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Focus on digital economy, supply chains to benefit US, Singapore businesses
The Straits Times

Focus on digital economy, supply chains to benefit US, Singapore businesses

Move will ensure companies can get more out of two nations’ 20-year-old FTA

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May 02, 2024
Police move in after protests over Gaza war at UCLA turn violent
The Straits Times

Police move in after protests over Gaza war at UCLA turn violent

LOS ANGELES - Violent clashes broke out on May 1 around pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), as dozens of universities struggle to contain similar protests across the United States.

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May 02, 2024
Union leaders present gifts, mementoes to PM Lee
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Union leaders present gifts, mementoes to PM Lee

After delivering his last major speech as prime minister on May 1, PM Lee Hsien Loong was surrounded by unionists in red polo shirts who gave him gifts and lined up to take photos with him.

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May 02, 2024
Unions to play an even more crucial role in the future
The Straits Times

Unions to play an even more crucial role in the future

Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew started his political journey by representing the postal workers' union in a postmen's strike in 1952, around the time Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was born.

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May 02, 2024
Lawrence Wong has labour movement's 'fullest support'
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Lawrence Wong has labour movement's 'fullest support'

DPM Wong a champion of workers, says NTUC chief after paying tribute to PM Lee

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May 02, 2024
‘We have built a strong foundation for Singapore's future generations: PM Lee
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‘We have built a strong foundation for Singapore's future generations: PM Lee

In his last major speech at the May Day Rally, he asks Singaporeans to rally behind leadership team, to make the nation succeed

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May 02, 2024
Cheap bread, porridge keep budget-conscious Chinese going
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Cheap bread, porridge keep budget-conscious Chinese going

Frugal living on the rise amid growing concerns over job security, economy

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May 02, 2024
More Americans want govt to curtail China's clout: Pew survey
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More Americans want govt to curtail China's clout: Pew survey

Rise in number of people who view East Asian giant as an enemy

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May 02, 2024
Focus on digital economy, supply chains to benefit US, Singapore businesses
The Straits Times

Focus on digital economy, supply chains to benefit US, Singapore businesses

Move will ensure companies can get more out of two nations’ 20-year-old FTA

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3 mins  |
May 02, 2024
Police move in after protests over Gaza war at UCLA turn violent
The Straits Times

Police move in after protests over Gaza war at UCLA turn violent

Violent clashes broke out on May 1 around pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), as dozens of universities struggle to contain similar protests across the United States.

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2 mins  |
May 02, 2024
Union leaders present gifts, mementoes to PM Lee
The Straits Times

Union leaders present gifts, mementoes to PM Lee

After delivering his last major speech as prime minister on May 1, PM Lee Hsien Loong was surrounded by unionists in red polo shirts who gave him gifts and lined up to take photos with him.

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3 mins  |
May 02, 2024
Lawrence Wong has labour movement's 'fullest support'
The Straits Times

Lawrence Wong has labour movement's 'fullest support'

DPM Wong a champion of workers, says NTUC chief after paying tribute to PM Lee

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2 mins  |
May 02, 2024
‘We have built a strong foundation for Singapore's future generations: PM Lee
The Straits Times

‘We have built a strong foundation for Singapore's future generations: PM Lee

In his last major speech at the May Day Rally, he asks Singaporeans to rally behind leadership team, to make the nation succeed

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May 02, 2024
BRANSOM RIPE FOR FIFTH SUCCESS
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BRANSOM RIPE FOR FIFTH SUCCESS

The highly consistent Makin still in rattling form, on course to nail win No. 5 on the trot

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May 01, 2024
More S’pore manufacturers, services firms upbeat about the months ahead
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More S’pore manufacturers, services firms upbeat about the months ahead

They expect favourable outlook amid boom in Al-related products, return of travel: Polls

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May 01, 2024
Hai Robotics unveils new S-E Asia headquarters in S'pore
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Hai Robotics unveils new S-E Asia headquarters in S'pore

Facility will double as demo centre for firm’s warehouse automation solution

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May 01, 2024
Japan’s factory output rises 3.8% in March, aided by car sector
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Japan’s factory output rises 3.8% in March, aided by car sector

Growth helped largely by automakers resuming production after safety scandals

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May 01, 2024
S. Korean investors lose almost 5.7b on equity-linked notes
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S. Korean investors lose almost 5.7b on equity-linked notes

Older customers were enticed to buy risky products aggressively marketed by banks

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May 01, 2024
NTU, S.E.A. Aquarium to collaborate on climate research, marine conservation
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NTU, S.E.A. Aquarium to collaborate on climate research, marine conservation

Delegates from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and S.E.A. Aquarium dived underwater to sign a document that marked a collaboration between the two institutions, paving the way for future projects for the conservation of marine biodiversity.

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May 01, 2024
Use of Al reshaping how uni students learn and create
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Use of Al reshaping how uni students learn and create

Some see such tools as giving them an edge, while others worry about possible misuse

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May 01, 2024
elebratingpore’s builteritage with tours and stories
The Straits Times

elebratingpore’s builteritage with tours and stories

HeritageFest features visits to architectural landmarks, tours that go off beaten track

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May 01, 2024
The Straits Times

PM Lee to make final major speech at May Day Rally

It is his last political speech as head of govt before passing baton to Lawrence Wong

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May 01, 2024
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34½ years' jail for dad who abused 2 of his kids, causing death of one

The children from his previous marriage were so underfed that they ate their own faeces

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May 01, 2024
Xi's mission in Europe: Sell China's economic opportunities
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Xi's mission in Europe: Sell China's economic opportunities

He is visiting France, Serbia and Hungary, which are seeking investments from China

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May 01, 2024
Dangerous days ahead as Ukraine awaits weapons
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Dangerous days ahead as Ukraine awaits weapons

Russia seizes advantage on front line while manpower shortage adds to Ukraine’s woes

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May 01, 2024
Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again; alert status raised
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Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts again; alert status raised

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spewed explosive incandescent lava towards the night sky on April 30 as lightning flashes lit up its crater, prompting the authorities to raise the alert status and warn of a possible tsunami.

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May 01, 2024
‘Lack of opposition: Why some moderate Hindus in India vote for the BJP
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‘Lack of opposition: Why some moderate Hindus in India vote for the BJP

They also cite ruling party’s welfare plans, PM Modis popularity at home and abroad

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May 01, 2024
G-7 agree on deal to ditch coal during first half of 2030s
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G-7 agree on deal to ditch coal during first half of 2030s

But caveat grants Germany and Japan room for manoeuvre in meeting net-zero goals

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May 01, 2024
Record-breaking heat continues to scorch large parts of Asia
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Record-breaking heat continues to scorch large parts of Asia

Schools close, farmers and other workers swelter in punishing weather

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May 01, 2024
AI can be the next leap for US-Singapore FTA, says Gan
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AI can be the next leap for US-Singapore FTA, says Gan

Minister says agreement can serve as a pathfinder for next phase of cooperation

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May 01, 2024