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Submerged Philippine settlement reappears as drought hits area
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Submerged Philippine settlement reappears as drought hits area

A centuries-old settlement submerged by the construction of a dam in the northern Philippines in the 1970s has reappeared as water levels drop due to a drought affecting swathes of the country.

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April 27, 2024
By-election in PH stronghold of Selangor a test of support for coalition
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By-election in PH stronghold of Selangor a test of support for coalition

Defeat in seat with large Indian minority would be signal even non-Malays sare having doubts about unity govt

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April 27, 2024
Core inflation in Singapore expected to stay elevated before falling in Q4: MAS
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Core inflation in Singapore expected to stay elevated before falling in Q4: MAS

Consumer prices likely to keep catching up with higher costs for some goods, services

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April 27, 2024
Indonesia 'up there' on list of S'pore priorities: Vivian
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Indonesia 'up there' on list of S'pore priorities: Vivian

He says it’s key for Republic to enhance ties with neighbours in unsettled world

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April 27, 2024
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ByteDance prefers Tik lok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say

TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer to shut down its loss-making app than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said.

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April 27, 2024
Clarke Quay reopens as day-and-night destination after $62m makeover
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Clarke Quay reopens as day-and-night destination after $62m makeover

New additions include FairPrice Finest, wellness offerings and pet-friendly spots

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April 27, 2024
China-US ties We should be • partners, not rivals, says Xi
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China-US ties We should be • partners, not rivals, says Xi

But top US diplomat urges greater action from Beijing in curbing support for Russia

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April 27, 2024
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Indonesia Good ties with neighbour crucial to S'pore

Singapore will continue to deepen ties with Indonesia, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on a visit there.

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April 27, 2024
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Sats defers new cargo handling fee again to Aug amid pushback

A new four-cent fee that ground handling firm Sats plans to impose on every kilogram of inbound air cargo it processes in Singapore has been deferred for a second time until Aug 1.

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April 27, 2024
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Singapore's growth trajectory remains intact in 2024: MAS

Economy boosted by improving global demand for exports, QI surge in tourism

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April 27, 2024
Chicken rice master co-created famed Chatterbox dish
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Chicken rice master co-created famed Chatterbox dish

Mr Kiang Joon Toh, better known as chicken rice master Sergeant Kiang, died on April 23, shortly after turning 86 on April 19.

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April 26, 2024
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A new family motto, thanks to lovely Grab driver 'Mrs 32'

My husband, daughter and I have been visiting Singapore for the past 2 months.

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April 26, 2024
NADAL COY ON FRENCH OPEN
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NADAL COY ON FRENCH OPEN

Spaniard unlikely to get seeding at Roland Garros, will play only if he can compete well

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April 26, 2024
WE WERE JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH: KLOPP
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WE WERE JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH: KLOPP

Shattered Reds boss apologises to fans as his first away derby loss dents title hopes

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April 26, 2024
SWISS COTTAGE END LENGTHY DROUGHT
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SWISS COTTAGE END LENGTHY DROUGHT

Hugo plays vital role as his side beat Jurong to seal first B boys’ basketball title since 1994

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April 26, 2024
BAKEEL ALL SET TO GO TWO BETTER
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BAKEEL ALL SET TO GO TWO BETTER

Burridge’s top 3YO banking on Classic’s 400m and better draw

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April 26, 2024
S'pore chipmakers see growth wave amid generative AI boom
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S'pore chipmakers see growth wave amid generative AI boom

Republic set to be key player as firms look to expand capacity, widen talent pool

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April 26, 2024
Call for EU firms to use Singapore springboard into Asean region
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Call for EU firms to use Singapore springboard into Asean region

Businesses in EU boost efforts to work with firms here in digital tech, sustainability

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April 26, 2024
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Singapore stocks end lower ahead of key US inflation data

STI down 0.2% amid caution; losers beat gainers 311 to 271

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April 26, 2024
Condo resale prices inch up, more units sold in March
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Condo resale prices inch up, more units sold in March

Measured price growth attributed to high interest rates, mismatch in expectations

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April 26, 2024
US congressional delegation calls on PM Lee, DPM Wong
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US congressional delegation calls on PM Lee, DPM Wong

A congressional delegation from the United States called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on April 24.

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April 26, 2024
US quietly supplied long-range missiles to support Ukraine
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US quietly supplied long-range missiles to support Ukraine

Contained in 408m aid package, missiles have been used twice against Russian forces

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April 26, 2024
Campus protests in US over Gaza spread, intensify
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Campus protests in US over Gaza spread, intensify

Universities deploy police in tense face-offs that have led to dozens of arrests

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April 26, 2024
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as region sizzles
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Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand in 2024 as region sizzles

BANGKOK - Millions of people across South and South-east Asia sweltered through unusually hot weather on April 25, as the Thai government said at least 30 people have already died from heatstroke in 2024.

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April 26, 2024
France joins US-Philippines war games for the first time
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France joins US-Philippines war games for the first time

Analysts say move shows solidarity of US and allies in backing Manila’s S. China Sea claims

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April 26, 2024
Malaysia looking at plans for casino in Forest City: Sources
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Malaysia looking at plans for casino in Forest City: Sources

Idea said to be among Johor-S’pore SEZ proposals, but PM Anwar calls it a lie

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April 26, 2024
A TIMELY BOOST FOR YIP
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A TIMELY BOOST FOR YIP

Her European Open S2 100m back win trumps her 2023 world c’ship timing

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April 26, 2024
From domestic helper to law degree holder
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From domestic helper to law degree holder

Sri Lankan studied at night, during weekends while working in S’pore

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April 26, 2024
Changi Airport's QI passenger traffic exceeds pre-Covid-19 levels
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Changi Airport's QI passenger traffic exceeds pre-Covid-19 levels

30-day visa waiver with China boosts travel as country becomes top market for quarter

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April 26, 2024
Driver in Tampines fatal crash charged, out on $30,000 bail
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Driver in Tampines fatal crash charged, out on $30,000 bail

The car driver involved in a six-vehicle crash in Tampines that killed two people has been handed four charges.

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April 26, 2024