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The most sustainable mooncake is the one you actually eat
In our quest to go green, let’s remember the Mid-Autumn Festival is a celebration of people, not packaging.
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October 03, 2025
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China and Malaysia said to be in talks on rare earths refinery project
China and Malaysia are in early talks on a project to process rare earths, with sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional likely to partner with a Chinese state-owned firm to build a refinery in the Southeast Asian nation, people familiar with the matter said.
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October 03, 2025
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Gong Cha Singapore shuts all stores after losing franchise
But global CEO of bubble tea brand says relaunch here planned in 2026
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October 03, 2025
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Over 3,100 entering Johor without VEP tag fined
More than 3,100 drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles have been issued writs of summons for failing to possess a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) tag when entering Malaysia since enforcement began on July 1.
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October 03, 2025
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Israel to deport flotilla activists headed to Gaza
Israel said on Oct 2 that it will deport pro-Palestinian activists on an aid flotilla intercepted at sea as they headed towards Gaza, adding that none of the vessels had successfully breached its maritime blockade.
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October 03, 2025
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IOC to offer scholarships for Palestinian athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it will offer a number of scholarships to help Palestinian athletes train for the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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October 03, 2025
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OpenAI hits $644 billion valuation, now world’s most valuable start-up
OpenAl has completed a deal to help employees sell shares in the company at a US$500 billion (S$644 billion) valuation, propelling the ChatGPT owner past Mr Elon Musk’s SpaceX to become the world’s largest startup.
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October 03, 2025
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PM Wong sends condolences to families of quake victims
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong sent his condolences to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr following an earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept 30.
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October 03, 2025
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Disability inclusion • Start with simple, everyday interactions
We refer to Ms Theresa Tan’s commentary, “A blind man told me not to pity him. Instead, empathise” (Sept 21).
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October 02, 2025
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What happens next with US government shutdown?
A US government shutdown that could affect millions of Americans began on Oct 1 after congressional Republicans and Democrats failed to resolve a budget deadlock.
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October 02, 2025
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Li Nanxing, 60, to play son of Xiang Yun, 63, in The Leftovers series
Homegrown actor Li Nanxing is just three years younger than veteran actress Xiang Yun, but he will be playing her son in the upcoming drama The Leftovers.
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October 02, 2025
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Uefa has to decide on Israel's status: Fifa V-P
Israel’s continued participation in international football has to be dealt with first and foremost by European governing body Uefa, Fifa vice-president Victor Montagliani said on Oct 1.
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October 02, 2025
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Trump, Hegseth and the making of a Maga 'warrior class'
The gathering of US military top brass is both bizarre and worrying.
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October 02, 2025
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Puppet Origin Stories takes final bow at Cairnhill home
Five arts groups moved into the former Anglo-Chinese School in Cairnhill Road in 1992 and a new arts hub was born.
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October 02, 2025
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Schools • Take steps to safeguard our children's emotional health
I am writing in response to “The day an Il-year-old did not come home from school” (Sept 29). My sincere condolences to Yong Le’s parents and family members.
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October 02, 2025
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Jail for man who used $1.5b in criminal proceeds to buy nearly 28,000 gold bars
A man who bought nearly 28,000 gold bars after receiving more than $1.5 billion in proceeds from a foreign crime was sentenced to five years' jail on Oct 1.
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October 02, 2025
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CCE isn't just an 'extra subject.' It's education at its core
Character and Citizenship Education has a critical role in schools as students navigate a complex and polarised world.
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October 02, 2025
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Trump's crypto project '100%' not political, says Donald Trump Jr
The crypto venture backed by US President Donald Trump's family is \"100 per cent\" not political, said his son Donald Trump Jr.
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October 02, 2025
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Issue with ship's anchors led to collision causing massive oil spill
Report flags other causes of 2024 incident including lack of proper handover processes
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October 02, 2025
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She joined KK to seek answers on stillborn sibling, and stayed for 50 years as a midwife
More than five decades ago, a woman’s curiosity about why her sibling had been stillborn led her to enrol in Kandang Kerbau Hospital’s school of midwifery.
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October 02, 2025
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Hollywood performers union condemns AI-generated ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood
The recent debut of an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated “actress” named Tilly Norwood, and its producer’s boasts of interest from studio executives, sparked a backlash on Sept 30 from the SAG-Aftra actors union, condemning the replacement of human performers with “synthetics”.
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October 02, 2025
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I went cinema-hopping in JB. Here's what I learnt
Yes, tickets are cheaper, but that is true for most consumer goods and services there. Quality matters as well.
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October 02, 2025
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Showing sustainability impact will silence the sceptics
Adding economics to ESG can demonstrate that companies can pursue green initiatives and be financially viable.
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October 02, 2025
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HK actresses Janice Man surprises with birth announcement
Hong Kong actress Janice Man dropped a bombshell on Sept 30 when she announced on social media that she had given birth to her first child.
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October 02, 2025
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After missteps, British PM fights for survival as anti-immigrant anger grows
News analysis
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October 02, 2025
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Zubeen Garg tragedy: Singapore police provide Indian embassy with autopsy report
Indian musician Zubeen Garg died on Sept 19 after swimming in waters off St John's Island, and not while scuba diving, as was initially reported by Indian media.
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October 02, 2025
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Slipper to end career in Perth where he started
Australia’s most-capped Test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby following the final Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Oct 4, bringing the curtain down on a record-breaking 16-year career.
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October 02, 2025
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ExxonMobil expects to cut about 500 staff in Singapore by end-2027
ExxonMobil expects to cut its staff number in Singapore by 10 per cent to 15 per cent by the end of 2027 as part of global restructuring efforts.
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October 02, 2025
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Luce Verde in his element in Highveld, can win again
(4) LUCE VERDE has thrived since relocating to the Highveld and a six-point penalty for a last-start beating of re-opposing (2) THE ULTIMATE KING (0.5kg better off) is unlikely to halt his momentum. The latter is also on an upward trajectory, so he should fight out the finish on these revised terms.
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October 02, 2025
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UOB rolls out initiative to train staff in Gen Al, automation skills
Push to help bank's employees use tech for productivity, efficient operations
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