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Fed rate cut would be relief to Asia as it deals with tariffs: Asian Development Bank
A long-awaited US interest rate cut would offer welcome relief to Asian economies still grappling with the Trump administration's tariffs, according to Mr Albert Park, chief economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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September 09, 2025
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Open-air sports fields, courts not an efficient use of land
The review of vertical zoning has to be more rapidly adopted to maximise the use of scarce land resources in Singapore (SG60: Reading between the lines of the Draft Master Plan 2025, Aug 13).
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September 09, 2025
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Republic Secures $655m to Fund Green, Sustainable Projects in Asia
Singapore's national climate finance initiative has secured US$510 million (S$655.7 million) as of Sept 8 to fund green and sustainable infrastructure in South-east and South Asia.
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September 09, 2025
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Public hygiene • Ensure hawker centres are clean and not just cleared of trays
I have long been a strong proponent of the \"clear your own tray\" initiative in our hawker centres, and I continue to stand by it.
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September 09, 2025
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Brando Stamps His Class In Qeii
Talented 2YO wins maiden Group 2 on 2nd day of Istanbul Racing Festival
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September 09, 2025
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Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant Shows Trump's Priorities
Evident that the operation was a carefully calibrated action designed for maximum political impact: Expert
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September 09, 2025
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Princess Hannah should get the nod over 1,000m
Sept 10 South Africa (Fairview/Greyville) form analysis
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September 09, 2025
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Scam-hub crisis pushes Philippines and Cambodia towards greater police tie-up
Deal reflects growing recognition that fighting criminal ecosystems is key to regional stability
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September 09, 2025
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Three World C'ship Silver Linings Before SEA Games
Despite not being able to retain their world titles, there were silver linings for Singapore's Zeanne Law and Jowen Lim at the Sept 3-7 World Wushu Championships in Brazil, as they look forward to the year-end SEA Games.
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September 09, 2025
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Iran to Accept Nuclear Curbs if Sanctions Are Lifted: Minister
Iran will accept limits on its nuclear programme and restrictions to uranium enrichment if international sanctions are lifted, its Foreign Minister said in an article for The Guardian on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Singapore Exporters Absorbing More Than 20% of US Tariff Costs: Nomura
Others in Asean Absorbed None, With Lack of Margin Flexibility in Labor-Intensive Exports
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September 09, 2025
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Climbers Up For Spain Test
Singaporean trail runners train within constraints ahead of world championship debut
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September 09, 2025
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Singapore stocks end flat despite Asia rally on Fed rate cut hopes
Gainers outpace losers 394 to 211 across broader market YZJ Shipbuilding tops STI; Singtel is biggest decliner Trio of local banks end mixed, with only DBS in the black
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September 09, 2025
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Milan's boom masks a silent tax revolution
The other Italian renaissance is a shrinking shadow economy.
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September 09, 2025
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G1 Wins Come in Pairs for Graffard
Leading French trainer's Sahlan and Goliath triumphant in France and Germany features
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September 09, 2025
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Car dealers expect COE prices to rise in response to revised rebates
They say some buyers are likely to rush in to get the higher incentives before Jan 1
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September 09, 2025
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16 Killed in Protest Against Social Media Ban and Corruption in Nepal
At least 16 protesters were killed on Sept. 8 after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse demonstrators demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.
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September 09, 2025
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Alcaraz Wants Aussie Title for Career Slam
It would be his crowning glory, after taming Sinner for 6th Major to regain No. 1 ranking
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September 09, 2025
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Palestinian gunmen kill 6 in attack at Jerusalem bus stop
Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem on Sept. 8, killing six people in what the police described as \"a terrorist attack,\" one of the deadliest in recent years.
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September 09, 2025
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Outlook for IT sector dives amid AI concerns
Ally, exceeding the global industry average by 24 percentage points, ManpowerGroup noted in a statement on Sept 9.
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September 09, 2025
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Thaksin back in Thailand after leaving Singapore
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Singapore on the afternoon of Sept 8, after the Thai media reported that he was in the Republic for a health check-up.
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September 09, 2025
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WHO asks Taliban to lift curbs on female aid workers for quake relief
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked the Taliban authorities to lift restrictions on Afghan female aid workers, allowing them to travel without male guardians and help women struggling to access care after a powerful earthquake killed 2,200 people in eastern Afghanistan.
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September 09, 2025
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Despite interest, Spurs says club is not for sale
Tottenham Hotspur said its majority shareholder has received and rejected two preliminary expressions of interest for a possible takeover and insists the English Premier League club is not for sale.
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September 09, 2025
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Two private hospitals face linkage delays for national repository
Thomson Medical, Mt Alvernia need more time to align databases to formats required
2 min |
September 09, 2025
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AI's Impact on Employment Still Unclear, But Job Seekers Urged to Continue Upskilling
Stay open to different roles to remain competitive in labour market, experts say
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September 09, 2025
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The Conjuring: Last Rites Opens to Record $107 Million Sales in North America
Leave it to Ed and Lorraine Warren to scare away whatever has been bedevilling the box office.
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September 09, 2025
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Many Indonesians want opposition check on Prabowo's coalition: Poll
A survey conducted shortly before Indonesia saw massive protests over lawmakers' perks found a majority of people want an opposition presence in Parliament, underscoring public unease about the dominance of President Prabowo Subianto's coalition.
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September 09, 2025
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India Hopes to Woo Arms Buyers After 'Insights' From Pakistan Clash
The skies lit up during the four-day clash between India and Pakistan in May as drones were blasted from the air by missiles that showcased what New Delhi believes is a \"new vision\" of warfare.
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September 09, 2025
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Cleanliness • Shift in mindset needed to create community stewardship culture
We thank Etienne Neo for his thoughtful letter \"Keeping Singapore clean is a collective responsibility\" (Sept 3), highlighting the importance of moving beyond reliance on cleaners to embracing genuine community stewardship.
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September 09, 2025
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Lady Gaga is Artist of the Year, Rose wins Song of the Year
MTV's Video Music Awards
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