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At 80, the jeepney is still King of the Road, but for how long?
The colourful vehicle is a symbol of Filipino creativity and the country's traffic challenges. The age of EVs will be a test of its days on the road.
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October 27, 2025
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GROUP 3 SAUDI DERBY A NEW GATEWAY TO KENTUCKY DERBY
Points will be up for grabs to qualify for Run For The Roses
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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Time to relook 'many helping hands' approach and have a unified aid response
The tragic death of little Megan Khung has left an ineffable ache in the nation's heart.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
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Slot didn't expect 4 losses; needs to find answers fast
Their title defence had begun well but losses at Brentford, Chelsea and Crystal Palace, plus the previous weekend’s 2-1 home defeat by Manchester United, have knocked Liverpool off the rails.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
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After Megan Khung: Family, abuse and the reckoning around child safety
The case should prompt a deeper reflection on what we could have done better and the challenges in dealing with family abuse.
6 min |
October 27, 2025
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Singaporean, Canadian pen pals finally meet after 43 years
The letters between Michelle Anne Ng and Sonya Clarke Casey forged a friendship that saw them share about their life experiences and secrets
5 min |
October 27, 2025
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Thai-Cambodian 'peace accord' is Trump-centric but may prove to be more than just optics
If there ever was any doubt over the intended audience for the signing of the “Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord”, the answer came shortly after Thailand’s royal palace announced the death of the Queen Mother Sirikit on the night of Oct 24.
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October 27, 2025
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Tan crosses $lm mark in less than two years on tour
Even as heavy rain and fog brought uncertainty to the Wistron Ladies Open in Taiwan, it did not stop Singaporean golfer Shannon Tan from reaching her latest milestone as she surpassed the $1 million mark in career earnings with a joint-44th finish on Oct 26.
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October 27, 2025
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Lifelong learning Effective training is a shared responsibility
We thank Mr Ives Tay for his letter “Let's see real results from lifelong learning” (Oct 7).
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October 27, 2025
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Trump turns on the charm - and so does Asean
US President's visit has left an indelible mark on his hosts, Malaysia and Asean
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October 27, 2025
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S'pore's 2035 climate target for COP30 and the absent submissions from other countries
With just two weeks left until the world meets in Brazil on Nov 10 for UN climate summit COP30, less than a third of countries party to the Paris Agreement have submitted their national targets for curbing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
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October 27, 2025
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Timor-Leste officially admitted to Asean, becoming its Ilth member
Hailing the historic milestone, PM Wong urges grouping to deepen integration
4 min |
October 27, 2025
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Perks and pitfalls of following in insurance-agent parents' footsteps
With parents serving as mentors, there is pressure on children to prove themselves
4 min |
October 27, 2025
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Another win looming on the horizon for Limitless Sky
Oct 27 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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Seniors Silver Support Scheme criteria periodically reviewed
We thank Mr Heng Keng Chun for his feedback (Review the Silver Support Scheme criteria, Oct 20) and understand the concerns of our seniors on meeting their retirement needs.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
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Actor Brian Wong, 58, shares photos of newborn daughter
Hong Kong actor Brian Wong and his wife Lilian Chan have shared photos of their younger daughter Gia, who is two months old.
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October 27, 2025
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1,600 HDB carparks have EV chargers; 150 more to get them by end-2025
About 85 per cent - or over 1,600 of some 2,000 - Housing Board carparks have been equipped with chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), with another 150 carparks to get them by the end of 2025.
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October 27, 2025
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Hurdles to Trump’s push for Gulf to fund Gaza reconstruction
When US President Donald Trump spoke in Israel’s Parliament, ahead of the signing of his Gaza peace plan earlier in October, he thanked “Arab and Muslim nations” in advance for pledging “tremendous amounts of money” to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory.
4 min |
October 27, 2025
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Australia rushes to close security gaps amid sex abuse cases in childcare centres
National educator register, trial of CCTV monitoring among measures to be rolled out
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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Wild show full of treats for fans
The 165-minute concert by Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao was big on nostalgia and showcased his impressive vocals
2 min |
October 27, 2025
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Thai-Cambodian declaration a net positive for all parties, says analyst
Mr Anutin, dressed in a sombre black suit and tie, concurred that both sides had agreed to promptly remove heavy weapons from the border area to build confidence and trust, and that Thailand would also begin the process of releasing 18 detained Cambodian soldiers. He said the day marked a new chapter in bilateral relations and a \"concrete step towards peace\".
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ US-China talks in KL
US President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he is expected to meet this week, after top economic officials from both countries reached a preliminary consensus in trade talks that concluded on Oct 26.
2 min |
October 27, 2025
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S'pore economy could reach $1.5 trillion by 2040, lift STI to 10,000: DBS
Report calls for marketwide shift to unlock the country's long-term growth potential
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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Victim loses $l.lm to scammers posing as MAS officials; 24 nabbed
Twenty-four people, aged between 15 and 34, were arrested after a victim lost more than $1.1 million in a week to scammers pretending to be government officials.
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October 27, 2025
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PM Wong meets leaders of Brazil, South Africa and European Council
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met the leaders of Brazil, South Africa and the European Council on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.
1 min |
October 27, 2025
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Sea otters and art museums are feeling Taylor Swift's Midas touch
Mr Andreas Henning was caught off guard by the Swifties coming out of the woodwork.
4 min |
October 27, 2025
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Death is not a scary topic for Darren Cheng
The funeral director, who has authored children's books on the topic, says parents can also broach the subject using movies and literature
6 min |
October 27, 2025
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VILLA CASH IN ON ‘SPECIAL CORNER’
Fullback on target to inflict ex-champs Man City’s first loss since August
3 min |
October 27, 2025
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The canine star of Good Boy did not know he was in a horror movie
American director Ben Leonberg wants to make sure that when discussing the lead actor in Good Boy, there are quotes around the word “performance”.
4 min |
October 27, 2025
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Chinese LNG tanker reportedly getting fuel from US-sanctioned Russian ship
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker off Malaysia that appears to be receiving fuel from a sanctioned Russian vessel is owned by Chinese shipping firm Pacific Gas, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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