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SIA airfares up but airline will not pass on full cost of fuel price hikes to passengers
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will not be increasing airfares to the extent that it passes the full increase in fuel costs on to passengers, SIA’s chief commercial officer Lee Lik Hsin said on the sidelines of the group's results briefing on May 15.
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May 16, 2026
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PEP WANTS WEMBLEY STAND IN HIS NAME
Iconic venue has become special to manager with City in fourth consecutive FA Cup final
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May 16, 2026
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Malaysia not opposed to fugitive financier's pardon bid: Anwar
Malaysia will not oppose a bid by a fugitive businessman involved in the massive 1MDB corruption scandal to seek a pardon from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on May 15.
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May 16, 2026
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Hongqi brings Chinese opulence to Singapore roads
Its debut model here is a gargantuan electric SUV with details that echo the architecture of imperial palaces
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May 16, 2026
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Starbucks told to remove or amend signs referring to halal certification
Starbucks has been told by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to remove or amend signs referring to its transition towards halal certification, after a sign by the coffee chain posted on social media drew the attention of netizens.
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May 16, 2026
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No coding skills, no problem: New dad builds baby tracker with AI tool
Mr Frank Chester Tan started his tech exploits when he became a dad in October 2025.
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May 16, 2026
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KTPH unveils Kopitiam-themed patient lounge for the elderly
It aims to recreate a familiar community space for patients during their hospital stay
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May 16, 2026
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Turning the economic strategy vision into reality will be key challenge for 4G leadership
Success hinges on ability to rally people when pain of economic restructuring hits
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May 16, 2026
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Ancelotti to coach Brazil until 2030
Carlo Ancelotti will remain the coach of Brazil until 2030, the country’s football federation (CBF) said on May 14 in a vote of confidence as the storied football team aim to turn around their World Cup woes.
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May 16, 2026
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Complex products: Mandatory advice to be removed for most retail investors
Investment-linked policies to be classified as complex, require product highlights sheet
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May 16, 2026
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Vintage wonderland
Bachelor pad in Farrer Road houses a collection of books, vinyl records and little treasures that bring its owner joy
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May 16, 2026
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Why The Wonderfools' director kept Cha Eun-woo's scenes
It is 1999 all over again, and Park Eun-bin is back with the director who turned her into a global name, alongside a co-star nobody was sure would make the final cut.
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May 16, 2026
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WHO slams nicotine pouches 'engineered for addiction' as sales soar
The World Health Organization issued a strong warning on May 15 over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, decrying the tobacco industry’s aggressive marketing tactics to hook young people.
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May 16, 2026
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What's behind Vietnam leader To Lam's flurry of diplomatic trips
Maintaining ties ensures access to foreign markets, technologies and energy supplies
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May 16, 2026
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Clean energy seen as ‘structurally immune’ to Hormuz-style shock
The war in Iran has provided new impetus to the low-carbon transition as renewable energy is seen as less vulnerable to future price shocks, according to a group of corporate executives and senior bankers.
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May 16, 2026
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Samsung Electronics union sticks to strike plan despite talks offer; shares slide
Samsung Electronics’ South Korean labour union said on May 15 it remained committed to a planned strike starting next week, even after the company proposed resuming pay talks without conditions, sending shares down as much as 5.9 per cent.
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May 16, 2026
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SOCCER TO BE IN PINK OF HEALTH
World Cup could accelerate growth, value of third-most popular sport of American fans
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May 16, 2026
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Phasing out: The last Cat A COE petrol cars you can still buy
The Straits Times sniffs out 13 internal combustion engine cars from authorised distributors
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May 16, 2026
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H&M lays off staff in Singapore, moves regional HQ to Malaysia
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has laid off staff in Singapore as it relocates its South-east Asian headquarters from the Republic to Kuala Lumpur.
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May 16, 2026
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Chinese factories welcome any tariff relief from summit, but continue to diversify
Few are willing to stake their survival on lower tariffs amid frequent changes in US policy
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May 16, 2026
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Mary Chia shares sink after SGX asks if firm can keep operating
Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has queried beauty and wellness firm Mary Chia Holdings on whether it can continue operating as a going concern after legal proceedings were launched against the company and its related parties by a creditor in April.
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May 16, 2026
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Chef Anh Sung-jae on YouTube pause after wine controversy backlash
Korean-American celebrity chef Anh Sung-jae, a judge on Netflix’s hit reality show Culinary Class Wars (2024 to present), is taking a hiatus from YouTube after facing criticism over a wine controversy at his Seoul fine-dining restaurant.
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May 16, 2026
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Possible road signs and markings for ERP 2 to be tested at 5 new spots
The effectiveness of possible road signs and markings for the next-generation Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system will be tested at five more locations in June and July.
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May 16, 2026
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Pursuit Of Jade star Zhang Linghe headlines sustainability documentary
Seven years ago, Zhang Jiawei was just another electrical engineering student at Nanjing Normal University. Then a talent scout spotted his towering 1.9m-tall frame and camera-ready face.
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May 16, 2026
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May 16 Doomben 10,000 form analysis JIMMYSSTAR TO WIN DOOMBEN 10,000 CLASH
Trainer Maher’s stalwart sprinter is hard to topple in Brisbane’s G1 classic over 1,200m
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May 16, 2026
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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
Decision renews questions about Trump plan to cut troops in Europe
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May 16, 2026
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Hantavirus is testing post-Covid-19 health communication playbook
Officials trying to learn from mistakes to address uncertainties, fight misinformation
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May 16, 2026
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First-time drug abusers who surrender from today will not be sent to DRC: Edwin Tong
They will be put on drug supervision in the community with case management
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May 16, 2026
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Arteta will settle for narrow win over Burnley
Two games, two wins, one huge north London party. It sounds like such a simple scenario for Arsenal as they close in on their first English Premier League title for 22 years.
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May 16, 2026
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MRT network reliability in April hits highest level since November 2024
Reliability either held steady or improved across all lines except the Circle Line
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