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Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

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Deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, hundreds unaccounted for

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Higher BTO demand expected after income ceiling raised, but supply can keep pace: Chee Hong Tat

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Commentary: NDR 2026 – if Singapore can plan 50 years ahead for infrastructure, can it do the same for nature?

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Over 400 tourists are missing, including travellers from Malaysia, India, the US and the UK.

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Sixteen areas in Malaysia had unhealthy air quality as at 9am on Wednesday (Aug 26). The country celebrates its 69th National Day on Aug 31.

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Indonesia's forestry ministry processes 42 forest fire cases, sanctions six companies

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Timeline: How SIA's India bet led to a 25.1% stake in Air India

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Meta reaches US$16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

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

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At least 14 infants killed after fire in Pakistan maternity ward

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China investigating cabbages dipped in cancer-causing chemical

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CCTV shows people fleeing seconds before mudslide engulfs Nepal-China border crossing

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1 suspect arrested after man dies in Malaysia street brawl

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Jeju police officer arrested for falsely closing missing person cases denies allegations

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How do you make a building taller while people work inside?

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South Korea steps up checks as China probes formaldehyde-tainted cabbages

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Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 infants

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Kremlin says US spy chief met with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit

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IN FOCUS: Greenland's melting ice carries warnings far beyond the Arctic

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Singapore cannot rely on more land, labour or carbon for next phase of growth: Tan See Leng

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Two mobile phone shop employees arrested over scheme to compromise Singpass accounts

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Man who made more than 1,000 silent calls to police 'for fun and enjoyment' gets jail

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

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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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Elvin Ng surprises former helper in Indonesia with pineapple tarts and family trip

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Former actress Jazreel Low spends 'high 6-figure sum' on new cafe in Bishan Park

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Our Times actress Tsai Yi-chen arrested in Japan for allegedly pouring oil on temple monument

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Singer Angela Chang briefly stops concert for medical treatment, returns to finish show

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Dolly Parton tributes include Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Reese Witherspoon

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

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

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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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US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

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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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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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Audemars Piguet brings rare watches and watchmaking demonstrations to Singapore

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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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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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Singapore cannot be passive bystander in face of climate change: Grace Fu

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Singapore reports fewer scams, lower monetary losses in H1

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Dispute resolution: Investment dispute body opens first overseas office in Singapore

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S'pore-Central Asia ties: Closer integration among plans as S'pore takes on ASEAN Chair in 2027

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Singapore moves to strengthen IP framework amid rise of AI

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Unlocking Value - "What Keeps You Going When The Outcome Is Uncertain?"

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

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Poor air quality and extreme weather are affecting how we live and stay healthy. Building resilience will require prevention, preparedness and collaboration, says the Climate and Health in Asia report.

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