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How a retiree topped up her CPF yearly to receive a $4,600 monthly payout
Case highlights how small and regular top-ups today can help in a big way when one is older
5 min |
February 22, 2026
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Eyeing the new investment scheme? Save more in Ordinary Account now
Younger CPF members who are keen to invest in the new simplified and low-cost investment scheme that will be introduced in 2028 should start to save more in their Ordinary Account (OA) now.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Levy on S'pore goods to stay at 10% as Trump declares new global tariff
Move comes after the US Supreme Court throws out his reciprocal tariffs policy
5 min |
February 22, 2026
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Youth blood donor rate in S'pore continues downward trend amid ageing population
Concern that donor pool may shrink as older people become ineligible to donate
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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How is S’pore’s blood stock maintained?
Singapore maintains a minimum nine-day stockpile of blood for both daily transfusion needs and emergencies.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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Europe US tariff relief comes with a sting in the tail
From European winemakers to chemical companies and distillers, the US Supreme Court ruling knocking down a large part of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs comes with a sting in the tail - an even more uncertain trade outlook.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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The US trade statutes Trump will use to keep imposing tariffs: A look at sections 122, 232 and 301
The Feb 20 Supreme Court ruling eliminated US President Donald Trump’s preferred tool for imposing tariffs.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Ink, scars and salvation
How Indonesia's street punks and the marginalised find faith without judgment
5 min |
February 22, 2026
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Sacrifices, slumps and success - The rise of S'pore's youngest chess grandmaster
Behind every academic result is a young person quietly chasing their dreams, beating the odds, and hoping to make something of themselves. In More than Grades, a series by The Sunday Times, we tell the stories of youth who are making waves in school and beyond.
5 min |
February 22, 2026
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FINALLY IN THE SAME BOAT
Sailors Yin and Low team up in 49erFX in bid to qualify for 2026 Asian Games
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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In aikido, I find strength in connection, not conquest
A casual experiment on a tatami mat became a lifelong practice that reshaped the writer’s approach to conflict, pressure and life.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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Unplug and unwind on a private island one hour from Singapore
Quiet luxury is stepping off a 40-minute ferry ride from Singapore and finding that my hotel has its own immigration counter.
4 min |
February 22, 2026
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Victim's family asks Spanish court to extend suspect's detention by 2 years
The family of Ms Audrey Fang, who was killed in Spain in 2024, has asked a Spanish court to keep suspected perpetrator Mitchell Ong in custody for another two years.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Cautious response in Asia after court clips Trump's tariff powers
US court ruling does not unravel trade deals; region remains wary of provoking Trump
5 min |
February 22, 2026
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France's Galthie hails Italy's 'success story'
France coach Fabien Galthie insisted that Italy are capable of winning the Six Nations, ahead of the pair's meeting in Lille on Feb 22.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Knicks hoping for lift-off in crucial clash with Rockets
The New York Knicks missed their last chance to make a statement against the National Basketball Association (NBA) Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Feb 19.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Home-grown chef's Italian alps restaurant reaches new heights
The year 2025 was, to put it lightly, a whirlwind one for Singaporean chef Ethel Hoon.
4 min |
February 22, 2026
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Sport for kids can't just be about winning. It's first about having fun
From a land where skiing is such an ancient art form that it was once drawn on rock walls has come a formidable new warrior.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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Milano-Cortina Games 'surpassed' expectations
The Milano-Cortina Olympics exceeded expectations despite a shaky buildup, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry said on Feb 20, hailing the first spread-out Winter Games as a success.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Pre-season woes for Aston Martin
SAKHIR - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the time sheets on the final day of pre-season testing at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain on Feb 20, while Aston Martin's plans to make an impact in the new Formula One season crumbled into chaos.
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February 22, 2026
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STREISAND ON SONG IN G1 BLUE DIAMOND STAKES
Trainer McDonald’s 2Y0 filly strikes again at Caulfield after winning G2 Prelude last start
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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France's far right seeks to bolster mainstream credibility after activist's killing
France’s National Rally (RN) urged supporters to avoid rallies on Feb 21 for fear of unrest, as analysts say it seeks to capitalise on the killing of a far-right activist by suspected hard-left militants to push its mainstream credentials.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES
Unable to set up own gym, ex-MMA fighter conducts training on outdoor public court
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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The Ark and updated take on locked-room murder mystery
Whether — you take to this bestselling Japanese murder mystery depends on the sub-niche of the genre you prefer.
3 min |
February 22, 2026
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Hong Kong plans to buy out homes devastated in deadly high-rise fire
Hong Kong is proposing to spend about HK$4 billion (S$650 million) to buy out the owners of homes in a high-rise housing complex ravaged by a massive fire to resettle nearly 2,000 affected households.
1 min |
February 22, 2026
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KA YING RISING TO HIT A NEW HIGH
1 Ka Ying Rising chases a record 18-win streak, which would break the 21-year mark for consecutive wins set by Silent Witness.
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February 22, 2026
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ENTER THE DANCING LIONS
Mr Corey Chan's San Francisco home looks like any other in the elevated neighbourhood of Anza Vista: simple, two-storeyed, with large windows to let in sweeping views of the skyline and glimmering bay below.
4 min |
February 22, 2026
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US Democrats demand refunds for American families
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker sent US President Donald Trump an invoice on Feb 20 demanding nearly US$9 billion (S$11.4 billion) in tariff refunds for the state’s families after the US Supreme Court ruled that Mr Trump’s much-touted levies are illegal.
2 min |
February 22, 2026
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Can Paris' social media tool fight disinformation effectively?
French Response takes potshots at regular internet trolls and even foreign politicians
4 min |
February 22, 2026
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DBS to impose 12-hour cooling period for adding payees, raising daily transfer limits
New measures from March 7 part of efforts to bolster account security against scams
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