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Knowing when to pull the plug is crucial: S’pore entrepreneurs
Knowing when to pull the plug is crucial to living to fight another day for an entrepreneur, as it helps to cut losses before they spiral out of control.
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September 19, 2025
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Coach of SPL selection Noor wants to repay Eagles
Having played in the Sultan of Selangor's Cup, Geylang International coach Noor Ali received a form of recognition last week when it was announced that he will be heading to the 2025 edition as coach of the Singapore Premier League (SPL) Selection team.
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September 19, 2025
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14 projects to fight rising seas get $22m in grant from PUB
R&D funding will shape S'pore's capabilities in coastal protection, says Goh Hanyan
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September 19, 2025
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Sunway to assume ownership of ongoing development projects in Singapore, assets in Malaysia
Real estate group Hongkong Land Holdings will sell its Singapore and Malaysia property arm MCL Land to Malaysia’s Sunway Group for $738.7 million, the companies said on Sept 18.
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September 19, 2025
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Spotlight on student initiatives to tackle real-world problems
Driving through the mountainous regions of northern Thailand, from Chiang Mai towards the national parks beyond the Mae Chaem district, a bright yellow sign stands out among the usual roadside markers.
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September 19, 2025
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'I take it day by day': Borg on his cancer fight
Swedish tennis icon Bjorn Borg said he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer and will \"fight every day like it’s a Wimbledon final\".
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September 19, 2025
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Two new stamps issued to mark 60 years of S'pore-Thailand ties
A historic street off New Bridge Road and a popular pier near Bangkok's Grand Palace will feature in two new stamps issued to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties between Singapore and Thailand.
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September 19, 2025
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Trump designates anti-fascist Antifa as terrorist group
US President Donald Trump on Sept 17 said he was designating the left-wing, antifascist Antifa movement as a terrorist organisation, in a move following the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk.
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September 19, 2025
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Carousell opening second-hand luxury bag store at The Centrepoint
Homegrown online marketplace Carousell Group will open a new retail store selling secondhand luxury handbags in Orchard Road on Sept 23.
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September 19, 2025
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US liberal groups worried as Trump readies order on political violence
Left-wing groups say reaction to Charlie Kirk murder is undermining their work
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September 19, 2025
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Centurion Accommodation Reit launches IPO, aims to raise $77lm
Centurion Accommodation Reit will launch its initial public offering (IPO) at 10pm on Sept 18, marking the second-largest listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2025 so far.
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September 19, 2025
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27 vapes seized, 4 users fined in raids over 4 days in Tampines, CBD
In raids led by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) spanning four days, a total of 27 vapes and components were seized.
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September 19, 2025
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Dolphin-like fossil that is at least 8 million years old found in Peruvian desert
Palaeontologists in Peru on Sept 17 unveiled the fossilised skeleton of an ancient dolphin-like creature estimated to be between eight million and 12 million years old.
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September 19, 2025
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Singapore Retail Festival aims to up visibility, footfall for physical retailers
Food vendors include six Michelin Bib Gourmand brands like Fei Fei Roasted Noodles, suburban favourites like Chinese snack chain Dough Magic, and formerly online-only businesses like Wanting Kimchi. The mandatory coffee stand is run by Percolate, the sort of trendy roaster that also sells ceramics and imported beans.
5 min |
September 19, 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! taken off air over host's remarks
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Sept 17 that it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003 to present) off the air, after remarks by the late-night American talk show’s host about Mr Charlie Kirk’s assassination triggered a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.
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September 19, 2025
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Investors in Vietnam may soon need police nod for projects
Planned reform aimed at boosting security, ensuring ruling party’s ‘absolute leadership’
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September 19, 2025
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President Tharman to make first state visit to Middle East and North Africa with 4-day trip to Egypt
President Tharman Shanmugarat-nam will be heading to Egypt from Sept 19 to 22 for his first state visit to the Middle East and North Africa.
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September 19, 2025
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Lights, lanterns, legends
SG60 adds to glow of Mid-Autumn festivities
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September 19, 2025
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Kpop Demon Hunters' soundtrack hits No. 1 on US Billboard 200 album chart
The soundtrack to the hit Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters (2025) has reached the top spot on the United States' Billboard 200 album chart for the first time.
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September 18, 2025
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'UNIQUE' DE BRUYNE BACK TO HAUNT CITY
Guardiola not surprised ex-Etihad favourite is proving his worth at Napoli so quickly
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September 18, 2025
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Agoda axes 50 S’pore workers; MOM looking into severance terms
Online travel platform Agoda said on Sept 17 that it has phased out customer support roles in Singapore, Shanghai and Budapest.
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September 18, 2025
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Spike in inquiries on vaping cessation programmes
In the first two weeks since harsher punishments against vapes were announced, more users and their loved ones have asked the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for help.
3 min |
September 18, 2025
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People who died by suicide showed warning signs in week before death: Study
They were more likely to post content on social media that was out of the ordinary
4 min |
September 18, 2025
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Have 3 new COE categories based on vehicle's OMV
I refer to the article “Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on COE system, private-hire cars and other transport issues” (June 17).
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September 18, 2025
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Xpeng flying cars collide at rehearsal for China air show
Two flying cars from a unit of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng reportedly collided when airborne at a rehearsal on Sept 16 for the Changchun air show, raising fresh questions over the safety of the technology.
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September 18, 2025
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Recent rail disruptions isolated, not systemic: SMRT Trains president
Latest trip-up is among at least five across the MRT network in Sept
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September 18, 2025
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We can beat any ACL 2 group rival: Buhagiar
With three goals and an assist in three matches, BG Tampines Rovers forward Trent Buhagiar has hit the ground running for his new club.
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September 18, 2025
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Will Trump's rebranded 'Department of War' lead to more wars?
Some critics see it as a dangerous sign of the times, others as theatrics. More likely, the renaming exercise is an admission of US-perceived vulnerabilities.
7 min |
September 18, 2025
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More fresh graduates found jobs compared with 2024 cohort
More students from the 2025 graduating cohort entered the workforce soon after university than the previous cohort, with a lower proportion of them taking a break or seeking further studies.
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September 18, 2025
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Yu Menglong's mother says actor died from accidental fall after drinking
Chinese actor Yu Menglong’s mother has publicly addressed his death for the first time, saying that he accidentally fell from height after drinking alcohol.
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