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Indonesia unveils economic stimulus package worth over $1 billion
Indonesia on Sept 15 announced a new economic stimulus package worth 16.23 trillion rupiah (S$1.27 billion), including food assistance and an infrastructure building programme that could provide temporary work for more than 600,000 people.
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September 16, 2025
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Overall sales in September expected to be muted
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September 16, 2025
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Macau's first ‘patriots’ election sees low turnout
Just 53% of over 328,000 registered voters cast their votes for members of legislature
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September 16, 2025
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ScamShield helpline ops centre moves to Certis in Bedok as daily calls surge
As a ScamShield helpline operator, Ms Ashley Teh responds to an average of about 50 calls a day from anxious members of the public.
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September 16, 2025
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Temasek's abiding mantra: Never waste a crisis
The state investor is in a strong position to tackle future challenges after five decades of learning from good times and bad.
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September 16, 2025
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PSA Singapore inks Tuas Port warehousing and logistics deal with shipping giant Cosco
PSA Singapore and Chinese shipping line Cosco have agreed to collaborate on warehousing and logistics at a new facility in Singapore’s new mega port in Tuas.
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September 16, 2025
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Adapting to investors' priorities
With custody fee cuts and linkage with CPF accounts, Tiger Brokers Singapore's latest changes bring ease and convenience to everyday investing
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September 16, 2025
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Brookfield said to be in talks to buy US Yes! from GIC in $12.8b deal
Brookfield Asset Management is in talks to acquire Yes! Communities from Singapore’s GIC in a deal valued at more than US$10 billion (S$12.8 billion), the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Ryder Cup vice-captain Noren wins at 'wrong time'
Ryder Cup vice-captain Alex Noren upstaged Team Europe’s golfers to snatch a playoff victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sept 14.
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September 16, 2025
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Showcase of US missile system in Japan heightens Asia’s arms race
Move follows deployment to the Philippines that drew criticism from Beijing, Moscow
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September 16, 2025
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The PSLE and other exams need a no-AI rule
Far from becoming outdated, supervised exams which prohibit Al use remain critical in testing whether students can think for themselves.
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September 16, 2025
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Fed expected to cut rates this week amid mounting pressure by Trump
Divisions among officials over cuts as they grapple with jobs data, stubborn inflation
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September 16, 2025
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Singapore shares close lower, going against regional trend
The Straits Times Index (STI) inched lower on Sept 15, going against regional indexes.
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September 16, 2025
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Recycling . Is the chute to blame for 'someone will clear' attitude?
The majority of the population has been living in HDB flats since the early 60s, when we were introduced to the rubbish chute.
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September 16, 2025
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If private assisted living housing takes off here, will more developers bite?
Developers may be forced to cover high costs through premium senior housing
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September 16, 2025
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Sept 17 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
Maiden winner Maphaka ready to bounce back
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September 16, 2025
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump, Xi to confirm it in call
The US and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to US-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 19, US officials said on Sept 15.
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September 16, 2025
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ALONSO'S TEAM LOOK THE REAL DEAL
He has installed solidity, consistency in a perfect prep to regain European crown
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September 16, 2025
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Australia, Papua New Guinea to sign 'historic' defence deal
A defence deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Sept 15, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.
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September 16, 2025
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DREAM NOT SAILING AWAY
Ex-para-sailor Tan continues hunt for Paralympic medal by switching to boccia
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September 16, 2025
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Arrest of Korean workers: Trump does not want to 'frighten' investors
US President Donald Trump on Sept 14 said foreign workers sent to the US are “welcome” and he does not want to “frighten off” investors, 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a work site in Georgia.
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September 16, 2025
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PAP Women’s Wing widens advocacy focus areas to better reflect issues
In the upcoming term, the PAP Women’s Wing will focus its advocacy in four areas, including career and health, that have emerged from its engagements with residents, activists and volunteers.
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September 16, 2025
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Recycling • Measures in place across sectors to build a sustainable society
We appreciate the thoughtful suggestions of Forum writers Gabriel Chia (Improve recycling by moving beyond symbolic bins, Aug 27) and Tuan Ming Lee (Recycling needs tough love and a cultural shift, Aug 29).
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September 16, 2025
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Vingegaard prevails as Vuelta ended by anti-Israel protests
Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard won the Vuelta a Espana on Sept 14, but was denied crossing the line in triumph as the 21st and final stage of the trouble-hit three-
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September 16, 2025
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Husband and wife duo now inspire others to kick the habit
When the pair first met more than a decade ago, they were not just coworkers - they were also drug addicts.
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September 16, 2025
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Gl Irish Champion Stakes for Delacroix
Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Delacroix returned to Leopardstown in triumph, recording an easy success in the €1.25 million (S$L88 million) Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes (2,000m) on Sept 13.
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September 16, 2025
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HANDICAP FEATURE SETS UP WELL FOR ANGEL CAPITAL
Waller eyes GI Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield as next race for Harry Angel 4YO
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September 16, 2025
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17 children, 2 employees hit by suspected food poisoning at MacPherson pre-school
Seventeen children and two employees from a preschool in MacPherson have fallen ill with suspected food poisoning.
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September 16, 2025
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Malaysian assemblyman warns vape smugglers of strict laws in Johor, S'pore
Malaysians, especially young people, should not be tempted by syndicates that offer quick cash to smuggle vapes into Singapore. Those who are caught will have to face the island republic's strict laws on their own.
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September 16, 2025
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EVERGREEN KIPYEGON EYES 4TH 1,500M GOLD
TOKYO - Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon (1,500m) and Hamish Kerr (high jump) headline Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept 16, when four finals — two track and two field - will be held.
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