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UOB Kay Hian's Indonesia unit fined, suspended over lapses
The Indonesian unit of UOB Kay Hian has been fined and suspended from underwriting new listings after regulators discovered due diligence breaches and lapses in its handling of share allocations during an initial public offering (IPO).
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April 21, 2026
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Activist starts petition against absenteeism in KL Parliament
She is pursuing little-known avenue to force MPs to improve attendance
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April 21, 2026
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Gabriel masks the pain of 2024 loss to help RI prevail
When Raffles Institution's (RI) B Division boys' hockey team qualified for the National School Games (NSG) final by beating Victoria School 4-0 on April 13, not all the players on the winning side were on cloud nine.
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April 21, 2026
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China's pharma dominance is just beginning
As with anything at the intersection of the United States and China, geopolitics is likely to come into play.
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April 21, 2026
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US anti-vaxxers have change of heart as measles takes toll on kids
They put distrust aside to get MMR shots for their children as infection levels rise
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April 21, 2026
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US and Europe are still stronger together
The reality: Brussels’ interests remain deeply intertwined with Washington's.
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April 21, 2026
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Rosenior wants Blues to be more clinical, ruthless
Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is under pressure and failing to qualify for the Champions League via a top-five English Premier League finish this season would be a disaster for the Englishman who was appointed only in January.
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April 21, 2026
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China to form another mega brokerage with $109b in assets
Two Shanghai government-backed brokerages plan to merge in a deal that will create a firm with around 583 billion yuan (S$109 billion) in assets, underscoring China’s push to consolidate the securities industry as it seeks to build world-class investment banks.
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April 21, 2026
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Wilmar shareholder raises concerns about board after costly legal woes
Agribusiness group argues board changes made to boost independence, oversight
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April 21, 2026
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Guess where? SM Lee unveils photos to mark 14 years on social media
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong is known for many things, and one of his popular traits is his strong social media game.
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April 21, 2026
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Veteran Firealley should bounce back to his best
April 22 South Africa (Fairview) preview
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April 21, 2026
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Easing of export curbs draws strong interest from Poland to the Philippines
Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as US President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons supplies.
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April 21, 2026
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China sends group of warships for drills as Japan tensions rise
China has sent a group of warships to hold drills in the western Pacific Ocean, a move that comes as Japan for the first time joined massive exercises with the US and the Philippines, highlighting growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
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April 21, 2026
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Blocked crypto gambling platform sees surge in S’pore-related bets
Those who circumvent blocking measures to wager online may be committing offence
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April 21, 2026
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WWII
Easing of export curbs draws strong interest from Poland to the Philippines
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April 21, 2026
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Vietnam's hot springs draw global hotel chains
Hilton and Melia run onsen resorts, with stays from $89 a night
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April 21, 2026
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Some S’pore firms freeze hiring, trim perks as rising energy costs start to bite: Poll
Almost one in five companies reported significant cost increases exceeding 25%
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April 21, 2026
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Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story wins Best Drama Serial
Blockbuster drama Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story (2025), the front runner of the Star Awards 2026, won seven of its 17 nominations during Mediacorp’s annual television awards ceremony on April 19.
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April 21, 2026
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Victims still seek justice 7 years after Sri Lanka Easter bombings
Seven years after Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bomb blasts killed 279 people, survivors still bear deep physical and emotional scars, compounded by the failure of successive governments to deliver justice.
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April 21, 2026
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Eyeing more durable dental implants with launch of $66m industry research lab at NTU
Patients getting dental implants here could soon enjoy shorter recovery times and a reduced risk of infections thanks to advanced coatings being developed here.
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April 21, 2026
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MARSILING IN DREAMLAND
Four-goal heroine Dahya leads NSG B Div underdogs to maiden floorball title
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April 21, 2026
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Pollution • Diesel generators at worksites a hazard to health
I live beside a construction site and want to highlight a gap in the building industry that raises pollution levels, and affects efficiency and public health.
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April 21, 2026
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Man admits to choking baby nephew, pushing head under water
Fuelled by his “visceral hatred” for his wife’s younger brother, a man took his anger out on the latter’s baby by committing several acts of abuse over three months.
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April 21, 2026
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US warship passed through Malacca Strait, says Indonesian Navy
A US warship passed through the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, the Indonesian Navy said on April 20, adding that the transit through the major sea route was in accordance with international law.
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April 21, 2026
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Fitzpatrick building his legacy at RBC Heritage
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick did not flinch when more work was required on the final day of the RBC Heritage on April 19.
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April 21, 2026
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Japan’s forces join ‘biggest ever’ Philippines-US war games
Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises on April 20 set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.
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April 21, 2026
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Anthropic's Mythos is a warning shot. Singapore's banking system needs to be ready
This isn't just a problem for banks and regulators. It has the potential to reach into every digital transaction ordinary people make every day.
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April 21, 2026
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SST students can now track satellites, explore space with on-campus facilities
Students and alumni from the School of Science and Technology (SST) can now conduct space observations and track satellites from their own campus.
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April 21, 2026
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UV risks SAF, Home Team take steps to mitigate exposure
We thank Mr Lee Yong Se for his letter “Include risk of UV exposure in training safety regulations for national service” (April 3).
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April 21, 2026
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What it should have been
Our story, “S’pore stocks dip on US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty;
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