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OCBC said to be lead bidder for HSBC's Indonesia assets
OCBC Bank has emerged as the preferred bidder to buy HSBC Holdings’ retail banking assets in Indonesia, people familiar with the matter said, as the Singapore lender seeks to boost its presence in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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April 18, 2026
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S'pore shares fall, pending update on US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks in Singapore closed lower on April 17, mirroring a broader regional reversal as investors awaited updates on an extension to the US-Iran ceasefire that ends on April 21.
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April 18, 2026
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VILLA MEET FOREST IN 'IMPORTANT' S-FINAL
The two former European champions will battle for a shot at continental glory again
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April 18, 2026
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Information war: China makes use of Taiwan's own voices
As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.
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April 18, 2026
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Socialite Kim Lim mourns her late grandmother
Local socialite and beauty entrepreneur Kim Lim took to Instagram on April 16 to pay a heartfelt tribute to her beloved grandmother, who died at the age of 107.
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April 18, 2026
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World leaders look to China for stability amid global turbulence
Beijing has positioned itself as a reliable alternative to the unpredictable Trump
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April 18, 2026
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India, AI and the shrinking premium of a university education
A degree is looking like a pricey ticket to a lottery that has stopped paying out.
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April 18, 2026
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OCBC dividend payouts low? No they're not, says chairman
Dividends, share price, geopolitical risks among topics raised at AGM
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April 18, 2026
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S’pore key exports up 15.3% on Al-driven electronics demand
Singapore’s key exports accelerated in March as electronics shipments jumped on the back of strong artificial intelligence demand.
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April 18, 2026
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New alert system to warn public of major incidents to be rolled out from May 10
Mobile phones in Singapore will receive an alert at noon on May 10, overriding all notification settings, even if the devices are set to silent mode or if one is on a call.
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April 18, 2026
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Suns hope to rise again against battling Warriors
After letting a chance at advancing out of the National Basketball Association (NBA) play-in tournament slip away on April 14, the Phoenix Suns will look to bounce back in an elimination game on April 17 (April 18 morning, Singapore time).
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April 18, 2026
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Breaking the cycle of school bullying through kindness is easier said than done
It is harder to define, let alone execute, but it may also be the most crucial.
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April 18, 2026
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New York patisserie Lady M reopens at Jewel Changi Airport on April 21
After shutting all its outlets here in January, famed New York patisserie Lady M - known for its iconic mille crepes cakes - is making an official comeback.
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April 18, 2026
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Living through a fuel crisis in one of the world's most isolated cities
While Iran seems far away, the impact of the war is keenly felt in a real way in Perth.
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April 18, 2026
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The upside of US-Philippines' proposed industrial hub in Luzon
It can help push Manila up the supply chain, but experts caution about challenges
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April 18, 2026
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The move away from concierge care in private hospitals has begun
Breaking free from the fee-for-service model could hold some potential.
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April 18, 2026
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HCI'S 8TH TITLE IN A ROW
Relay double icing on cake for A Div girls' champions as B boys top table too
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April 18, 2026
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Myanmar's former president Win Myint freed after pardon
Former Myanmar president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 coup, was freed on April 17 after being pardoned of convictions handed down during the post-putsch period of military rule.
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April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026
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Illegal weaponisation of Hormuz sets dangerous precedent: PM
Other maritime chokepoints could be similarly targeted, he tells world leaders
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April 18, 2026
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Malaysia's economic growth dips on early signs of Iran war fallout
Country sees inflation accelerate to 1.7% in March, the fastest pace in more than a year
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April 18, 2026
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CITY HAVE TO FOCUS IN EPL 'FINAL', SAYS PEP
He says title race over if they lose at Etihad, where the Gunners have not won in Il years
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April 18, 2026
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Malaysian pop star Siti Nurhaliza in accident on KL highway
Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza was involved in a road accident on a highway near Kuala Lumpur on April 16, but escaped with minor injuries.
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April 18, 2026
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First war, then fire: Australia's fuel crisis set to hit harder
Blaze at refinery supplying 10% of nation's petrol deepens strain on thin reserves
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April 18, 2026
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Oil prices fall as Iran says it is opening the Strait of Hormuz
Move comes after a ceasefire accord involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah
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April 18, 2026
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LIV WILL BE A 'RIDE OF A LIFETIME'
Golf circuit's chief looks ahead, has plans in place to improve its appeal and popularity
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April 18, 2026
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CLOSER TO HOME: BAKEEL SETS SIGHTS ON S'PORE POOLS TROPHY
Owner’s decision to relocate 5YO to Perth both for himself and for local racing fans
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April 18, 2026
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Singer Taufik Batisah's wife went through six IVF cycles and a miscarriage
Singapore singer Taufik Batisah's wife and manager Sheena Akbal has revealed that she underwent six rounds of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and experienced a miscarriage.
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April 18, 2026
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G-7 finance chiefs push for lasting peace in Mid-East, warn of war’s economic cost
Support for Ukraine, supply chains for rare earths also among key topics at meeting
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April 18, 2026
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Investors turn gloomy on the US dollar as war-led haven rally fades
Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo & Co are among banks declaring the US dollar's war-driven haven rally is likely over, as the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran prompts investors to seek riskier assets.
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