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Orchard Road to get virtual twin to woo younger shoppers
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Orchard Road to get virtual twin to woo younger shoppers

The model will mirror malls, shops, hotels from Wheelock Place to The Centrepoint

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May 06, 2024
Rescuers save pets left behind in Indonesia volcano evacuation
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Rescuers save pets left behind in Indonesia volcano evacuation

People have fled from a remote Indonesian island where a volcano recently unleashed huge eruptions but some folk have braved the dangers to rescue abandoned animals.

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May 06, 2024
KOEPKA PEAKING FOR PGA
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KOEPKA PEAKING FOR PGA

American rounding the corner’ ahead of next Major with LIV Singapore victory

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May 06, 2024
BRIGHTON DIM VILLA'S HOPES FOR TOP FOUR
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BRIGHTON DIM VILLA'S HOPES FOR TOP FOUR

Pedro’s late strike earns O win; Chelsea hammer West Ham to lift European chances

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May 06, 2024
BADMINTON GIANTS TOO GOOD AT HOME
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BADMINTON GIANTS TOO GOOD AT HOME

China beat Indonesia for Thomas and Uber titles, losers happy with tune-up for Paris

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May 06, 2024
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Warren Buffett says successors at Berkshire Hathaway ready for job

He also lauds Apple despite conglomerate trimming stake in iPhone maker recently

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May 06, 2024
Fed remains on easing mode, but no rate cuts until data is supportive
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Fed remains on easing mode, but no rate cuts until data is supportive

Markets fear impact of higher-for-longer rates but also hope for cut later in 2024

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May 06, 2024
Parliamentary records more accessible with new AI search engine
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Parliamentary records more accessible with new AI search engine

Open to public, it uses advanced keyword matching and contextual search to generate more relevant results

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May 06, 2024
Dual-stroke patient who beat the odds shares his story of hope
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Dual-stroke patient who beat the odds shares his story of hope

He publishes book about journey out of darkness to help others in despair

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May 06, 2024
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New groups monitoring sanctions will fail: N. Korea envoy to UN

He makes remarks in response to call by US and its allies to continue work of UN panel

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May 06, 2024
Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank
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Greater pre-school access needed in Malaysia: World Bank

Report finds 24% of kids who begin primary school at age seven lack the necessary skills

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May 06, 2024
Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold
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Regency plots green path despite sitting on rich veins of gold

Indonesia’s southern paradise’ is focusing on environmentally friendly projects

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May 06, 2024
Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6
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Malaysian King on two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6

Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make a two-day state visit to Singapore from May 6 to May 7 at the invitation of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

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May 06, 2024
Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues
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Migrant worker deaths: Ensuring mental health support for their colleagues

They can face trauma over loss, fears for their own workplace safety, say counsellors

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May 06, 2024
Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth
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Police shoot dead 'radicalised' teen after knife attack in Perth

An investigation is underway in Western Australia after the police shot dead a teenager who reportedly stabbed a member of the public.

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May 06, 2024
Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah
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Man taken to hospital after accident involving bus and his car in Telok Blangah

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital after his car and a bus were involved in an accident in Telok Blangah on May 4.

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May 05, 2024
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
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US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke

Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted on May 3, after a series of clashes with the police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.

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May 05, 2024
PUB: Faulty water tank valve caused flooding at Bukit Timah condo basement carpark
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PUB: Faulty water tank valve caused flooding at Bukit Timah condo basement carpark

A faulty valve at The Twins condominium in the Bukit Timah area on May 4 led to its basement carpark being submerged in knee-deep water.

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May 05, 2024
Managing cash as interest rate cuts are postponed
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Managing cash as interest rate cuts are postponed

Many conservative investors have been leaving their funds in fixed deposits or Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills). Some experts suggest that they consider the oneyear T-bill to lock in the yield.

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May 05, 2024
Auger-Aliassime in final as 'crazy' curse continues
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Auger-Aliassime in final as 'crazy' curse continues

MADRID Felix Auger-Aliassime declared that it is \"crazy times for the elite of our sport\" as the Canadian benefited from yet another retirement on May 3 to set up a Madrid Open final clash against Andrey Rublev.

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May 05, 2024
RAIN FAILS TO CHECK KOEPKA'S RHYTHM
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RAIN FAILS TO CHECK KOEPKA'S RHYTHM

After lengthy weather delay, he resumes his chase for 4th LIV title with a 64 to lead by 3

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May 05, 2024
How to cope when spouses die young
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How to cope when spouses die young

Those who lose a spouse suddenly can feel unprepared for what their future looks like

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May 05, 2024
S'pore to consider more safeguards around excessive screen time for kids
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S'pore to consider more safeguards around excessive screen time for kids

Move part of efforts to protect the mental _health of young people, says DPM Wong

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May 05, 2024
Michelle Yeoh awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Michelle Yeoh awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Joe Biden for being the first Asian to win a Best Actress Oscar.

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May 05, 2024
Former aide says Trump told her to deny he had affair
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Former aide says Trump told her to deny he had affair

Hicks’ testimony gives inside look at damage control efforts by Trump’s campaign team

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May 05, 2024
Ceasefire deal should be 'no-brainer' for Hamas: Blinken
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Ceasefire deal should be 'no-brainer' for Hamas: Blinken

He says the militant group is only obstacle standing between the people of Gaza and a truce

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May 05, 2024
Indonesia to permanently relocate nearly 10,000 people
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Indonesia to permanently relocate nearly 10,000 people

The Indonesian government will permanently relocate almost 10,000 residents after a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano raised concerns about the dangers of residing on the island in future, a minister said on May 3.

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May 05, 2024
Asean a lifeline for South Korea, says adviser to President Yoon
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Asean a lifeline for South Korea, says adviser to President Yoon

Seoul’s plan to deepen ties with region includes some IOO items of cooperation

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May 05, 2024
Ng Chee Meng likely to run in PAP stronghold in next GE: Observers
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Ng Chee Meng likely to run in PAP stronghold in next GE: Observers

He may be fielded in a safer GRC like Jurong or Ang Mo Kio and not return to Sengkang

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May 05, 2024
Aid agencies prepare for Rafah incursion; UN warns of 'slaughter'
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Aid agencies prepare for Rafah incursion; UN warns of 'slaughter'

WHO announces contingency plan as work goes on to ensure aid operations continue

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May 04, 2024