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Why Nissan chose poor state for intelligent factory
It might seem strange at first for a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer to choose one of the poorest American states as the site of its first intelligent factory in the US.
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September 21, 2025
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LTA to form task force with rail operators to tackle MRT, LRT disruptions
It will find immediate solutions to improve reliability, responses to service disruptions
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September 20, 2025
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Once touted as future of construction, high-tech precast factories struggling
Storage bottlenecks, competition from Malaysia and changes to government policies, among other things, have made it difficult for firms running integrated construction and prefabrication hubs to turn a profit.
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September 20, 2025
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New Gen AI tool accelerates workflows across Mindef, SAF
DSTA to experiment with Razer gaming controllers to operate devices like drones
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September 20, 2025
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Go-Ahead Singapore to run 27 routes under Tampines bus package from July 2026
From July 5, 2026, Go-Ahead Singapore will run bus services in Tampines — such as 10, 23, 81 and the newly launched 299 - from the new East Coast Integrated Depot.
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September 20, 2025
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Jalan Merah Saga a home away from home for Belinda Huang
Who: Ms Belinda Huang, 58, is the award-winning architect behind some of Singapore's biggest architectural projects, such as public landmark Pinnacle@ housing Duxton, alongside her husband, Mr Khoo Peng Beng. The couple co-founded Arc Studio Architecture + Urbanism in 1998.
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September 20, 2025
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AT THE COURTS Man allegedly dunked baby's head in pail of water, hung him on hanger
He is charged with 31 counts of child abuse committed mostly in a Clementi HDB flat
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September 20, 2025
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Xpeng G6 facelift exceeds expectations
The G6 electric sport utility vehicle has been given an upgrade 14 months after its launch, with a thoroughly updated cabin and tweaked chassis
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September 20, 2025
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INTO THE LIGHT
Favoured for its lightness, strength and durability, aluminium used in sacred spaces evokes the ethereal and divine
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September 20, 2025
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Current balance in Parliament can shift, evolve at each general election: PAP chairman
A PAP government with a strong, renewed mandate and a stronger WP presence in Parliament is the “balance” that Singaporeans have chosen for now, but this is a dynamic and evolving situation, said PAP chairman Desmond Lee.
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September 20, 2025
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Reform WTO but don't abandon rules-based system: DPM Gan
Trade rules must evolve to build a stronger and more resilient global economy, he says
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September 20, 2025
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STI retreats again while key bourses in region end mixed
Singapore stocks ended the week lower on Sept 19 amid a mixed performance from regional indexes.
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September 20, 2025
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Democrats, Hollywood condemn suspension of Kimmel over Kirk comments
Democratic lawmakers and Hollywood writers and actors condemned what they called an attack on free speech led by United States President Donald Trump after American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air for comments about murdered American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 20, 2025
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Who’s to blame for civil service blunders in HK? The Chief Executive has a plan
Move follows recent scandals that cast spotlight on flaws in HK’s bureaucracy
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September 20, 2025
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New operator to offer jobs to affected staff
LTA noted that current SBST employees working under the Tampines bus package will be offered jobs by Go-Ahead Singapore, at employment terms – including remuneration – on a par with those of their current contracts.
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September 20, 2025
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3 win new scholarships for research on Malay/Muslim community issues
Three doctoral candidates from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) have become the inaugural recipients of three different scholarships, enabling them to conduct in-depth research on family, educational and social issues within the Malay/Muslim community.
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September 20, 2025
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US thwarts UN Security Council again on Gaza ceasefire call
The US on Sept 18 again wielded its veto and thwarted a UN Security Council call for a ceasefire in Gaza, shielding its ally Israel from meaningful diplomatic pressure.
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September 20, 2025
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Public service leaders must set tone by using Al in own work: DPM Gan
They should encourage their teams to do so too; all officers have to take Al literacy course
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September 20, 2025
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Man jailed for cheating victims of $4.6m in fake Al-powered scheme
A man who offered a fraudulent artificial intelligence-powered investment scheme was sentenced to seven years and nine months' jail on Sept 19 after he cheated multiple victims of over $4.6 million in total.
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September 20, 2025
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Haaland can top Ronaldo's 140-goal mark: Guardiola
Manchester City's Erling Haaland shattered another scoring record in their 2-0 Champions League victory over visitors Napoli on Sept 18, and manager Pep Guardiola believes his talented striker might one day be the best player in Europe.
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September 20, 2025
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More than 100 Salvador Dali works coming to Singapore for sale
They will be part of a show brought here by the daughter of his long-time collaborator
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September 20, 2025
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OCBC to support 10,000 women-owned SMEs by 2030 under loan scheme
Move aimed at helping them bridge gap in turnover growth with firms owned by men
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September 20, 2025
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Casey hopes to go a step further in S'pore return
Three-time Ryder Cup winner Paul Casey will headline the field at the Nov 6-9 Moutai Singapore Open, as the tournament returns to the Republic for the first time since 2022.
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September 20, 2025
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McLaren aligned after clarifying team orders
Oscar Piastri on Sept 18 said McLaren had “clarified a lot of things” about team orders following the decision to ask him to give up second place to teammate and title rival Lando Norris at the Formula One Italian Grand Prix.
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September 20, 2025
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Singtel's Optus probing emergency call failures that led to three deaths
Singtel’s Australian subsidiary Optus is investigating a series of emergency call failures after carrying out a network upgrade.
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September 20, 2025
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Agoda admits inhibiting staff from approaching unions, govt agencies is inappropriate: NTUC
Online travel platform Agoda has acknowledged that employers should not discourage employees from seeking help from trade unions and government agencies, said the labour movement.
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September 20, 2025
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US cyber-security firm AvePoint eyes growth in S'pore as it lists on SGX
US cyber-security firm AvePoint is seeking to expand in Singapore after becoming the first company to be listed on both the Nasdaq and the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
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September 20, 2025
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Indian regulator clears Adani of some allegations by short-seller
Shares of Adani Enterprises rallied after India's securities market regulator cleared the group's billionaire founder Gautam Adani of some allegations of impropriety raised by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in 2023.
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September 20, 2025
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How the UK perfected the art of flattering President Trump
Pomp, pageantry away from demonstrators helped Britain seal AI, nuclear, tech deals
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September 20, 2025
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Trump's economic magic trick is coming undone
Promises of revitalisation and a better life hit by his tariff and immigration policies
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