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New SGX mid-cap index slips in debut week; JP Morgan raises STI target to 6,000
A new Singapore Exchange (SGX) mid-cap index, aimed at giving investors broader exposure to the local stock market, ended lower in the first week of its launch last week amid greater market volatility.
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September 29, 2025
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India sees S’pore as valued partner as private-sector space race lifts off
Republic could become customer of India start-up eyeing first orbital launch
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September 29, 2025
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Secondary school prepares you for life, not just exams
Dearest S, Four years of secondary school have passed in a flash and you're now at the tail end of the journey with the O-level examinations starting next week.
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September 29, 2025
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My Wish takes the G3 Celebration Cup in style
My Wish stays on course for a tilt at the HK$36 million (S$5.97 million) Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1,600m) in December, after scoring an emphatic win in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sept 28.
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September 29, 2025
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Grab driver who mocked teen on crutches suspended
He allegedly made disparaging remarks about her and texted while driving
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September 29, 2025
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Market expectations of US Fed actions signal a worrisome growth outlook
By most measures, it has been a chaotic year in financial markets and consequently a difficult time for decision-makers.
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September 29, 2025
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Pet-friendly wines for cats, dogs take off in New Zealand
A nonalcoholic, pet-friendly “wine” for cats and dogs has been launched in New Zealand using catnip as a key ingredient to boost the moods of furry friends, with its maker keen on exporting it to countries including Japan.
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September 29, 2025
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British PM Starmer urges Labour party to unite to defeat rival Reform UK
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on his party on Sept 28 to stop “navel-gazing” and unite to defeat Reform UK, accusing the populist party of planning to launch a “racist policy” of mass deportations if it wins power.
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September 29, 2025
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SBS Transit launches wellness village at DTL Tampines MRT station
Passengers can now join fitness sessions and wellness programmes at the Downtown Line (DTL) Tampines MRT station midway through commuting to their workplaces or homes.
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September 29, 2025
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BEIWACHT A RUNAWAY HIT IN SYDNEY'S GOLDEN ROSE
New-look Godolphin’s first Group | winner, third Tempted in box seat for Everest berth
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September 29, 2025
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Netherlands returns fossil collection, including 'Java Man', to Indonesia
The Netherlands said it would give back a major fossil collection to Indonesia, granting its former colony’s request to recover historical artefacts, including the bones of “Java Man’, the first known fossils of the Homo erectus species from which humans are believed to have evolved.
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September 29, 2025
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Selena Gomez weds Benny Blanco in private ceremony
Selena Gomez exchanged vows with American music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco on Sept 27.
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September 29, 2025
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Fun With Kids
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities
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September 29, 2025
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Pogacar's road title confirms superiority
Tadej Pogacar lit up Kigali’s climbs with a trademark long-range attack to claim a second consecutive men’s road race world title on Sept 28, with an air of inevitability surrounding the event as the Slovenian cemented his legacy among cycling’s all-time greats.
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September 29, 2025
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Mynah magazine deep dives into Singapore stories
Who among those who live here have not encountered the pesky insurance or property agent?
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September 28, 2025
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S’pore banks developing guidelines to protect seniors from financial abuse
Move comes amid ageing population, uptick in cases of financial abuse by loved ones
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September 28, 2025
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39 Kpod abusers placed in rehab since tougher penalties for vaping kicked in on Sept 1
Thirty-nine people caught for using etomidate e-vaporisers since Sept 1 have started or are beginning their rehabilitation, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Sept 27.
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September 28, 2025
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Broke and betrayed: Why some seniors suffer in silence
An elderly woman was left penniless and homeless after she sold her house to live with her only son who promised to take care of her, but he disappeared after pocketing the sales proceeds.
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September 28, 2025
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Cool treats, hot stuff
Here are eight trending dessert spots to check out, from Mondo for quirky gelato flavours to Yo-Chi for froyo in a vibey hangout
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September 28, 2025
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LIVING LARGE ON A SMALL BUDGET
Here are some ways big families can get big savings
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September 28, 2025
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As UN sanctions on Iran resume, world faces fearful choices
All eyes on Iran’s response as reimposition of sanctions deals heavy blow on country
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September 28, 2025
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Reading 'a sacred pause' for DP Architects' executive chairwoman Angelene Chan
Who: Ms Angelene Chan, in her 60s, executive chairwoman of DP Architects, one of Singapore's leading architectural practices with 900 employees and 18 offices worldwide. She was chief executive of the company from 2016 to 2021. She was conferred the President's Design Award in 2015 for her design of Sunray Woodcraft Construction Headquarters and named President's Design Award's Designer of the Year in 2018.
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September 28, 2025
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ALCARAZ AIDED BY 'BEST PHYSIO'
World No. I's injured ankle holds up well as he progresses in Japan; Sinner passes tricky China test
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September 28, 2025
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See Sang Nila Utama in a brilliant light
The 13th-century Palembang prince Sang Nila Utama was said to have - among other deeds recorded in the 17th-century Sulalatus Salatin or Malay Annals - taken 39 brides and left them all with leprosy.
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September 28, 2025
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SIBAYAN CAN FOLLOW UP WITH GROUP 1 WIN
Sept 28 Preis von Europa form analysis
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September 28, 2025
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Man charged over parcel incident at Al-Istiqamah Mosque
A Singaporean man was charged in a district court on Sept 27 for his alleged involvement in a parcel containing pork which was sent to a mosque.
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September 28, 2025
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Philippine death toll hits 11 as storm Bualoi bears down on Vietnam
The death toll from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi rose to iin the Philippines on Sept 27 as the cyclone bore down on Vietnam, the authorities said.
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September 28, 2025
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4 ways to protect your finances after being retrenched
Treat any severance package you receive as an asset and not a windfall, say experts
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September 28, 2025
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US to revoke Colombian President's visa over comments
The US said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa after he took to New York’s streets on Sept 26 in a pro-Palestinian demonstration and urged US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders.
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September 28, 2025
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Victims of live-streamed murder in Argentina laid to rest on eve of protest
Shocked and in tears, relatives on Sept 26 laid to rest two women and a girl whose live-streamed torture and murder caused an outcry in Argentina, where activists were planning a weekend protest against femicide.
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