In full bloom: ‘Sakura Season’ in S’pore
Synopsis by The Straits Times May 24 23
It’s “cherry blossom season” in Singapore again, thanks to the recent bout of rainy weather amid the sweltering heat ...Read full articleThe Straits Times: In full bloom: ‘Sakura Season’ in S’pore
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Taylor Swift shares glimpse of date night at Gardens by the Bay, breaks multiple records
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Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
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SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing into tree in Woodlands; no commuters on board
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Nervous and excited: S’pore students on dancing with IU during K-pop star’s concert here
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Southeast Asia 'woefully off track' on green investment, Bain says: South East Asia is
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Singapore Home Project Gets Few Buyers in Weekend of Tepid Sales: A private residential project in Singapore sold just three out of its 59 units put on the ...
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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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'She was taken in such a horrible way': Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss
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20 years after Nicolle Highway collapse, construction industry stresses regular updates on safety protocols
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'Cheerful, loving, a true friend': Former colleagues remember Singaporean woman killed in Spain
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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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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.
VertiVegies scraps plans to construct one of S’pore’s largest indoor veggie farms
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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
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- 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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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office: As a boy, he had a ringside seat to Singapore’s most turbulent period in history. He entered politics at 32 ...
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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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