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S'pore ‘a major beneficiary’ as the wealthy move their money out of troubled Gulf
March financial data confirms anecdotal reports about asset transfers amid Iran war
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May 21, 2026
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Yumi's Cells 3 heart-throb Kim Jae-won on taking risks with his roles
At just 25, Kim Jae-won has built a resume defined by bold, unconventional choices - an unusual trajectory for an actor who has established himself as one of K-drama’s leading men.
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May 21, 2026
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‘SEASTERS’ MAKING WAVES ON WTA TOUR
Eala, Tjen bring ‘sense of pride’ to Roland Garros by putting South-east Asia on radar
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May 21, 2026
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Workers get support from new e2i career centre and AI workshops
Residents in the north can now get support at a new career centre at AMK Hub run by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), which has also launched an AI workshop series to upskill workers across different industries and points in their careers.
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May 21, 2026
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S'pore can overcome tariff and war risks as outlook for global trade improves
Analysts believe growth in goods trade will boost export-driven Asian economies
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May 21, 2026
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StanChart CEO reassures staff after backlash over AI remarks
Standard Chartered chief executive Bill Winters sought to reassure staff after his remarks on using artificial intelligence to replace “lower-value human capital” triggered a sharp backlash on social media and from a former head of state.
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May 21, 2026
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Jackson Pollock work sells for $232 million
A Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record US$181.2 million (S$231.92 million), including fees, on May 18 at Christie’s in New York, leading a blockbuster day at the auction house.
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May 21, 2026
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World Cup favourites eager for another shot at glory
With the start of the June 11-July 19 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico barely three weeks away, how are the leading contenders preparing for the first 48-team Finals?
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May 21, 2026
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STORM CHASER IS ALL SET TO MAKE AMENDS
Popeyethesailorman punches his way to a smart trial win for trainer Lines in KL
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May 21, 2026
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Ajit a minute difference as VJC edge RI
As Victoria Junior College (VJC) and Raffles Institution (RI) renewed their storied National School Games A Division boys’ hockey rivalry on May 20, the long-standing battle between the two schools took on a personal twist, with identical twins Ajit and Ajay Shanmugan going head-to-head on opposing sides.
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May 21, 2026
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DARYZ A SHOO-IN IN PRIX AGA KHAN
Iconic emerald silks can also shine in the other Group 1, the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier
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May 21, 2026
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China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of trade truce with US
Both sides will seek reciprocal tariff cuts on at least $38b worth of goods each: Beijing
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May 21, 2026
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Saints expelled from world's richest match
Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship play-off final - the richest game in world football - after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough in one of the harshest punishments imposed in the English game.
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May 21, 2026
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Actor Zhang Linghe charms fans in NYC live stream
Gucci Cruise 2027 fashion show
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May 21, 2026
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Futurewolff on the prowl for 3rd straight win
May 21 South Africa (Vaal) preview
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May 21, 2026
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Everton tie bigger than silverware: de Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur's home clash with Everton on May 24 dwarfs the importance of their Europa League final in 2025, manager Roberto de Zerbi said on May 19 after defeat by Chelsea left his side in danger of English Premier League relegation.
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May 21, 2026
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Singapore’s economy must learn to live with disorder and dislocation
That requires keeping Singapore’s costs competitive, backing more home-grown champions and staying open to foreign manpower.
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May 21, 2026
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3 staff from US unit of Malaysian state telco charged over fraud
The US has charged three senior employees of Telekom Malaysia (TM) with allegedly misappropriating more than US$20 million (S$25.6 million) from the Malaysian state telecommunications firm, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said on May 19.
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May 21, 2026
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Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, including over 100 in Singapore, say former staff
Meta’s latest wave of layoffs hit Singapore in the early hours of May 20, with affected employees notified via e-mails at 4am as the tech giant’s push into artificial intelligence triggered a sweeping restructuring.
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May 21, 2026
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Guard against complacency as risk of another pandemic crisis remains: Ong Ye Kung
Ebola outbreak, hantavirus prove infectious disease threats continue to emerge, he says
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May 20, 2026
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SQ321: Radar may have failed to detect clouds likely behind turbulence
The storm clouds that likely caused the onset of severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from London to Singapore in May 2024 went undetected by the on-board weather radar, catching the captain by surprise.
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May 20, 2026
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Royal Pop watches flipped for up to $32,000 a set
After the frenzy over the weekend to buy timepieces from the new Audemars Piguet-Swatch collaboration, many who succeeded in laying their hands on the Royal Pop pocket watches wasted no time to flip the sought-after product.
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May 20, 2026
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Singapore pledges $19.2m to global facility to spur carbon trading
The Republic will pump in US$15 million (S$19.2 million) to help make international carbon trading a practical reality amid rising economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty.
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May 20, 2026
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Singapore to undergo review by UN atomic watchdog in 2027
It is part of process to see if Republic can make informed decision on adopting nuclear energy
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May 20, 2026
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Green institute forging closer ties with ASEAN nations
international alignment in a fragmented carbon market by addressing the barriers of cost, capital and uncertainty, said Mr Tan.
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May 20, 2026
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Singapore's AI pivot will require a very different playbook
Policy innovation in at least five areas will be needed to achieve the ESR’s ambitious wish list.
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May 20, 2026
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AI super-apps are remaking China's internet
Welcome to the agentic age. To have a coffee delivered to an office in Shanghai, simply ask one of China’s artificial intelligence super-apps to choose a brew on your behalf, press “confirm” and the beverage will be on its way.
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May 20, 2026
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Prabowo's quips draw laughs, but could come at political cost
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has always been a politician who speaks his mind.
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May 20, 2026
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Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage
Tehran also seeks US troop withdrawal, end to marine blockade and lifting of sanctions
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May 20, 2026
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What happened on turbulence-hit SIA flight that left 1 dead, 79 hurt?
On May 21, 2024, Singapore Airlines (SIA) Flight SQ321 hit severe turbulence as it flew over south-west Myanmar.
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