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Yen weakens against Sing$ as Ishiba resignation threatens long bond sell-off
Japanese markets face the prospect of more instability as investors prepare for the departure of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the guessing game of who comes next.
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September 09, 2025
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Speed trap: Why firms jumping blindly on the AI bandwagon may hit a wall
Seduced by the hype, many enterprises have deployed AI prematurely and got it wrong.
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September 09, 2025
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Correction notice issued to TikTok user over claims about Chinese community leadership course
A TikTok user who has racked up multiple correction notices over the years was issued another one on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Johor-Singapore SEZ boosting Malaysian state's economic growth: DBS
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is showing great potential, based on a DBS Bank report released on Sept 4.
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September 09, 2025
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A first in S. Korea — AI uses camera footage to locate missing person
China's market for AI agents expected to quadruple to $1.96b in 2025: Think-tank
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September 09, 2025
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France Faces More Turmoil With Govt on the Brink Ahead of Confidence Vote
Nation's Ability to Rein in Debt Under Threat, With Risk of Further Credit Downgrades Ahead
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September 09, 2025
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Always Update Your Expectations
Employers Shouldn't Rely on Salary Guides to Calibrate Pay
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September 09, 2025
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Outbreak
Strongest defenses remain mosquito control, early diagnosis and protecting those most at risk.
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September 09, 2025
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Making News On And Off Track
Off-form Richardson dogged by domestic issues ahead of 100m world title defence
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September 09, 2025
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Japan Deserves Far Better Leadership Than This
After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is finally stepping down. But has the embattled ruling party learnt its lesson?
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September 09, 2025
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Man charged over etomidate possession seven days after law was enhanced
A 40-year-old man caught while allegedly in possession of 43 e-vaporiser pods containing etomidate has been charged in court, seven days after the law was enhanced to list the substance as an illegal drug.
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September 09, 2025
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Journey through scenic Heilongjiang on luxury train
Heilongjiang province in northeast China has much to offer: rich culture, vast natural wonders and scenery that transforms with the seasons.
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September 09, 2025
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Small condo units see steady demand but are harder to resell, data shows
When a French national living in Singapore put up her one-bedroom apartment for sale in 2022, private home prices were climbing and she expected a quick sale.
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September 09, 2025
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Scramble for 2026 World Cup tickets begins
Fifa's first ticketing lottery phase opens on Sept 10, and official hospitality packages with guaranteed seats are already on sale, as are third-party travel packages for US matches
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September 09, 2025
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Comeback too late, but Verstappen can disrupt F1 title fight
Listening to new Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies being interviewed on the grid at Monza, where he spoke of how Max Verstappen had set a difficult new target by leading the set-up of the tricky RB21 into new territory, I just had this feeling that he was going to win.
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September 09, 2025
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China office developers offer sweeteners, lower rents to lure tenants
Chinese commercial property developers are seeking to lure tenants with value-added services such as subsidies for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in addition to lower rents, as they battle record-high vacancy rates across the country.
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September 09, 2025
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Why I Am Not a Liberal
When it comes to how to help people, the left in the US doesn't grasp reality in all its fullness.
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September 09, 2025
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Fed rate cut would be relief to Asia as it deals with tariffs: Asian Development Bank
A long-awaited US interest rate cut would offer welcome relief to Asian economies still grappling with the Trump administration's tariffs, according to Mr Albert Park, chief economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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September 09, 2025
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Open-air sports fields, courts not an efficient use of land
The review of vertical zoning has to be more rapidly adopted to maximise the use of scarce land resources in Singapore (SG60: Reading between the lines of the Draft Master Plan 2025, Aug 13).
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September 09, 2025
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Republic Secures $655m to Fund Green, Sustainable Projects in Asia
Singapore's national climate finance initiative has secured US$510 million (S$655.7 million) as of Sept 8 to fund green and sustainable infrastructure in South-east and South Asia.
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September 09, 2025
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Public hygiene • Ensure hawker centres are clean and not just cleared of trays
I have long been a strong proponent of the \"clear your own tray\" initiative in our hawker centres, and I continue to stand by it.
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September 09, 2025
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Brando Stamps His Class In Qeii
Talented 2YO wins maiden Group 2 on 2nd day of Istanbul Racing Festival
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September 09, 2025
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Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant Shows Trump's Priorities
Evident that the operation was a carefully calibrated action designed for maximum political impact: Expert
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September 09, 2025
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Princess Hannah should get the nod over 1,000m
Sept 10 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) form analysis
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September 09, 2025
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Scam-hub crisis pushes Philippines and Cambodia towards greater police tie-up
Deal reflects growing recognition that fighting criminal ecosystems is key to regional stability
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September 09, 2025
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Three World C'ship Silver Linings Before SEA Games
Despite not being able to retain their world titles, there were silver linings for Singapore's Zeanne Law and Jowen Lim at the Sept 3-7 World Wushu Championships in Brazil, as they look forward to the year-end SEA Games.
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September 09, 2025
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Iran to Accept Nuclear Curbs if Sanctions Are Lifted: Minister
Iran will accept limits on its nuclear programme and restrictions to uranium enrichment if international sanctions are lifted, its Foreign Minister said in an article for The Guardian on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Singapore Exporters Absorbing More Than 20% of US Tariff Costs: Nomura
Others in Asean Absorbed None, With Lack of Margin Flexibility in Labor-Intensive Exports
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September 09, 2025
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Climbers Up For Spain Test
Singaporean trail runners train within constraints ahead of world championship debut
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September 09, 2025
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Singapore stocks end flat despite Asia rally on Fed rate cut hopes
Gainers outpace losers 394 to 211 across broader market YZJ Shipbuilding tops STI; Singtel is biggest decliner Trio of local banks end mixed, with only DBS in the black
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