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Colts and Fillies Battle for Big Prize Money in Saudi Arabia
JCSA locally-bred 2YOs feature at double-day weekend in Taif
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August 29, 2025
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JJ Lin and Jackie Chan collaborate on song Skibidi
Home-grown singer JJ Lin has collaborated with Hong Kong movie superstar Jackie Chan for the first time on the song Skibidi.
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August 29, 2025
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Singapore's First Private Assisted Living Project to Open in 2026
Luxury development in Rosyth will have 200 suites and 100 nursing home beds
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August 29, 2025
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S'pore to test AI agents for delivery of public services
Govt experimenting with use of sophisticated digital assistants while also prioritising safety
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August 29, 2025
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Sabalenka eyes Fernandez rematch as 'better person'
Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is a \"better player and person\" than the one who lost to Leylah Fernandez four years ago, as they prepare for a rerun of their 2021 semi-final.
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August 29, 2025
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Driver of van carrying over 890 vapes arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint
A Malaysian man was arrested after more than 890 vapes and 6,700 related components were found in his van at Woodlands Checkpoint on Aug 27.
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August 29, 2025
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More companies in S'pore set to freeze wages as outlook sours: SBF survey
More companies are set to freeze wages over the next year as business confidence weakens because of ongoing economic uncertainties, a Singapore Business Federation (SBF) survey released on Aug 28 found.
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August 29, 2025
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Temasek to appoint Chia Song Hwee as co-CEO as part of leadership changes
Temasek deputy chief executive Chia Song Hwee will become co-chief executive of Singapore's investment company with effect from Oct 1, 2025, as part of a wider reorganisation to sharpen its focus on key portfolio segments amid global uncertainty.
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August 29, 2025
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Temasek to set up three bodies to manage portfolio segments in restructuring
Set for April next year, the move is part of firm's response to greater global uncertainty
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August 29, 2025
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Batam tourism chief says Singapore's anti-vaping measures could be a boon
The Singapore Government's measures against vaping and treatment of it as a drug issue could be a potential boost for tourism in Batam, which is about an hour away by ferry from the island state.
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August 29, 2025
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inDrive app tightens restrictions to prevent ride-hailing trips in S'pore
Ride-sharing and service platform inDrive said on Aug 28 that it has taken \"corrective measures\" a day after Senior Minister of State for Transport Sun Xueling announced government action had been taken against the app.
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August 29, 2025
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The perils of vibe coding
Artificial intelligence companies want to prove productivity gains — but AI coding runs the risk of in-built problems.
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August 29, 2025
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Free Fire Ranks as Highest-Earning Smartphone Shooting Game in US
US gamers are spending more on Sea's Free Fire than Call of Duty Mobile, with anime and Netflix tie-ins helping the title surge in sales in 2025 and rank as the highest-earning smartphone shooting game.
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August 29, 2025
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HDB • Move beyond formulaic housing plans and embrace fresh design approaches
I read with great interest Christine Sun's comprehensive review of the achievements of HDB housing projects, and her insightful comparison of valuation and appreciation trends over the past decade.
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August 29, 2025
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Qantas Posts Second-Best Annual Profit on Strong Travel Demand
Qantas Airways on Aug 28 posted its second-best annual underlying earnings and announced the highest full-year dividend payout in 17 years, driven by strong travel demand across its offerings, sending its shares to record highs.
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August 29, 2025
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Psy Under Police Probe Over Alleged Illegal Prescriptions
South Korean police have launched an investigation into Psy over allegations that he received prescriptions for psychotropic drugs without in-person hospital visits and had them collected through a third party.
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August 29, 2025
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Feature Winner Future Variety Will Be Right In The Mix
Aug 29 South Africa (Greyville) Form Analysis
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August 29, 2025
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Global players to gather in Singapore for space summit in Feb
Inaugural summit will be held in conjunction with Singapore Airshow
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August 29, 2025
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China Banks Warn Against Stock Trading Using Credit Cards Amid Bubble Fears
China's commercial banks are tightening oversight of clients using credit cards to fund stock investments as small-time investors pour in to catch the nation's US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) market rally.
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August 29, 2025
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With Vers, it's time to get real with lease decay and the asset value of flats
Singapore's public housing model is predicated upon leases ending, so land can be recycled. Policy must reflect that to ensure fairness for current owners and future generations.
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August 29, 2025
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Starving kids in Gaza dying in agony: Charity
The head of international charity Save the Children on Aug 27 described in horrific detail the slow agony of starving children in Gaza, saying they are so weak they do not cry.
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August 29, 2025
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Singapore's Tough Stance Against Vaping Signals Loud and Clear the Nation's Zero-Tolerance Approach
Changes designed to choke off Kpod supply, prevent profiting by sellers
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August 29, 2025
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People in their 50s shouldn't feel there is no career runway left
Misguided assumptions are driving age bias and grounding older workers who still have much to offer.
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August 29, 2025
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CapitaLand C-Reit gets nod to raise $377m in China listing
CapitaLand Commercial C-Reit (CLCR) plans to raise 2.1 billion yuan (S$377 million) by issuing 400 million units as part of its upcoming listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, its parent CapitaLand Investment (CLI) said on Aug 27.
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August 29, 2025
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I have nothing to say: Amorim after Grimsby loss
Ruben Amorim apologised to Manchester United supporters after his reign reached a new low with a humiliating elimination from the League Cup second round by fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Aug 27.
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August 29, 2025
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Apex Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge Against Provisions in Misuse of Drugs Act
It says so-called MDA presumptions do not 'shift' overall legal burden of the prosecution
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August 29, 2025
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Will Trump's Plan to End Gaza War Go Beyond Riviera Fantasy?
Confusion reigns with multiple parties including ex-British PM Blair in the mix
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August 29, 2025
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US cities moving away from strategies for safer drug use
As fentanyl propelled overdose deaths to ever more alarming numbers several years ago, public health officials throughout the United States stepped up a blunt, pragmatic response.
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August 29, 2025
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Jail for man who hit cabby in road rage, fracturing eye socket
A man was sentenced to 28 weeks' jail on Aug 28 after punching an elderly cabby on his right eye in a road rage incident, causing injuries that could affect the victim's sight.
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August 29, 2025
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Bullying: Better Understanding of Students' Experiences Needed to Tackle Issue
I refer to the article \"MOE will look at four areas in review to improve how bullying is handled: Desmond Lee\" (Aug 28).
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