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Bouquets Kindness • Kudos to man who cleaned up stranger’s vomit on train
A recent video posted online shows a young man on a North-East Line MRT train who didn’t hesitate to help a fellow commuter who had fallen sick and vomited.
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February 27, 2026
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Using capital value to assess property tax for owner-occupied homes ‘not appropriate’: Indranee
Assessing property tax for owner-occupied properties based on capital value would not be an appropriate approach, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah during the debate on the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) budget on Feb 26.
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February 27, 2026
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Two Chinese diaspora daughters, two different flags
Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu share parallel childhoods, but at the Winter Olympics, the two Chinese-American champions have been cast as symbols of a divided era.
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February 27, 2026
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Singapore's fertility rate sinks to new low, raising concerns
Citizen population may start to fall by early 2040s without new measures: DPM Gan
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February 27, 2026
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Strong finances give S'pore a strategic advantage in an uncertain world: PM
In a volatile world where smaller countries risk being bypassed, the Republic must adapt its economic strategies to keep growing and to create opportunities for all Singaporeans, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Feb 26.
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February 27, 2026
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Employment Pass • Uniform salary threshold works better in current climate
We thank Mr Goh Eck Hong for his letter, “Fine-tune new Employment Pass salary thresholds based on industries” (Feb 24).
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February 27, 2026
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Expand scope of community health screenings
I attended a “See, Hear, Eat Better” functional screening by the Health Promotion Board at my void deck.
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February 27, 2026
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Wage growth, not one-off handouts, key to tackling cost pressures: PM
Steady and sustainable wage growth a more durable solution in the long term
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February 27, 2026
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S’pore to invest in next-gen space tech, eyes jobs in high-growth sector: DPM Gan
Advanced technologies for earth observation, satellite communications and space asset management, as well as geospatial applications for urban planning, disaster management and environmental monitoring, have been earmarked for growth in Singapore’s developing space sector.
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February 27, 2026
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Harimoto comes of age and out of brother's shadow
On Miwa Harimoto’s head sits a Kuromi hairclip, and in her arms an accessories bag and charms of the cartoon character.
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February 27, 2026
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SingPost to keep 10 per cent tariff charge on goods bound for US
Singapore Post said it will keep the tariff charged on goods sent to the US at 10 per cent, until the higher rate of 15 per cent announced by US President Donald Trump is officially instated.
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February 27, 2026
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The engineer behind the chips in your tech
From studying molecular forces as a teen, this SgIS recipient now leads memory chip manufacturing and mentors the next generation of engineers
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February 27, 2026
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She conducts audits at military camps, not just from her desk
This AGO scholar inspects defence facilities and analyses data, contributing to the annual 'red book' that holds government agencies accountable
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February 27, 2026
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From hackathons to Apple role
He credits his multidisciplinary training - which blends technical skills with business strategy - for his Cubstart win and landing a cybersecurity internship at his dream company
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February 27, 2026
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SMEs can expect lower costs and less compliance burden
Digital invoices, cash grants, simplified govt tender for ICT among ways to help firms
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February 27, 2026
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Duped Singaporeans: The most tech-savvy targets in history
As scams continue to evolve, the young must move from being potential victims to prevention partners.
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February 27, 2026
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Learning to lead without having all the answers
From the rigour of Oxford tutorials to her exchange at Wharton, this SMU scholar is developing a leadership style grounded in critical thinking and the confidence to navigate uncertainty
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February 27, 2026
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The Mount Kinabalu story that changed him
Barely a year into his career, this SPH Media scholar learnt how empathy and trust can open the door to impactful storytelling
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February 27, 2026
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Rift with Moscow widens as Seoul mulls over support for Ukraine
Russia warns of action if S. Korea joins NATO initiative on arms financing
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February 27, 2026
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New tax proposal takes aim at Thailand’s salty food obsession
Already a regional trailblazer in taxing sugary drinks, Thailand is now eyeing high-sodi-um foods - a move that could make it the first country in Asia to impose nationwide levies on both sugar and salt.
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February 27, 2026
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From receiving aid to deploying it
Now working in the Ministry of Finance, this PSC scholar is part of the team that determines how grants, subsidies and tax incentives help Singaporeans in need
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February 27, 2026
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Shaping policy through South-east Asian research
Trained in political science, this ISEAS scholar's work informs policymakers on the region's most pressing issues
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February 27, 2026
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Traffic deaths hit 10-year high; elderly cases a big concern
149 road fatalities in 2025, with number of seniors who died more than doubling to 27
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February 27, 2026
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His classroom extends to the basketball court
For this NTU-NIE scholar, understanding what makes his students tick is the first play in his lesson plan - so that mathematics can truly come to life
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February 27, 2026
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How a ‘poo-nami’ turned summer beach dreams into a stinky nightmare
Malfunction during storm leads to millions of litres of sewage being pumped into sea
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February 27, 2026
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Privacy screen among features in Samsung Galaxy S26 line-up; prices start at $1,438
Samsung's new series of Galaxy S26 smartphones opened for pre-orders on Feb 26, boasting new features such as a privacy display and an artificial intelligence tool that can help users with scheduling events.
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February 27, 2026
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UNVEILING SINGAPORE'S FIRST INTEGRATED WATERFRONT FOOD DEVELOPMENT
GOURMET XCHANGE is Singapore's largest strata-titled food facility and a landmark hub where food innovation, business growth and city-centre access converge.
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February 27, 2026
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MOE sets aside $556m over next five years for research in social sciences and humanities
Social sciences and humanities will receive a boost in support, with the Ministry of Education (MOE) setting aside $556 million over the next five years for research in those fields.
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February 27, 2026
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Economists raise S’pore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.6% from 2.3%
This comes amid an improved outlook for manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade
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February 27, 2026
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Students join trend on TikTok, rating teachers on level of stress induced
Students in Singapore have joined a TikTok trend of rating their teachers based on whether these educators induce high or low cortisol — or stress — in their students.
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