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S'pore's strengths in mediation can be extended to healthcare
Singapore has built a strong international reputation as a centre for mediation and dispute resolution.
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May 29, 2026
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More Muslim S’poreans heading to Johor for Hari Raya Haji ritual
They want to experience how sacrificial slaughter of livestock used to be performed
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May 29, 2026
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London’s expats struggle to adapt to extreme heat without air-conditioning
City built for cold winters confronts hotter summers that threaten public health
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May 29, 2026
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No single country will have control over Hormuz strait: Trump
Mr Trump said no single country would have control over the waterway, and appeared to threaten Oman, a country with which the US has decades-long military and economic ties.
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May 29, 2026
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BARCA BACKGROUND CONNECTS COACHES
Arteta, Enrique not only ex-teammates at Spanish club, but also disciples of Guardiola
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May 29, 2026
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EU and China risk stumbling into a trade war
Trade hawks in Brussels proposing ‘Made in Europe’ and other measures to stem rising tide of Chinese exports.
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May 28, 2026
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South-east Asian artists gain ground
New pavilions by Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Vietnam join veterans Singapore and the Philippines
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May 28, 2026
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Iran says war with US unlikely to resume, but it’s ready to retaliate
Tehran also says it is reviewing draft peace deal, but US says report ‘not true’
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May 28, 2026
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Complex product reforms by MAS reflect a more mature disclosure-based market
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) decision to remove the mandatory financial advice requirement for most investors — while retaining safeguards for vulnerable customers and strengthening disclosure obligations - marks an important shift in philosophy because it reflects a recognition that Singapore’s capital markets have evolved considerably since the traumatic collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, and that this means the regulatory framework must evolve as well.
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May 28, 2026
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Cash, cards & Charizards
Inside Singapore's Pokemon trading boom
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May 28, 2026
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Between school systems, parents search for the right fit for children with special needs
Hearing a school psychologist recommend that her son Marcus leave a mainstream school for a special education (SPED) school left Ms Vivi Lee feeling fearful and overwhelmed.
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May 28, 2026
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53 dengue cases reported last week, highest weekly figure so far in 2026
Cases up from 26 in the previous week; third time they have exceeded 50 this year
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May 28, 2026
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Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam
US President Donald Trump, who turns 80 in June, said “everything checked out perfectly” after having his physical on May 26 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues.
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May 28, 2026
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ALLEZ CHANTILLY, CREME DE LA CREME OF FRENCH HORSE RACING
Prix du Jockey Club headlines GI meeting at quaint racecourse that is envy of the world
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May 28, 2026
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China's world-beating industry is in turmoil
The Gulf war won't save it.
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May 28, 2026
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Reyna in US squad as Pochettino opts for the 'best balance'
US coach Mauricio Pochettino named Giovanni Reyna in his 26-strong squad for the World Cup on May 26, four years after the midfielder was almost sent home from the 2022 tournament in Qatar following a bust-up with former coach Gregg Berhalter.
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May 28, 2026
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Get ready for another dose of Bad Medicine
RACE 1 (1,200M)
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May 28, 2026
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Overnight sensation Lai a smashing example for nation
Hailing from Canada, where ice hockey, winter sports, baseball and basketball take centre stage, badminton player Victor Lai had to toil without much financial or fan support.
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May 28, 2026
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Meet the Dubai trader flying all over the world for rare cards
Mr Sony Rehan, 38, had flown in from Dubai for the weekend. But make no mistake, this is a business trip.
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May 28, 2026
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Shaun Chen unveils new home in Johor Bahru
Malaysian actor Shaun Chen is now the proud owner of a two-storey landed home in Johor Bahru.
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May 28, 2026
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Climate change fuelling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella
Climate change is linked to a 10 per cent global increase in antibiotic-resistance genes in salmonella, according to new research that suggests warming temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could accelerate the spread of hard-to-treat infections.
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May 28, 2026
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DeChambeau insists LIV on the right course
Bryson DeChambeau admitted that several LIV golfers were caught off guard after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced in April its financial commitment will end at the end of the 2026 season in August.
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May 28, 2026
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Johor Bahru traffic woes set to worsen when RTS starts to run in 2027
Train commuters need e-hailing or personal cars for their transfer to and from station
4 min |
May 28, 2026
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$128m Louvre jewellery heist to be turned into film
The brazen 2025 robbery of the Louvre - when thieves made off with jewellery worth some US$100 million (S$128 million) — is set to become a movie, a publisher said on May 26.
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May 28, 2026
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Man to be charged over alleged murder in Choa Chu Kang
A man, who was arrested after a woman he knew was found dead at an HDB lift lobby in Choa Chu Kang, will be charged in court on May 28 over his involvement in the alleged murder.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
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What is behind the rising volume of Russian oil arriving in Singapore?
MTI says its import is not prohibited here; analyst expects a decline starting in May
4 min |
May 28, 2026
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War-driven supply shock already roiling manufacturing in Asia
Explainer
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May 28, 2026
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Even after a Strait of Hormuz deal, moving 1,500 ships will not be easy
Shipping firms face challenges like limited routes, higher costs and longer wait times
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May 28, 2026
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Canopy Hawkers Group to run Yishun Park Hawker Centre from July 20
A new operator, Canopy Hawkers Group, has been appointed to run Yishun Park Hawker Centre, and it is slated to take over from July 20.
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May 28, 2026
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More safeguards needed for retrenched workers signing severance documents
When Agoda’s severance agreements came to light in September 2025, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) made it clear that clauses discouraging retrenched employees from approaching government agencies, unions or legal advisers were inappropriate and unacceptable.
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