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Hit the water for a romantic sunset cruise
One of Mr Motoyuki's recommendations is a river cruise particularly the 45-minute Hakata Bay Cruise (river-cruise.jp, 2,000 yen an adult), which heads towards the bay area rather than just cruise through the city.
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October 14, 2025
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SIT students and alumni to receive career planning support
New programme rolled out to help them explore and plan personal and career goals
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October 14, 2025
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Safer batteries with JS-SEZ facility
UOB's business investment advisers ease energy group's entry into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, where it will produce safer, high-capacity batteries
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October 14, 2025
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How suspected job scam led to S. Korean student's death in Cambodia
The authorities believe he was lured by fraudulent job offer, held captive and ultimately killed
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October 14, 2025
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WHO warns about surge in spread of drug-resistant superbugs
One in 6 bacterial infections globally shows resistance to antibiotic treatments: Agency
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October 14, 2025
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CAULFIELD LEAP OF FAITH FOR ABSURDE
Caulfield Cup set as new stepping stone for Irish stayer's third tilt at the Melbourne Cup
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October 14, 2025
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Students involved in alleged gang rape in Melaka school expelled
The Malaysian authorities on Oct 13 expelled four male students involved in an alleged gang rape of a teenage girl at a secondary school in Melaka.
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October 14, 2025
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Luxury brand Mett opens first Asia hotel in Singapore
Fort Canning Hotel Singapore, the neoclassical heritage building atop Fort Canning Hill, has been reimagined as Mett Singapore.
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October 14, 2025
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Renewed spotlight on Prabowo-Jokowi ties after recent meeting in Jakarta
Pair likely on good terms for now, but this may change near next election, say analysts
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October 14, 2025
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Tokyo’s Udon Shin to open here in November
Tokyo’s famed udon specialist restaurant Udon Shin is set to make its debut here at Takashimaya Shopping Centre in mid-November.
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October 14, 2025
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MAJOR MARK FOR KIPLIMO
CHICAGO - Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa powered to victories at the Chicago Marathon on Oct 12, as the annual showpiece took place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the city caused by United States President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
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October 14, 2025
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Pakistani troops on high alert at Afghan border as clashes halt trade
Pakistani troops were on high alert at the country's border with Afghanistan on Oct 13, after fierce fighting at the weekend between the two sides left dozens dead and drew the attention of US President Donald Trump, who said he could help end the conflict.
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October 14, 2025
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Xi's red line on Trump's export curbs threatens to upend truce
Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a clear red line in a bid to stem new US exports controls, threatening to reignite a tit-for-tat trade spiral with US President Donald Trump just weeks before a planned meeting between the leaders of the world’s biggest economies.
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October 14, 2025
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Nurturing younger leaders will help clans promote Chinese culture: PM
Strengthening bonds between communities a key priority, he says
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October 14, 2025
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Expanded micro-jobs scheme for seniors gets $1.47m gift
Homemaker Rosnah Sulaiman struggled to cope after her husband’s death in 2017.
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October 14, 2025
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Ant International’s Antom eyes more merchants here with its integrated services
It taps home-grown firm to offer SMEs ‘one-stop shop’ for digitalisation, payments
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October 14, 2025
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'Historic first' for Europe as Evo gamers gather
They may have come from around the world to the French Riviera. But the only views they were interested in were on computer monitors inside a hangar-like exhibition space.
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October 14, 2025
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Singapore can tackle deeper forms of stigma through empowerment
In recent years, Singapore has made important strides in addressing mental health stigma.
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October 13, 2025
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Bonfire of the middle managers
Why firms are 'delayering'.
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October 13, 2025
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Insurance A balanced picture of ILPs and financial advisers needed
Recent articles have drawn attention to investment-linked insurance plans (ILPs).
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October 13, 2025
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New bus services by end-2025 for areas farther away from city
Residents in areas like Bt Panjang, Punggol and Tengah can get to MRT stations faster
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October 13, 2025
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Community health posts to be enhanced to bring services closer to residents
Community health posts will offer enhanced services from 2026, starting with those in the north of Singapore where there is a higher prevalence of chronic illness, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.
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October 13, 2025
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Should S'pore compel insurers to report ransomware incidents?
Move would help to increase visibility and understanding of full scale of cyber threats
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October 13, 2025
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Diane Keaton charmed with kooky roles such as Annie Hall
Diane Keaton, the quirky American actress who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her endearing performance as American director-actor Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy Annie Hall, has died at the age of 79, People reported on Oct Il, citing a family spokesperson.
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October 13, 2025
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Welcomed reunion on a stunning stage
Twice's Jeongyeon, whose appearance had been uncertain, took the stage with her fellow members at the Singapore Indoor Stadium
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October 13, 2025
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Pews to power: Churches fight to keep grip on Korean politics
After a series of scandals, South Korea is seeing a backlash against the influence some churches have had on politicians.
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October 13, 2025
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Curved lines, cosy vibes
Grovve and the revamped Chat are among the venues whose designs aim to better support young people in a range of often-invisible needs
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October 13, 2025
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Pamper your pet with water play and more
Enhance its health and wellness at Chijmes, Pop Pop Pets, Surrey Hills Grocer and Wag & Wild
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October 13, 2025
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Classify mobility scooters as medical devices
The abuse of personal mobility aids (PMAs) by able-bodied persons, and the frequency of PMA fires, have been on the rise due to the proliferation of such devices in recent years.
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October 13, 2025
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Rio main winners want big fights next
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Charles Oliveira bounced back with a second-round rear-naked-choke submission win over Mateusz Gamrot on Oct 11 in Rio de Janeiro in the main event of UFC Fight Night 261.
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