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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping global tariffs

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One dead after fire breaks out on Singapore-bound cruise ship

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Kim Jong Un vows to boost living standards as he opens rare congress

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Victorious Takaichi promises 'strong and prosperous' Japan

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Around 22,000 civil servants to get salary increases of 2% to 9% from Aug 1

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Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies in Thailand after falling from Pattaya condo balcony

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From revolution to reset: What's next for Bangladesh after its historic election?

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The Seletar Mall extends hours till 4am until June with new night-time activities

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How Chinese New Year reunions are changing in China

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This Singaporean has been drawn nude by thousands.

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How landscape architect Cathy Hang is shaping Singapore's most loved public spaces

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Asia's real masters of the sea, from Indonesia's forgotten kingdom to Vietnam's ancient empire

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Why Japan's right wing is on the rise and what it means for the country

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More than a job: Why people enter social service and build their futures there

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Chingay 2026: Annual parade returns for 54th edition on Feb 27-28

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Managing menopause: New guidelines aim to help doctors provide the right diagnosis and treatment

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MOE approaches affected Little Professors staff to give them jobs again

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Josephine Teo urges countries to be proactive about governing emerging risks in agentic AI

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World Legacy cruise ship fire: 1 crew member dead, 4 passengers sent to hospital for assessment

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A modern District 9 home by the Singapore River, close to greenery and city comforts

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Tun Razak Exchange: An anchor for global finance in the heart of Kuala Lumpur

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