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Singapore's economy beats forecasts with 4.8% growth in 2025, but PM Wong warns pace will be hard to sustain

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China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says

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Major stretch of passenger, baggage tunnels linking Changi Airport terminals 2 and 5 completed

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One Punggol hawkers lament losing business to Punggol Coast Hawker Centre, hope new operator after Timbre can draw crowds

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers held since July

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Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

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Japan says China's military drills around Taiwan 'increase tensions'

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Singapore economy beats 2025 forecasts but pace will be hard to sustain: PM Wong

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as part of renewed ceasefire

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Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions

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China says it will impose extra 55% tariffs on some beef imports

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Eurostar says full service to resume after power glitch sparks travel chaos

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'Ocean's Eleven' gang steals US$35 million in cash, gold and jewellery from German bank over Christmas

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NewJeans record label Ador sues former member Danielle for almost US$30 million

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Taylor Swift gifts money to Kansas City Chiefs employees

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Director Jack Neo to receive Lifetime Achievement Award as he marks 50 years in showbiz

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This collector styles her HDB flat with vintage tribal rugs

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Kim Jong Un visits new mountain resort in North Korea

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expands Asia-Pacific cruises from Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong

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Why more young people in Thailand and Vietnam are turning away from marriage

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CNA debuts 'micro-factual' series tracing Singapore's separation from Malaysia

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Teen missing, brother deported: Families face high cost of young Indians taking 'donkey route'

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How Malaysia's smuggling crackdown is changing life on its border with Thailand

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Joint operation by Singapore, South Africa leads to 55kg rhino horn seizure in Johannesburg

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Infant screen exposure linked to slower decision-making, teen anxiety: Singapore study

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Greater demand for PMETs in infocomm sector amid AI push

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Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin to resign as chair of opposition bloc Perikatan Nasional

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