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Singapore stocks gain ground amid rebound in the region
STI up 0.5%, with Mapletree Logistics Trust leading gainers
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April 15, 2026
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Raising retirement age shouldn't mean lowering expectations at work
We need to rethink how jobs are structured and that applies well beyond senior workers.
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April 15, 2026
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S. Korea to start building a presidential office in Sejong city in 2027
South Korea will begin construction of a presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong in August 2027, the presidential Blue House said on April 14, as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks to ensure the complex can be used within his term.
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April 15, 2026
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Middle powers offer ASEAN valuable alternative options
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April 15, 2026
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Mario Ho mourns recent death of sister Maisy Ho
Entrepreneur Mario Ho, son of late Macau casino tycoon Stanley Ho, is mourning his half-sister Maisy Ho, who died on April 12.
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April 15, 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter apologises for mocking Arabic call
American singer Sabrina Carpenter apologised for mistaking a fan’s zaghrouta - a high-pitched ululation used in some Arab cultures to express deep joy — for a yodel and calling it “weird” during her headlining performance at Coachella on April 10.
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April 15, 2026
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Singer Derrick Hoh sends daughter's name to the moon on Artemis II mission
Local singer Derrick Hoh’s three-year-old daughter — or rather, her nickname Nori — was part of the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space mission Artemis II, which was a trip around the moon from April 1 to 10.
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April 15, 2026
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Girls in the spotlight
Five female film-makers from Asia capture girlhood in their feature debuts
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April 15, 2026
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TIME FOR THE NSG TO GET A REBOOT?
In this series, The Straits Times takes a deep dive into the hottest sports topic or debate of the hour. From Lamine Yamal's status as the next big thing to pickleball's growth, we'll ask The Big Question to set you thinking, and talking.
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April 15, 2026
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S'pore has experience to explore more underground spaces for fuel reserves: Tan See Leng
The Jurong Rock Caverns facility has been in operation for more than a decade, and Singapore now has the experience to explore more underground spaces as options to boost its fuel reserves, said Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Tan See Leng.
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April 15, 2026
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US-Indonesia defence ties upgrade: What Jakarta hopes to gain
Yet, President Prabowo Subianto likely sees it as something else: an affirmation of his view that major powers must reckon with Indonesia’s strategic position, and a chance to raise the country’s standing.
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April 15, 2026
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ASEAN should be thankful it does not have a Viktor Orban problem
The region's 'friends to all' instinct, reflected in the latest State of Southeast Asia survey, is its greatest asset in an age of upheaval.
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April 15, 2026
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Loss metric can ensure IP premium rises justified
Insurers have recently voiced their concerns about rising medical costs, and have raised the premiums of their Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) in tandem (Five of seven private health insurers hike IP premiums for existing plans, April 2).
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April 15, 2026
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Online security Protect the young from accepting Al-generated content as real
The rising use of artificial intelligence tools, particularly in generating online content, has raised serious concerns about the spread of misinformation.
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April 15, 2026
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April 15 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) preview
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April 15, 2026
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Hungary vote removes Ukraine’s harshest EU foe
It paves the way for loan that Kyiv needs, but winner of polls is no outspoken ally of Ukraine
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April 15, 2026
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The WTO can be a good supporting actor on trade
Its shortcomings do not mean it should be ignored or unwound.
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April 15, 2026
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The mystifying syndrome that makes people spontaneously drunk
Known as auto-brewery syndrome, cases are regularly missed because diagnosis is difficult
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April 15, 2026
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TALENTED TRIO TOP KL TRAINING SHEETS
Platinum Emperor, Antipodean and Pacific Vampire ready to trade blows on April 18
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April 15, 2026
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N. Korea may have built new uranium enrichment plant
North Korea appears to have completed a building at its Yongbyon nuclear complex that is likely intended for uranium enrichment, according to a US thinktank.
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April 15, 2026
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Singapore economy grows less than expected in Q1 as Iran war darkens outlook
The Iran war threatens to stall Singapore’s growth momentum, with the Republic bracing itself for higher import costs and supply disruptions that are tempering earlier expectations for what could have been a promising year.
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April 15, 2026
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Eat First hit by one-star reviews after enforcing $2 outside-drinks charge
A $2 charge at Eat First for drinks not bought on the premises has sparked online backlash against the Geylang restaurant after Singapore media platform Mothership reported on it on April 12.
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April 15, 2026
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China Evergrande Group founder pleads guilty to fraud
China Evergrande Group's founder has pleaded guilty to a number of charges, including fundraising fraud and bribery, in a Chinese court, cementing the downfall of a property tycoon who was emblematic of the country's real estate boom and bust.
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April 15, 2026
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Greenpeace warns of potential catastrophe at Chernobyl nuke plant
An uncontrolled collapse of the internal radiation shell at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine could increase the risk of radioactivity release in the environment, Greenpeace warned on April 14.
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April 15, 2026
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Adult learning Skills push already shifting towards credible validation
The concern raised in the Forum letter “Skills push should include real work exposure” (April 10) — that certificates alone cannot substitute for employers’ confidence in what individuals can actually do — is an important one.
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April 15, 2026
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Energy shock from Iran war to hit S'pore sectors like property, F&B
Bunkering already affected; labour market may also suffer some fallout, says MAS
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April 15, 2026
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Nissan to cut 20% of models and boost sales in US, China
A year after taking charge of ailing automaker Nissan Motor, chief executive Ivan Espinosa has unveiled a makeover to freshen its ageing line-up and set ambitious targets to boost US and China sales to levels not seen in years.
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April 15, 2026
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Goodbye, millennial duck face. Hello, Gen Z pout
Picture a face that is blank-eyed and puffy-lipped, like a koi fish on Ativan medication.
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April 15, 2026
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How Iran diversified its economy amid the pain of sanctions
It has exchanged goods with 170 nations even as curbs have fuelled inflation, unrest
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April 15, 2026
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How US blockade could impact China and India, with wider spillover effects
Risks of higher energy prices, but impact on the two countries likely to be different
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