Parents of 17-month-old with rare genetic condition race to raise $3 million for treatment
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‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
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Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
China’s Putin Ties Risk Relations With EU, Top Diplomat Says: China needs to take a stand over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rein in its enormous trade ...
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China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
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Chinese Metal Tycoon’s Heir Buys $62 Million Singapore Mansion: The daughter of a Chinese nickel billionaire purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion in Singapore ...
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
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China’s LGFV Borrowing Costs Drop to Record Low as Investors Bet on Bailout: China’s off-the-books local government debt market has turned. Only a few months ago ...
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US Solar Makers Seek Additional Tariffs on Panel Imports From Asia: Solar manufacturers are asking the US government to slap duties on $12.5 billion of imported ...
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‘Northern Lights’ coming to Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay in May: The light installation will run on Saturday, Sundays and Mondays from May 5.
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Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault: Israel has procured tens of thousands of tents for Palestinian civilians it intends to ...
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Rupee likely to inch higher at open tracking Asian peers: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, aided by an uptick in its Asian peers ...
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Singapore PM Lee to Step Down on May 15, Replaced by Lawrence Wong: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, 72, will step down May 15 as part of a long-planned ...
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Terrorist who murdered Benjamin Achimeir, 14, in West Bank attack earlier this month arrested overnight
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Charmaine Sheh eats at Lau Pa Sat after Star Awards 2024: After charming fans at Star Awards 2024 yesterday (April 21), Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh decided ...
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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Cordlife Scandal: Fury as Thousands of Stem Cell Samples Destroyed in Singapore: Thousands of parents in Singapore are furious, with some now pursuing legal ...
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Activists Prepare to Set Sail on a New Gaza Freedom Flotilla: A coalition of human rights advocates has arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, as they prepare to set sail ...
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Hot: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
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The U.S. Vetoes Resolution to Upgrade Palestine’s U.N. Membership: The Security Council veto has triggered backlash as global divisions continue to sharpen over ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
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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 Home Sales Rise Most in Four Months on Launches: Singapore home sales rose the most in four months, rebounding from a lull after the launch of a range ...
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As Measles Spreads Through U.S., Cases In Europe And Central Asia Surge: Alarming measles outbreaks in U.S., Europe And Asia tied to growing vaccine hesitancy ...
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Quick Glance: Measles Resurgence: Key Updates for Your Practice
- Measles have returned to the US, primarily due to declining vaccination rates and increased international travel.
- The disease is highly contagious, affecting areas with low vaccination coverage, even in states with high rates.
- Vaccination rates among kindergarteners have decreased, raising concerns about increased susceptibility to outbreaks.
- Emphasis is placed on combating misinformation about vaccines and improving public understanding of the severe risks posed by measles compared to the minimal risks of vaccination.
The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
theage.com.au/business/the-economy/the-green-energy-big-bets-australia-needs-to-go-after-sun-cable-cofounder-20240419-p5fl8z.html
Tampines fatal accident: Man who helped victims said teen’s dad kept calling for her
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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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Philippines-China Tensions Hitting Peso, Central Bank Chief Says: Tensions between the Philippines and China over competing maritime claims have added to ...
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Tampines fatal accident: Driver to be charged on April 25: The 42-year-old man was arrested on April 24 after being discharged from hospital.
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World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
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Vietnam surpasses India and Thailand and now becomes biggest rice supplier for Singapore
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/vietnam-surpasses-india-and-thailand-and-now-becomes-biggest-rice-supplier-for-singapore
Companies may look to hire overseas as flexi-work becomes the norm in Singapore, employers say
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-employers-employees-challenges-fair-hiring-4273911
Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
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🔴 Live : US House of Representatives approves new military aid for Israel: The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed billions of dollars in new military ...
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Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay: Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists ...
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UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of lying about all aspects of Gaza
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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/nicoll-highway-collapse-20-year-annivery-hero-heng-foreman-4279341
Motorcyclist dies after accident with lorry on PIE: The 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic.
straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-with-lorry-on-pie
All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day: Asia: US seeks to minimize Iran-Israel escalation. Bitcoin ‘halving’ set to rock the crypto industry ...
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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 ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/apple-ang-mo-kio-campus-250-million-expand-4274201
Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands: The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has rejected an Israeli ceasefire proposal ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-rejects-israels-ceasefire-response-sticks-main-demands-2024-04-13/
Singapore Car Startup Seeks Value Over $1.5 Billion Ahead of IPO: Southeast Asia’s used-car marketplace Carro is raising about $100 million as it gears up for a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-14/singapore-car-startup-seeks-value-over-1-5-billion-ahead-of-ipo
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 ...
theage.com.au/traveller/travel-news/singapore-loses-world-s-best-airport-title-melbourne-top-in-australia-20240418-p5fkxk.html
Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
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Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
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Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
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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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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 ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259171/singapore-gives-workers-right-request-4-day-weeks-more-work-home-under-new-flexitime-guideline
Commentary: Should SME employees just forget about flexible work requests?: Flexi-work has always been more about the nature of the job than the size of the ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/flexible-work-arrangement-request-sme-boss-4285551
All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rules
straitstimes.com/singapore/jobs/all-employers-in-singapore-must-fairly-consider-flexi-work-requests-from-dec-1-under-new-rules
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
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Morning Bid: Jitters heighten, financial conditions tighten: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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'Maybe they'll say I'm hao lian': Mark Lee on challenging himself after winning first international award for Wonderland
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Meet the ICU nurse who examines and diagnoses patients like a boss: When Faith Hwang told her parents she wanted to be a nurse, they thought it was a job with no ...
channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/icu-advanced-practice-nurse-apn-ttsh-career-patients-parents-4277581
1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/work-home-flexible-work-employees-quit-survey-4285946
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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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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China says Hong Kong must 'tightly hold' national security line to safeguard development
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Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
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'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
asiaone.com/singapore/challenging-make-living-rm5000-offer-attract-malaysian-roti-canai-chefs-singapore-deemed
Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.
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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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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 ...
straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/04/lee-hsien-loong-20-years-in-office/
Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen qualifies for Paris Olympics: Geraldine Lee was the first Singaporean to compete in the sport (K1 500m) in London 2012.
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-kayaker-stephenie-chen-qualifies-for-paris-olympics
Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
straitstimes.com/singapore/gojek-and-comfortdelgro-taxi-join-hands-to-take-on-each-other-s-unfulfilled-ride-bookings
Singapore’s new ‘Invincible’ sub points to US-China war worries: Singapore has launched its fourth Type 218SG Invincible-class submarine, christened the RSS ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/singapores-new-invincible-sub-points-to-us-china-war-worries/
Parts of trails at Telok Blangah Hill Park closed for repair till July 2026 after slope failure
straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parts-of-trails-at-telok-blangah-hill-park-closed-till-july-2026-after-slope-failure
S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-kai-minejima-lee-and-isabelle-koh-win-gold-at-world-cup-of-indoor-skydiving
Taylor Swift shares glimpse of date night at Gardens by the Bay, breaks multiple records
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/taylor-swift-shares-glimpse-of-date-night-at-gardens-by-the-bay-breaks-multiple-records
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.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
Barclays Banker Says Investors Moving Away From Risk With Middle East Conflict: A senior Barclays Plc investment banker said investors are rapidly moving away ...
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Paid articlePaid Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
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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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