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Movie icon Chow Yun Fat, who has a $163m property portfolio, sells Hong Kong condo unit for $l2m
Hong Kong screen icon Chow Yun Fat (right) has sold his long-held condominium unit for HK$7.5 million (S$1.2 million), according to records from the Hong Kong Land Registry.
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April 24, 2026
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StanChart, A*STAR in $15 million AI partnership to speed up customer checks
Searching multiple databases to check if clients are eligible for, say, a loan will soon be a simple prompt away for Standard Chartered relationship managers.
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April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026
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Indian workers face an existential crisis as wages stagnate and costs rise
Manufacturing sector used to offer hope, but wages have not kept pace with inflation
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April 24, 2026
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HAUSER HOPES FOR 'LUCKY' T100 DEBUT
Despite unfortunate events leading up to S'pore race, Australian remains optimistic
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April 24, 2026
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CELESTE FINDS HER SILVER LINING
No fencing CCA so St Nicholas student takes longer route to NSG podium
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April 24, 2026
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Good policy is not a subjective matter of opinion
Good governance also depends critically on getting the politics right.
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April 24, 2026
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US whiskey makers turn to S'pore as tariff woes, soft domestic demand bite
Industry players here excited about having new American varieties added to the mix
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April 24, 2026
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'Bad defenders' and 'good talkers' make for testy Western series
The war of words is picking up between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets.
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April 24, 2026
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Wang Yi calls for total eradication of scam centers in Cambodia
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi called for the complete eradication of scam centres in Cambodia during a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Phnom Penh, according to Beijing’s Foreign Ministry.
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April 24, 2026
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DeChambeau staying, has 'not given up' on LIV
Bryson DeChambeau has addressed speculation that he could be leaving LIV Golf after this season by pledging: “As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense.”
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April 24, 2026
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S'pore Govt pledges almost $128k in support of Jordan-led humanitarian efforts for Lebanon
Singapore has pledged US$100,000 (S$127,600) in support of international efforts led by Jordan for Lebanon, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
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April 24, 2026
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Tele-dentistry programme helps more than 350 kids over 3 years
NUH initiative boosts oral health of pre-schoolers from lower-income families
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April 24, 2026
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Singapore spa and skincare brand Porcelain under provisional liquidation
Homegrown premium spa and skincare brand Porcelain has entered provisional liquidation, a shock to its loyal fan base.
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April 24, 2026
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Escalator etiquette: S. Korea pushes for standing on either side
When you are in a foreign country, it is often the smallest unwritten rules that prove most confusing, such as whether to stand still or walk on an escalator.
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April 24, 2026
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Iran collects first tolls from ships as it defies US’ Hormuz blockade
No let-up in the stand-off over the strait’s crucial trade route
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April 24, 2026
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China praises African nations that denied Taiwan President overflight rights
BEIJING - China on April 22 heaped praise on three African countries that refused to let Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s aircraft fly over their territories, forcing him to cancel a trip to Eswatini, while Taipei denounced their “servitude” to Beijing.
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April 23, 2026
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Sinner out to boost career Slam chances
The 24-year-old Italian won his first big title on clay earlier in April as he downed Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the Monte Carlo Masters final.
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April 23, 2026
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Animal welfare • Stores here should stop selling glue traps
When asked about the most merciless thing we encounter at PETA, the answer is often surprising.
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April 23, 2026
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Is Trump's indefinite ceasefire with Iran the prelude to peace?
A pause before a perilous turn, or a countdown to a peace deal?
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April 23, 2026
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Why Israel should worry about 'losing' America
Despite the joint strikes against Iran, US public opinion is turning against the Jewish state. That has serious political consequences for Israel.
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April 23, 2026
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The National Gallery Singapore is staging its first R18 show on South-east Asian art with erotic themes
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April 23, 2026
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New hire aims to fast-track golf pros’ progress
The Singapore Golf Association (SGA) has moved to help its golfers reach greater heights with the appointment of former Japan national head coach Gareth Jones as its high-performance manager (professional squad).
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April 23, 2026
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Owner, construction firm fined for unauthorised works on conserved shophouse in Little India
A shophouse owner has been fined $250,000 and a construction company fined $150,000 for unauthorised works carried out on a conserved shophouse unit in Little India.
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April 23, 2026
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STI falls as local banks end lower amid Mid-East concerns
Singapore stocks ended lower on April 22, weighed down by the trio of local banks amid investor concerns of a lengthy Middle East war.
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April 23, 2026
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2 in 3 businesses here moderately to severely affected by Mid-East war: Poll
Two in three businesses here have been moderately to severely affected by the war in the Middle East, which has driven up energy and logistics costs, a survey by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) has found.
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April 23, 2026
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Tim Cook to focus on diplomacy as Apple's global ambassador
Outgoing CEO to take on new challenges as executive chairman amid rising tensions
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April 23, 2026
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Johor eateries may raise prices as Middle East crisis bites
Diners in Johor may soon find themselves paying more for their meals as local eateries begin to feel the financial strain triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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April 23, 2026
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Will social media addiction go the way of cigarettes?
Smoking among the rich has declined dramatically - and digital dependency could follow a similar pattern.
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April 23, 2026
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Concerns over diversity as The Clementi Mall changes hands
Takeover by foreign investor raises concerns of rising rents, local brands being replaced
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