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Dementia a societal challenge touching every community, says Shanmugam
Singapore's rapidly ageing population reflects the country's success and its sound policies, but it also means that a quarter of the population will be aged 65 and up by 2030, and an estimated more than 152,000 people will be living with dementia, said Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam.
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September 06, 2025
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Taylor Swift for Super Bowl Show? Maybe, says NFL
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell served up a tantalising \"maybe\" when asked on Sept 3 if Taylor Swift (above) would perform the Super Bowl half-time show in February, leaving Swifties and football fans wondering if the pop superstar might soon shake it off under the brightest lights in sport.
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September 06, 2025
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Please resist playing to the gallery in Parliament: Speaker Seah Kian Peng
He also reminds MPs that laws passed in the House touch the lives of Singaporeans
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September 06, 2025
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S'pore stocks rally as investors price in September Fed rate cut
• STI up 0.2%; DFI leads gains; Jardine Matheson at bottom • Advancers beat decliners 349 to 184 in broader market • Regional markets rally amid US Fed rate cut expectations
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September 06, 2025
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Torque Shop
The reading on my car's speedometer is different from what is shown on the smartphone's navigation maps. Is this normal?
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September 06, 2025
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US said to be deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico for drug-cartel fight
The US has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region.
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September 06, 2025
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Bullying in schools: Where are the adult role models?
Tackling bullying in schools requires outstanding adult role models — not fault-finding.
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September 06, 2025
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Job posts fuel talk of TikTok return to India amid thaw in ties with China
Rumours of its comeback excite many but app continues to be unavailable in country
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September 06, 2025
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Portugal Reels From Impact of Cable Car Crash
Confidence in tourism sector may be hit; the railway is one of Lisbon's vintage draws
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September 06, 2025
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Suing US influencer could backfire for the Macrons as conspiracy theory grows
Case marks a sharp turn in French domestic politics, where the private lives of leaders were once shielded from prurient scrutiny.
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September 06, 2025
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Construction tycoon's path to the premiership
Thailand's Parliament has picked Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, the 58-year-old leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, to be the next prime minister.
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September 06, 2025
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Local Musicians Auction Guitars for Charity
Home-grown musicians JJ Lin, Taufik Batisah, Benjamin Kheng, Shabir Sulthan and Awi Rafael have each signed and donated a guitar to Gift A Guitar, a charity initiative that seeks to provide underprivileged youth with the gift of music.
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September 06, 2025
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Why China's World-Beating Stock Rally Is Making Investors Anxious
When a quiet resurgence in Chinese equities developed into a world-beating rally, it took many seasoned market watchers by surprise.
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September 06, 2025
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Around the World Golf Sets Tone for Busy Month for SICC
September is popularly known as the Harvest Month, and it is best manifested in the activities at Singapore Island Country Club, which is reaping the benefits from a busy programme that leads to the club's Island Location.
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September 06, 2025
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Ex-enforcement officer allegedly tried to get $8,000 in bribes to tip off man about vape raids
A chief enforcement supervisor of a company carrying out enforcement duties for the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allegedly tried to get bribes totaling $8,000 to tip a man off about vape raids.
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September 06, 2025
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Aroids: Plants That Grow on Things
In July's Plant Parenting column, we learned about orchids and other epiphytic plants, which grow on the surfaces of plants or objects.
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September 06, 2025
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With diplomatic tour de force, Xi Jinping shows he's 'totally in charge'
When Chinese leader Xi Jinping organised his first parade to mark the anniversary of the end of World War II, in 2015, he placed his two predecessors by his side in a show of respect and continuity of leadership.
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September 06, 2025
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Pawnshop loans jump amid high gold prices, economic uncertainty
Amount hit $884m in June, up 29% from a year ago; number of pledges also up by 8%
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September 06, 2025
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Electric off-roader perfect for tarmac too
Mercedes-Benz's G580 is a characterful addition to the distinctive G-class family
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September 06, 2025
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Children, the Shocking New Weapon in the Ukraine War
Teenagers are being recruited for one-off covert attacks behind enemy lines.
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September 06, 2025
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New Name, A Bigger Buzz Of Excitement
Singapore Pools, Boss and OCC already started preparing for the 2026 edition
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September 06, 2025
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Some Online Brokers in S'pore Cut Commissions to Zero for US Trades
Move comes as online trading space gets more crowded here
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September 06, 2025
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Rebel To Romance Germany Anew
Godolphin stalwart spearheads overseas trio in Baden-Baden G1
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September 06, 2025
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Israeli Hostage in Hamas Video Says He Is in Bombarded Gaza City
Palestinian militant group releases video of 2 Israeli hostages, among 48 still in Gaza
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September 06, 2025
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Playing in the Same Event That Once Featured Tiger and Lydia
WATC men and women's events will be a significant milestone for Singapore golf
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September 06, 2025
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Tuchel Must Restore Faith in England After Problems
England return to World Cup qualifying, with manager Thomas Tuchel under pressure to solve a host of issues that threaten his bid to win the 2026 tournament.
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September 06, 2025
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Two Powerful Aftershocks Rock Afghanistan as Earthquake Toll Hits 2,200
Two powerful aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan 12 hours apart, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Sept. 5 as rescuers battled mountainous terrain and harsh weather.
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September 06, 2025
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Squeezed French Millennials Blame Boomers in Backlash Over Soaring Deficit
A viral French X account has tapped into rising generational tensions in France, where squeezed millennials rallying under the slogan \"Nicolas foots the bill\" say that better-off baby boomers should do more to fix the country's huge deficit.
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September 06, 2025
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S'pore contestant pulls out, agency to take legal action
Mister International 2025
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September 06, 2025
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Singapore retail sales up 4.8% in July, surpassing expectations
Retail sales grew 4.8 per cent year on year in July, rising from June's revised 2.4 per cent increase, data from the Department of Statistics released on Sept 5 showed.
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