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CDA funds cannot be used at retail pharmacies, optical shops from 2026
From Jan 1, 2026, parents and trustees can no longer use Child Development Account (CDA) funds at optical shops and retail pharmacies, said the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
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October 02, 2025
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New course to train experts on Singapore coastal protection against rising sea levels
The Republic’s coastlines are set to be bustling with activity in the next few decades, as seawalls, coastal barriers and mangroves will be used to defend the island from rising seas.
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October 02, 2025
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S'pore shares rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Singapore stocks continued to climb on Oct 1 amid a mixed showing from regional bourses.
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October 02, 2025
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Malaysian fans fear Asian Cup exit over fake heritage allegations
Fifa suspends seven naturalised players, launches probe after 4-0 win over Vietnam
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October 02, 2025
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Pfizer secures three-year reprieve from Trump tariffs by agreeing to slash US drug prices
Pfizer secured a three-year reprieve from US President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry on Sept 30 by agreeing to slash some of its US drug prices by up to 85 per cent and selling directly to the American public, a move other major drugmakers are expected to follow.
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October 02, 2025
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Race and religion still central in shaping social fabric, says Janil
Continued efforts to boost harmony crucial and remain an ongoing process
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October 02, 2025
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Hamas said to be seeking amendments to Trump's Gaza plan
Group wants changes to clauses on disarmament and expulsion, says source
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October 02, 2025
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OCTOBER IS ALSO A FEST FOR GERMAN UNITY IN HOPPEGARTEN
Fall of Berlin Wall celebrated at G3 Preis der Deutschen Einheit
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October 02, 2025
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No more licence renewal for vape sales in Perak starting from Jan 2026
Perak will stop issuing or renewing licences to sell vape and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026.
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October 02, 2025
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SOARING EAGLES UPBEAT IN EUROPE
Glasner's side head into maiden European campaign on superb 18-game unbeaten run
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October 02, 2025
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New Presiding Judge at State Courts from Jan 1
Justice Christopher Tan Pheng Wee has been appointed Presiding Judge of the State Courts by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and will take over from Justice Vincent Hoong Seng Lei on Jan 1, 2026.
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October 02, 2025
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SimplyGood's Jeremy Lee on a mission to create green cleaning solutions
Its dehydrated cleaning products can be dissolved in reusable containers, reducing the need for single-use plastic packaging.
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October 02, 2025
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NUS scientists set to explore underwater mountains in Indian Ocean
Expedition team to use new technologies to learn more about the oases of biodiversity
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October 02, 2025
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Singlife partners Fullerton Fund to plug clients' retirement gaps
Singlife has inked a partnership with Temasek-backed Fullerton Fund Management to deliver a wider suite of financial solutions from insurance to investments, and to bridge retirement gaps for Singaporeans.
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October 02, 2025
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SPICY BABE, GOOD CHILLI SIZZLE
Both gallopers turn up the heat at trials, look primed and poised for the Oct 5 races
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October 02, 2025
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From business imperative to bigger purpose: Beh Siew Kim on sustainability in hospitality
Beyond investor returns, sustainability for Ascott means uplifting communities, protecting the environment and inspiring change. By Chong Xin Wei
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October 02, 2025
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HDB resale prices continue to cool, rising 0.4% in Q3
It is possibly the lowest quarter-on-quarter increase since the second quarter of 2020
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October 02, 2025
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Ascott puts sustainability at the heart of hospitality
The 41-year-old company has a formalised framework focusing on community, alliance, respect, environment and supply chain.
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October 02, 2025
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Thrilling chase through a divided US
A biting satire of American political extremism, One Battle After Another is director Paul Thomas Anderson’s first action thriller
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October 02, 2025
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'Moderator in nature': Edible Garden City's Bjorn Low wants to sow green ideas that will outlast him
A plan to lead 'a simple life' has sprouted into a 41-strong social enterprise building edible gardens across Singapore. By Tessa Oh
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October 02, 2025
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US government shutdown masks a bid for raw power
Trump will turn this crisis into an opportunity to hollow out the administrative state.
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October 02, 2025
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Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital gazetted as national monument
As the birthplace of more than 1.2m babies, old hospital is special to Singaporeans: NHB
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October 02, 2025
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What is Europe's 'drone wall'?
The European Union (EU) is working on a plan to establish what it calls a “drone wall” — a defence system along the bloc’s eastern flank meant to repel unmanned aircraft from Russia.
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October 02, 2025
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Succession shake-ups
Puppetry theatre group The Finger Players will scrap artistic director role in 2026 for a collaborative leadership model
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October 02, 2025
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MY TIME'LL COME: RUSSELL
Mercedes driver 4th in standings but confident he will one day be an F1 champ
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October 02, 2025
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Co-create solutions to support school canteen stallholders
Letter of the day
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October 02, 2025
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Wildfire heroics heat up The Lost Bus, while Fish Flew Away flops
Whang Yee Ling
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October 02, 2025
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New guide aims to help consumers identify fish at wet markets in Singapore
It includes average price, cooking methods and sustainability recommendations
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October 02, 2025
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'Regenerative and restorative': Prof Lily Kong on the power of human-environment ties
The president of SMU shares how she has upheld sustainability principles throughout her career.
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October 02, 2025
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MCGINN KEY FOR MUDDLING VILLA
As Aston Villa gear up for a crucial Europa League clash at Feyenoord on Oct 2, one player stands out as the linchpin capable of steering the team through this high-stakes encounter — captain John McGinn.
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