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Everyday heroes • Let's share and celebrate acts of kindness
I am deeply heartened to read Ms Christina Ng's letter \"Grateful to woman who helped me when I fell in train\" (Oct 7), and wish her a speedy and smooth recovery.
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October 09, 2025
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Next-gen facility in Choa Chu Kang to replace Bukit Batok Driving Centre
BBDC will be phased out by December 2030, with site to be used for residences
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October 09, 2025
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Cebu earthquake exposes fault lines in Philippines' disaster readiness
A week after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake tore through northern Cebu in central Philippines, families are still sleeping in open fields and makeshift tents, too afraid to return home as aftershocks continue to shake the ground.
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October 09, 2025
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Musical treat for ST readers
Home-grown artistes Abangsapau and Regina Song performed for about 90 attendees at Esplanade Annexe Studio on Oct 7
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October 09, 2025
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Hamas optimistic about Gaza talks, hands over list of hostages
Turkey joins negotiations in Egypt on Trump plan to end war
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October 09, 2025
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Breaking the silence on financial abuse of the elderly before it breaks them
Community-level intervention crucial as seniors may confide in a friend or neighbour
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October 09, 2025
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Driving • New centre to be built in Choa Chu Kang
A state-of-the-art driving centre will be built in Lorong Bistari in Choa Chu Kang, to replace the existing Bukit Batok Driving Centre.
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October 09, 2025
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Singapore's military to get more access for training in Australia under new pact
MOU is one of 20 signed under upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
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October 09, 2025
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ILHAN ON SONG WHEN HE ENJOYS HIMSELF
Positive environment at Thai club Buriram has S'pore forward smiling and firing again
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October 09, 2025
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VINROCK HAS DRAWN OUT WIDE IN CAULFIELD GUINEAS
Trainer Matt Laurie’s camp is still hopeful Group | winner’s stamina can save the day
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October 09, 2025
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Targeted regulations better than blanket ban for cross-border services
I am concerned about the recent enforcement actions against Malaysian private drivers providing cross-border services (S'pore, Malaysia operators still provide cross-border transport for businesses despite risks, Oct 6).
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October 09, 2025
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Biotech is the new battlefield in the US-China rivalry. Everyone loses
Medical research is a vital public good. Failure to collaborate would be disastrous for global health.
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October 09, 2025
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Troubled India confident they can tame Lions
When the 2024-25 Indian Super League (ISL) season ended on April 12, little did its players expect that it would not resume in September.
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October 09, 2025
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How anime went from ‘cringey’ to mainstream in Singapore
Being an anime fan used to be uncool, according to Ms Sheila Tan, who has been a fan of the genre since she was nine.
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October 09, 2025
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Cat A COE premium soars to new record of $128,105; Cat B rate climbs to $14,000
The certificate of entitlement (COE) premium for smaller cars and electric vehicles (EVs) reached another high of $128,105 at the Oct 8 exercise, up 7.6 per cent from the previous tender.
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October 09, 2025
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Industrial real estate developer Soon Hock launches IPO
Real estate developer Soon Hock Enterprise has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange mainboard, it announced on Oct 8.
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October 09, 2025
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K-drama Genie, Make A Wish defies conventional archetypes, say stars
Netflix Korea is aiming for a sweep with its latest tentpole series Genie, Make A Wish, starring Hallyu heavyweights Bae Suzy and Kim Woo-bin and fuelled by the storytelling chops of Kim Eun-sook, who is behind K-drama hits such as Mr Sunshine (2018) and The Glory (2022 to 2023).
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October 09, 2025
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First of year’s 3 supermoons lights up the night sky
The first of three super full moons of 2025 dazzled astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers on the night of Oct 7, with some saying that it appeared larger and brighter than usual.
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October 09, 2025
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Gold smashes US$4k milestone for first time in record bull run
Rally driven by factors like expected rate cuts, political and economic uncertainty
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October 09, 2025
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Tycoon Koh Wee Meng, Aspial launch bid to take AF Global private
A consortium comprising Aspial Corp and property tycoon Koh Wee Meng has launched a bid to privatise mainboard-listed AF Global via a scheme of arrangement.
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October 09, 2025
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Gattuso feels pain over qualifier against Israel
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said on Oct 7 that he felt heartache over the two-year-long war in Gaza ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifiers, one of which will be against Israel.
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October 09, 2025
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Keppel Reit makes retail foray with $335m Sydney mall stake
Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 75 per cent interest in a freehold retail mall in Sydney, Australia, for A$393.8 million (S$334.8 million).
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October 09, 2025
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Jail, caning for composer caught with over 1,200 photos and videos of child sex abuse
A freelance music composer, who was caught with over 1,200 photos and videos of child sexual abuse material, has been sentenced to 22 months’ jail and two strokes of the cane.
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October 09, 2025
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Anjani Sinha confirmed as US ambassador to Singapore in an 'en bloc' vote
The US Senate confirmed Dr Anjani Sinha, an orthopaedic surgeon from President Donald Trump’s home state of Florida, as the United States ambassador to Singapore, in an en bloc vote on Oct 7.
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October 09, 2025
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Sharon Au, Nathan Hartono, Benjamin Kheng and Lim Kay Tong headline 2025's film line-up
Veteran and up-and-coming Singaporean actors and filmmakers will lead local productions at the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), which runs from Nov 26 to Dec 7.
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October 09, 2025
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SkillsFuture training providers barred from using third-party promoters from Dec 1
Training providers under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) will be prohibited from using third parties to promote, advertise or market their courses to learners from Dec 1.
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October 09, 2025
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Roadworks linking Bidadari to Bartley Road to finish by end-October
When 2nd phase is completed, motorists can travel in all four directions across the junction
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October 09, 2025
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British PM seeks quick implementation of India trade deal
Pact signed in July set to cut tariffs, give firms more market access and boost trade
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October 09, 2025
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Beijing, KL to hold joint military drill focused on disaster relief
China and Malaysia will hold a joint military exercise in October in the Southeast Asian nation and nearby waters, focused on measures such as disaster relief and combating piracy, the Chinese Defence Ministry and an affiliated media outlet said.
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October 09, 2025
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Phuket airport closes runway, affecting 70 flights
Seventy flights in and out of Phuket — including three operated by Singapore Airlines (SIA) — were disrupted on the afternoon of Oct 8 after the only runway at its international airport was closed for about three hours.
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