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Discover the best new hotels in Singapore in 2024: Singapore is a city where tropical forests thrive amidst modernity, echoing from every corner as a testament ...
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Discover the best new hotels in Singapore in 2024
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Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain Welcomes You to A Sanctuary of Luxury: Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain welcomes you to a sanctuary of luxury ...
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Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain Welcomes You to A Sanctuary of Luxury
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What to do this weekend (Feb 23 to 25): Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. This year's Chingay Parade is centred ...
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What to do this weekend (Feb 23 to 25)
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From New Concepts to Menus, Here Are the 10 Best Restaurants to Dine at in Singapore
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Far too expensive, not very authentic: These tourist attractions are overrated: Gondola rides in Venice, enjoy the view from the London Eye: tourists queue for a ...
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Far too expensive, not very authentic: These tourist attractions are ...
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Celebrity chef Andre Chiang: ‘I want to be remembered for making an impact’: Acclaimed Taiwanese chef Andre Chiang, who is back in Singapore for a 12-day ...
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Celebrity chef Andre Chiang: ‘I want to be remembered for making an ...
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Secrets I Learned as a Butler at Raffles, One of Singapore’s Best Luxury Hotels: Whether it’s memorizing how you sleep or sourcing toilet paper in your favorite ...
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Secrets I Learned as a Butler at Raffles, One of Singapore’s Best Luxury ...
Quick Glance: Insights from a Raffles Butler
  • In 2003, I applied to work in the butler department at Raffles Hotel Singapore as a recent high school graduate with a passion for luxury hotels. Surprisingly, my enthusiasm alone secured me a summer internship at this prestigious establishment.

  • Raffles is an iconic symbol of Asian hospitality, setting the global benchmark for luxury service and holding significant historical value as a Singaporean national monument. Established in the 1880s by the Sarkies family, it became renowned for introducing fine wine and caviar to East Asia.

  • Famous figures such as Rudyard Kipling, Joseph Conrad, Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, and even Michael Jackson frequented Raffles. Notably, Queen Elizabeth II was among the many monarchs who chose to stay at this distinguished hotel in 2006.
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals: SINGAPORE -- Multinational corporations are increasingly locating some Southeast Asian ...
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Singapore loses shine as Southeast Asia base for multinationals
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus: SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its ...
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Apple plans to invest more than $250m to expand Singapore campus
Quick Glance: Potential of SEZ to Boost Stock Valuations
  • The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Johor-Singapore has the potential to boost stock valuations in Malaysia and Singapore under five main themes.

  • Industries such as banking, real estate, renewables, technology, and telecommunications could benefit from the SEZ.

  • By providing access to capital, infrastructure, and political stability, the SEZ could create a regionally differentiated value proposition.

  • The economies of Singapore and Malaysia could benefit from the SEZ by facilitating access to capital and labor, as well as enhancing FDI competitiveness.
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
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Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in ...
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All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
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All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work ...
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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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Apple investing US$250 million to expand Ang Mo Kio campus
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore: KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's largest port, on the major sea route of Malacca Strait ...
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Malaysia's largest port to double capacity to chase Singapore
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Singapore gives workers the right to request more work from home, 4-day weeks: While the new guideline unveiled on Tuesday isn’t enforceable by law ...
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Singapore gives workers the right to request more work from home ...
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Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to remotely take control of ...
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Researchers have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches
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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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65 units sold in two days at condo in Sentosa Cove after 40% price slash
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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia: Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ...
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Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia
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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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'It'd be difficult for me to go out again': Richie Jen asks ...
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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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Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus
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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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SWISS flights to skirt Iranian airspace
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Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
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Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on ...
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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.
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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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Singapore Q1 GDP growth ticks up to 2.7% on 'strong' tourism recovery
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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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Young high-income earners more likely to 'buy now, pay later': 5 ...
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MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees go unpaid
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MOM investigating convenience store chain Emart24 after former employees ...
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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.
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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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K-pop star IU to perform with young students of Maddspace at Singapore ...
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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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Singapore's Temasek Eyes Rich Family Businesses in $18 Billion Europe ...
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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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Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics
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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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Stabbed Sydney Assyrian bishop says recovering quickly, forgives attacker
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Australian lab-grown meat cultured from quail cells hits the market in Singapore
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Australian lab-grown meat cultured from quail cells hits the market in ...
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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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Drones clean the Supertrees, water and fertilise plants at Gardens by the ...
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Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew wins Spain Masters, first title since 2021 World Championships
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Badminton: Singapore's Loh Kean Yew wins Spain Masters, first title since ...
Quick Glance: Loh Kean Yew Ends Title Drought with Victory Over Toma Junior Popov in Madrid
  • Loh Kean Yew defeated Toma Junior Popov in the Madrid Spain Masters final, breaking his long streak without a title.

  • After 833 days, Loh secured his third Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title with a narrow victory.

  • The win not only earns Loh prize money but also points that could enhance his world ranking.

  • The pressure on Loh due to his title drought was evident, but he hopes this victory boosts his confidence and leads to more consistency.
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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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Dona Manis Cake Shop’s co-founder sets up rival banana pie shop next door
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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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Telegram boss says messaging app hits 900 million users
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'Malaysia's food is definitely more delicious than Singapore's,' claims Taiwanese YouTuber
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'Malaysia's food is definitely more delicious than ...
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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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COE prices close mostly higher; premiums for smaller cars rise above S$90 ...
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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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Singapore car start-up Carro seeks valuation above $2 billion ahead of IPO
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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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Asia's booming hedge funds and their next frontier: The Middle East
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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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3 people with protest banner at Gardens by the Bay under probe
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OCBC chief Helen Wong’s 2023 pay up 8% to $12.1 million: Her pay overtakes that of Piyush Gupta, CEO of Singapore’s largest bank DBS.
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OCBC chief Helen Wong’s 2023 pay up 8% to $12.1 million
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Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to Singapore' to try Wingstop
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Going the extra mile: Malaysian woman travels '350km from KL to ...
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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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Singapore Is Facing a Dangerous World Without Lee
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March marks yet another record in global heat: Each of the last 10 months ranked as the world's hottest on record.
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March marks yet another record in global heat
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
  • Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.

  • According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.

  • The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.

  • In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
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Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom: SINGAPORE -- Japan's data centers are a hot target for Singapore's real estate investment ...
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Singapore REITs snap up Japan data centers amid AI boom
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Tigerlily Patisserie by former Les Amis chef closing permanently: “It was very sad news to share,” the award-winning pastry chef told 8days.sg ...
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Tigerlily Patisserie by former Les Amis chef closing permanently
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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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Singapore-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes its driving test in the US
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Olympics golden boy Joseph Schooling retires from swimming: His retirement comes eight years after winning gold at the Rio Olympics.
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Olympics golden boy Joseph Schooling retires from swimming
Quick Glance: Olympic Champion Joseph Schooling Retires from Swimming
  • Singapore's only Olympic gold medallist Joseph Schooling announces his retirement from competitive swimming after making history at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

  • Schooling plans to focus on his swim school, emphasizing that retirement had been on his mind for a while.

  • Despite facing challenges post-Rio, including failed qualifications and personal losses, Schooling expresses his intention to expand into finance and sports, imparting his knowledge to younger athletes.

  • The Olympic champion reflects on his achievements, future goals, and the importance of his legacy built through hard work and obstacles to inspire others.
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Joseph Schooling gave Singapore belief, but what would it take to repeat his Olympic gold?
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Joseph Schooling gave Singapore belief, but what would it take to repeat ...
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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew knocked out in first round of Badminton Asia Championships by Japan's Nishimoto
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Singapore's Loh Kean Yew knocked out in first round of Badminton Asia ...
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Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as OCBC seeks loan recovery
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Seized Sentosa plot in $3 billion money laundering probe goes on sale as ...
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3 sons of late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw among world's newly minted billionaires: Forbes
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3 sons of late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw among world's newly minted ...
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CNA Explains: What does Iran’s first-ever direct attack on Israel mean for the world?
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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ComfortDelGro investigating case of passenger getting into boot of taxi: The taxi company said "riding in the boot is dangerous and strictly prohibited” ...
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ComfortDelGro investigating case of passenger getting into boot of taxi
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British clothing chain Ted Baker to close 15 stores, cut 245 jobs: Ted Baker, which was founded in 1987, has been in crisis for several years.
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British clothing chain Ted Baker to close 15 stores, cut 245 jobs
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COE prices rise for all categories except for motorcycles: The price of COEs for smaller cars ended at $94,010, a rise of 5.6 per cent.
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COE prices rise for all categories except for motorcycles