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Teaching will change to prepare students for Al age
MOE is studying how to reduce the high stakes of exams while keeping children motivated to learn, he said.
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October 09, 2025
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Myopia rate at Primary | falls to 26% from 30% two decades ago
Singapore’s myopia rate for Primary 1 pupils has dropped over the past two decades to around 26 per cent, down from around 30 per cent.
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October 09, 2025
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Income Insurance must balance rigour with greater empathy and compassion, says NTUC chief
Income Insurance must balance rigour and due process with greater empathy and compassion, said NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng on Oct 8, commenting on a recent judgment surrounding Income Insurance’s handling of a claim.
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October 09, 2025
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Record flooding hits Vietnam city; eight killed in mountainous north
Record floods submerged streets in several communities in Vietnam on Oct 8, with at least eight people killed this week, the government said.
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October 09, 2025
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Europe wants India more than India seems to care
Brussels has bent over backwards to keep New Delhi warm, but goodwill alone wont close a trade deal.
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October 09, 2025
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S'pore, Malaysia should be friends, not rivals, says KL minister Zafrul
Consensus and centrality underpin S'pore-Malaysia ties and Asean as a whole
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October 09, 2025
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Public can submit names for role of Nominated MP till Nov 6
Members of the public can submit names of individuals for the role of Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) from Oct 8 till Nov 6, 4.30pm.
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October 09, 2025
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Tan Su Shan tops Fortune’s list of most powerful women in Asia
Besides DBS CEO, business magazine also ranks Josephine Teo among most influential
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October 09, 2025
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Star-studded thriller is a gorgeous mess
Sons Of The Neon Night fails to build a coherent story connected to the world in which it is set
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October 09, 2025
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Meet Tehching Hsieh, the Taiwan-born artist who lived in a cage for a year
\"This is home,\" artist Tehching Hsieh proclaimed proudly.
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October 09, 2025
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Women at higher genetic risk of depression, Australian study shows
Findings may change how condition is treated in women
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October 09, 2025
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Venezuela is Trump's useful enemy
It may be cover for the war the US is waging at home.
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October 09, 2025
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'Everything possible' done to take alleged China spies to court: UK prosecutors
British prosecutors on Oct 7 said they did \"everything possible\" to bring a trial of two men accused of spying for China to court, but it collapsed when the government declined to label Beijing an enemy.
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October 09, 2025
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Trump talks up trade deal chances with Canada's 'world-class' PM
But Mark Carney leaves White House with no firm promises US tariffs will be lifted
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October 09, 2025
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FEEDBACK PROMPTS MARATHON CHANGES
Two elevation points removed as organisers promise improved and enjoyable experience
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October 09, 2025
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Sarkasi Said's rare batik works on show in restaurant
Thirteen monochrome works by the late Cultural Medallion recipient line the walls of The Aleeya in a special exhibition
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October 09, 2025
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Dolly Parton's sister says health condition not 'so serious' after call for prayers
Dolly Parton’s sister said on Oct 7 that the American country star’s condition was not “so serious” after asking fans to pray for the singer.
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October 09, 2025
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Thai hospitality giant Minor International keeps up investment pace despite uncertainties
In the six decades that US-born entrepreneur William Heinecke has lived in Thailand, the kingdom has weathered political uncertainty and economic shocks.
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October 09, 2025
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Blackpink's Jisoo to collaborate with former One Direction singer Zayn Malik
SEOUL - South Korean singer Jisoo of K-pop girl group Blackpink will be collaborating with English singer-songwriter Zayn Malik on her upcoming single, Eyes Closed.
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October 09, 2025
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Oldest amateur still has fire to compete
Hours before his round at the World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) teed off at 12.25pm, Alejandro Villavicencio was already up at 5am and working on his laptop to manage business matters in Guatemala.
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October 09, 2025
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FairPrice’s remotely supervised autonomous vehicles to ply on roads
It’s the first time LTA is allowing use of such vehicles on roads for supply chain operations
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October 09, 2025
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Trump's threat to invoke Insurrection Act intensifies battle over his authority
He alludes to possibly using law to sidestep court rulings blocking Guard deployment
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October 09, 2025
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CRUISING INTO WORLD CUP FINALS
England, Portugal and Norway powering through qualifiers but Italy in trouble again
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October 09, 2025
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'Steward leaders want to do well by doing good'
FROM A26
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October 09, 2025
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Myanmar military strike kills dozens at anti-junta protest
Hundreds were gathered for full moon event when bombs fell, say organiser and resident
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October 09, 2025
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Singapore stocks end lower, tracking regional decline
STI down 0.4%; gainers beat losers 310-276 in wider market
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October 09, 2025
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Malaysia likely to offer more help to tackle living costs in 2026 budget
Anwar expected to announce more social aid when he unveils spending plan on Oct 10
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October 09, 2025
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Impetus for peace after Putin-Trump talks 'largely exhausted', says Russia
A top Russian diplomat said on Oct 3 that the impetus to find a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine which emerged after a summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in August had proven to be largely exhausted.
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October 09, 2025
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Hong Kong singer Shirley Kwan reportedly in ICU
Hong Kong singer Shirley Kwan, who has been out of the public eye for several years, has reportedly been hospitalised and admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for emergency treatment.
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October 09, 2025
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New principals at 41 schools, including two JCs, in 2026
New principals will be appointed at 41 schools at the start of the school year in 2026, as part of the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) annual reshuffle exercise.
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