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Singapore-listed palm oil stocks stand to gain as prices rise, ESG risks ease
Some could also benefit from further capital inflows as part of MAS initiative
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October 08, 2025
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Acalculia: The overlooked struggle stroke survivors face with numbers
An inability to understand what numbers mean can be devastating to a person's ability to live independently.
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October 08, 2025
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FUN END TO TAI'S AMATEUR CAREER
Golfer hopes to enjoy team event with Troy and Brayden, as S'porean turns pro in 2026
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October 08, 2025
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Are the longevity rules different for women?
Experts say there are more similarities between men and women than there are differences
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October 08, 2025
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Beijing calls on EU not to 'challenge' resolution on China's UN seat
China called on the European Union on Oct 7 not to \"challenge\" a 1971 UN resolution that led to Beijing assuming China's seat in the organisation from Taipei.
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October 08, 2025
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Yen carry trade back on radar after Takaichi jolts markets
TOKYO - A once-popular currency trade betting against the yen looks set to make a comeback, as Ms Sanae Takaichi's near-certain elevation to Japan's premiership raises the prospect of slower interest-rate hikes.
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October 08, 2025
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Singapore Red Cross tents for 6,500 people arrive in Gaza
Tents for an estimated 6,500 people displaced by the conflict in Gaza - the latest humanitarian aid contribution by the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) - arrived in the besieged area on Oct 7.
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October 08, 2025
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Hometown supporters stress softer side to Japan's 'Iron Lady'
They highlight her people skills, say she is well prepared to solve country's problems
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October 08, 2025
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Extreme rain destroys swathes of Darjeeling tea estates
KOLKATA - Torrential downpours that triggered deadly landslides and floods in India's Darjeeling region also destroyed swathes of premier tea estates, officials said on Oct 7.
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October 08, 2025
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PROMISING TAN, ONG LEARNING WITH LIONS
Young duo earn maiden call-ups to national team in big step up for their development
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October 08, 2025
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Johor pump operators told to beware foreign vehicles buying RON95
The Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a stern reminder to petrol station operators statewide to stay alert and vigilant against foreign-registered vehicles attempting to refuel with RON95 petrol.
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October 08, 2025
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Prison and more: What comes next for Sean 'Diddy' Combs?
At a Grammy party five years ago that now seems like the ancient past, American music stars like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Lana Del Rey and Cardi B listened in rapt attention as Sean Combs accepted an honorary award and demanded that the Recording Academy do more to recognise black talent.
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October 08, 2025
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The growing threat from Russia's shadow fleet
European countries worry that the sanctions-busting 'ghost ships' are now being deployed in grey-zone disruptions.
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October 08, 2025
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'Absolutely confident' for Afcon in protest-hit Morocco: CAF
African football chief Patrice Motsepe said on Oct 6 he is “absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will go ahead in Morocco, the scene of daily anti-government protests for more than a week.
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October 08, 2025
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Asia's youth struggling to find good jobs, World Bank warns
Social stability under threat as frustrations spark global wave of youth-led protests
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October 08, 2025
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Affleck, Lopez reunite at Kiss Of The Spider Woman premiere
American actors Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appeared together on the red carpet at the New York City premiere of musical thriller Kiss Of The Spider Woman on Oct 6.
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October 08, 2025
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OpenAl's golden touch spreads, with stocks soaring off mere mentions
OpenAI has already proved it has a golden touch when it comes to partnering other technology firms to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) products.
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October 08, 2025
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Chinese exiles in Thailand fear deportation as bilateral ties grow
With tears rolling down his cheeks, detained Chinese political exile Zhou Junyi struggles to make his voice heard over dozens of families visiting Bangkok's main immigration detention centre.
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October 08, 2025
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Mbappe’s ‘small niggle’ not serious, says Deschamps
Kylian Mbappe is receiving treatment for a “small niggle” in his right ankle after meeting up with his international teammates ahead of the latest round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, France coach Didier Deschamps said on Oct 6.
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October 08, 2025
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2 bodies, believed to be father and daughter, found in Sengkang flat
The bodies of a man and a woman - believed to be a father and his daughter - were found on Oct 6 in a Sengkang flat.
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October 08, 2025
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Malaysia's durian exports to China hit $1.85 billion in seven years
Malaysia has raked in over RM6 billion (S$1.85 billion) from durian exports to China in just seven years, and now the government is eyeing new markets in Taiwan and Peru to keep the momentum going.
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October 08, 2025
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Everest trekkers evacuated after blizzard leaves them stranded
Efforts to evacuate more than 200 trekkers still stranded near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet were expected to wrap up on Oct 7, a source familiar with the situation said, after snowstorms tore across western China.
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October 08, 2025
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NUS-OceanX expedition off to study unexplored part of Indian Ocean
Researchers from Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and the United States set off on Oct 7 from the Marina at Keppel Bay to study a largely unexplored part of the eastern Indian Ocean, as part of the Republic's commitment to understand and protect marine biodiversity.
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October 08, 2025
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Ginger goes some way to settle an upset stomach
What is the science on ginger as a treatment for nausea and other stomach woes, and what is the best way to consume it?
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October 08, 2025
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Gloves coming off in Europe to deal with 'ghost ships'
Russia's shadow fleet regularly refuse such Danish assistance, leaving little doubt about the clandestine purpose of their ships.
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October 08, 2025
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rewinds time
Financial adviser Joel Seet extending his hand towards the same lamp seen in a 1989 video recording his mother made when he was one year old. This moment is one of many found on almost 30 tapes he passed to Mr Krishna for digitisation.
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October 08, 2025
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STAR CONTACT HAS BIG CLAIMS
3 Star Contact gets the blinkers back on second-up after a narrow neck-second on resumption.
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October 08, 2025
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CapitaLand Ascendas Reit to buy three S'pore properties for $566m
The manager of CapitaLand Ascendas Reit on Oct 7 announced the proposed acquisition of three Singapore properties from Vita Partners for about $565.8 million.
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October 08, 2025
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When to see a doctor for sleep issues
I have trouble sleeping, and I've tried things like limiting blue light and counting backwards from 100. Should I see a doctor?
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October 08, 2025
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The best example leaders can set is well-being
Decades of glorifying overwork are hard to undo. But as the nation turns 60, sustainable performance depends on leaders modelling balance, not burnout.
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