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'MORE HASSLE THAN FUN' Why Philippines lags behind neighbours in drawing tourists
Congested airports, lack of good branding named among reasons for tourism slowdown
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January 04, 2026
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Cambodia accuses Thailand of annexing border village
Cambodia said on Jan 2 that Thai forces had taken control of a disputed border village, accusing Thailand of \"annexing\" the area after a truce halted deadly fighting along their contested frontier a week ago.
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January 04, 2026
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How to tell your adult kids that the bank of mum and dad is closed
It starts innocently enough: a cheque to cover the rent after a job loss, an invitation to move back home after earning a degree, an offer to take over student loan payments until a new graduate can land a better-paying job.
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January 04, 2026
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My favourite season? When athletes unveil a new version of themselves
There's something renewing when athletes enter the new year with tuned bodies, fresh ideas, polished skills and full of hope.
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January 04, 2026
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6 Wedding of the year: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's union
\"I'd marry you with paper rings,\" American pop star Taylor Swift once sang about her former boy friend, British actor Joe Alwyn.
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January 04, 2026
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I know my children love me. They slip handwritten notes into my phone case
Having children has been a wonderful blessing.
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January 04, 2026
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TBR (To Be Read) Contrasting takes on masculinity in David Szalay's Flesh and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein
There is a distinct strain of masculine sentimentality in literary fiction that cloaks its bathos with spare prose.
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January 04, 2026
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'No talks' over January signings, says Amorim
Ruben Amorim said on Jan 2 that there are \"no conversations\" about potential Manchester United reinforcements in the January transfer window, as he juggles a depleted squad.
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January 04, 2026
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Villa riding 'exciting' wave at home fortress
Aston Villa beat struggling Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home on Jan 3 to ease the pain of their midweek mauling by Arsenal, leapfrogging Manchester City into second place in the English Premier League table.
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January 04, 2026
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Beverage container return scheme to start in April with 6-month transition period
Businesses get more time to clear existing stocks ineligible for refund of 1O-cent deposit
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January 04, 2026
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SILENT SUFFERING When men face abuse at home
Men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits; counsellors on why such cases go under-reported
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January 04, 2026
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Captured Maduro to face drug charges, says US after strike on Venezuela
Venezuelan leader, wife taken by special forces and flown out on helicopters
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January 04, 2026
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ATTACKING HELPS LEONARD LOCK IN
Celtics have to deal with inspiring Clippers star who gets focus from playing aggressively
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January 04, 2026
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LOH AND TEH CAN WIN MORE TITLES: COACH
Kim backs them for a better 2026, urges composure, consistency at Malaysia Open
3 min |
January 04, 2026
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Soaring prices spark gold rush for new generation of fortune hunters in Australia
In the hinterlands of Australia’s historic goldfields, Ms Vicki Plumridge jumps for joy when she digs a small golden nugget out of the earth.
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January 04, 2026
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Two new family service centres to open in Tengah and Bukit Panjang
Two new family service centres (FSCs) are expected to open in Tengah and Bukit Panjang by 2027, bringing the total number of such community-based centres to 51.
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January 04, 2026
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Gimmie Rules will be hard to get past on current form
Jan 4 South Africa (Kenilworth) preview
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January 04, 2026
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F&B scene: More fast food coming your way
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a full one for fans of fast food, with the arrival of three global brands.
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January 04, 2026
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Retail: Rise of Chinese fashion and beauty brands
When thinking of the first market outside China for his massive network of upscale clothing stores, Mr Jin Chenhao knew the answer was clear: Singapore.
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January 04, 2026
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Movies: Nostalgia the new normal
In 2026, the torrent of sequels will continue as Hollywood studios limp along in survival mode.
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January 04, 2026
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Military-backed party in Myanmar takes lead in first phase of election
Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) is leading after the first phase of a contentious general election, early results cited by the state media showed, in the first vote since a 2021 coup.
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January 04, 2026
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DallerGut author Miye Lee goes from healing fiction to psychological thriller
Burnt out from her job as a semiconductor engineer at Samsung Electronics, South Korean author Miye Lee quit her job to write a novel about a magical department store that sells dreams.
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January 04, 2026
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South Africa coach knows all about ex-side Cameroon
Coach Hugo Broos is hoping to lead South Africa to Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) glory in Morocco, but standing in his team’s way in the last 16 on Jan 4 are Cameroon, the side with whom he won an unlikely continental title in 2017.
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January 04, 2026
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8. Arts: Blockbusters and new directors
Save these 2026 dates in your arts calendar and book your tickets early, if 2025’s snaking queues for blockbuster exhibitions and sold-out shows boosted by the SG Culture Pass are anything to go by.
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January 04, 2026
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Travel: Secondary cities beckon
Once, a trip to Japan meant visiting Tokyo for its bustling Shibuya and Shinjuku districts.
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January 04, 2026
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Rockets firing with sharing of scoring load
Houston opened a stretch playing five of six on the road with a 120-96 rout of the Brooklyn Nets on Jan 1.
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January 04, 2026
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State-run varsities in S. Korea reject applicants over school bullying records
A total of 162 applicants with school bullying records were rejected by 10 of South Korea’s leading state-run universities during early admissions in 2026, data released by a ruling party lawmaker’s office showed.
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January 04, 2026
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REDS NOT IN FULL FLIGHT YET
Slot admits they have struggled and the title race is between Arsenal and City
2 min |
January 04, 2026
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'LUCKY' PEP FEELS SUPPORT FROM CITY
Manager says club respect him amid talk of ex-assistant Maresca replacing him at helm
3 min |
January 04, 2026
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Drone-flying lessons, Nintendo games at new Boon Lay active ageing centre
More than 400 residents have signed up as members at the 4,843 sq ft facility
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