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Demand Up For Wealth Management In Indonesia, Says OCBC
Interest driven by growing middle-class population with higher disposable income
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September 10, 2025

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Fattah Amin, Amira Othman to broadcast wedding live on Sept 14
Malaysian actor Fattah Amin has confirmed that he and Malaysian singer Amira Othman are set to wed on Sept 14, which also marks his 35th birthday.
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September 10, 2025

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Walking in nature can boost your attention span
Research generally finds that exposure to green spaces boosts cognition and creativity
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September 10, 2025

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Israel Targets Hamas Leadership in Qatar Attack
Middle East States, UN Condemn Strike That Could Deal Fatal Blow to Ceasefire Attempts
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September 10, 2025
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August Third-Hottest on Record Globally, Says Climate Monitor
Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world's third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the European global warming monitor said on Sept. 9.
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September 10, 2025

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Shocked Kane Lauds Levy's Legacy at Spurs
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was surprised by Daniel Levy's decision to step down as executive chairman after nearly 25 years, but said the Englishman's impact on the club had been transformative.
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September 10, 2025
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MetaOptics Rises on Catalist Debut, Ends at 24 Cents
Semiconductor optics company MetaOptics’ share price rose as much as 25 per cent on the morning of Sept 9 on its trading debut on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
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September 10, 2025
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More Approved Motorcycle Helmets Available From Nov 1
From Nov 1, motorcyclists can expect a wider variety of helmets at potentially lower prices in Singapore, owing to updated requirements.
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September 10, 2025

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iPhone's future hinges on a smarter Siri
And here, Apple's Plan B for AI seems pretty great.
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September 10, 2025
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US, South Korea in deadlock over $449b investment fund
The US and South Korea are in a deadlock over details of a US$350 billion (S$449 billion) investment fund that the two countries agreed to as part of a broader trade deal, with a top Seoul official warning that even the shipbuilding partnership is at risk if they fail to narrow the differences.
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September 10, 2025
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Israel to demolish Jerusalem attackers' homes, punish fellow villagers
Israel ordered on Sept. 9 the demolition of homes in the West Bank home towns of two Palestinian gunmen who attacked a bus stop in Jerusalem, and will revoke the work permits of hundreds of their fellow villagers and relatives.
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September 10, 2025
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Australian PM tells lawmaker to apologize for anti-Indian comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sept 9 that a right-wing opposition lawmaker should apologize for comments suggesting an unsustainable number of Indians were migrating to the country.
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September 10, 2025

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When Old-Style School Canteens Say Goodbye, We Lose More Than We Think
The central kitchen model may make economic sense, but something deeply intimate is leaving our lives.
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September 10, 2025

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Scientists warn against proposals to artificially cool polar regions
Proposals to artificially cool the world's polar regions — to stem the impact of global warming — are both expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, according to new scientific research.
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September 10, 2025
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Lutkenhaus, 16, ready for the 800m spotlight
Texan schoolboy Cooper Lutkenhaus has catapulted himself from obscurity into one of the most compelling characters at the Sept 13-21 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, with a stunning 800 metres run at the US trials.
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September 10, 2025

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S'pore firms now able to harness Gen AI to navigate US tariff chaos
Platform simplifies trade rules, provides guidance on FTAs, tariffs, compliance
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September 10, 2025

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French President Macron Faces More Chaos as Latest PM is Toppled
No matter who he picks as new PM, acute political crisis will only deepen
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September 10, 2025
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Kinokuniya Bugis Junction store moving to another unit from Sept 15
Those who have raised the alarm at the empty shelves and cardboard boxes in Kinokuniya's Bugis Junction store, fret not.
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September 10, 2025
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Dental subsidies and fees • Collaboration key for fair system
We refer to the article \"Chas dental clinics to display fee benchmarks, provide higher subsidies from Oct 1\" (Sept 1).
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September 10, 2025
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Kisshoten can gain the upper hand again
Sept II South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
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September 10, 2025

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SIA, Scoot need to keep an eye on morale as they absorb Jetstar staff
Experts say careful handling crucial to preserve productivity, workplace harmony
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September 10, 2025
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Saudis Cut Oil Prices for Asia as OPEC+ Ramps Up Output
Saudi Arabia will cut prices on all its crude grades for buyers in Asia, as well as on most barrels to other regions, after OPEC+ said it will continue to ramp up output, defying widespread expectations of a looming oversupply.
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September 10, 2025
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China's green push may cut global fossil fuel use by 2030: Think-tank
The stage may be set for the world's use of fossil fuels to begin dropping in about five years' time, thanks to China's rapid adoption of renewables and its increasing reliance on electricity, clean energy think-tank Ember said in a report on Sept 9.
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September 10, 2025
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Expanded services at home for teen girls healing from abuse
Capacity for care at residential treatment facility doubles with move to new premises
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September 10, 2025

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Olympics on Azra's Mind
New men's artistic gymnastics head coach also aims to increase talent pool
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September 10, 2025
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Connecting the world's legal community
Singapore Convention Week 2025 brought together legal experts from over 70 jurisdictions to exchange ideas on dispute resolution
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September 10, 2025
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S'pore bag brand Aupen alleges trademark dispute with US' Target
Home-grown handbag brand Aupen has wiped its website and most of its Instagram page amid a potential trademark dispute with American retail giant Target.
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September 10, 2025
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NLB to offer 60,000 pre-loved books in largest giveaway
Some 60,000 books — the largest number to date — will be given away by the National Library Board (NLB) on Sept 13 and 14 to mark its 30th anniversary.
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September 10, 2025
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Trump says 'a little fight with the wife' should not count as a crime
US President Donald Trump suggested on Sept 8 that offenses that \"take place in the home\" should not count against his record of crime reduction in Washington, saying his opponents are using reports of \"a little fight with the wife\" to undermine his crackdown.
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September 10, 2025

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Tributes pour in for long-time Indonesian finance minister booted from Cabinet
Tributes, tears and words of appreciation flowed in for veteran technocrat Sri Mulyani Indrawati on Sept 9, a day after an abrupt Cabinet reshuffle in Indonesia that resulted in the ouster of five ministers.
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