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Enhanced haze law 'not a silver bullet', international cooperation remains crucial: Grace Fu

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'Absurd and novel': Shanmugam dismisses WP MP's call to raise issues at Singapore's meetings with foreign counterparts

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Too early to say if BCRS exemption for F1 Grand Prix will extend to other large events: Grace Fu

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Companies linked to transboundary haze will now face higher fines as well as curbs on business dealings under amendments to Singapore's haze law passed on Wednesday (Nov 4).

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"I am absolutely willing to accept those results," US President Donald Trump told The New York Times. "We'll work with the Democrats, and we'll, you know, look forward to working with them. We'll probably work something out."

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Snap Insight: US midterms – what an angry 'lame duck' president could mean for Asia

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Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate

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China's AI race is heating up. Can Tencent hold its ground?

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Man to be charged over hidden camera in toilet on Japan to Singapore flight

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Bedok South, Xilin and Sungei Bedok MRT stations to open on Dec 26

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No evidence PHP flaws exploited in government, critical infrastructure systems: Tan Kiat How

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Parliament in brief: Muslim law amendments passed and other highlights from Nov 4

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Iranian officials gloat as US voters deal blow to Trump

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Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump

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Could rogue AI agents evade Singapore's safety guardrails?

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How South Korean children are losing their nationality without knowing it

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How The Remarried Empress stars Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon and cast brought the hit webtoon to life

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South Korean fast-food chain Lotteria is now halal-certified in Singapore

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K-pop group Highlight, formerly known as Beast, to headline The Kallang Countdown 2027

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Japanese yakiniku chain Gyu-Kaku to close last Singapore outlet at CHIJMES on Nov 15

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Tokyo's Mr Cheesecake by former Michelin restaurant chef opens first Singapore pop-up

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Celebrity couple Hong Ling and Nick Teo reveal they are having a baby girl

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Can China grow its own durians?

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Marathon runners who will give up their personal best to save a life

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Inside TWG Tea's first tea museum at Changi Airport

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Long queues outside Orchard Road Apple Store for new iPhone Duo

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In the wake of Nepal's devastating flood, stories of loss and resilience

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A shared love of pizza has turned into a home-based business. Limited space, demanding schedules and contrasting working styles are now tests David Shen and Sheralyn Tay must navigate, as captured by On The Red Dot.

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The Oscars of watchmaking: Who decides which watches deserve to win?

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These mithai boxes in Singapore are putting a fresh spin on Indian sweets this Deepavali

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Common Suit's Javin Tan is the first Singaporean to win prestigious Italian tailoring competition

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Singapore's wine scene has come a long way. The world is taking notice

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Vietnam's Cam Ranh is more than a beach getaway

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From Singapore's heartlands to luxury footwear: How Mashizan Masjum built a business on his own terms

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Dr Ian Cheong on One Health initiative that seeks to identify emerging infectious disease threats

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Rena Lee first Singaporean to be elected as judge to International Court of Justice

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Singapore to roll out 660 new electric buses from end-2026, trial AI traffic lights

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How coordinated care can help seniors and vulnerable individuals find independence and purpose

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How Singapore employers are embracing inclusive hiring

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