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North Korea not ready to talk to US or South Korea; Singapore won't seek mediator role: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Asia Pacific can 'no longer be classified as fully at peace' amid growing security threats: IISS report

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Israel breaks all contact with UN secretary-general over sexual violence blacklist

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Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70%

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A potential state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang reportedly soon would mark his first overseas trip of the year and reinforce Beijing's influence as North Korea-Russia ties deepen amid global tensions, analysts say.

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Beijing will not send Defence Minister Dong Jun to Asia's top security summit, where US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to speak.

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Iran and US agree plan for 60-day ceasefire extension after latest attacks

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Wage growth slowed for Singapore workers in 2025, expected to stay moderate in 2026: MOM

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Key players to watch at this year's Shangri-La Dialogue

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Why South Korea sent thousands of workers to Germany

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Singapore Minister Vivian Balakrishnan makes rare visit to North Korea

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Man, 22, charged with murdering 21-year-old woman in lift at Choa Chu Kang block

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EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and Russia

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US revises first quarter growth down while inflation climbs

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Company fined for selling ayurvedic pills with high amounts of lead; customer poisoned and warded

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Teo Siong Seng expands leave of absence to roles at NUS, shipping company PIL after US indictment

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Friends pay tribute to USS WaterWorld performer who died after medical emergency during training

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As Gardenia, Yeo's and APB exit, is Singapore climbing the food chain or hurting its brand?

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Flash sales and countdown timers keep you buying - can we outsmart these tactics?

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Jensen Huang: The tough boss of Nvidia who is 'exhausted all the time'

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Emotional spending and healing your relationship with money

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Why school success doesn't always translate to the workplace

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Why some Singaporeans are saying no to having children

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Why Korean pharmacies are Seoul's new must-visit beauty shopping destination

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Mark Ronson, Goo Goo Dolls among first batch of music acts

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'I'm lucky to be alive': Actor Richard Low reveals 6-day hospital stay after bowel and bladder scare

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Oreo and BTS to release limited-edition purple hotteok cookie, will have VivoCity pop-up with exclusive merch

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Official opening of Hello Kitty x Jisoo pop-up at Wisma Atria rescheduled to June due to 'need for additional verification'

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Actress Carrie Wong to star alongside Lee Joon-gi and Kentaro Sakaguchi in new Viu drama Kidnap Game

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Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall

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Death toll rises to three after Philippine building collapse, with 17 still missing

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Chinese authorities demolish villager's madcap 10-storey home

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From near-extinction to 120 strong: Singapore's sambar deer make a quiet comeback

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The 'Nusantara Otaku' who wears traditional Malay clothes every day

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Shooting at San Diego mosque leaves five dead, including two teen suspects

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Founder Kelvin Kao warns that staying silent during difficult times will only create more fear and uncertainty among employees – and they deserve enough truth to make informed decisions about their lives.

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Up Close: In and out of jail for two decades, she's now a mother of six – and a lifeline for ex-offenders

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In Pixels: 'A Singapore I haven't seen myself' – why this Bras Basah shop feels like a time machine

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Voices: Dining alone isn't the same as eating alone. Here's why it can be more social than being with friends

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Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh and Singaporean influencer Mae Tan star in new Richard Mille film

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AI can recommend wine. But can it replace a sommelier?

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Beyond matcha: Kyoto's specialty coffee scene is thriving

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Raffles Courtyard to become pet-friendly from Jun 1 alongside new menu and dining deals

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Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain EV era

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Cartier owner Richemont beats luxury slowdown with strong jewellery sales

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In the mountains of Taiwan, Hoshinoya Guguan offers a refined hot spring escape

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From silver travel to gig carers, how 6 changemakers in Asia are reimagining what it means to age

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How the energy crisis will hit your electricity bill, and what households can do

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Why Singapore's fuel supply holds steady but not prices, and when cost pressures may ease

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Inside a divided America amid raids and protests — why Walk The Line: ICE Nation is a must-see

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Salons in the heartlands ignored refusals, pushed upgrades and used age-based pressure, CNA's Talking Point found as it also met a customer who lost nearly S$50,000 buying prepaid packages from a business that ended up closing.

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Greenhouse gas emissions: Singapore to tighten rules on refrigerants used in supermarkets, vehicles

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AI impact on workers: Singapore workers will be hit 'faster than anyone else', says ESR Committee

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Wage growth slowed for Singapore workers in 2025, expected to stay moderate in 2026: MOM

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US-China developments a positive step, but one on a longer journey: Vivian Balakrishnan

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Indonesia-France ties: Prabowo to hold talks with Macron on defence, energy cooperation

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Shaping Tomorrow - Investing made more accessible in an age of information overload

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From displacement to re-employment: Guiding workers through AI-driven change

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When AI skills and human strengths work hand in hand

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With investors consuming information across multiple platforms and sources, clarity has become increasingly important. Tiger Brokers shares how TigerAI combines technology and human support to help users better navigate today's investing landscape.

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