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Tokyo wants to be the most start-up-friendly city in the world. Can it succeed?
Silicon Valley made Al powerful. Tokyo wants to make it work.
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April 28, 2026
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AI chatbots are pretty bad at dishing out health advice
Some even gave unfounded claims and false footnotes.
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April 28, 2026
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Will rising F&B salaries see workers replaced by machines?
Higher wage floors may prompt some food and beverage firms to adopt technology more quickly. But automation rarely replaces labour.
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April 28, 2026
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Singapore shares fall, dragged by trio of local banks; STI slips 0.6%
DBS Bank dips 0.2%, UOB falls 0.3%, OCBC Bank down 0.5%, Hongkong Land leads gainers while Keppel is biggest loser, Nikkei, Kospi rise; but Hang Seng, Bursa Malaysia fall
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April 28, 2026
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Former NCT member Lucas officially ends contract with SM Entertainment
SEOUL - Lucas, a former member of K-pop boy band NCT, has ended his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, the agency announced on April 24.
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April 28, 2026
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ALL SET FOR THRILLING CHAMPIONSHIPS FINALE
Seven elite races at Turffontein meeting set for bumper finish to Highveld’s race season
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April 28, 2026
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Suspect in press dinner shooting issued manifesto before attack
US President Donald Trump said on April 26 that the suspect accused of trying to attack administration officials at the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was a “pretty sick guy” who had an anti-Christian manifesto.
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April 28, 2026
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EVs form about 60% of new car registrations in Singapore
BYD extends lead, with 3 other Chinese brands joining it in top 10 for first time
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April 28, 2026
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Healthcare Strengthening everyday support systems is key to good mental health
We welcome Health Minister Ong Ye Kung’s plan to realign resources and place greater emphasis on the prevention of mental health issues (MOH realigning resources with focus on mental health, tackling tech impact on youth, April 24).
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April 28, 2026
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The EV safety questions we should be asking
As more electric vehicles zoom across Singapore's roads, drivers' knowledge and regulatory oversight matter more.
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April 28, 2026
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China vows countermeasures if EU enacts 'Made in Europe' plan
Beijing on April 27 slammed an EU plan aimed to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, vowing countermeasures if it is enacted.
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April 28, 2026
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Indonesia calls for stronger protection for peacekeepers in Lebanon
Indonesia has demanded that the United Nations evaluate the safety and protection mechanism for its peacekeeping forces in Lebanon after the death of the fourth Indonesian peacekeeper from injuries in an unprovoked Israeli military attack in late March.
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April 28, 2026
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SGX may see China listings surge fivefold: Investment banking chief
Chinese firms look to secure international branding, access to bigger investor pool
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April 28, 2026
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New Haruki Murakami novel to feature his first woman protagonist
Haruki Murakami’s first novel in three years will hit shelves in Japan in July, starring a woman as the main character for the first time, his publisher Shinchosha said on a specially created website on April 23.
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April 28, 2026
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Buffalo Storm Cody hard to beat in G2 race
April 28 South Africa (Turffontein) preview
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April 28, 2026
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Empower victims of bullying to speak up without fear of stigma
Having been a victim of severe psychological bullying in the past, I read with interest the commentary “Breaking the cycle of school bullying with kindness sounds simple — but is easier said than done” (April 17).
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April 28, 2026
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Year-long drive to urge victims, witnesses of sex crimes to report offences
New protocol will help guide public on what to do if they spot a sexual crime
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April 28, 2026
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STOKES FOLLOWS SPRING ROUTINE WITH DEAKIN IN GROUP 3 RACE
Five-time winner to kick off Gl Caulfield Cup bid in Adelaide
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April 28, 2026
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Stalled US-Iran talks show limits of Pakistan's mediation drive
The US and Iran failed to kick off a second round of peace talks despite a last-minute push by Pakistan.
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April 28, 2026
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Mother tongue Officials should use vernacular languages on air
I read with interest Health Minister Ong Ye Kung's remarks on ensuring Chinese is used in real life, not just in exams (Make Chinese a language used in real life, not just in exams: Ong Ye Kung, April 25).
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April 28, 2026
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Are stock markets in denial about the true cost of Iran war?
Macro risks suggest that the markets are too sanguine and may be mispricing the impact of the war.
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April 28, 2026
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Dive paradise Palau still under the radar
The country is often mentioned in the same breath as the Maldives and Galapagos Islands for its marine biodiversity
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April 28, 2026
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Filipino pageant contestant sparks debate over male beauty
When Mr Richard Jermaine “R.J.” Perkins walked on stage during a male pageant in the Philippines, he did something quietly radical.
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April 28, 2026
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Negeri Sembilan's Chief Minister loses majority but says he'll stay on
UMNO withdrawal raises questions over ties between PH and its key ally at federal level
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April 28, 2026
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The Iran war may become a 'phoney Sitzkrieg'
After the Nazis invaded Poland, for eight months, nothing much happened.
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April 28, 2026
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S'pore still a private equity hub, but data centre growth shifting
Singapore remains the main hub for private equity deals in Southeast Asia, but when it comes to data centres, investors are increasingly moving their money beyond the city-state.
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April 28, 2026
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British royals begin US visit two days after shooting
Trip aims to honour ties between two nations as US marks 250th anniversary
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April 28, 2026
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Emotions run high for Wemby in Spurs victory
Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox led the way as the visiting San Antonio Spurs erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their National Basketball Association (NBA) best-of-seven playoff series on April 26.
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April 28, 2026
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Local artists to be given a showcase at Changi Airport
NAC-CAG initiative will include live poetry and music sessions, visual arts displays
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April 28, 2026
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LIONESS HAILS HER ROOTS
Parkinson shares how S'pore played a part in her maiden England call-up
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