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Friday, August 28, 2026 4:30 AM ET

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Chinese idol Yu Yuhan lashes out at fans after one tries to open car door

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Actress Jing Tian issues statement following lawsuit by businessman Justin Sun and surrogacy arrangement rumours

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Nepal-Tibet disaster: Rescue efforts at Tibet disaster epicentre halted over flood risk

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Singapore to make cool water and breathable clothing mandatory for outdoor workers from Dec 1

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Early childhood sector aims to recruit 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030

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Tampines pilot scheme to resolve neighbourly disputes to be expanded nationwide from Sep 1

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Emergency teams are racing to pluck survivors from affected zones, while Nepali soldiers use sniffer dogs to search for bodies.

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Meanwhile, Nepal's foreign affairs ministry has set up an emergency response team to assist foreigners affected by the floods.

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'Big hassle for everyone': Malaysia braces for worsening haze as dry season bites

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Transport disrupted in Indonesia's capital after unrest following protest

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Road accidents, casualties rise in first half of 2026

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Experts warn of new deadly floods at Nepal-Tibet region

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Family of missing Singaporean couple in Nepal appeals for help

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China dance troupe in Nyonya outfits divides Singaporeans

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Nepali Army rescues 350 people trapped in tunnel during floods

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'Felt like a boulder falling': Nepal tourists describe flash floods

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Mentally unsound man, 90, who killed wife given notional 5-year jail term

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Mediacorp bags 15 accolades at ContentAsia Awards in Bangkok

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Trump administration restricts internships for international students

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King Harald V, Norway's reform-minded head of state, dies at 89

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From painkillers to acupuncture: Singapore's public hospitals expand TCM use in acute care

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Malaysia's former HR minister charged with receiving over US$270,000 in bribes

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Commentary: Twins suddenly made us a 'large family' - and taught me what gets harder as families grow

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SMRT's new AI-powered bus control centre flags sleepy drivers, harsh braking

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What to know before giving a recruiter your resume

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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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Young girls are becoming obsessed with skincare and makeup – why is this happening?

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This Singapore designer turns discarded eggshells from a carrot cake hawker into homeware

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Chinese idol Yu Yuhan lashes out at obsessive fans after one repeatedly tries to open his car door

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New 1,000-seat theatre in Tanglin to be ready by 2030

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Dinosaur Odyssey, Japan's acclaimed live show with realistic dinosaurs, will land in Singapore in December

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Black Panther star Winston Duke on 'crazy surprises' in Avengers: Doomsday, Dragon Ball Z and Japan

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Commentary: Meta, under duress, finally does the right thing for teens

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Commentary: NDR 2026 – why a higher BTO income ceiling isn't just a housing policy adjustment

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Commentary: China is betting on spreading AI faster than the US can contain it

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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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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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Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

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Hundreds missing after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

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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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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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Same doorbell, new living room: Restaurant Zen reopens after three-month refresh

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Samsung must pay Swatch Group US$11.6 million over 'knock-off' smartwatch faces

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Trade Bali's traffic for a boat to Nusa Lembongan

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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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The search for nuclear fuel expands, from uranium mines to oceans to the moon

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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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As the numbers of dementia cases rise in Singapore, more families will face the challenge of keeping loved ones safe without restricting their lives. Talking Point looks at Japan's approach and how responsibility of care can be shared.

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In Indonesia, a centuries-old whaling tradition is fighting for survival

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New performing arts venue: 1,000-seater 'Theater at Tanglin' set to be ready by 2030

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Closer Singapore-Kazakhstan engagement offers opportunities for mutual learning, growth: SM Lee

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Himalayan disaster: Singapore Red Cross to commit S$50,000; launch fundraising appeal

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Ensuring safe buildings: BCA urges building owners to go beyond mandatory safety inspections

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How low-dose computed tomography and AI are changing lung cancer screening

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Inside the technologies reshaping healthcare in Asia

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How climate change is affecting your health in Asia

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

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Explore local Chinese arts and exhibitions this September and October

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