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Plans for more drone-flying areas get mixed views from enthusiasts
Move follows calls for better accessibility, as existing flying areas are in the west: CAAS
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September 09, 2025
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Everyday actions by each of us can help in prevention
The theme of 2025's World Suicide Prevention Day, marked on Sept 10, is \"Changing the narrative on suicide\", which urges us to break harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster open, compassionate conversations.
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September 09, 2025
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Adventure tourism on the rise
But operators warn that unlike conventional tours, it comes with more risks
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September 09, 2025
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32 Held for Suspected Kpod Abuse as New Measures Kick In
232 Nabbed for Vape-Related Offences During First Week of Enhanced Anti-Vaping Laws
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September 09, 2025
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What the Singapore Salary Guide Doesn't Tell You About Careers
High-paying jobs get attention, but careers are shaped as much by mentorship, growth, and purpose as by the monthly pay cheque.
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September 09, 2025
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Long-serving Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani removed in sudden Cabinet reshuffle
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed economist Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as the country's new finance minister, replacing Dr Sri Mulyani Indrawati in an abrupt Cabinet reshuffle that comes in the wake of violent protests and looting of lawmakers' homes.
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September 09, 2025
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S. Korea, Japan defense chiefs pledge to work with US to deter N. Korea threats
The South Korean and Japanese defense ministers agreed on Sept 8 to maintain close cooperation with Washington against North Korea's nuclear threat and Pyongyang's growing military ties with Russia, Seoul's Defence Ministry said.
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September 09, 2025
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800ha plot reclaimed off Tekong in Singapore's first polder project
Land is slated for military training, freeing up mainland space for other uses
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September 09, 2025
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Govt extends vehicle schemes to boost EV adoption; hybrids will no longer get rebates
Moves to spur motorists to go electric
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September 09, 2025
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Prosecutors must be versatile to tackle Al-enabled crimes: Minister
Multidisciplinary and innovative mindset, international collaboration also key, he says
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September 09, 2025
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Nuclear energy option - Singapore committed to ensuring rigorous standards are met
Singapore committed to ensuring rigorous standards are met
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September 09, 2025
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Beyond dengue: The mosquito-borne virus that could be our next big Οutbreak
Singapore researchers at Sri Lanka's chikungunya front line find there's a need for greater regional coordination and increased funding.
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September 09, 2025
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Singapore Q4 hiring outlook falls to 20%, below global average
Hiring optimism here continued to weaken overall, with the net employment outlook declining again to reach 20 per cent for the upcoming fourth quarter of 2025, according to a survey.
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September 09, 2025
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2NE1's Dara tours S'pore after Waterbomb performance
First, they were soaked in water. Then, they soaked in the sights.
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September 09, 2025
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Miriam Yeung got back to work despite surgery
Hong Kong singer-actress Miriam Yeung showed up for a slew of work commitments in recent weeks, but unknown to many, she had undergone an operation just before those events took place.
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September 09, 2025
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Merino Gets First Hat-trick as Spain Roast Turkey 6-0
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed his \"insatiable generation\" of players, after Mikel Merino's hat-trick helped La Roja thrash hosts Turkey 6-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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China's export growth slows to six-month low as US orders plunge
China's export growth slowed to the weakest in six months as shipments to the US plunged at a faster rate.
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September 09, 2025
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Alcaraz's electric variety makes gifted Sinner rethink his game
No comet was predicted for Sept 7, but then Carlos Alcaraz arrived, a pink streak in maroon shoes who lit up New York on Sunday night.
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September 09, 2025
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Iran's Khamenei bemoans low oil production
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sept 7 bemoaned his country's oil production levels and called for the diversification of its export markets as Tehran faces renewed pressure from the West.
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September 09, 2025
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Seoul taxi drivers under fire after Japanese TV exposes overcharging
Seoul taxi drivers face renewed criticism for overcharging foreign tourists after a Japanese news channel released a video of a local driver demanding an inflated fare from Japanese reporters who posed as tourists in the city, according to news reports on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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New Scheme to Boost Aspiring Local Leaders in Biopharma Sector
Focus on Roles with Cross-Border Scope; Overseas Transition Support Programme Also Launched
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September 09, 2025
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Warning comes as the Israeli military steps up bombings, operations around Gaza City
Israel's defence minister told Hamas on Sept 8 to lay down its arms or face annihilation, after US President Donald Trump said the militant group must accept a deal to release hostages in Gaza.
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September 09, 2025
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McIlroy in high spirits ahead of Ryder Cup after Irish victory
Rory McIlroy sank an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the final hole to force a play-off with Joakim Lagergren, before beating the Swede on the third extra hole to win the Irish Open for a second time on Sept 7.
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September 09, 2025
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Beijing Says It 'Firmly Opposes' Trump's New Blacklist of Nations
Beijing on Sept 8 said it \"firmly opposes\" US President Donald Trump's decision to create a blacklist of countries that Washington says unjustly detain Americans, which his administration has said could include China.
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September 09, 2025
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Venezuela Pledges to Boost Troops to Tackle Drug Trafficking
Venezuela pledged on Sept. 7 to sharply boost troops in coastal states to tackle drug trafficking — a move that comes after the US ordered the deployment of an additional 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico to carry out operations against drug cartels.
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September 09, 2025
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My bucket list on a budget
Savvy use of credit cards and banking insights help this 28-year-old turn her travel dreams into reality
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September 09, 2025
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Ishiba's resignation plunges Japanese politics into fresh uncertainty
Tricky external environment and domestic reforms among challenges
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September 09, 2025
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PSG Not Our Opponent: Didier
France Coach Backs Staff After Criticism Arising From Injuries to Dembele, Doue
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September 09, 2025
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More Trouble for KL Airport Highway Amid Graft Scandal
Highway extension project has stalled since 2019
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September 09, 2025
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Thailand's New PM Set to Push Growth, Calm Border Crisis
Just days after taking power, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signaled through his first Cabinet appointments an intention to repair a struggling economy and calm simmering border tensions with Cambodia.
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