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Indonesian tech start-ups face struggles with funding, innovation
The Straits Times

Indonesian tech start-ups face struggles with funding, innovation

Foreign rivals have wider funding pool, regional reach and more aggressive tactics

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July 01, 2024
'It's like a variety show': Chinese media mocks Biden-Trump debate
The Straits Times

'It's like a variety show': Chinese media mocks Biden-Trump debate

Netizens not interested in topics discussed but ridicule US political system instead

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July 01, 2024
Ulu Pandan Park Connector in Clementi fully reopened following landslide in 2022
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Ulu Pandan Park Connector in Clementi fully reopened following landslide in 2022

Facilities planned for the nearby Clementi NorthArc BTO project also completed

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July 01, 2024
Revamp of sport centres, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region
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Revamp of sport centres, new Sengkang park among ideas to transform north-east region

Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre could be redeveloped when the area around Yio Chu Kang MRT station is turned into a hub for sporting, wellness and healthcare facilities a plan currently under study.

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July 01, 2024
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Integrated Shield Plan lifetime premiums vary widely across insurers

MOH data shows significant differences, even for plans pegged to same ward class

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July 01, 2024
The Straits Times

Georgia provide Spain star Yamal his next big test

Spain are focused on defeating Georgia on June 30 to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, and so is their 16-year-old star Lamine Yamal after receiving some good news to clear his head.

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June 30, 2024
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Pofma order issued to SDP for claiming trio were prosecuted over support for Palestinians

The Singapore Democratic Party SDP) has been asked to put up a correction notice under the law against fake news, over its statement claiming that three women were prosecuted for organising support for the Palestinian people in the ongoing Gaza war.

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June 30, 2024
He pens verses that offer solace in the face of death
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He pens verses that offer solace in the face of death

Ex-civil servant launches book of poems after being struck with debilitating disease

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June 30, 2024
Woman charged $400 to remove wheel clamp, says no reply to MCST appeal
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Woman charged $400 to remove wheel clamp, says no reply to MCST appeal

After taking a pilates class in the vicinity, a woman returned to the car she had parked at a building in River Valley Road only to find that its wheel had been clamped.

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June 30, 2024
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Belgium's biggest murder mystery case set to remain cold forever

It is a murder mystery that gripped Belgium for decades and now, with the closure of the file on June 28, it will likely remain a cold case forever.

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June 30, 2024
Delhi airport disaster casts spotlight t on Modi's building spree
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Delhi airport disaster casts spotlight t on Modi's building spree

Quality of India’s infrastructure called into question even as it steps up development

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June 30, 2024
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US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct

The Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, since the start of the war in Gaza, said two US officials briefed on an updated list of weapons shipments.

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June 30, 2024
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Russia protests against Japan's plans to hold drills with Nato nations

TOKYO Russia protested to Japan 1 on June 28 about Tokyo's plans to hold joint military exercises on the island of Hokkaido and accused Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of placing his country \"on a path to dangerous escalation\".

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June 30, 2024
‘|! know how to do this job: Biden seeks to repair debate disaster
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‘|! know how to do this job: Biden seeks to repair debate disaster

His team in damage control mode even as New York Times urges him to step aside

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June 30, 2024
British PM Sunak slams racist slur by hard-right party campaigner
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British PM Sunak slams racist slur by hard-right party campaigner

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on June 28 denounced the use of a racist slur against him by a now-suspended member of the anti-immigration Reform UK party led by Mr Nigel Farage.

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June 30, 2024
Rights groups report rise in violence during election campaigning
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Rights groups report rise in violence during election campaigning

When a Green party activist was headbutted in the street, his attackers told him there was more to come when the far right's Jordan Bardella wins France's parliamentary elections. A Muslim family received a note with similar threats.

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June 30, 2024
Hunt for Jho Low still on despite his deal with US govt: Malaysian official
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Hunt for Jho Low still on despite his deal with US govt: Malaysian official

PUTRAJAYA Malaysia is aware of the deal that fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, otherwise known as Jho Low, has cut with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), but will not be letting up on its hunt for him.

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June 30, 2024
Two dead after tour bus in Genting Highlands overturns
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Two dead after tour bus in Genting Highlands overturns

Two Chinese nationals were killed when a tour bus, driven by a man with no driving licence, overturned while travelling downhill from Genting Highlands on June 29, reported New Straits Times (NST).

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June 30, 2024
Malaysia to seek 'patent' for its Mao Shan Wang durians
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Malaysia to seek 'patent' for its Mao Shan Wang durians

Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry is planning to \"patent\" the popular Mao Shan Wang durian variety, as it becomes wildly popular overseas.

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June 30, 2024
Taiwan's talent crunch a boon for S-E Asia's workers
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Taiwan's talent crunch a boon for S-E Asia's workers

Island looking southwards for tertiary students, hoping to train them for roles in chip sector

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June 30, 2024
Marina at Keppel Bay reopens after nearly two-week closure
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Marina at Keppel Bay reopens after nearly two-week closure

End of Ist phase of site cleanup efforts but more detailed cleaning ongoing

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June 30, 2024
Some people relocating ERP 2.0 units on motorcycles
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Some people relocating ERP 2.0 units on motorcycles

LTA says repositioning of the on-board unit is allowed if done by authorised workshop

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June 30, 2024
Foreign interest in KL's residency visa plan plunges after rule change
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Foreign interest in KL's residency visa plan plunges after rule change

New rule on buying and holding a property for 10 years turns off prospective applicants

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June 30, 2024
Men facing infertility issues: Many may be suffering in silence
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Men facing infertility issues: Many may be suffering in silence

The men get it too: The emotional rollercoaster some women feel while navigating infertility.

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June 30, 2024
'If it comes, it comes: Singles in no rush to marry or have kids
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'If it comes, it comes: Singles in no rush to marry or have kids

Ms Clara Chua used to think she would be married with children by her 40s.

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June 30, 2024
Higher passenger, aircraft fees at Seletar Airport take off in July
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Higher passenger, aircraft fees at Seletar Airport take off in July

Plans to raise fees in early 2020 were shelved due to the impact of the Covid-I9 pandemic

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June 30, 2024
FOREIGN FILLIP FOR SPORE
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FOREIGN FILLIP FOR SPORE

Republic eye spot in Taiwanese tourney after demise of Asean Basketball League

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June 29, 2024
‘GERMANS MUST HEED SWISS WAKE-UP CALL’
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‘GERMANS MUST HEED SWISS WAKE-UP CALL’

Dont repeat 1992 side’s costly mistake of underestimating opponents, urges ex-coach

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June 29, 2024
MAKIN, ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A MILER
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MAKIN, ALWAYS MEANT TO BE A MILER

Once a query over 1600m, Burridge’s 4YO can turn up in the Group 2 Stewards’ Cup

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June 29, 2024
The Straits Times

US market likely to remain bullish amid volatility, says JPMorgan

CFO cites excess capital and strong fundamentals as reasons

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June 29, 2024