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S'pore to invest over $100m in maritime research over next five years: Jeffrey Siow
Latest road map to focus on innovations such as autonomous ports, alternative fuels
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April 22, 2026
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Chen Xi and wife hold wedding in Japan
Homegrown actor-artist Chen Xi and his Japanese wife held their wedding in Japan on April 19.
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April 22, 2026
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Republic's ex-chief hydrographer gets global award for playing key role in maritime navigation
The former chief hydrographer of Singapore has been given a top international award for his role in helping to advance global hydrography and the safety and efficiency of maritime navigation.
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April 22, 2026
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SHAKE IT OUT
What to know about somatic therapy, a group of body-oriented techniques that has gone viral online
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April 22, 2026
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China flexes energy leverage as the US, Philippines start annual war games
China on April 21 implied that energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to whether Manila holds military drills with the US and other allies, as its top newspaper showed Beijing’s readiness to leverage its reserves in diplomatic disputes.
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April 22, 2026
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Recital proves AI will replace mediocrity but not true inspiration
Organised by the Embassy of Poland in Singapore as part of its Poland Shiok!
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April 22, 2026
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Wemby is the X factor in Spurs' title bid: Nowitzki
German basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki has told AFP that Victor Wembanyama, who won on his National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff debut on April 19, was \"changing the game as we speak\".
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April 22, 2026
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TENNIS' CROWNING MOMENT
Sabalenka, Alcaraz feted at Laureus sports awards for stellar 2025 season
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April 22, 2026
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Davids gloomy about Spurs' survival hopes
Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Edgar Davids told AFP on April 21 that the fallen London giants will find it hard to avoid relegation and condemned “a lack of quality and a lack of management”.
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April 22, 2026
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Tokyo unveils major overhaul of defence export rules
Curbs on arms sales scrapped, opening the way for exports of warships, missiles
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April 22, 2026
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LS 2 Holdings foresees impact after wage credit scheme ends
Its phased withdrawal expected to raise costs for the cleaning services firm
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April 22, 2026
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PM Wong and Malaysia’s Anwar reiterate need for diplomacy amid Mid-East crisis
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on April 20 stressed the importance of diplomatic efforts as both Southeast Asian neighbours focus on strengthening supply and energy resilience during the Middle East war.
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April 22, 2026
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South Korea's chainsaw artist Kim Yun Shin carves a name for herself at 91
South Korean sculptor Kim Yun
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April 22, 2026
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EQT lands record Asia buyout fund at $19.8b amid turmoil
Swedish private equity giant EQT raised US$15.6 billion (S$19.8 billion) for its latest private equity Asia fund, the largest pool of capital ever assembled for the region, as global investors look beyond the US amid elevated uncertainty.
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April 22, 2026
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UN urges Sri Lanka to deliver results in bombing probe
The UN urged Sri Lanka on April 21 to deliver concrete results after long-running investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed 279 people, including 45 foreigners.
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April 22, 2026
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Russia has taken 1,700 sq km of Ukraine in 2026, top general says
Russian forces have taken 1,700 sq km of territory in Ukraine in 2026 and are advancing on its so-called fortress belt in Donbas, Moscow’s top general said while inspecting his forces.
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April 22, 2026
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New civil service head calls on top officers to innovate
Singapore's top civil servants must have fresh thinking, innovative strategies and new capabilities, said Mr Chan Heng Kee, head of the civil service, on April 21.
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April 22, 2026
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S’pore has to act to regulate social media use for adolescents, says Ong Ye Kung
Apart from banning it, Republic can look to address concerns over some of its features
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April 22, 2026
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Myanmar president seeks peace talks, rebels reject offer
Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country's junta leader-turned-President said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer on April 21.
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April 22, 2026
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What men need to know about mental health
Before boys even hit puberty, they are absorbing lessons from society about what it means to be a man.
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April 22, 2026
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Mum's the word as Low gears up for OCBC Cycle
Every year on Mother's Day, the Chong family - comprising Lawrence Chong and Jane Low, and their sons Stanford and Alford - celebrate the occasion by going out for a nice meal together.
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April 22, 2026
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Two studies make breakthroughs in treating some cancers in women
Hope for clear cell ovarian cancer, triple negative breast cancer patients
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April 22, 2026
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Do we really need a campaign to tell us how to behave on public transport?
A poster outlining what is essentially common sense isn't the solution. Setting the standard for ourselves is.
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April 22, 2026
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Pope Leo warns humanity’s future at risk of being ‘tragically compromised’
In a forceful speech in Equatorial Guinea on his four-nation Africa tour, Pope Leo warned on April 21 that humanity’s future is at risk of being “tragically compromised” because of ongoing wars and a breakdown of international law.
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April 22, 2026
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NASA rover identifies more organic compounds on Mars
Performing a type of experiment never before tried beyond Earth, NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ever harboured life.
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April 22, 2026
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Testimony raises pressure on Starmer over Mandelson pick
Sacked top official says he faced 'constant pressure' to speed up envoy’s appointment
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April 22, 2026
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'Predator' leaders seeking to impose new world order: Amnesty
The leaders of the US, Israel and Russia are seeking to impose a new “predatory” world order, while most countries are too cowardly to stop them, rights group Amnesty International said on April 21.
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April 22, 2026
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'Dead end' in school sport is a system that limits opportunity
The conversation around the National School Games (NSG) should not be reduced to a question of which sports lead to elite outcomes (Do the National School Games need a refresh?, April 15).
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April 21, 2026
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Primary schools try out AI teaching tools with 'guard rails' in place
In her Primary 5 and 6 classes, an English language teacher, 45, has been using artificial intelligence over the past three years to help her pupils write better compositions.
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April 21, 2026
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Police warn against scams via Google Meet video calls with fake cops
There have been 13 cases of phishing scams reported since April 1 that involve Google Meet video calls by individuals impersonating police officers.
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