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Philippines ‘watching’ China’s plans for a nature reserve at disputed shoal
The Philippines is closely watching Beijing’s plans for a nature reserve at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, its chief of armed forces said on Oct 3, adding that it was important that the shoal does not become militarised.
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October 04, 2025

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Australia's landmark defence treaty with PNG set to swing pendulum away from China
It shows the Pacific nation views Canberra as its long-term strategic ally, says expert
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October 04, 2025
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Fairy Knight to turn the tables on Song Of Myself
Oct 3 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) form analysis
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October 03, 2025
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Singapore factory activity rises even as US imposes tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Experts expect limited impact as most large drugmakers likely to be exempted
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October 03, 2025

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No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapse
Families of 59 people still missing cling to hope as rescue operation continues
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October 03, 2025

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SIT programme aims to produce 200 AI practitioners over next 3 years
A new six-month artificial intelligence (AI) programme, which aims to train more than 200 fresh graduates and mid-career professionals over the next three years to become Al practitioners, was launched at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) on Oct 2.
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October 03, 2025
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Cebu quake survivors appeal for help as death toll climbs
Death came with a loud rumble in the pitch-dark night, as a powerful earthquake shattered the quiet of northern Cebu in the central Philippines late on Sept 30.
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October 03, 2025
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BTOS Non-selection count ensures fairness for applicants with urgent housing needs
We refer to the letter by Mr Yong Sow Shiung, “Relook one-year penalty for invited applicants who choose not to select a flat” (Sept 29).
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October 03, 2025
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Neighbour disputes Continued efforts to encourage mediation, foster mutual understanding
We thank Mr V. Balu for his letter “Step up community efforts to prevent neighbour disputes from turning violent” (Sept 26).
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October 03, 2025
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Need for seismic shift in the global geopolitical power balance
and impact from the long-term failure of the largest contributor to pay a massive amount.”
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October 03, 2025
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Malaysia condemns seizure of Gaza-bound aid flotilla
It calls Israel’s interception an ‘unlawful act’, says it’s working to secure release of citizens
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October 03, 2025

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UN-likely saviours: Small states to the rescue as the mighty undermine UN
The UN’s dysfunction is real — but so is the quiet resolve of Singapore and other like-minded nations to keep it working.
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October 03, 2025
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FLASH RAY READY FOR WINNING DEBUT
Oct 3 Korea (Seoul) form analysis
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October 03, 2025

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Politics of oil behind that head-scratching defence deal
What's the deal with the surprise defence pact announced by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan?
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October 03, 2025
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Displaced families to get financial assistance: Marcos
ridion Lambojon in a message for Mr Marcos as he spoke to ST, tears streaming down his face as he stood in front of the white coffins of his relatives.
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October 03, 2025
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Jane Goodall, primate expert and wildlife advocate, dies
Pioneering female ethologist whose discoveries revolutionised science was 91
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October 03, 2025

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HAVE A TASTE OF THE HIGH LIFE
Luxury festival UltraLuxe is back, this time with a new sub-event, VerveArte, which showcases the trappings of a luxurious life
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October 03, 2025
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Have a philatelic museum at Fullerton Hotel
I recently found out that the Philatelic Store at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore had closed on Sept 30 after operating for five years.
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October 03, 2025
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Living with dignity after stoma surgery
Caring for a person with a stoma is also about helping them find peace and providing them emotional support.
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October 03, 2025
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Driverless buses to ply routes in Marina Bay, one-north under $8.lm contract
The 16-seater buses will be used on services 191 and 400 from the second half of 2026
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October 03, 2025
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Japan’s next PM faces growing concerns over immigration
Fanning worries is the ‘Japanese-first’ Sanseito party which did well in recent polls
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October 03, 2025

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'OMG is this photoshopped?' BTS' RM stunned by snaps with President Lee Jae Myung
K-pop boy band BTS’ leader RM was apparently caught off guard when a photo appeared online showing him posing with the South Korean President.
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October 03, 2025
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Village for typhoon survivors now one of deadliest sites in Cebu quake
The village was meant to be a place of safety: 200 “disasterresilient homes” for survivors of a devastating 2013 typhoon, paid for by a charity and built to withstand ferocious winds.
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October 03, 2025
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Work documents of I9L000 civil servants wiped out in S. Korea data centre fire
The South Korean government’s central document storage system, known as “G Drive”, was reportedly destroyed in the Sept 26 fire at the National Information Resources Service (Nirs) in Daejeon, wiping out the work documents of nearly 191,000 civil servants.
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October 03, 2025

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'See you in Valhalla': How a Viking concept was popularised by the far right
The phrase recently used by the FBI chief has disturbing associations with Nazis and white supremacists who have co-opted Norse mythology for their cause.
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October 03, 2025

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8 teachers lauded for helping to instil a love of the English language in students
Pop star Taylor Swift makes frequent appearances in Madam Siti Zaleha Sharip’s classroom.
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October 03, 2025
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K-actors Song Kang, Kim Min-kyu discharged from military
Heartthrob Song Kang already has work lined up for him following his discharge from the South Korean military on Oct 1.
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October 03, 2025
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Todorovic wants to leave her mark
Serbian-Australian basketball coach Jelena Todorovic wants to be more than just the first woman coaching a male team in Brazil, as she works on reversing the fortunes of players who finished bottom of the table last season.
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October 03, 2025
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Cordlife shares sink 17%, faces potential one-year suspension
Shares of Cordlife Group tumbled when they resumed trading on Oct 2, a day after the cord blood bank announced that it had received a notice from the Ministry of Health (MOH) stating its intention to suspend the company’s cord blood banking licence for one year.
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October 03, 2025
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Gasly upbeat for 2026 despite testing season
Sitting 16th in the Formula One drivers’ standings, Pierre Gasly is just above five of his peers — two of them his Alpine teammates Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto.
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