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STI edges up 0.2% amid caution in region; Yangzijiang leads gains
Gainers beat losers 313 to 225 across broader market Nikkei 225 drops 1.2%; Kospi falls 1.4%; Hang Seng rises 2.2% Jakarta index falls 1.2% amid escalated protests in Indonesia
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September 02, 2025
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Ten Hag's sack decision 'painful, but necessary'
Bayer Leverkusen have sacked coach Erik ten Hag after just two Bundesliga matches in charge, the German club announced on Sept 1, with the weekend draw at Werder Bremen not enough to save his job.
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September 02, 2025
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About 41,000 Pet Cats Licensed Since New Rules Took Effect a Year Ago
About 41,000 pet cats have been licensed since compulsory rules kicked in a year ago, requiring pet cat owners to license and microchip the felines.
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September 02, 2025
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Swim with Sharks
Head to Western Australia, one of the best global spots to see the world's largest fish in a natural setting, for whale shark snorkelling
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September 02, 2025
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'Anonymous' US athletes worry Coe as LA28 looms
The US track and field team might be \"one for the ages\", but they need to be better known in their own country ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.
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September 02, 2025
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Economic Headwinds Take Bite Out of Asia-Pacific Hotel Investments
Hotel investors have turned more cautious in the first half of 2025, deploying less capital into the hospitality sector in Asia-Pacific amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty.
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September 02, 2025
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Mediacorp cuts 93 jobs as media landscape evolves
Retrenchment exercise affects just over 3 per cent of total staff strength, it says
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September 02, 2025
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Indonesian Govt Says Economic Fundamentals Solid Despite Protests
Indonesia's financial and economic regulators on Sept 1 said economic fundamentals were strong, after widespread political protests sparked selling of stocks and the currency.
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September 02, 2025
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BYD's profit plunges 30% as price war takes toll on market leader
Despite robust overseas sales, big discounts see carmaker's income miss estimates
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September 02, 2025
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Meet the World's Hottest Upstart Weapons Dealers
A ferocious global arms race is big business.
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September 02, 2025
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Banh mi, not baguettes: French influence in Vietnam declines
As Vietnam celebrates the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule this week, French cultural influence remains ubiquitous, but not many people in the South-east Asian nation are aware of its prevalence.
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September 02, 2025
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WWII • Survivors of Japan's historical crimes still have a voice
I write to commend the three authors of \"Still waiting for closure\" (Aug 30) on the last few surviving comfort women in Asia.
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September 02, 2025
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Stick with in-form Teo Torriatte for four on the bounce
Sept 2 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
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September 02, 2025
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Enhancing inclusivity
Over at Changi Airport, travellers focused on their flights might not linger long enough in Terminal 2 to appreciate its finer points.
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September 02, 2025
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Yemen Vows Revenge After Houthi Leaders Killed by Israeli Strike
Thousands of mourners attended a funeral at the largest mosque in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sept. 1 for 12 senior Houthi figures, including their prime minister, who were killed by an Israeli strike.
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September 02, 2025
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Thai pro-democracy party may play kingmaker amid political turmoil
Party's rise to power had been thwarted by conservative establishment
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September 02, 2025
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Daughter's Big Day On Djokovic's Mind
She's unhappy he'll miss it for q-final against Fritz, but he plans 'nice surprises'
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September 02, 2025
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Four place-getters in Ipoh disqualified after returning positive
Four Ipoh runners from three trainers' stables were placed in their respective races at the Perak racecourse on July 19, but they have now been disqualified.
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September 02, 2025
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Aussie PM Urges Vigilance, Plays Down Anti-Migrant Protests
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed anti-immigration protests over the weekend in major Australian cities, but urged vigilance after neo-Nazis addressed some rallies.
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September 02, 2025
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Impact of SCO summit on other countries hard to gauge: Analyst
Ukraine, or China's dismissal of the ruling of an arbitral tribunal in 2016 in favour of the Philippines in the two countries' dispute in the South China Sea.
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September 02, 2025
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Reds make their own luck with hard work, says Slot
Liverpool's 1-0 victory over English Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Aug 31 was a testament to their hard-working character, said manager Arne Slot, who praised his side's mentality given the influx of new faces and a difficult opening schedule.
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September 02, 2025
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Refreshed digital plan for hotel sector to keep players competitive
Shifts in technology, human capital and sustainability are areas the hotel industry will have to navigate as the sector evolves, and as Singapore pursues its Tourism 2040 goals of quality tourism and higher tourism receipts.
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September 02, 2025
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Road safety Technology and more visible policing needed
The article \"Injuries, deaths on Singapore's roads rise in H1 2025; accidents due to red-light violations also up\" (Aug 29) highlights a worrying trend which has not been arrested for some time.
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September 02, 2025
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Pianist Niu Niu finds poetry in Beethoven's stormy Fifth
For an audience bred on piano performances by the likes of Lang Lang, Li Yundi and Yuja Wang, it was a matter of time before former child prodigy Niu Niu from China made his Singapore debut.
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September 02, 2025
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Jail for camp instructor who sent explicit messages and obscene photo to girl
A camp instructor who sent sexually explicit messages and an obscene photo to a 15-year-old girl he met at a school camp was jailed on Sept 1.
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September 02, 2025
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Michigan governor calls on PM Wong during four-day visit
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer met Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Sept 1, and explored opportunities in technology and advanced manufacturing during a four-day visit to Singapore.
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September 02, 2025
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Have a wild time in Coral Coast
Besides Ningaloo Reef, the Coral Coast region is home to some of the most stunning places in Western Australia, including Cape Range National Park, Kalbarri National Park and The Pinnacles Desert.
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September 02, 2025
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Building a greener, smarter and friendlier city:Behind the skyline,
At 60, Singapore is building on a foundation of safety as it shapes a city that's ready to adapt to future concerns, including climate change and an ageing society.
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September 02, 2025
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Piastri's work far from done in title duel with Norris
Hold your horses! Hands off the alarm button! The destiny of the 2025 Formula One world championship has not yet been determined, notwithstanding Lando Norris' misfortune in the Dutch Grand Prix.
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September 02, 2025
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Actor Jet Li confirms he had surgery to remove tumour
Action movie star Jet Li, who was in the news recently after going for surgery, has shared details on his condition and the operation for the first time.
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