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S'pore navy doctor completes Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming in world record time
He achieves in 23 days one of world’s hardest endurance feats
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September 30, 2025
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Target files opposition to Singapore bag brand Aupen’s US trademark application
American retail giant Target began opposition proceedings against Singapore bag brand Aupen’s application to register its trademark in the United States on Sept 24 - the last day of Target’s deadline to do so.
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September 30, 2025
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Zelensky proposes joint aerial shield with Ukraine’s allies
Ukraine has offered to build a joint aerial defence shield with its allies to protect against threats from Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sept 29, after a series of airspace incursions that caused alarm on Nato’s eastern flank.
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September 30, 2025
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Takaichi or Koizumi: Will it make a difference to Japan's foreign policy?
One's more hawkish than the other but the next prime minister faces domestic and external constraints on Tokyo's room for manoeuvre.
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September 30, 2025
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China's K visa lures foreign tech talent as US hikes H-IB fee
BEIJING China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
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September 30, 2025
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India's uneven refugee policy plays favourites
News analysis
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September 30, 2025
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Typhoon Bualoi brings death, destruction as it sweeps across Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi tore through Vietnam’s coast on Sept 29, killing at least 13 people and injuring 46, the government said, while accompanying strong winds and heavy rain damaged homes, snapped power links and flooded roads.
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September 30, 2025
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'BRIBERY' CASE PUTS CANOEING IN SPOTLIGHT
Local body claims it's a 'misunderstanding', conducting independent review of process
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September 30, 2025
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Alexandra Hospital to receive emergency ambulance cases from Oct
Alexandra Hospital (AH), which currently operates an urgent care centre that handles acute care cases but not emergency ambulance cases, will start receiving ambulance cases from Oct 1.
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September 30, 2025
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Actress Shu Qi named Best Director for directorial debut Girl
It looks like Taiwanese actress Shu Qi has to find space in her trophy cabinet for her latest prize.
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September 30, 2025
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China’s markets shed ‘uninvestable’ tag as global funds return
Global money managers are venturing back into China after years of aversion, piqued by a world-beating stock rally and the country’s advances in high-tech industries.
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September 30, 2025
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New AI chatbot helps public lodge clearer police reports to save time
The police will be launching an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to help members of the public lodge clearer and more specific police reports to save time.
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September 30, 2025
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First Jurong Region Line train arrives, with wider doors and carriage spaces
The first train for the upcoming 24km-long Jurong Region Line (JRL), which will connect key areas in the west of Singapore, has arrived in the Republic.
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September 30, 2025
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Some had their nails ripped off: Japanese lured to scam bases in South-east Asia
They were controlled by violence there; those repatriated were arrested on return
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September 30, 2025
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PRs who exit S’pore without valid re-entry permit will get 6 months to apply for one before losing status
From Dec 1, Singapore permanent residents (PRs) who leave the country without a valid reentry permit will get about six months to apply for one before losing their PR status.
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September 30, 2025
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Contract battles and more: K-pop’s struggle with ‘tampering’
SEOUL - From Fifty Fifty and EXO-CBX to NewJeans, the ever-popular K-pop scene has recently been overshadowed by tampering disputes that could shake the foundation of the industry.
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September 30, 2025
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Going ‘Interstellar’ to help those facing mental health issues
Just as how objects in space float aimlessly in the darkness, people facing mental health issues can sometimes find themselves adrift, not knowing how to get out of their situation, said Singapore Management University (SMU) student Isaiah Chia.
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September 30, 2025
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Malaysia vows to fight Fifa over 'technical error'
Malaysian football officials on Sept 29 blamed a “technical error” in the document submission process for an Asian Cup qualifier, which prompted Fifa to suspend seven of the country’s national players.
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September 30, 2025
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Cordlife could face fresh one-year suspension over 'significant lapses'
MOH audit finds compliance gaps, process failures in handling of new cord blood units
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September 30, 2025
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MOM, ILO call for global standards for data on digital platform work
This would help inform government policies to better protect platform workers' welfare
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September 30, 2025
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Rooney doubts Amorim can revive United
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.
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September 30, 2025
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Indonesia retains free school meal plan despite mass food poisoning
JAKARTA - Indonesia has insisted on keeping the free nutritious meals programme running and will only close problematic kitchens temporarily for investigation, despite the rising number of food poisoning cases among students.
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September 30, 2025
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Women’s Cricket World Cup set to be game changer
Women’s cricket is set to take a giant leap as the World Cup begins on Sept 30, with stars from eight nations aiming to break new ground both on and off the field.
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September 30, 2025
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Ground-up efforts like charity's free minimart embody 'we first' spirit: PM
Govt will continue to uplift S'poreans but all have a role to support communities, he says
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September 30, 2025
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About half of middle-aged women in S’pore deal with mental health issues
Juggling concerns like menopause and caregiving could be factors: Panellists
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September 30, 2025
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Indonesian police’s book seizures in protest crackdowns draw flak
Such books later presented as ‘evidence’ of violent activity; rights groups slam practice
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September 30, 2025
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SPECIAL RETURN FOR EX-BLUE MOURINHO
Back with Benfica, but his 3 EPL titles with Chelsea should grant him a warm welcome
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September 30, 2025
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S. Korea's 41/2-day work week plan draws business concerns
The South Korean government is pushing ahead with a 41/2-day working week, a flagship campaign pledge of President Lee Jae Myung, drawing concern from the business community, which warns that reduced hours could undermine productivity and drive up costs.
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September 30, 2025
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How to support your teens through exams
Instead of constant reminders, what they need is acknowledgement from their parents that they are, in fact, studying
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September 29, 2025
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CHAMPS WITHOUT PLAYING
Albirex win women's league early, thanks to Aerion-Sailors dramatic draw
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