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NUS students to get ChatGPT access; AI module compulsory for incoming freshmen

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Man fled Singapore on fishing boat to avoid jail, caught at Changi Airport more than 20 years later

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More than 2,400 people caught vaping in second quarter of 2026

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Indonesia's government has mobilised a multi-agency task force to contain fires that have burned about 107,000 hectares nationwide in a bid to prevent transboundary haze, said Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago.

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From 2027, property agents must complete at least three transactions over three years, or pass a refresher examination, to be eligible for registration renewal.

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Singapore raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5%; economy grew 5.9% in Q2

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China's Long March 7A rocket explodes moments after takeoff

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China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

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A liver transplant saved my life. It also changed how I lived.

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Member of public disarms man with knife in Clementi

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Singapore manufacturers adjust to higher US tariff, hold off on major production shifts

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Singapore's key exports surge 27.4% in Q2 as AI demand fuels electronics boom

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Regular Sammyboy Forum user gets jail for possessing videos of toilet users, sharing obscene images

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Commentary: Banning Roblox may not be the solution to teen radicalisation

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China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly

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Andrea DeCruz and Pierre Png reflect on her liver transplant, their marriage and overcoming fears

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BigBang Singapore concert ticket sales see queue numbers exceed 300,000 on first day

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How Chota House spent 17 years building a slow fashion brand in Singapore

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Actress Tasha Low reveals what filming Yes Captain! inside Changi Prison was really like

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Baby Shark star to make K-pop debut as Baby Shark Boy

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Havelock Palace apologises after cooking foraged seafood from Changi Beach

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NDP 2026: The best moments

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Record heatwave spreads across Korean peninsula, prompting emergency response

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Voices: As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines

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Lulu's Lounge returns to Singapore with a new home in Chinatown

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How a samurai family estate in Yanagawa became one of Japan's most unusual ryokan stays

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Singapore designer Faezah Shaharuddin is taking Malay cultural references to the world through furniture

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Singapore's only sake brewery is in Jurong, making pulut hitam sake and winning recognition in Japan

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Discovering Chengdu through whisky, Sichuan cuisine, lacquerware and pandas

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Da Paolo's next chapter: Fewer outlets, new concepts and a sharper eye on what diners want

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This Singaporean retired at 35 without getting rich. Here's how he made it work

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Pain is part of her everyday life. But at 25, she's fighting to do more than just 'trying to survive'

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Why functional drinks cost more but may deliver less than consumers expect

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Roziah Adon spent decades honing her craft, including a sambal recipe she had never shared. Then she met Shaly Farid. CNA's The Hawker Apprentice explores what it takes to carry on a culinary legacy while rebuilding a life after prison.

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US envoy to ASEAN reaffirms commitment to Southeast Asia amid trade concerns

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Growing older, giving more: Meet two senior volunteers who have found purpose in giving back

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Clementi knife incident: Man stabbed himself repeatedly in public; disarmed by passer-by

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CNA Explains: How expanded government-backed financing will help construction SMEs

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Singapore tech students face higher expectations as AI reshapes jobs

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Why your social circle may be the missing link in holistic health

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Inside Simmons' new sleep gallery at Changi City Point

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Closing the gaps in the fight against hepatitis

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Across Southeast Asia, Grab's platform is helping single mothers and people with disabilities earn an income, support their families and build greater control over their lives.

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