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Up close with home-grown artistes Abangsapau and Regina Song at free event
The live recording of the newest episode of The Straits Times’ Music Lab podcast at Esplanade Annexe Studio on Oct 7 will feature two rising names in the Singapore music scene as guests — rapper Abangsapau and indie-pop singer-songwriter Regina Song.
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September 18, 2025
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Breaking down her 100m
As the World Para Swimming Championships approach, The Straits Times analyses how backstroke star Yip Pin Xiu polishes her technique to remain a competitive force.
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September 18, 2025
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ROJAS SET TO THRILL TOKYO CROWD
She is aiming to win an unprecedented fifth straight triple jump world title today
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September 18, 2025
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Arteta hails subs' impact in 'intense' match
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the “impact” of his substitutes, after the Gunners clinched a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao as the league phase of this season’s Champions League kicked off on Sept 16.
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September 18, 2025
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Woman charged over alleged links to fake SAF bulk order scams
A Sri Lankan woman was charged on Sept 17 over her alleged links to a recent spate of fake bulk order scams targeting local businesses.
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September 18, 2025
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S’pore’s Carro raises $76.6m to promote Japanese cars in Asia-Pacific
Carro, Southeast Asia’s largest used-car online marketplace, has raised US$60 million (S$76.6 million) in a funding round led by Japan sovereign wealth fund Cool Japan Fund, the company said on Sept 17.
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September 18, 2025
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Galleries concerned as art fair S.E.A. Focus moves to MBS alongside Art SG
A major move to streamline two art fairs during Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2026 has led to puzzlement among some gallerists, who are now waiting with bated breath for more information from organisers.
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September 18, 2025
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Cars Don’t let vehicles with plate flippers enter Singapore
I refer to the article “Illegal plate-flipping devices sold online in Malaysia, aid rogue motorists in evading law” (Sept 16).
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September 18, 2025
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Cat A COE price up 10.3% to hit new record of $119,003
Cat B premium also at highest since October 2023, ahead of cuts to EV rebates
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September 18, 2025
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ROMANS NOT SMOKIN' HOT BUT MAHER OPTIMISTIC IN G1
Champion trainer believes veteran 9YO can fight it out at Caulfield’s Underwood Stakes
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September 18, 2025
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Singapore shares slide 0.3% amid mixed showing in region
Decliners beat advancers 286 to 285 across broader market
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September 18, 2025
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Manila to hold its ground as Beijing turns up pressure at disputed shoal
Philippine patrols to continue despite move by China to designate atoll as nature reserve
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September 18, 2025
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Chinese automaker Chery to raise up to $1.5b in HK IPO
Chinese automaker Chery Automobile will aim to raise up to HK$9.15 billion (S$1.5 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, the largest deal of its kind for the city in 2025.
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September 18, 2025
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Tron: Ares' Greta Lee makes history as first Korean to lead a Hollywood blockbuster
Greta Lee could not hide her amazement at launching Tron: Ares' global press tour in South Korea.
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September 18, 2025
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Denny eyes first world c'ship medal in company of friendly discus rivals
Australian discus king Matthew Denny is chasing his first World Athletics Championships medal in Tokyo and will do it alongside the man he regards as both the benchmark and a drinking buddy: world record holder Mykolas Alekna.
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September 18, 2025
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Mobile line, banking and Singpass curbs for scam mules
Joint effort by agencies aims to restrict access to facilities that can be exploited to enable fraud
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September 18, 2025
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Whimsy abounds in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Sketch offers all-ages entertainment
A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY (PG13) 109 minutes, opens on Sept 18 ★★☆☆☆ The story: Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell costar as lonesome strangers. A twist of fate brings them together for a transformative journey after a chance meeting at a wedding.
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September 18, 2025
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Timor-Leste axes plan to buy SUVs for MPs
Timor-Leste’s Parliament has bowed to public pressure and dropped a plan to buy sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for lawmakers in one of Southeast Asia’s poorest nations, but sceptical protesters returned to the streets on Sept 17.
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September 18, 2025
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Prabowo under pressure to implement police reforms after protests
Failure to act could damage his credibility amid public fury over delivery rider’s death
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September 18, 2025
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Skylink opens at 24.5 cents following reverse takeover
Skylink Holdings has made its debut on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) at 24.5 cents on Sept 17.
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September 18, 2025
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Latest Demon Slayer is Japan's second highest-grossing film
The latest iteration of anime blockbuster Demon Slayer has become Japan’s second highest-grossing film, data showed on Sept 16, meaning the mega-franchise now dominates the top two spots in the country’s all-time box-office rankings.
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September 18, 2025
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Nader's 1,500m gold his most important win
Portugal's Isaac Nader was at a loss for words after outsprinting Briton Jake Wightman to claim a surprise men's 1,500m gold at the World Athletics Championships on Sept 17.
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September 18, 2025
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More found jobs in Q2
However, unemployment rate for those aged 30 and below increased.
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September 18, 2025
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$180 worth of Scoot vouchers and more for new ST subscribers
New subscribers to The Straits Times will receive $180 worth of vouchers for travel on Scoot when they commit to a two-year contract for ST’s All Digital, Print or All Digital plus Print packages.
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September 18, 2025
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Malaysia on track to host 450 concerts this year; aims to be showbiz hub
Concerts are expected to inject nearly RM1.7 billion (S$521 million) into Malaysia’s economy in 2025, with the country fast emerging as one of the region’s most vibrant destinations for international performances.
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September 18, 2025
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In HK's latest policy blueprint, 'one country' trumps 'two systems'
Chief Executive’s economic strategy binds city’s destiny even more tightly to China’s
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September 18, 2025
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CPF top-ups hit record $6.7b in first seven months of 2025
Central Provident Fund (CPF) top-ups under a scheme to grow retirement savings reached a record $6.7 billion in the first seven months of 2025, boosted by contributions to the accounts of older members aged 55 and above.
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September 18, 2025
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Outdoor galleries, interactive activities at revamped Malay Heritage Centre
Look out for new features, refreshed exhibits when centre reopens in April
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September 18, 2025
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Singapore's P-8A Poseidon aircraft purchase is anything but routine
At a time of submarine proliferation and great-power rivalry, Singapore's purchase of the P-8A sends a message about deterrence, defence and alignment with key partners.
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September 18, 2025
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Disney, Universal and Warner Bros sue Chinese Al start-up for copyright infringement
Walt Disney Co, Comeast’s Universal Studios and Warner Bros Discovery are suing Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax, accusing the company of pirating the studios’ intellectual property.
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