Sleepless in Singapore? A book can be a quiet antidote
The physical book can be a gentle lullaby in a world hurtling towards insomnia.
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October 05, 2025
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RASHFORD REBORN WITH BARCELONA
In this new series, The Sunday Times highlights the standout players or teams to watch in the world of sport. Today, we focus on Marcus Rashford’s upturn in form following his loan move from Manchester United to Barcelona.
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October 05, 2025
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HYROX HYPE
The fitness race's growth in Singapore since October 2023 has been nothing short of explosive, but will it last?
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October 05, 2025
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Yip and her 'best co-pilot' celebrate new chapter
The Republic's greatest Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu tied the knot with 34-year-old pilot Bruce Boo at the Jurong Lake Gardens Guesthouse on Oct 4.
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October 05, 2025
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City's improvement peps up Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Oct 3 he was delighted to see his team rebound after suffering back-to-back losses in August, with the club unbeaten in the last six matches in all competitions.
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October 05, 2025
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Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first woman PM
TOKYO - Japan is set to get its first woman prime minister after former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, 64, prevailed in a five-horse race to succeed Mr Shigeru Ishiba.
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October 05, 2025
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Shorter wait times for beds, surgery for patients in the north: NHG Health chief
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s bed crunch eased with Woodlands Health’s opening in 2024
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October 05, 2025
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Crazy over canned fish
Tinned fish has gained popularity on TikTok, and more stores are selling it in Portugal to cater to growing tourist demand
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October 05, 2025
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Some crime fiction work when adapted for the small screen; others are better read
Book fans can be the most unforgiving audiences, especially when their favourite story gets translated into another medium.
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October 05, 2025
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Doodling his way into an artistic enterprise
Design student Dylan Chia's entrepreneurship journey started with his love for doodling.
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October 05, 2025
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POLE, BUT RUSSELL NOT CARRIED AWAY
Mercedes driver is quickest in qualifying, but wary of second-placed Verstappen
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October 05, 2025
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Death toll in Indonesia school collapse rises to 17
The death toll in an Indonesian school collapse rose to 17 on Oct 4, an official said, as rescuers moved to deploy heavy machinery to recover dozens more victims believed still buried under the rubble.
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October 05, 2025
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Petal power
Blossoms and battles in Malaysia's floriculture hubs
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October 05, 2025
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Man found to have rare genetic condition after daughters are diagnosed
Discoveries help them be put on appropriate treatment to avoid further suffering from symptoms
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October 05, 2025
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Munich airport begins slow reopening after drone sightings
MUNICH - Munich airport said on Oct 4 it was resuming flights from 7am local time, with delays expected through the day, hours after both runways were closed for the second time in less than 24 hours due to a drone sighting.
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October 05, 2025
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Boks seal 'unreal' back-to-back Rugby C'ships
South Africa's pack turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham on Oct 4 and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.
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