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Takaichi’s premiership bid in doubt as Japan’s ruling coalition splits
Ms Sanae Takaichi's bid to become Japan’s first female prime minister was thrown into doubt on Oct 10 when her ruling party’s junior coalition partner quit.
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October 11, 2025
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Degree holders gain more as over 5 in 10 S'pore workers see significant changes at workplace: Report
Degree holders are more likely to land jobs that require a high skill level and gain more pay than those without a degree, amid significant changes taking shape at workplaces.
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October 11, 2025
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Global skills index • S'pore ranks 12th
Singapore came in 12th out of 30 on an index rating how prepared nations are to adopt a skills-first approach.
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October 11, 2025
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How the once humble butter became 'yellow gold' in New Zealand
Global supply and demand have led to high prices for butter, which is not just indispensable in home baking, but also ubiquitous in cafes.
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October 11, 2025
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Nerve issue delays start of 23rd season for Lakers' James
Los Angeles superstar LeBron James is set to miss the Lakers' National Basketball Association (NBA) season-opener after the team said he will be sidelined three to four weeks with sciatica, multiple US media outlets reported on Oct 9.
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October 11, 2025
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Seatrium shares dip after customer terminates $616m vessel contract
Seatrium said on Oct 10 that its customer Maersk Offshore Wind sent a notice of termination a day earlier for a US$475 million (S$616.2 million) contract to build a vessel that is already 98.9 per cent completed.
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October 11, 2025
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FOOTBALL TIES THAT BIND
Mother decides to join daughter in playing the sport competitively in parenting journey
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October 11, 2025
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GATTUSO'S ITALY ON EDGE
In this series, The Straits Times highlights the players or teams to watch in the world of sport. Today, we focus on Italy's national football team and their struggles in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup.
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October 11, 2025
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Israeli gymnasts refused entry for world championships in Jakarta
Visas denied for six athletes amid growing public attention on ongoing conflict in Gaza
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October 11, 2025
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Audi's VIO wagon an expensive passion project
It is costly to maintain the large family wagon, but the owner enjoys its sports-car-level performance
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October 11, 2025
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Israel ceasefire lifts Italian hopes for full turnout
Italy midfielder Bryan Cristante is hopeful that the announcement of an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct 9 will lead to a full stadium for his side’s upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel.
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October 11, 2025
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Why is flexibility becoming a dirty word in the office?
Forcing workers back may fill desks, but it can impact the place of goodwill.
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October 11, 2025
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Fans hail upgrade of 2026 Singapore Tennis Open
The Singapore Tennis Open (STO) will be upgraded to a WTA 500 tournament when it returns in 2026, said the Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), which operates the Singapore Sports Hub, in an announcement on Oct 10.
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October 11, 2025
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MRT reliability dips in August; LTA to give monthly updates
The performance of the MRT network dipped as at the end of August compared with the previous month, based on the latest figures from the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
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October 11, 2025
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Your school subscribed to ST’s Little Red Dot? Enjoy a Big Day Out at S’pore Oceanarium
Dress up as a denizen of the sea, play games and solve a mystery to win prizes while exploring the new Singapore Oceanarium - this is what awaits upper primary pupils whose schools sign them up for an exclusive event this October.
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October 11, 2025
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Site visits, interviews shed light on chip buyer's opaque operation
On a humid June night in 2024, Mr Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, held court with several of his company’s major Asian customers at a bar with sweeping views of Taipei, Taiwan. They stood and toasted the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
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October 11, 2025
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Deadly cough syrup scandals pose hard questions for India’s regulators
Repeated incidents have claimed the lives of dozens of children
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October 11, 2025
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New initiatives to strengthen S'pore-Vietnam economic ties
Both sides see progress in areas such as energy, sustainability at ministerial meeting
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October 11, 2025
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Xie Shaoguang gets back in the game
Veteran actor says filming comeback drama The Gift Of Time was easier than in his heyday
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October 11, 2025
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Algeria through but coach wants more
Algeria added their name to the list of World Cup qualified teams on Oct 9, the fourth African side to book a berth at the 2026 Finals in North America, after a comfortable 3-0 win over Somalia.
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October 11, 2025
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THIS SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN
Tuchel slams England’s quiet fans, while Wales are cheered non-stop despite 3-0 loss
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October 11, 2025
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition leader who lives in hiding
Ms Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer, was blocked in 2024 by Venezuela’s courts from running for president and thus challenging President Nicolas Ma-duro, who has been in power since 2013.
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October 11, 2025
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More than 4 in 5 in S'pore encounter harmful content online: MDDI surveys
More than four in five Singapore residents encountered harmful online content such as scams and cyber bullying in the past year.
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October 11, 2025
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Every amateurs' dream: one point v Alcaraz for A$lm
At English fairgrounds in another century, miners on their day off and loitering drunks and boyfriends out to impress their dates would gather at the Boxing Booth.
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October 11, 2025
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China imposes extra port fees for US ships in tit-for-tat move
Vessels owned or operated by US firms and individuals or those built in the US or that fly the US flag - will be charged additional port fees per voyage starting on Oct 14, China’s Transport Ministry said.
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October 11, 2025
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Off-track developments key to Audi's Fl journey
German carmaker's Formula One project chief stresses it will take time for the venture to yield visible results
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October 11, 2025
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Civic mindfulness, rather than enforcement, key to noise-free neighbourhoods
Noise pollution in residential estates is more than just an environmental nuisance - it reflects the level of civic-mindfulness we uphold as a community.
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October 10, 2025
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Winchester should be all geared up to fire first win
Oct II South Africa (Turffontein) form analysis
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October 10, 2025
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LAURIE ON TREASURE HUNT AGAIN
Treasurethe Moment looks to make amends for Feehan defeat in GI Might And Power
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October 10, 2025
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42 local brands recognised under new SG Heritage Business Scheme
Marketing and consultancy support will help them enhance visibility and sustain legacies
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