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Singapore's P-8A Poseidon aircraft purchase is anything but routine
At a time of submarine proliferation and great-power rivalry, Singapore's purchase of the P-8A sends a message about deterrence, defence and alignment with key partners.
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September 18, 2025
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Disney, Universal and Warner Bros sue Chinese Al start-up for copyright infringement
Walt Disney Co, Comeast’s Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery are suing Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax, accusing the company of pirating the studios’ intellectual property.
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September 18, 2025
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S'pore firms get leg-up to boost revenue, expand into new markets
EnterpriseSG programme helped over 100 firms with plans, achieving growth targets
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September 18, 2025
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New initiatives aim to create a fairer society, improve lives for all S’poreans
Support for youth, families and seniors listed in addenda to President’s address
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September 18, 2025
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Russia training Ukrainian kids to fight against their homeland: Study
Project to indoctrinate kids from occupied territory found to be far larger than thought
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September 18, 2025
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Singapore key exports disappoint with Il.3% fall in August
Performance falls short of economists' expectations as US tariffs take heavier toll
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September 18, 2025
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Promising four-year-old can give it My Best Shot
Sept 19 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
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September 18, 2025
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Howe trusts Newcastle’s quality against Barca
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has challenged his men to make a strong start to their Champions League campaign, as they prepare to host Barcelona at St James’ Park on Sept 18.
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September 18, 2025
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Tencent, Baidu sell record dim sum bonds for cheap funding
Chinese internet firms are raising a record amount of funds in Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market, as they look to secure cheap financing to power their artificial intelligence ambitions.
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September 18, 2025
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Indonesian court rejects challenge to law expanding military’s role
An Indonesian court ruled on Sept 17 that Parliament had followed the proper process in passing contentious revisions to the country’s military law, rejecting legal challenges to legislation that had sparked protests and condemnation.
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September 18, 2025
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Improved measures to handle rail disruptions being tested at Jurong East
Since September, new crowd management measures and way-finding signs are being tested at Jurong East MRT station to improve SMRT’s response to rail disruptions.
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September 18, 2025
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Parenting • Prepare for new digital risks
On a recent family road trip, our car was soundtracked by a playlist of songs from KPop Demon Hunters.
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September 18, 2025
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Downton Abbey auction of props and costumes smashes estimates
Props, costumes and other items from the hit television series Downton Abbey (2010 to 2015) sold for £1.7 million (S$2.9 million) at a London auction, six times the pre-sale estimate, said auction house Bonhams on Sept 16.
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September 18, 2025
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Israel opens new route out of Gaza City as tanks advance
Civilians given 48 hours to flee to the south as fighting is expected to intensify
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September 18, 2025
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WORK ETHIC PROVES PROPHETIC FOR MCGEE
His mother's core demand helps him win 3 NBA titles, emulate her as Olympic champ
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September 18, 2025
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Genetic engineering and the fight for the soul of conservation
The scale of the biodiversity crisis means we cannot ignore the potential of technology.
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September 18, 2025
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TikTok buyers set to include Oracle, Silver Lake and Andreessen
ByteDance’s stake in US operations to fall below 20% in tentative agreement
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September 18, 2025
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HK property slump spurs call to govt for $3.2b support fund
A real estate industry association in Hong Kong is urging the government to set up a HK$20 billion (S$3.2 billion) fund to invest in distressed properties to help prevent systemic financial risks.
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September 18, 2025
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Swipe left for Bumble biopic
The story of US dating app founder Whitney Wolfe Herd disappoints with shallow storytelling
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September 18, 2025
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South Korea's Lotte to open overseas HQ in Singapore
New office to oversee shopping mall chain's businesses in Vietnam, Indonesia from 2026
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September 18, 2025
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Hospitals and clinics contribute 7% of S’pore’s carbon emissions
The sector’s footprint is 20% less intensive than that of other advanced economies
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September 18, 2025
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Keppel, Dell to develop green data centres, Al platforms in Asia
Under the agreement, Keppel and Dell will develop data centres that incorporate Keppel's green technologies and renewable energy solutions, to meet demand for reliable, secure and energy-efficient facilities in Asia.
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September 18, 2025
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Pickleball Have consistent rules for the sport on outdoor courts
At 55, I found a sport that keeps me active, healthy, and socially connected: pickleball.
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September 18, 2025
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The President is putting America's armed forces in a bind
Turning soldiers into cops was once a last resort. How far might he go?
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September 18, 2025
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How do fraudsters profit from bulk order scams?
A spate of bulk order scam cases has been reported in the past two weeks.
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September 18, 2025
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S’poreans can clear immigration with QR code at Johor land checkpoints from Sept 22
Singaporeans travelling to or from Johor Bahru can soon enjoy passport-less immigration clearance using QR codes, as Malaysia begins a trial run for its National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) on Sept 22.
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September 18, 2025
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Jail for NLB exec who took $140k in bribes from 2 firms’ directors
A National Library Board (NLB) assistant director corruptly obtained bribes totalling $140,000 from the directors of two different firms between 2018 and 2020.
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September 18, 2025
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1 in 4 adults in Singapore experiences mild signs of depression, anxiety: Study
About a quarter, or 26 per cent, of adults in Singapore experience mild depressive or anxiety symptoms, a new study has shown.
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September 18, 2025
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Marcos' cousin quits as House Speaker amid graft scandal
Resignation comes after removal of Senate president over flood control projects
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September 18, 2025
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SG Culture Pass credits
Arts groups report selling out shows, over $1.8m used in first two weeks
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