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Singapore urges dialogue on Thailand-Cambodia border tensions
CEBU Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Jan 28 urged the peaceful settlement of tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, as he met his Thai counterpart on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Cebu City in central Philippines.
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January 29, 2026
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Step up efforts to support older workers, NTUC urges bosses, Govt
Job redesign, skills upgrading, age-inclusive practices among ways to help: Desmond Tan
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January 29, 2026
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OCBC taps Citi for securities lending programme
Securities customers can lend their idle US and Hong Kong shares to institutional borrowers for a fee under a securities lending programme, which will be extended to Bank of Singapore clients in 2026.Under the scheme, Bank of Singapore clients will be allowed to lend more types of shares those trading in Singapore, Hong Kong, US and Japan stock markets - at the start.
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January 29, 2026
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Thanks, but no thanks? Parsing China's response to Board of Peace invitation
It can be read as an implicit rejection of the Trump initiative, at least for now: Analysts
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January 29, 2026
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'Soft rejection' allows Beijing to keep options open ahead of summit
Affairs at Renmin University of China in Beijing, went further, criticising what he said was a gradual hollowing out of the UN by the US.
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January 29, 2026
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S'porean boy, 14, who simulated ISIS terror attacks on Roblox issued ISA restriction order
A 14-year-old Singaporean boy who aspired to travel overseas to conduct armed violence and die a martyr has been issued a restriction order (RO) under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
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January 29, 2026
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Chart Champ: Robbie Williams - Britpop
It is official. In terms of No. 1 albums in the United Kingdom, Robbie Williams is bigger than The Beatles.
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January 29, 2026
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Amanda Heng, a stalwart of performance art, is heading to the Venice Biennale
At 74, pioneer performance artist Amanda Heng is having a renaissance.
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January 29, 2026
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Performance art and new districts take the spotlight at SAW 2026
As Singapore Art Week (SAW) concludes its 14th edition on Jan 31 and looks forward to a milestone 15th edition in 2027, the flagship visual arts festival finds itself in a moment of flux.
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January 29, 2026
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Motorists to get alerts via on-board units to slow down at some streets, expressway exits
Motorists will receive alerts from their vehicle’s onboard units (OBUs) to slow down when approaching some streets and expressway exits.
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January 29, 2026
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Why K-pop star Cha Eun-woo's $17.6m tax bill is not just about the money
K-pop idol Cha Eun-woo’s tax case has drawn attention not only for the record 20 billion won (S$17.6 million) levy, but also for red flags that have raised questions about possible intentional misconduct, triggering a sharp shift in public sentiment towards the once untarnished South Korean actor-singer.
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January 29, 2026
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JAPAN'S ICE ICONS INSPIRE NEW STARS
From Arakawa to Asada, greats helped turn Asian nation into figure skating powerhouse
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January 29, 2026
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SIA increasing flights between March and Oct to major cities including Bangkok
Travellers flying out of Singapore will have more options come March when national carrier Singapore Airlines boosts the number of flights to major cities around the world.
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January 29, 2026
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Liquidity returns as S'pore rally spreads beyond blue chips
100 stocks record at least $1m in average daily trading turnover in January so far
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January 29, 2026
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CAVS READY FOR KING JAMES' VISIT
Mitchell looks forward to facing former Cleveland star who helped city win first NBA title
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January 29, 2026
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Historic heatwave sees some areas hit nearly 50 deg C in Australia
‘Very unusual’ temperatures fuelling bush fires, cutting power to thousands of homes
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January 29, 2026
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Rivals to get another taste of Bad Medicine
Dean Smith has three runners carded and it is noteworthy that stable jockey Craig Zackey rides English-bred (4) GREY EAGLE.
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January 29, 2026
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Nipah virus. Asian nations step up checks
The latest outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal has been effectively contained, the Indian government said on Jan 27, with only two cases confirmed so far.
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January 29, 2026
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China grants approval for firms to import Nvidia's H200 AI chips
China has approved its first batch of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips for import, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, marking a shift in position as Beijing seeks to balance its AI needs against spurring domestic development.
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January 29, 2026
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AI adoption could push up costs of living in Singapore
One reason: People may have to pay higher prices for things they want, because those earning more will be able to.
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January 29, 2026
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Singapore's food delivery sector growth among the slowest in the region
Singapore’s food delivery market is among the slowest-growing in the region, a new study has found, even as Southeast Asia’s food delivery sector expanded at its fastest pace in years on the back of more deals and higher order frequency.
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January 29, 2026
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After almost a week, firefighting continues in haze-hit Johor
Officials worry that dry weather and strong winds may reignite peat fire
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January 29, 2026
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FOREVER YOUNG, HIT SHOW HEAD STAR-STUDDED DUBAI WORLD CUP
French star Calandagan to also feature at annual Middle-East showpiece on March 28
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January 29, 2026
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Mourners pack stadium in Israel for funeral of last Gaza hostage
Police officer was killed in action in Hamas' 2023 attack and his body taken into Gaza
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January 29, 2026
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Red Bull assessing car damage and options after Hadjar crash
Red Bull were forced to reconsider their preseason testing schedule at Barcelona’s Catalunya circuit after new recruit Isack Hadjar crashed in wet conditions on Jan 27.
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January 29, 2026
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How much is too much for K-pop concert tickets?
Fan club pre-sales for BTS' upcoming Arirang world tour kicked off on Jan 22 and, within moments, more than 100,000 fans had flooded into the online queue.
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January 29, 2026
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ST Engineering's full-year contracts jump 49% to record $18.7 billion
ST Engineering's total contract awards for 2025 reached a record $18.7 billion, exceeding the $12.6 billion total in 2024 by 49 per cent, the group announced on Jan 28.
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January 29, 2026
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What Singapore's new disability task force must get right
More attention needs to be given to removing barriers that prevent participation in the workforce and everyday life.
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January 29, 2026
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Victoria Beckham receives top French honour in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris, France, on Jan 26 to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries.
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January 29, 2026
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Actor Luke Thompson's fan favourite Benedict finally takes the Bridgerton spotlight
People tend to frown when Luke Thompson compares Bridgerton (2020 to present) with Shakespeare.
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