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S’pore, Vietnam deepen cooperation in food and supply chain resilience
Republic will be reliable partner to Vietnam in its era of growth: President Tharman
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May 30, 2026
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Vance says US closing in on deal with Iran to extend truce by 60 days
US Vice-President J.D. Vance on May 28 told reporters that Washington was “not there yet” with Iran on an agreement, but that the parties were close, adding that the US was in a position where it could substantially set back Tehran's nuclear programme.
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May 30, 2026
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GREEN MACHINE CHARGING IN PAIRS IN PARIS CLASSIC
Daryzan, Dolmalan tackle G1 Prix du Jockey Club for Aga Khan at their Chantilly home
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May 30, 2026
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China’s low-key presence at forum a lost opportunity: Australian minister
China’s decision to send only academics to Asia’s biggest defence forum is a missed opportunity at a moment when countries need more “strategic reassurance” from Beijing, Australia’s Defence Minister said on May 29.
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May 30, 2026
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LOH'S ‘MEANINGFUL’ STRIDE INTO SEMIS
Chi can’t handle his pace, Watanabe up next as S’porean matches best home open result
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May 30, 2026
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FairPrice to expand price freeze to 500 products from June
FairPrice Group will freeze the prices of over 500 essential products in its supermarkets from June 1 to Aug 31, up from the current 300 products.
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May 30, 2026
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A happy ending in Messi’s 6th World Cup?
Lionel Messi will turn 39 during the upcoming World Cup and could have been forgiven for quitting international football after leading Argentina to glory in Qatar in 2022, but he remains his country’s talisman as they aim to retain the trophy.
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May 30, 2026
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Funding winter continues here for start-ups, but AI, deep tech deals up
Investors shunning early-stage deals for safer bets with more established outfits
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May 30, 2026
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Charities to get free ad space across SMRT network under new tie-up
Selected charities with Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status will be able to run campaigns free of charge across SMRT’s advertising network over the next three years.
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May 30, 2026
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India’s ‘unsinkable carrier’ near South-east Asia – and its China calculation
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz taught India what strategic exposure costs. Now it’s making its move not too far from the Malacca Strait.
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May 30, 2026
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Indonesia's new law changing how domestic workers see their role
Law formally recognising their labour with rights set to reshape their ties with employers
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May 30, 2026
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Double duty
The latest Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ has a dual identity.
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May 30, 2026
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‘Luxurious confinement’: The changing face of Japan’s prisons
A paradigm shift is under way with a shift in focus from punishment to rehabilitation.
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May 30, 2026
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Pokemon Center at Jewel to reopen with design inspired by Singapore's heritage
Pokemon fans can look forward to Singapore-inspired scenes and merchandise when the Pokemon Center Singapore reopens on July 1.
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May 30, 2026
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Pentagon’s Asia chief seeks funds to deter China on Taiwan
The US military is quietly seeking to bolster its ability to deter or battle China over Taiwan, including with new warship-killing bombs and advanced sea mines, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command said in a report to Congress.
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May 30, 2026
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Singapore, Qatar agree on need to uphold freedom of navigation
Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, discussed the need for rights of transit passage along shipping routes on the sidelines of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.
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May 30, 2026
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FANTASTIC VALUE HOLDS APPEAL
Resurgent Ttukseom Cup victor to relish 1,600m of G3 KNN Cup
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May 30, 2026
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Temu fined $297 million by EU for sale of unsafe toys, chargers
Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant, was fined €200 million (S$297 million) by the European Union for failing to stop the sale of unsafe baby toys and chargers on the platform.
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May 30, 2026
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As an AI wave sweeps China, its workers are adapting fast
There are mixed sentiments towards the encroachment of the technology into the workplace, from optimism to resignation that adaptation may be unavoidable.
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May 30, 2026
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PM Wong meets US War Secretary and France’s Defence Minister
Pete Hegseth affirms continued support for the SAF’s training in the United States
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May 30, 2026
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Sheng Siong to double discounts for blue, orange CHAS card holders at all 88 outlets in June
Lower-income Singaporeans can get double the discounts on purchases at all 88 Sheng Siong supermarkets islandwide in the month of June.
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May 30, 2026
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WHO identifies Ebola treatments, vaccines to be tested in trials
The World Health Organization has recommended prioritising three experimental treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, including Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134, Regeneron’s Maftivimab and Gilead Sciences’ antiviral Remdesivir.
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May 30, 2026
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African-inspired zone opens as part of Rainforest Wild Adventure
Adventure activities, glamping site and endangered animals in store for visitors
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May 30, 2026
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A TOUCH OF DRAMA
Split-level floors and graphic lighting define sleek, open-plan dual-key unit in Jalan Rajah
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May 30, 2026
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Iran Ambassador slams US over team’s visa delay
Iran’s football team still lack US visas and are not competing at the June 1-July 19 World Cup on “equal terms”, because of their difficulty in training ahead of the tournament, the country’s Ambassador to Mexico said on May 28.
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May 30, 2026
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Call for stricter safety, maintenance checks on ageing trains in Malaysia
LRT derailment in KL a sign of increasing strain on heavily utilised system, experts say
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May 30, 2026
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EU seeks to boost trade defences as China threatens key sectors
Trade gap is raising concerns as flow of cheap Chinese imports keeps rising
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May 30, 2026
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Trading houses here find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions
Ongoing volatility has created opportunities for commodities traders to boost profits
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May 30, 2026
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Fun-to-drive range champ
The BYD Seal 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid can take you to Penang and back on a full tank if its battery is kept charged
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May 30, 2026
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Flower Market, JuJu World pop-ups to open in June
Gardening enthusiasts can get to see plushie versions of Singapore’s national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim, as well as the striking Raffles’ Pitcher Plant and the vivid Singapore Ginger Flower at Gardens by the Bay in June.
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