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Grand tribute, sombre farewell: How China remembered Jiang Zemin and Zhu Rongji over two days

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US, South Korea to cut length, scope of military drills after Trump order

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Crossing a 'red' line? Chinese comedy star investigated over altered song lyrics

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Former Cathay cinema operator MM2 Asia ordered to partially settle unpaid CPF contributions

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Other projects to get help under MSF's PATH fund include one that helps rough sleepers get apprenticeships and another that will upgrade a temporary shelter's facilities.

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The labour movement's youth wing will increase the intake for its bond-free NTUC Starter Awards scholarships to 150 this year.

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Singapore rolls out new foreign work pass track, tax exemptions for asset management industry

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'My heart sank': Abrupt closure of Korea Artiz Studio leaves engaged couples in limbo

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Woman reportedly attacked by wild boar sues NParks, alleging negligence

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So bad it became good? How Chinese animated film Niu Lai turned into a viral hit

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'Now I have to constantly restrain myself': Halimah Yacob on patting children's heads

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Flash floods swamp homes in northern Thai province

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Goat outta here: Runaway animals try to board bus in US

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Bus driver, 2 motorists taken to hospital after accident on BKE

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Japan criticises US over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC

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Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties

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Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics

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Peter Seah steps down as chair of National Wages Council for personal reasons; Hsieh Fu Hua takes over

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Johor dumping: NEA issues advisory to construction waste facilities, says waste cannot be exported for disposal

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COE prices close mostly higher; Category A premiums rise to more than S$128,500

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More graduates, uncertain futures: India's youth question what a university degree can deliver

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China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX, Blue Origin with reusable tech

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Is China's livestreaming boom creating careers or fuelling burnout?

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Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?

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What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

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Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?

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China dominates global matcha supply but can Japan protect its premium edge?

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Can you make scars fade? Doctors explain why they form and what works – from silicone sheets to Vitamin E

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Zoe Tay revisits almost 40 years of memories with Aileen Tan, from Star Search to mahjong

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Iman Fandi performs at Snoop Dogg's Los Angeles music event, debuts upcoming single

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Day6's Young K to hold first solo concert in Singapore in January 2027

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Katseye member Megan Skiendiel opens up on mental health struggles

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Singer Gareth Fernandez performs live at HDB void deck after NDP lip sync debate

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Park Eun-bin's K-drama Spooky In Love filmed in Singapore, features Lau Pa Sat, Kampong Glam and Charlie Goh

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Swimming pool and restaurant among offerings at Singapore's first private assisted living development

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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

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Record rain in Japan kills at least 8, leaves thousands stranded at Narita airport

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Spain darkens as solar eclipse races south from Arctic

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KFC x Pokemon's Ultimate Launch spread

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Colombia races to find survivors after deadly earthquake

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Vulnerability can make the workplace more human, but trust is ultimately built through what leaders do, not what they reveal about themselves.

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Up Close: 'I'll take everything' - the 81-year-old stamp shop owner who never says no

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In Pixels: Can Singapore's young stamp collectors keep the 'king of hobbies' alive?

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Voices: A stroke robbed me of my speech and career. Writing helped me find my voice again

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Big Read: Down the rabbit hole – social media is exploiting youthful angst for profit or politics

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Where to eat and drink at a Barcelona bar like a local

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Ferrari's first electric car sells for record US$40 million despite design backlash

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The luxury watch hype has cooled. That may be good news for Ulysse Nardin

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From Miu Miu to Dior: Why luxury brands are turning to 'intellectual influencers'

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This Indonesian patisserie is drawing queues on Paris' Rue Saint-Honore

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Porsche to end production of flagship electric car: Report

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How Singapore's Ascott grew from its first serviced residence into a global hospitality business

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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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'I don't want to miss out': Why India's youth are choosing debt over savings

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Paired because they shared the same birthday, the two "chill" recruits lost touch after three months together. Their reunion in On The Red Dot brings back memories of hardship, friendship and opportunities they wished they had seized.

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Programmes tailored for Malay community at 2 new Active Ageing Centres in Tampines

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Amy Ang on asset management in Singapore

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17 ground-up projects backed by S$450,000 fund to address rough sleeping in Singapore

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CNA Explains: Is work experience fast overtaking paper qualifications to land a job?

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Nearly half of GRIT trainees find jobs after completing programme

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Smarter cooling, cleaner air: How AI is changing home comfort

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Why obesity is not simply about willpower

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Making AI useful, responsible and accessible for Singapore

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The couple that flies together stays together

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The home tuition provider combines academic support with mental health-informed mentoring, tailoring lessons to how each student learns.

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