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More leave for parents, more work for the rest? Childcare leave boost sparks workplace debate

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Amos Yee gets fresh charges for indecent comments, promoting racial disharmony

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Man allegedly used counterfeit note at MBS casino while trying to deposit S$150,000

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South Korea says Russian military planes entered its air defence zone

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As rising temperatures melt Greenlandic ice sheets, the changes are set to ripple across the planet. The Arctic is also becoming heavily contested, with US President Donald Trump pushing to acquire Greenland.

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The counter-tariffs take effect from Sep 8 and will impose duties ranging from 15 per cent to 50 per cent across 700 US products.

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Commentary: Canada said no to America. It will reverberate far beyond its borders

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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

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Chinese humanoid robot sets new 100m sprint record at Beijing Games

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How Singapore fashion label The Dori turns old saris into one-of-a-kind shirts

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Storm damages Kuching International Airport ceiling structure

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Dozens injured after rare tornado rips through village in southern France

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Tour Mediacorp's hospital set with Romeo Tan and Felicia Chin

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American country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

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This viral Medicube cream is being investigated by HSA. Here's why

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When the robot games start to look like work

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Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore reaffirm commitment to keep Malacca and Singapore straits safe and open

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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s despite ban

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Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature

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Commentary: Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe

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South Korea's Lee calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases

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Trump administration pauses visa appointments for applicants worldwide

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Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags on

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India police clash with protesters over jobs and exam transparency

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The future of Indonesia's last whale hunters

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Will more childcare leave and cash move Singaporeans to have more kids?

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With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?

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Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes

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Will AI replace musicians, artists and filmmakers?

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Disney Adventure adds Langkawi as a day visit on select four-night cruises from Dec 31

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Dolly Parton tributes include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon

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Behind the scenes of Mediacorp's realistic hospital set, where almost every TV drama ends up

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Actor Mat Yeung's Malaysia roast meat restaurant temporarily closed 10 days after opening

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A 4-day coffee festival in Tanjong Pagar will bring together 34 roasters from around the world

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Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen concerts coming to Esplanade Theatre

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Commentary: NDR 2026 - non-parents shouldn't be default substitutes for parents on childcare leave

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Snap Insight: NDR 2026 - the real shift in family support goes beyond S$70,000 per child

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Commentary: It's time to ask ourselves exactly how important football is to Singapore

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Commentary: Don't settle for easy explanations after a pat on a child's head turns into shoving incident

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Commentary: Workers shouldn't have to figure out AI on their own

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Commentary: Should Asia be concerned that Washington dropped 'Indo' from the US Indo-Pacific Command?

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Mediacorp's realistic hospital set seen in TV dramas

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Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

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Indonesia's teenage 'Superman' taking on wildfires

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The third-generation owner preserving his family's oyster cake legacy

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At China's 'robot Olympics', humanoids spar, sprint and perform taichi

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First look at Singapore Night Festival 2026

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Employment experts weigh in on what makes a reasonable notice period, what can be negotiated and how workers may secure an earlier release after quitting.

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Voices: My friend ran up S$30,000 in debt. Here's what she got right about recovering – and what she missed

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Up Close: He grew up caught between two cultures. Now he's preserving his Chinese grandmother's hawker legacy

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Big Read: The debate on traditional gender roles has taken a turn

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Voices: I stood where my great-great-grandmother watched her son, aged 11, leave China forever

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Shopping in Paris: The Saint-Germain homeware and design shops worth visiting

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From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026

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Nike and Adidas are back in the running shoe race

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Travel influencers are big business. But do they really drive bookings?

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Why this Jakarta house has almost no visible windows

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Mercedes-Benz is rethinking the car showroom with its new Singapore Studio

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Why is it so hard to let go of the things we own?

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Ong Ye Kung finds his BMT buddy, Eric Sim, and uncovers truth behind old confession

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From S$10,000 salary to hawker stall: This 30-year-old chooses Hokkien mee over tech job

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Ex-offender becomes hawker's apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

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

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With uranium demand expected to double by 2040, countries are reopening mines, expanding enrichment capacity and exploring alternative fuels, seawater extraction and fusion technology, CNA's The Nuclear Option finds.

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Indonesia's last whale hunters keep sustainable tradition alive

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NTU-built electric aircraft completes first phase of flight tests in Germany

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Singapore and Vietnam to deepen cooperation on technology, leadership exchanges

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Singapore nature groups fear biodiversity loss from proposed western island project

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More retailers sending their staff for live selling, social commerce training

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The Greater Sentosa Master Plan

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How climate change is affecting your health in Asia

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Unlocking Value - "Why Change When You Are Already Sucessful?"

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