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Stricter pet grooming standards needed under revised welfare code
Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan recently shared in Parliament that the Code of Animal Welfare will be reviewed in 2026 to enhance minimum standards, with a focus on groomers.
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April 07, 2026
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Japan creates its first road map for bear population control
It shifts focus to actively capturing animals, culling in areas with more attacks on people
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April 07, 2026
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More domestic tourists seeking lesser-known destinations in China
In Liuzhou, a city in Guangxi around an hour away from Nan-ning by train, we are welcomed to our home-stay by an energetic woman with a short red bob.
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April 07, 2026
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GOING TO BE VERY DIFFICULT: ARTETA
He says Sporting have become a top side since Arsenal beat them in 2024
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April 07, 2026
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UV radiation Steps taken to mitigate exposure risks for outdoor workers
We thank Mr Solomon Tan Kia Tang for his letter “Recognise UV exposure as significant workplace hazard” (April 1).
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April 07, 2026
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Energy efficiency, renewables can cut reliance on oil, gas: Ravi Menon
Govt and SBF to launch council to help businesses start moving early on this front
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April 07, 2026
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Beijing issues e-commerce guidance after pressure from EU
China issued guidance on April 6 for its e-commerce sector that seeks to coordinate domestic development with international markets, a week after European lawmakers visited to discuss related challenges and competition.
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April 07, 2026
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Rice noodles offer a window into local life
Trace the history of underrated Chinese cities Nanning and Liuzhou through their many rice noodle dishes
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April 07, 2026
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S’pore stocks rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding tops local index; SATS fares worst
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April 07, 2026
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S'pore's first 3D-printed pedestrian bridge to be completed in Jurong West in 2028
In 2028, the first pedestrian bridge in Singapore to be constructed using 3D printing will go across the Jurong River, connecting Jurong West to the new Tengah town, where more housing developments have been planned.
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April 07, 2026
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Whisky gets a shot at Sydney Cup
With a golden ticket into the Melbourne Cup already in hand for Whisky On The Hill, some may have been tempted to avoid too much more scrutiny from the handicapper and bypass a race like the Sydney Cup.
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April 07, 2026
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Can US tourism beat the 'Trump slump'?
“International demand for America’s iconic experiences — particularly its national parks, scenic landscapes and cultural destinations — remains very strong across many markets,” she says.
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April 07, 2026
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KA YING RISING BREAKS SHA TIN RECORD AT 19TH STRAIGHT WIN
World's best sprinter claims G2 Sprint Cup in dominant fashion
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April 07, 2026
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SIR RUBY SPRINGS PLEASANT SURPRISE
Joseph Leck’s promising galloper upstages smart field in 3YO feature in Kuala Lumpur
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April 07, 2026
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Singapore Red Cross reaching out to vulnerable communities amid heat and haze
Madam Magdalene Tan welcomed the three visitors to her HDB flat in Hougang on the sweltering afternoon of April 6.
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April 07, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz: The tollbooth in the middle of the world
America and the rest of the world will have to pay a price for this.
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April 07, 2026
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Ex-national canoeist who pocketed over $4,000 in purported fees for training camps jailed
A former national canoeing athlete was sentenced to two weeks’ jail for misappropriating money supposedly meant for training camps.
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April 07, 2026
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Insurance Direct purchase model for Integrated Shield Plans can reduce premiums
On April 1, we were told that new Integrated Shield Plan policies would come with lower rider premiums to help curb rising healthcare costs (New IP riders with lower premiums will make private healthcare more sustainable: Ong Ye Kung, April 1).
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April 07, 2026
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How a mistake led to Rocky, Project Hail Mary's breakout star
In Project Hail Mary, Canadian actor Ryan Gosling shares the screen with an adorably high-strung alien called Rocky because of his rock-like body.
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April 07, 2026
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Fann Wong, Christopher Lee's agency files complaint over Al-generated ad
The management agency representing local actress Fann Wong and her husband, actor-host Christopher Lee, has issued a public warning after a fabricated social media post impersonating the celebrity couple circulated online.
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April 07, 2026
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Can a country get too rich?
Norway shows the potential pitfalls of uncommon prosperity.
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April 07, 2026
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Is Trump the US president who loses Asia to China?
China is selling countries the technology that allows them to stop caring about what the US does.
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April 07, 2026
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Music producer Lee Si Song cycles 22km twice a week after brain bleed
Singaporean songwriter and music producer Lee Si Song is steadily recovering from a brain haemorrhage he suffered in September 2025, with cycling a key part of his rehabilitation regimen.
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April 07, 2026
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Alcaraz's return to clay 'feels amazing'
Carlos Alcaraz said he was eager to get his socks dirty on clay again, as the world No. 1 returned to his preferred surface in Monaco this week to build momentum for his French Open title defence.
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April 07, 2026
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Sales of shophouses in Kampong Gelam down sharply: URA
Most buyers local, it adds in response to TikTok videos of significant foreign buying
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April 07, 2026
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N. Korea says S. Korea’s Lee is ‘wise’ for expressing regret about drones
North Korea said on April 6 it was “very fortunate and wise” for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions, in a rare conciliatory gesture towards the rival it had antagonised in recent years.
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April 07, 2026
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How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
The rescue had unfolded with near-perfect precision.
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April 07, 2026
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Energy crisis caused by Iran war reveals a tale of two Indonesias
Widening gap between people's anxiety over oil price surges and official messaging
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April 07, 2026
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Travellers flying from S’pore allowed only up to 2 power banks from April 15
From April 15, travellers departing Singapore can carry only up to two power banks in their hand luggage, as part of new rules imposed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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April 07, 2026
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Real rely on home crowd as in-form Bayern visit
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa admitted that Bayern Munich are “the most inform team in Europe”, as Vincent Kompany’s men prepare to visit the Spanish capital on April 7 for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
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