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Singapore's take on viral ‘cake picnic’ trend draws criticism over $170 fee
A local event organiser has drawn criticism for charging home bakers $170 to participate in its version of the viral “cake picnic” trend that originated as a free community gathering.
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September 25, 2025
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LEARY INSPIRED BY COMPATRIOT PITT TO GOLD
Paris double gold medallist a whisker from world record, guns for a double in 50m free
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September 25, 2025
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Gaza aid flotilla targeted by drones, say organisers
Organisers of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists said on Sept 24 that several of their boats had been targeted by multiple drones.
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September 25, 2025
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Australian telco giant Optus fined $85m over ‘appalling’ sales conduct
Embattled Australian telco giant Optus was hit with a US$66 million ($$85 million) fine on Sept 24 over “appalling” sales conduct as the firm grapples with fallout from a network outage linked to a number of deaths.
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September 25, 2025
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More tie-ups between public, private and philanthropic sectors needed to advance Asia's green agenda: Experts
With their different interests and funding appetites, they can each play a key role
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September 25, 2025
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Singtel says sorry for Optus outage linked to 3 deaths in Australia
Singtel has apologised after an outage affecting its subsidiary Optus resulted in three deaths in Australia.
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September 25, 2025
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Temasek Shophouse triples its space to give more support to changemakers
Up to 50 social impact organisations will soon be able to work together under one roof and more collaboratively in the newly renovated Temasek Shophouse (TSH), which will reopen its doors on Sept 29.
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September 25, 2025
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Joel Tan tackles repressed and rebellious teens in new play
The playwright's \"reckless\" new work, The Serangoon Gardens Techno Party Of 1993, opens on Oct 17
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September 25, 2025
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Consumer-institution financial disputes hit record high
The number of claims handled by a financial dispute resolution body hit a record high in 2025, with most involving scams and fraud.
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September 25, 2025
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Private healthcare insurers urged to relook overly generous products: MOH
Need for balance in providing protection and encouraging prudent consumption
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September 25, 2025
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Better stock research vital in move to bolster S’pore market: Fund managers
They share largely positive outlook for the Equity Market Development Programme
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September 25, 2025
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New flood fears spook evacuees after Ragasa kills 17 in Taiwan
Residents in an eastern Taiwan town took to shelters on Sept 24, fearing further disaster after flooding from a strong typhoon killed 17 people, as Premier Cho Jung-tai called for an inquiry into what went wrong with evacuation orders.
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September 25, 2025
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S’pore stocks slip after US Fed chief says equities ‘highly valued’
The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.3 per cent or 12.27 points to close at 4,290.4 on Sept 24, as investor sentiment cooled after US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said late on Sept 23 that equity prices could be overvalued.
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September 25, 2025
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ONG TAKES IT EASY WITH CAVALRY
Champion trainer gets chronic bleeder back on track at trials
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September 25, 2025
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Israeli tanks push towards heart of Gaza City as Trump talks peace
At least 20 killed as Israeli air strikes hit shelter housing displaced families
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September 25, 2025
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Early planning for super typhoon pays off for Hong Kong
Authorities and residents better prepared, having learnt lesson from 2018, 2023 storms
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September 25, 2025
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Must we rush our seniors into using technology?
We can’t just hand our seniors a device and force them to use it. Let’s help them adapt at their own pace, and say no if they want.
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September 25, 2025
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Autism has no easy answers
US President Donald Trump's promotion of an unproven link between paracetamol and neurological disorders does not help pregnant women.
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September 25, 2025
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Investors viewed Hyflux as growth firm before Tuaspring bid: Ex-deputy CEO
The former deputy chief executive of Hyflux said investors had perceived the firm as a growth company before it won the bid for the Tuaspring project in 2011, and not a water utilities firm.
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September 25, 2025
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Amazon trial begins on claims it duped 40 million Prime subscribers
Amazon knew millions of customers were unintentionally signing up for Prime membership but did not stop them because doing so would have hurt its revenue, US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attorneys argued on Sept 23 at the start of an antitrust case.
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September 25, 2025
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Malaysia's anti-graft agency expands probe into Mahathir’s assets to Switzerland
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has widened its investigation into former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad’s alleged overseas assets to include Switzerland, in addition to ongoing cooperation with the authorities in the UK.
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September 25, 2025
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Nepal awaits a new political imagination after the Gen Z protests
Biggest question is whether the anger of the young can propel a lasting political change
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September 25, 2025
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Flawed but necessary look at Japan's war atrocities
Chinese film 731, based on World War II events, is directed by Zhao Linshan and stars Jiang Wu
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September 25, 2025
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How a retired general helps strengthen Indonesian leader Prabowo's grip on power
New security chief Djamari seen as able to provide stability amid unrest
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September 25, 2025
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Jewellery giant Chow Tai Fook in global push with premium store in S'pore
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group is eyeing Singapore and the world outside the US for expansion as Chinese appetite for luxury wanes.
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September 25, 2025
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Hawkers not expected to make a loss from selling affordable meals: Goh Hanyan
Hawkers are not expected to make a loss from selling affordable meals, as they should have taken such meals into consideration when negotiating their rent with operators, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan told Parliament on Sept 24.
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September 25, 2025
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Trump's trashing of the UN is tragic and hypocritical
The world body is a useful scapegoat for the US President who mocks its failure to maintain world peace.
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September 25, 2025
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Guard against temptation to play race, religion card in future elections, says PM
The temptation to play the race and religion card to draw voters will grow as elections become more tightly contested, and Singapore must find ways to guard against this, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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September 25, 2025
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Train thriller 96 Minutes on the right track, All Of You a struggling romance
The story: Bomb disposal expert Song Kang-ren (Austin Lin) is travelling from Taipei to Kaohsiung with his police detective fiancee (Vivian Sung) when alerted to an explosive on their bullet train. He has just 96 minutes until final destination to disarm the threat and confront a guilty secret from his past.
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September 25, 2025
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Trump's visit a boost: Scheffler
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler said on Sept 23 that he expects President Donald Trump’s planned appearance later this week at the Ryder Cup to boost the United States squad.
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