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Funds pour in to restore Dignity Kitchen's fire-damaged premises
The Straits Times

Funds pour in to restore Dignity Kitchen's fire-damaged premises

There are many kind people in Singapore, said Dignity Kitchen founder Koh Seng Choon, who has reached his fund-raising target of $200,000 for the restoration works of his social enterprise.

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March 28, 2024
Signs of tension emerge between Indonesian leader and successor
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Signs of tension emerge between Indonesian leader and successor

Both appear locked in a power struggle amid series of awkward public incidents

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March 28, 2024
Drones give S'pore police an edge when dealing with terror situations
The Straits Times

Drones give S'pore police an edge when dealing with terror situations

Before the eight armed police officers entered the shopping mall, with the bodies of dead shoppers lying across the premises, a drone glided in.

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March 28, 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse: Rescuers search for bodies in frigid waters
The Straits Times

Baltimore bridge collapse: Rescuers search for bodies in frigid waters

MARYLAND Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, as efforts switched on March 27 to looking for the bodies of the missing and more answers to what caused a massive cargo ship to smash into the span.

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March 28, 2024
The Straits Times

Workplace fatality rate hits record low in 2023

Major injury rate lowest in decade; highest combined rates seen in manufacturing

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March 28, 2024
Lau Pa Sat to hold Bruno Mars celebration in April
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Lau Pa Sat to hold Bruno Mars celebration in April

Lau Pa Sat is set to come alive with the sound of music from American pop star Bruno Mars.

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March 27, 2024
Fasting could lower risk of chronic kidney disease
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Fasting could lower risk of chronic kidney disease

The practice has been linked to the prevention or better control of diabetes and high blood pressure, major causes of chronic kidney disease

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March 27, 2024
10 YEARS TO TACKLE 'HUGE CHALLENGE'
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10 YEARS TO TACKLE 'HUGE CHALLENGE'

Ahead of 2034 World Cup, Saudi has to build infrastructure, upgrade workforce

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March 27, 2024
SHOOTING FOR OLYMPIC DREAM
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SHOOTING FOR OLYMPIC DREAM

Australia women’s 3x3 team aim to retain Asia Cup, then make push for Paris

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March 27, 2024
OCBC to quadruple number of cross-border QR payments
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OCBC to quadruple number of cross-border QR payments

It expects to facilitate 250,000 such payments this year as travel bounces back

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March 27, 2024
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Singapore stocks gain as other markets in region end mixed

STI rises 1.1 per cent, with Seatrium biggest gainer

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March 27, 2024
Specialised unit helps to wean patients off the ventilator earlier
The Straits Times

Specialised unit helps to wean patients off the ventilator earlier

Early rehabilitation enables their overall hospital stay to be cut by average of 81 days

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March 27, 2024
S'porean man injured during Hungary cave tour rescued
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S'porean man injured during Hungary cave tour rescued

A 32-year-old Singaporean man was rescued by a 29-strong team after injuring his leg during a guided cave exploration tour in Hungary on March 22.

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March 27, 2024
The Straits Times

Indonesia on alert for copycat attacks after Moscow shooting

Govt monitoring groups and individuals, including self-radicalised lone wolves

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March 27, 2024
Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills
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Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills

Taiwan tested its air defences in early morning drills on March 26 using surface to-air missiles, and air, land and naval forces, saying it would continue to intensify training in the face of China's frequent military activities nearby.

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March 27, 2024
MPA to aid probe as search for survivors continues
The Straits Times

MPA to aid probe as search for survivors continues

A container ship smashed into a four-lane bridge in the US port of Baltimore in darkness on March 26, causing it to collapse and sending cars and people plunging into the river below.

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March 27, 2024
Smokers in S'pore cutting down on cigarettes, but vaping on the rise: Survey
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Smokers in S'pore cutting down on cigarettes, but vaping on the rise: Survey

Four trade groups spread anti-vaping message at their premises

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March 27, 2024
LIONS UNDONE BY PENALTY
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LIONS UNDONE BY PENALTY

China take lead from spot; S’pore forced to play with IO men after Chew’s injury

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March 27, 2024
Osim founder on the hunt for wellness, entertainment ventures
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Osim founder on the hunt for wellness, entertainment ventures

Ron Sim also looking for those who are young, daring and hungry for success

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March 27, 2024
Take the new heritage trail to immerse in Changi's diverse past
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Take the new heritage trail to immerse in Changi's diverse past

Stories from the community accompany 23 sites tracing area’s military, social history

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March 27, 2024
Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore's first climate action ambassador
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Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore's first climate action ambassador

Mr Ravi Menon, the former managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will be the Republic’s first ambassador for climate action.

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March 27, 2024
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S'pore factory output beats forecasts with 3.8% rise in February

Electronics and biomedical sectors return to growth after shrinking in January

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March 27, 2024
Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir
The Straits Times

Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir

Singaporean actor-host Suhaimi Yusof has made amends with Mr Sheik Mohammad, owner of drinks stall Sizzlers by Bismi Biryani, over a cup of tea.

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March 26, 2024
The Straits Times

Visit eclectic wineries and a sprawling safari

The laid-back Australian city is a hidden gem for food, nature and culture lovers

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March 26, 2024
STEWART SIBLINGS HOPE TO ROAR AGAIN
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STEWART SIBLINGS HOPE TO ROAR AGAIN

Ryhan, Harhys looking to reprise chemistry against China, as they dream of Europe

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March 26, 2024
NO TALK ABOUT THE SUNSHINE DOUBLE: IGA
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NO TALK ABOUT THE SUNSHINE DOUBLE: IGA

World No. takes nothing for granted after ousting her Australian Open victor Noskova

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March 26, 2024
BUCKS 'FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS'
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BUCKS 'FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS'

Their preferred starters give Doc weapons’, most connected game’ against Thunder

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March 26, 2024
S'pore core inflation rises more than expected to 3.6% in February
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S'pore core inflation rises more than expected to 3.6% in February

Increase fuelled by higher services and food inflation; overall inflation also jumps to 3.4%

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March 26, 2024
UOB card spending up 35% in week of Taylor Swift concerts
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UOB card spending up 35% in week of Taylor Swift concerts

Spending by credit and debit card holders in Singapore using UOB'S payment infrastructure surged 35 per cent week on week over March 4 to 10, when four of pop star Taylor Swift's concerts here took place.

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March 26, 2024
The Straits Times

S'pore stocks down after data shows inflation rising in Feb

STI sheds 0.6%; decliners beat advancers 279 to 255

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March 26, 2024