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Repetitive dullness snuffs out A House Of Dynamite
Despite a star-studded cast, including Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba, the political thriller flops as the suspense fizzles out
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October 30, 2025
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India in 'wait-and-watch' mode on US sanctions against Russian crude
India, one of Moscow’s largest oil purchasers, is starting to suspend some of its oil imports from Russia to mollify US President Donald Trump while it works on renegotiating a trade deal with the US.
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October 30, 2025
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More support for Al start-ups to scale faster under new partnership
It is part of plan to forge tie-ups that take ideas from S'pore to the world: DPM Gan
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October 30, 2025
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Cruise centre Higher capacity after facelift
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore has just undergone a $40 million facelift, boosting the facility’s capacity from 6,800 to 11,700 passengers.
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October 30, 2025
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A fading Europe struggles to be heard in new world order
On matters of economics as well as war and peace, the EU's attributes no longer serve it well in the hardball politics of today.
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October 30, 2025
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Vietnam steps up reclamation work on Da Nam reef in South China Sea
Beijing's measured response to Hanoi's efforts is strategic, says analyst
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October 30, 2025
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ALFAISALEYAH SHOULD BE PEAKING THIS TIME AROUND
Speedy five-time winner has twice won over this course and trip, fitter after three starts
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October 30, 2025
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What needs to be done before Singapore can make a decision on nuclear energy
Closely assessing nuclear technology, developing sound policies and raising the level of public understanding are key things that Singapore has to get right before it can make a decision on going nuclear, said the director of a new nuclear energy office in the Republic on Oct 29.
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October 30, 2025
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Last-start winner Max The Magician to double up
Oct 30 South Africa (Turffontein) preview
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October 30, 2025
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More food reaches Gaza, but many cannot afford it
Hundreds of trucks enter the Gaza Strip daily now. Some carry aid from international organisations. Others bring donations from foreign governments.
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October 30, 2025
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Child protection Consider renaming agency to reinforce its enforcement role
A nation searches its soul over the brutal abuse and killing of four-year-old Megan Khung.
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October 30, 2025
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Charities Boosting leadership, governance
Three new initiatives to help charities strengthen their leadership and governance have been launched.
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October 30, 2025
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Trump expects to reduce fentanyl tariff, discuss Nvidia in Xi talks
US President Donald Trump said he expects to lower tariffs the US has imposed on Chinese goods over the fentanyl crisis and speak with China’s Xi Jinping about Nvidia Corp’s flagship Blackwell artificial intelligence chip, as leaders of the world’s biggest economies seek to ease tensions in a meeting on Oct 30.
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October 30, 2025
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Rajah & Tann tops the ranks of Singapore's 100 best law firms
Mid-sized firm Adsan Law punches above its weight in annual survey
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October 30, 2025
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'Al on menu' should benefit customers, not merely drive up costs
I read with interest the article on how food and beverage firms are embracing artificial intelligence to enhance their operations and customer experience (AI on the S’pore menu: F&B firms use tech to suggest drinks for health, create salad bowls and more, Oct 18).
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October 30, 2025
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SGX removes financial watch list, stops issuing public trading queries
New measures part of move to a more transparent, disclosure-based regime
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October 30, 2025
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UPS cuts 48,000 jobs on fewer Amazon deliveries
NEW YORK - United Parcel Service (UPS) is cutting some 48,000 jobs as part of a major reorganisation connected to a planned reduction in delivery services for Amazon packages, company officials said on Oct 28.
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October 30, 2025
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S'pore investing in field of embodied Al
Of the two cohorts supported so far, six startups are based in Singapore, reflecting how local innovators are helping to shape the region's low-carbon transition, said DPM Gan.
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October 30, 2025
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KL's ban on raw rare earths exports remains despite US deal: Minister
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia will maintain a ban on the export of raw rare earths to protect its domestic resources, despite signing a critical minerals deal with the US this week, the investment, trade and industry minister said on Oct 29.
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October 30, 2025
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At least 132 killed in Brazil police raids in Rio ahead of COP30
Eighty-one arrested in operation described by state govt as largest to target major gang
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October 30, 2025
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Enlivening S’pore’s north, helping shops digitalise among ideas being studied by RTS Link task force
Rejuvenating neighbourhoods in Singapore’s north and supporting businesses through promotions and digitalisation are some plans being explored by a task force helping Singaporeans and local businesses seize opportunities from the upcoming Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.
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October 30, 2025
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Nasa tests ‘quiet’ supersonic jet in quest for faster passenger air travel
- Nasa’s X-59 Quesst supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Oct 28 in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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October 30, 2025
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What Asean and buoyant Manchester United have in common
Years of underachievement, now a moment in the sun. For both, the hard part comes next.
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October 30, 2025
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Advertising Extend SkillsFuture safeguards to financial marketing
I refer to your Oct 8 report “SkillsFuture training providers barred from using third-party promoters from Dec 1”.
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October 30, 2025
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PM Wong attends dinner with Trump ahead of Apec meet
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and five other world leaders were invited to dinner with US President Donald Trump as the guest of honour ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ meeting in Gyeongju.
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October 30, 2025
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She deferred studies for two years to work in her dad's law firm
Christine Low credits father Peter Low's mentorship as both make list of top lawyers
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October 30, 2025
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SIA flight from Melbourne to S’pore turns back after facing technical issue
A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for the Republic from Melbourne returned to Melbourne Airport on Oct 29 after the aircraft experienced a technical issue while in the air.
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October 30, 2025
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Tributes pour in for late HK actor Benz Hui
Asian celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to remember veteran Hong Kong actor Benz Hui, who died in the early hours of Oct 28 at age 76 due to multiple organ failure caused by cancer.
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October 30, 2025
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Head to Marina Bay for music festivals Baybeats, Side A
Two major events in the local music calendar are taking place in the Marina Bay precinct this weekend.
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October 30, 2025
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Suspended jail terms sought over cyber bullying of Macron’s wife
French prosecutors on Oct 28 sought suspended prison terms of three to 12 months for defendants accused of cyber-bullying First Lady Brigitte Macron by spreading unsubstantiated claims about her gender.
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