It's "sakura season" in Singapore. The flowers of trumpet trees ...
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus: SINGAPORE: Apple has announced plans to pump in over US$250 million (S$340 million) to expand its Ang ...
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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others
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For $125,000 a Month, Singapore Has a Posh Retreat for New Moms: Joey Zhang knows many of her clients are wealthy. So rich, in fact, that their homes are often ...
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65 units sold in two days at condo in Sentosa Cove after 40% price slash: Analysts said price is the main reason for the nearly 80% take-up of units on the first ...
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Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen qualifies for Paris Olympics: Geraldine Lee was the first Singaporean to compete in the sport (K1 500m) in London 2012.
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Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
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SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing into tree in Woodlands; no commuters on board
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Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll
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'It'd be difficult for me to go out again': Richie Jen asks fans not to mention bumping into him in Singapore
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Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is
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The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore: The sensational case saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering profits from illegal businesses.
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Fossil of ‘one of the largest snakes that ever existed’ unearthed in India mine: Scientists said on April 18 they have recovered 27 vertebrae from the snake.
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'Cheerful, loving, a true friend': Former colleagues remember Singaporean woman killed in Spain
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Hamad International Airport in Qatar named world's best airport in 2024, Changi Airport takes 2nd place
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Travellers entering or leaving S’pore with more than $20k in cash to make online declaration from May 13
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SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace: The airline has decided to temporarily avoid flying through Iranian airspace due to escalating tensions in the region.
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Frail pope to embark on Asia trip, his longest ever, in September: Pope Francis will take his first overseas trip of the year and the longest of his 11-year ...
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Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
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Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 findings of IPS-CNA survey on youth finances
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'Fancy a teh or kopi?' Tim Cook makes guest appearance on Singapore radio following X invite
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Beijing slams US-Japan-Philippines summit, says South China Sea actions 'lawful'
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
K-pop star IU to perform with young students of Maddspace at Singapore concerts: The South Korean singer-actress will stage two shows at the Singapore Indoor ...
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Singer Richie Jen asks fans not to mention they have bumped into him in Singapore
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3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
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Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid
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Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics: Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her ...
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Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery: SINGAPORE -- Singapore's economy grew 2.7% in the January-March period from a year ...
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Paid articlePaid Singapore is 5th smartest city in the world, top in Asia: Global index: SINGAPORE: Singapore is the world’s fifth-smartest city, moving up two levels from its ...
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Quick Glance: Singapore Ranks in Top 5 Globally, Leading in Asia: Global Index
- Singapore is positioned fifth according to the 2024 Smart City Index, marking a two-step improvement from the 2023 ranking.
- The Republic continues to lead as the smartest city in Asia and emerges as the sole Asian representative in the top 10, surpassing cities like Beijing, Taipei, and Seoul as indicated by the index released on April 9.
- Every year, the ranking assesses cities based on their utilization of technology to enrich the lives of their residents.
- The report highlights Singapore's exceptional performance in areas such as delivering adequate basic services to underprivileged areas, facilitating public transportation, and ensuring public safety.
Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker: SYDNEY: An Assyrian bishop who was stabbed during a service at his Sydney church said ...
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78 people probed for allegedly giving Singpass details to scammers: Some suspects allegedly sold their Singpass credentials for $10,000 each, said police.
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Singapore's Temasek Eyes Rich Family Businesses in $18 Billion Europe Push: Temasek Holdings Pte plans to ramp up investment in Europe, undeterred by ...
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Tim Cook visits Singapore amid Apple's Southeast Asia expansion efforts: Tim Cook will meet with Singapore's next leader to conclude a whirlwind tour around ...
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Dona Manis Cake Shop’s co-founder sets up rival banana pie shop next door: "Auntie Peng", creator of Dona Manis’ famous banana pie recipe ...
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Telegram boss says messaging app hits 900 million users: Telegram has committed itself to never disclosing any personal information about its users.
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‘Charismatic, loving, a true friend': Ex-colleagues remember S'porean woman killed in Spain
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Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in East Coast road rage case likely affected by brain tumour: Lawyer
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Oracle offers up to 10,000 training slots in S’pore to tap AI boom, to open new data centre in July
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COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90,000: Category A premiums closed above S$90,000 for the first time in more than five ...
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Qatar’s Hamad Airport now best in the world: PETALING JAYA: Qatar’s Hamad International Airport has wrested the title of “World’s Best Airport” from Singapore ...
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Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
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- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain?
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'What price your sneer': Shanmugam hits backs at Economist commentary on Singapore's leadership transition
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3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe: The demonstration was in solidarity with other protests taking place on April 15 across the world ...
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People of Artane hopeful for 'closure' after inquests: The north Dublin suburb of Artane will forever be linked with the Stardust nightclub ...
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Quick Glance: Stardust: Families Cheer as Verdict Delivered - BBC News
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- The Irish Prime Minister referred to the Stardust fire as one of the darkest moments in Irish history and stated that the government will consider the verdict in full.
Singapore car start-up Carro seeks valuation above $2 billion ahead of IPO: Used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $136 million as it gears up for a ...
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Taiwan quake: Rescue dogs given missing Singapore couple’s clothes to pick up scent
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Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to Singapore' to try Wingstop
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Singapore Is Facing a Dangerous World Without Lee: The city-state is entering uncharted territory with this leadership change. A fractious US-China relationship ...
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LTA investigating after e-bikes and e-scooters seen racing, will step up enforcement
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Drones clean the Supertrees, water and fertilise plants at Gardens by the Bay: The technology has proved to solve the problem of cleaning high structures without ...
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'Malaysia's food is definitely more delicious than Singapore's,' claims Taiwanese YouTuber
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World No.1 and crowd favourite Viktor Axelsen headlines list of big guns vying for Singapore Badminton Open
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Singapore-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes its driving test in the US: The robotaxi version of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover is assembled by Hyundai's ...
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All you need to know about ITE graduates getting funding to pursue their diplomas
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Tiger Woods’s Masters Pic With Verne Lundquist Instantly Turned Into the Funniest Meme
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Asia's booming hedge funds and their next frontier: The Middle East: New launches and long-time players in Singapore and Hong Kong are looking westward as they ...
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