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Toil and struggle over, he's now the 'ice cream uncle'
Local SME founder Peter Kwang reflects on how a longstanding banking partnership enables him to focus on what matters most: Being a grandfather and supporting underprivileged children
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September 23, 2025
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CALL TO FIGHT DOPING LIKE HIV
Observers say sanction-threatened Kenya not doing enough to keep athletes clean
2 min |
September 23, 2025
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Going from S'pore to JB without breaking the law
Ride-hailing services have become a popular option for those visiting Malaysia in recent years, with the authorities recently clamping down hard on such services that are offered illegally.
3 min |
September 23, 2025
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Ris Low's 12-year wait for debut movie to be screened
The 35-year-old may have fallen off the radar since then. But Low, who now goes by the name May, has found herself in the spotlight again.
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September 23, 2025
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Taylor Swift's Life Of A Showgirl film racks up $19m in US first-day pre-sales
American pop star Taylor Swift’s film celebrating the release of her upcoming 12th album The Life Of A Showgirl has racked up US$15 million (S$19 million) within 24 hours of tickets going on sale on Sept 19 in the United States, US entertainment news site Deadline reports.
1 min |
September 23, 2025
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Seoul is strategically turning Hyundai raid fallout to its advantage
Restrained response allows govt to steer tariff talks in its favour, analysts say
4 min |
September 23, 2025
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Golden Pavilion can prevail over the shorter distance
(4) GOLDEN PAVILION was only run out of it late by some very good runners last time over 1,200m, finishing third. This shorter distance is not a problem, and he can return to winning ways for trainer Gavin Smith.
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September 23, 2025
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On track and field, nothing thrills like speed
The rain pelts down with violence. At the edge of the track, high jumpers in Tokyo huddle under covers. Rhythm is broken, the run-up is slippery. Outdoor sport wreaks its own testing vengeance. But Nicola Olyslagers is still smiling because she’s not alone. “I was just spending time with Jesus out there,” she said later.
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September 23, 2025
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Thai Airways to phase out first class as part of cabin overhaul
Thai Airways International has announced it will phase out first-class cabins across all routes, marking a significant strategic shift in line with global aviation trends.
2 min |
September 23, 2025
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Digitalisation - Can seniors have printed receipts at healthcare institutions?
I am writing to express my concern regarding the implementation of the Ministry of Health's \"Go Paperless\" initiative for payment receipts at healthcare institutions.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
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Help, my teen has social anxiety
Experts say parents play a crucial role in helping their adolescents to overcome the condition
6 min |
September 22, 2025
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Britain, Canada and Australia recognise Palestinian state
Other countries are expected to do the same at UN General Assembly this week
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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The climate crisis may also be a ticking financial time bomb
Bankers and corporate CEOs are already struggling to manage growing financial risks. New risks from climate change could push things over the edge.
7 min |
September 22, 2025
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Tween Cathy Chen Xi wins first prize
The Il-year-old Singaporean violinist had daily lessons, sometimes twice a day, in the two weeks leading up to the final
2 min |
September 22, 2025
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KENYAN ODIRA 'REALLY GRATEFUL'
Debutante beats fancied pair with powerful 800m finish, while Hocker makes amends
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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S'pore firms drawn to Africa's fast-growing consumer market
Continent has youngest population, huge reserves of commodities, critical minerals
6 min |
September 22, 2025
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3 more suspects linked to fake bulk order scams arrested
Three more people have been arrested for their suspected links to the recent fake bulk order scams that were carried out through impersonating Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
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Matchmaking efforts by local Japanese govts prove a hit with Gen Z
The nature of konkatsu matchmaking programmes organised by local Japanese governments is changing to better suit the preferences of young adults belonging to Generation Z, those who were born from the latter half of the 1990s to around 2010.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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Hygiene - Measures in place to ensure food safety of autonomous kitchen systems
We refer to the Forum letter by Mr Cheong Wing Kiat, \"Clarity on accountability needed for autonomous kitchens\" (Sept 11).
1 min |
September 22, 2025
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Michelle Yeoh spotted filming at foodcourt in Penang
Malaysian icon Michelle Yeoh was recently spotted filming in George Town, Penang.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
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Burn sees positives despite Magpies' 3rd straight draw
Newcastle United were held to a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sept 21 in a dull game of few chances, as the visitors remain winless on the road.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
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Military training for Venezuela civilians amid Trump threats
organised a day of military training for civilians in response to the US deployment in the Caribbean, amid new threats from President Donald Trump.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
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Elderly nuns flee care home to return to old convent
Act comes amid battle with Church over their right to remain in nunnery
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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Learning about resilience from Bluey, the cartoon dog, and tuition
Missed the series that inculcates hardiness in kids? Don't worry. In Singapore, tuition will achieve the same goal
4 min |
September 22, 2025
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Give senior dogs a chance: Derrick Tan
Animal activist Derrick Tan has a bone to pick with pet owners.
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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DEMBELE SET TO GET NOD
Ballon d’Or beckons for forward after PSG’s great season, with Yamal closest contender
3 min |
September 22, 2025
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Richard Lim's staying talent Elite Boy makes it back-to-back in KL
Having found his feet in his last outing when he came from behind to win a Class 4A race over 1,775m on Aug 31, Elite Boy has brought up back-to-back victories, this time pulling away to a convincing win in the RM49,000 (S$14,900) Supreme C race 800m) at Sungai Besi on Sept 21.
1 min |
September 22, 2025
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Optus CEO pledges changes after Australian emergency call failure
Australian phone company Optus will implement any recommendations from an independent review, chief executive officer Stephen Rue said, after an emergency call outage that resulted in at least two deaths.
2 min |
September 22, 2025
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FANGIRL GETS UP TO WIN 7 STAKES
Trainer Waller’s quality mare edges out stablemate Lindermann to retain her title
2 min |
September 22, 2025
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COACHES CAN'T BE OVERZEALOUS: SCA
Cricket body sends strong message after CEO is suspended for a year by SportSG
3 min |