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Why the future belongs to wise cities, not just smart ones
Smart cities are powered by technology. Wise cities are grounded in human values.
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June 25, 2026
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Economic review wraps up with call for S’pore to adapt faster to AI-driven world
Strategies laid out in final report include developing new engines of growth
4 min |
June 25, 2026
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A CLASH OF THE CHOIRS?
The Republic’s choral scene is booming, with two major festivals in July
6 min |
June 25, 2026
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2 S’poreans issued ISA orders over radicalisation triggered by Gaza war
A student who took photos of his phone showing Islamist extremist ideologies with Marina Bay Sands in the background was among two Singaporeans issued Internal Security Act (ISA) orders.
5 min |
June 25, 2026
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Young workers not engaged at work? Where the real test lies
The article “Only 1 in 10 young Singapore workers is engaged at work: Gallup report” (June 22) should prompt more than another debate about whether younger workers are resilient or committed enough.
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June 25, 2026
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Alibaba sues the US, seeking removal from Pentagon's blacklist
Alibaba Group has sued the US Department of Defense to be removed from a blacklist that identifies the e-commerce leader as a supporter of the Chinese military, appealing to the US justice system to avoid a designation the company says is arbitrary and unjustified.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Chinese fans ignore politics to back rivals Samurai Blue
In a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese football fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan’s Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia’s goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win at the World Cup.
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June 25, 2026
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Hong does not want S. Koreans to settle for draw
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said his team must not be complacent when they face South Africa in a decisive Group A showdown in Monterrey on June 24 (June 25, Singapore time).
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June 25, 2026
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NG TARGETS TOP FLIGHT
Defender eyes EPL promotion with Cardiff and attaining S’pore citizenship
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June 25, 2026
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Anti-establishment anger on show in NY primaries as Mamdani’s picks win
It is a sign coalition that powered the mayor to 2025 win is gaining strength
4 min |
June 25, 2026
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North Korean soldier taken into custody after crossing heavily fortified border, says Seoul
South Korea took a soldier from the North into custody after the individual crossed the heavily fortified border this week in what is believed to be a defection, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported on June 24.
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June 25, 2026
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JAPAN WARY OF HOT SWEDISH DUO
Taniguchi says Samurai Blue must disturb Gyokeres and Isak and make them ‘uncomfortable’
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June 25, 2026
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Community choirs: Boom or bubble?
The boom is rooted in a rigorous school choir system - dating back to the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) 1988 Choral Excellence Programme - which produced award-winning school choirs and nurtured young amateurs.
4 min |
June 25, 2026
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Recent e-commerce firms’ layoffs reflect sector’s maturation, not decline: Analysts
Industry focusing on profitability, efficiency and wider adoption of AI, say experts
4 min |
June 25, 2026
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Ship insurers set for major claims over Iran war, Allianz says
The insurance industry is set to face significant claims for ships that were damaged during the Iran war, according to Allianz.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
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Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, aka Uncle Roger, now a father
Uncle Roger had some good news to share on Father’s Day.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
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In LA, Mexicans make their presence felt
Father-and-daughter fans Jose Roman and Jacqueline Damian were among many fans in Mexico shirts pouring into SoFi Stadium for a World Cup match, passing Spanish-speaking vendors selling Mexican beer, flags and hats and grills smoking with bacon-wrapped street dogs.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Blunt on Disclosure Day, feeling unflappable around Spielberg
The actress counts lead role in E.T. director’s new film a feather in her cap
5 min |
June 25, 2026
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Heatwave set to hit northern, central Vietnam; mercury may top 40 deg C
The northern and central provinces of Vietnam are expected to face a widespread and severe heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to surpass 40 deg C in some areas.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Why Singaporeans still struggle to speak up at work
In an economy that increasingly rewards initiative, judgment and collaboration, silence carries growing costs.
5 min |
June 25, 2026
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FORMAT RESURRECTS GHOSTS OF GIJON
Mutually beneficial results, emphasis on head-to-head records allow for collusion
3 min |
June 25, 2026
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DURBAN JULY HANDICAP HEADED BY STAR MAJOR
South Africa’s greatest race also draws four international jockeys
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Europe's robotaxi race under way in London
Bristling with sensors and electronic eyes, robotaxis are appearing on London’s streets, slipping silently between red buses and black cabs, as companies battle to lead Europe’s emerging autonomous-vehicle (AV) market.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Russia sees nuclear deterrence as ‘only’ protection against global war
Nuclear weapons are the “only” bulwark preventing the world from slipping into a global war, the Kremlin said on June 24 amid fears of a fresh multi-country arms race.
1 min |
June 25, 2026
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Assault • SIA crew represent S'pore, deserve better protection
Singapore Airlines is not just an airline — it is one of the country’s most visible global ambassadors. Its crew represent Singapore to the world.
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June 25, 2026
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K-pop boy band Seventeen on hiatus
Seventeen’s 10th Carat Land fan meeting brought the warmth fans have come to expect from the annual event, but 2026’s gathering carried added emotional weight.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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Major power outage in France as Europe wilts under record heat
Europe was braced on June 24 for another day of a sweltering heatwave that has smashed records, left tens of thousands of people without power and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat.
3 min |
June 25, 2026
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Woodlands, Bishan and Bukit Merah flats most popular in June BTO launch
HDB projects in Ang Mo Kio, Sembawang see lower interest among applicants
4 min |
June 25, 2026
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US Ranger to bloom further in Dahlia Plate
RACE 1 (1,400M) (4) FYFIELD LEGEND has been runner-up in six of his last seven starts. He deserves a winning turn and could like this longer distance.
2 min |
June 25, 2026
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FROM HISTORY-CHASERS TO ASIAN HOPES
David Lee looks at the main talking points from an intriguing second round of World Cup group-stage action that ended on June 23.
4 min |