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LTA tests temporary road markings to signal bumpy surfaces amid roadworks
Longer work hours also being trialled to speed up installation of electricity cables, pipes
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September 24, 2025
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Walking side by side
From procurement policies down to site practices, a developer's actions set the tone for how safety is enforced across the construction chain
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September 24, 2025
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S'pore shares rise as market reacts to growth forecast
. Five-day losing streak snapped; STI up 5.3 points . Among index stocks, Seatrium top riser, Singtel biggest loser . Nikkei and Kospi make gains, but China bourses slip
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September 24, 2025
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Putting care at the heart of the workplace
From role-playing skits to free counselling and weekend sports, these companies are investing in programmes to support employees' mental well-being
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September 24, 2025
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Keep populism at bay, or there will be dire, lasting implications: Ong Ye Kung
In the face of emerging populist ideals globally, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung has warned against politics that seek to divide, and called for populism to be kept at bay.
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September 24, 2025
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Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund leads divestment of 800 Super
The infrastructure division of asset manager Keppel and Keppel Asia Infrastructure Fund (Kaif) announced on Sept 23 a divestment of their combined 80 per cent interest in 800 Super Holdings.
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September 24, 2025
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Park Jin-young, Seungmin donate $92,000 to children's charities on their birthdays
South Korean singers Park Jin-young and Seungmin have each donated 100 million won (S$92,000) to children’s charities on their birthdays, various media reported.
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September 24, 2025
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S'pore must boost defences as foreign interference tactics evolve: Sim Ann
The ultimate defence against such threats is an aware and discerning people, she says
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September 24, 2025
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Nvidia to invest $128b in OpenAI and supply it with data centre chips
Nvidia will invest up to US$100 billion (S$128 billion) in OpenAI and supply it with data centre chips, the companies said on Sept 22, marking a tie-up between two of the highest-profile players in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.
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September 24, 2025
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Quantifying ocean’s climate benefits can boost nations’ protection efforts
More research needed to grasp how ecosystems aid in climate goals: Panel
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September 24, 2025
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S'pore-based shipping firm rejects paying $1.3b in damages for Sri Lanka pollution
A Singapore-headquartered shipping company said on Sept 23 that it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution.
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September 24, 2025
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Fine, driving ban for man who hit pedestrian on CTE, killing him
While driving on the CTE just before 6am in June 2023, a man did not notice that a pedestrian had wandered onto the first lane.
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September 24, 2025
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Malaysia grapples with Al legal grey zone as deepfake porn targets lawmakers
But experts caution against a standalone law to regulate the technology
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September 24, 2025
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Como to donate match proceeds following flood damage to city
Como will donate all proceeds from Sept 24’s Italian Cup match against Sassuolo to support the local community after the city suffered flood damage following torrential rain in northern Italy overnight, manager Cesc Fabregas said on Sept 22.
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September 24, 2025
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World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood at UN, defying US and Israel
France recognised Palestine as an independent state and, along with Saudi Arabia at a United Nations conference led by the two countries, called on Israel to end the war in Gaza immediately.
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September 24, 2025
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WP will focus on checking Govt’s policies to hold it accountable: Pritam
The Workers’ Party will primarily focus on checking the Government's policies and actions in this term of Parliament, said Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh.
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September 23, 2025
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Munch on meat and mangoes in Miyazaki
The prefecture is home to the world's most expensive mangoes and is where tourists can try chicken sashimi
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September 23, 2025
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Too few will benefit from WP's proposed needs-based COE system: Minister
A needs-based certificate of entitlement (COE) system sounds attractive, but in practice will be subjective, divisive and benefit too few, said Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.
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September 23, 2025
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Singapore set to impose targeted sanctions, condemns Israel's actions in Palestine
Unlawful denial of humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians completely unacceptable: Vivian
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September 23, 2025
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RAIL DREAMS
An overnight journey on luxury sleeper train The Seven Stars is worth saving up $5,900 for
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September 23, 2025
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An emboldened Putin goes after Nato
Moscow’s plan is not to launch another war. Instead, it is seeking through airspace violations to discredit and ultimately destroy the alliance’s security arrangements in Europe.
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September 23, 2025
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The UN's grim future
Going rogue, decay or Trumpification.
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September 23, 2025
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Yufuin - a picturesque hot spring haven
Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, the hot spring town of Yufuin, located a 90-minute drive from Kyushu's gateway city of Fukuoka, is a leisurely beauty with a quirky European vibe.
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September 23, 2025
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Consultations for next land transport master plan to start in next few weeks: Jeffrey Siow
Public consultations on Singapore’s next land transport master plan will kick off in the next few weeks, with more people set to have a say in how the next bound of the Republic’s transport future will be shaped.
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September 23, 2025
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MPs raise concerns over jobs, Al disruption and support for caregivers
Youth anxieties about getting a job feature strongly in MPs' speeches during debate
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September 23, 2025
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Long-term planning, political will needed to tackle climate change here: Zaqy
In dealing with climate change, Singapore’s approach is rooted in long-term planning and political will, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohamad.
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September 23, 2025
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Singapore can aim to grow economy by 3%-4%, maybe more, says DPM Gan
No matter how formidable the challenges are, Singapore should focus on the opportunities and try to grow its economy at a faster-than-expected clip, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.
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September 23, 2025
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GUARDIOLA'S BACK FIVE PLAN BACKFIRES
He jokes about setting a lowest possession record and letting Arsenal equalise late
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September 23, 2025
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S. Korea's early exports in Sept fall amid tariff, holiday impact
South Korea’s early exports looked weaker in September, weighed down by higher US tariffs and by the fact that companies front-loaded more shipments ahead of the Chuseok holiday in 2024, making 2025's figures look smaller by comparison.
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September 23, 2025
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Pacific policing becomes new front in China-West rivalry
Australia, US seeking to counter China's growing presence in region with aid
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