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Strengthening Singapore's haze law and going beyond prosecutions – how errant firms can be held to account

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No government should fear having opposition in parliament, says former SM Jayakumar

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Melaka polls talks expose fault lines in Malaysia's shifting political alliances

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Singapore employment growth picks up in Q3, but retrenchments continue to rise

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The specialist panel will probe companies that may be responsible for, or have contributed to, the fires causing haze in Singapore.

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The minister for foreign affairs was speaking at a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart while on an official visit to Pakistan, the first by a Singapore leader in over 20 years.

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Most firms now use AI in HR processes, with human sign-off required 85% of the time: Survey

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CNA Explains: Why do the US midterm elections matter?

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Philippines raises alert as Mayon Volcano erupts

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North Korea shows off drones, missiles as Kim Jong Un urges AI weapons push

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AI and jobs: Don't overlook the talent you already have, says Jasmin Lau to employers

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Singapore army upgrades infantry with drones and AI

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Phuket orders evacuations as flood, landslide damage to reach US$3 million

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Police searching for pair who left scene of fatal Tampines crash

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Singapore continues to see relief from haze as PM2.5 readings remain normal

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Hackers steal US$6.3 billion from Binance in world's biggest crypto heist

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Nvidia's Huang says dealings with firm in US spy probe were 'normal' as China denies allegations

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Muhyiddin says agreement to support Anwar on key parliamentary votes unrelated to Melaka polls

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Police searching for pair who left scene of fatal Tampines accident

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SIA extends cancellation of Dubai flights to Feb 28

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Man jailed and fined for spitting at police officers, urinating in their direction

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Domestic worker gets jail for punching non-verbal autistic child at least 23 times

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How do you help a helpless colleague?

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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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Investing in your 20s and 30s: How much risk is too much?

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What to check before signing a retrenchment agreement

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'It's not in your head': Why pain may linger longer in women – even when scans are normal

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Star Trek, X-Men star Patrick Stewart dead at 86

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Home-based business in Bukit Batok by former fine dining chef sells doughnut burgers, Angus beef pasta and more

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Mediacorp's Deepavali 2026: Live countdown, movies, Little India events and more

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Girl group Katseye to stage first-ever Singapore concert in February 2027

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987 DJ Germaine Tan does Corpse Bride-inspired photoshoot a week before wedding

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'Somebody has to do this': Is this Teochew master craftsman among the last of his type?

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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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Western brands under pressure as 'pre-owned' luxury booms in China

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A new hobby can be satisfying and fulfilling especially when one gets good at it. But when does spending too much time on an activity border on obsessive?

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Adulting: When bosses fail their team, it's important they apologise – and mean it

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Big Read: What it would take for a fairer P1 registration system - and whether parents have the stomach for it

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Voices: What 20 years of working with jade taught me about the changing Singaporean family

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Up Close: 'I refuse to give up' – the 'exemplary' mother who fought for her son and is a lifeline for others

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

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Inside Thailand's cyanide murders and the search for its 'most prolific serial killer' in history

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What's really inside meats with 'no nitrite added'? Here's what Talking Point tests found

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A test reveals worse air quality indoors than outside, while product testing shows that some expired masks still filter particles effectively. Talking Point finds out from experts why neither finding tells the whole story.

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Audemars Piguet officially launches certified pre-owned programme The Watch Keepers

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The chef who trained his boss: A culinary legacy comes full circle at Singapore's Shisen Hanten

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Why do we find it so entertaining when models fall on the runway?

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Five years on, Julien Royer's Claudine is having its best year yet. What's behind its success?

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Orange crush: Luxury timepieces that make a bold statement

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Chinese shoppers are spending less on luxury. The world's biggest fashion houses are feeling the pinch

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Beyond bold statements: The evolving design philosophy of Singapore designer Colin Seah

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US midterms: Progressives, moderates and the future of MAGA

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Visitors can try Sentosa's self-driving shuttles for free from early 2027

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NCMP scheme still relevant despite changing electoral landscape: S Jayakumar

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Reports to national anti-violence helpline surged nearly 50% in 2025: MSF

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SLINGSHOT 2026: Indian startup Miraqules gets top prize for powder that stops bleeding in seconds

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Why Japan's smallest main island is worth slowing down for

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AI can handle hotel check-ins. Where does the human touch come in?

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How a familiar name on Singapore's roads became an international transport player

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10 local Chinese arts and culture events to catch this year-end

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At OCBC and Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, adapting roles for employees with disabilities has helped businesses tap overlooked strengths, improve communication and develop more effective leaders.

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