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Unplanned haka halts NZ Parliament after MP speech
WELLINGTON - New Zealand’s Parliament was suspended for a short period on Oct 9 when people in the public gallery broke into a haka, a traditional Maori dance, after the newest MP for the Maori party finished her maiden speech.
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October 10, 2025
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Morikawa denies stoking US fans' fire at Ryder Cup
Collin Morikawa admits he was looking for some “chaos” from fans at the recent Ryder Cup. What the crowd delivered was something next level.
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October 10, 2025
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Hang Seng Bank shares up 26% after HSBC offers buyout
Privatisation offer set at HK$155 a share, a 30% premium over the Oct 8 closing price
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October 10, 2025
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THE DRAW OF ART MARKETS
Popular fairs such as Public Garden and Craft Festival have become breeding grounds for up-and-coming local illustrators
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October 10, 2025
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For South-east Asia, Gaza is no longer a distant story
The conflict is no longer just in the headlines. People feel it in their bones now.
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October 10, 2025
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Malaysia's politics shaken and stirred by alcohol controversies
Reaction to Petronas CEO's actions at Singapore GP underlines worrying trend
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October 10, 2025
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Call for broader bans after US probe finds China bought $49b in chipmaking gear
US lawmakers are calling for broader bans on chipmaking equipment to China after a bipartisan investigation found that Chinese chipmakers had purchased US$38 billion (S$49 billion) of sophisticated gear in 2024.
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October 10, 2025
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Prime Video scrubs guns from James Bond artwork, 007 fans shaken
Fans of the James Bond film franchise (1962 to present) who recently searched for the movies on Amazon Prime Video noticed something curious: The world’s most famous licensed-to-kill spy no longer had a weapon to kill with.
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October 10, 2025
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Director Anthony Chen suggested Annette Lee make a film, so she did
It was a random conversation at a work event in 2022 with homegrown filmmaker Anthony Chen that planted the seed for local content creator Annette Lee's next big career leap.
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October 10, 2025
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Why many Thai students still can’t let their hair down
Court has struck down hairstyle rules, but old habits die hard in rural areas
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October 10, 2025
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World's 50 Best Bars Two Singapore bars make the cut
At the World’s 50 Best Bars awards held in Hong Kong on Oct 8, only two Singapore bars made the cut, compared with four in 2024. Both bars also ranked lower on the 2025 list.
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October 10, 2025
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Careers Government committed to supporting fresh graduates in job search
We thank Mr Chong Ryh Huei for his letter “Leverage national systems for better graduate employment insights” (Sept 26).
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October 10, 2025
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Retail investors trading more intensively in new listings: SGX chief
A flurry of retail investor activity has greeted new listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) from July, as efforts to revitalise the local bourse appear to have turned a corner.
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October 10, 2025
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Kimmel says his Kirk comments were maliciously mischaracterised
Comedian Jimmy Kimmel said his comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk were “intentionally and maliciously mischaracterised” by the political right.
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October 10, 2025
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France won't fear Argentina, Spain at World Cup
France centre-back William Saliba said his side are not intimidated by facing World Cup holders Argentina or European champions Spain at the 2026 Finals and believe they can overcome any rival.
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October 10, 2025
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China honing ability for surprise attack, warns Taiwan defence report
China is increasing military activities around Taiwan and honing its ability to stage a surprise attack, as well as seeking to undermine trust in the government with \"hybrid\" online warfare tactics, the island’s Defence Ministry said on Oct 9.
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October 10, 2025
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MP Shawn Loh to take over as group MD of local firm behind brands like PastaMania
The local company behind brands like PastaMania and Baker & Cook will expand its leadership ranks, with Jalan Besar GRC MP Shawn Loh, 38, taking over as group managing director.
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October 10, 2025
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Jail for prison officer who took bribes for helping inmate smuggle prohibited items
A prison officer will go from managing inmates to becoming one, after he was jailed for helping an inmate smuggle prohibited items such as medication and lewd pictures into Changi Prison Complex.
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October 10, 2025
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Consumers driven by gratification and experience, not just cost, say Asian brand leaders
Today’s consumers may be increasingly cost-conscious in the face of an uncertain global economy, job disruptions brought about by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and stubborn inflation.
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October 10, 2025
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TORNADO PEGASUS IS BREWING
Old timer breaks minute-mark at Kuala Lumpur barrier trials
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October 09, 2025
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S'pore, Australia to upgrade ties and deepen cooperation
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0 initiatives to include defence, energy, AI
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October 09, 2025
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AI bubble fears rise with tech stocks surging by double digits
Investors are excited about OpenAl’s expansion driving big gains in technology stocks, but a rising number of Wall Street pros fear that the wild pops that add tens of billions of dollars in value in mere minutes are signalling an unhealthy market reminiscent of the dot.com era.
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October 09, 2025
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Non-profit lauded for project that created jobs for people with disabilities
To create more employment opportunities for those with disabilities, nonprofit organisation ART:DIS set up a studio focusing on handmade goods and original art merchandise made by persons with disabilities.
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October 09, 2025
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Beijing watching as Japan's incoming PM signals pragmatism in China policy
Informal diplomatic exchanges with Taiwan, controversial shrine visits likely to stop
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October 09, 2025
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Protest in 'Beverly Hills of Malaysia' sparks anti-elitist backlash online
Public anger over rally against high-rise project seen to reflect frustration with elites
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October 09, 2025
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Surrey Hills Holdings claims more than half a million dollars from former CEO Pang Gek Teng
Shortly after Surrey Hills Holdings announced commencement of legal proceedings against its former chief executive, it has detailed its claims against Ms Pang Gek Teng, which include making illegitimate expense claims, falsifying documents and enabling another employee to profit from unauthorised procurement markups.
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October 09, 2025
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More will be done to support teachers, including managing workload: Minister
To better support teachers, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and school leaders will find more ways to manage their workload and help them to grow professionally, said Education Minister Desmond Lee.
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October 09, 2025
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Great honour to be known as Player 456
Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae is in the midst of choosing his next US project as well as planning for his second directorial feature
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October 09, 2025
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Priscilla Maisey can translate Polytrack form to turf
Oct 10 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
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October 09, 2025
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Steve is a class act, while Richie Koh a revelation in A Good Child
The story: Over one frenetic day and night in 1996 England, reform school teacher Steve (Cillian Murphy) grapples with professional crises and personal demons.
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