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JAPAN NEED SHARPER EDGE
Samurai Blue fight back to hold Oranje, but have to improve as tough ties await
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June 16, 2026
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As Singdollar stays firm, find out where it stretches the furthest in Asia
A handful of regional currencies have weakened against the Singapore dollar in 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainty and shifting investor sentiment.
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June 16, 2026
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More retrenchments in Singapore in Q1 2026 as job vacancies drop
Singapore’s job market weakened in the first quarter of 2026 as vacancies fell and retrenchments hit the highest since the third quarter of 2023.
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June 16, 2026
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A US-Iran 'deal' that resolves little and could make things worse
The Trump administration is famous for puffing up the significance of anything it does.
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June 16, 2026
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Cities can learn from one another despite geopolitical differences: PM
S'pore must continue to adapt, innovate as its circumstances change, he says
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June 16, 2026
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Regional groups sign pact to team up and boost dengue defence in Asia
The world must act together to fight dengue, which is spreading at an unprecedented scale and pace globally, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary in his opening remarks at the 9th Asia Dengue Summit.
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June 16, 2026
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WOLFF WARY ABOUT HAMILTON'S THREAT
Mercedes boss credits Ferrari’s good team dynamics for positive impact on the Briton
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June 16, 2026
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I-dle cover JJ Lin song during show here
The sugary When You let Beijing-born Yuqi and Taiwan-born Shuhua sing in Mandarin
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June 16, 2026
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China says growing its military helps world peace
China said on June 15 that strengthening its military is beneficial to world peace, slamming a think-tank report that warned that the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing.
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June 16, 2026
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In the protein era, even He-Man is hawking supplements
In the movie Masters Of The Universe (2026), He-Man is a warrior with bulging muscles.
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June 16, 2026
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Wild Rice's Girls Girls Girls is a loving homage to queer women's stories
Girls Girls Girls begins with Crocs, carabiners, undercuts and convent schools, but quickly discards its starter pack of well-worn lesbian cliches for flesh and bones.
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June 16, 2026
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Philippines' Marcos calls for special Congress session amid deadlock
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called Congress to a special session on June 17 to pass priority legislative measures, hoping lawmakers will set aside political distractions.
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June 16, 2026
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Trump clinches interim deal to end war — but it may benefit Iran much more
Limited gains for US leader while Tehran gets to save its oil wells from damage
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June 16, 2026
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'No better time to visit Japan'
Peso without risking slower economic growth.
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June 16, 2026
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Top banks rush to fill chief AI roles as talent jumps to rivals
Job may offer near $4.5m a year but may have limited shelf life
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June 16, 2026
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S. Korean President calls for restraint in election protests
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called on protesters rallying over the June 3 local election ballot shortages to avoid infringing on the rights of others.
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June 16, 2026
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China’s ‘paw-rents’ pamper pooches with puppy pre-schools
A new kind of pre-school in China offers games, nibbles, treadmills and music for puppies, clawing out a fast-growing niche in a booming industry as youthful owners spend more on pets being increasingly regarded as family.
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June 16, 2026
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Drone chief’s formula for stopping Russia — art, maths and killing
Robert “Madyar” Brovdi’s underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian troops, front-line maps and scoreboards of destroyed targets.
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June 16, 2026
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HK leader John Lee says he’s yet to consider possible second term
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee remained non-committal about seeking a second term, deflecting questions regarding his political future ahead of the city’s leadership selection in 2027.
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June 16, 2026
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Jubilant NY to fete Knicks with a parade
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had three words for his constituents early on June 14, after his beloved Knicks broke a 53-year-old NBA title drought: “Parade. Thursday. Manhattan.”
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June 16, 2026
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Why Japan’s ambitious urban redevelopment projects are stalling
Rising costs and labour shortages prompt developers to reassess projects
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June 16, 2026
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Malaysia's rulers could defuse Negeri Sembilan royal feud or worsen it
Tussle between claimants to throne could come to head at June’s Conference of Rulers
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June 16, 2026
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As the Cup starts, strangers unite and respect flares
In a movie hall on a Saturday afternoon, a voyage with strangers.
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June 16, 2026
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Allianz seen as lead bidder for HSBC’s S’pore insurance unit
Allianz has emerged as the front runner to acquire HSBC Holdings’ Singapore insurance unit, according to people familiar with the matter.
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June 16, 2026
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Meet your favourite celebrity at sea
Cruise entertainment has traditionally centred on stage productions, live music and movie screenings. But as travellers seek more unique and immersive experiences, cruise lines are rethinking what entertainment at sea can look like.
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June 16, 2026
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The G.O.A.T. is back, and loving it
In 2025, Lewis Hamilton was in a terrible place in the latter half of his first season with the legendary Ferrari, F1’s oldest and most charismatic team.
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June 16, 2026
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Singaporeans say they want creativity. But do they mean it?
Innovation requires room for experimentation. Artistic creativity deserves the same tolerance for trial and error.
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June 16, 2026
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AI squeezing out London's white-collar workers
Search for “finance analyst” and you are likely to find around 80 vacancies in London, according to a prominent recruitment website.
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June 16, 2026
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Fastest woman to circle Earth on a bike is aiming for the men's record
Lael Wilcox has already cycled around the world faster than any other woman. Now she’s planning to do it faster than any human - she just has to sleep a little less.
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June 16, 2026
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London bags city planning prize for ‘exceptional capacity to reinvent itself’
Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize winner lauded for delivering transformational change
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