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From domestic helper to law degree holder
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From domestic helper to law degree holder

Sri Lankan studied at night, during weekends while working in S’pore

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April 26, 2024
Changi Airport's QI passenger traffic exceeds pre-Covid-19 levels
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Changi Airport's QI passenger traffic exceeds pre-Covid-19 levels

30-day visa waiver with China boosts travel as country becomes top market for quarter

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April 26, 2024
Driver in Tampines fatal crash charged, out on $30,000 bail
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Driver in Tampines fatal crash charged, out on $30,000 bail

The car driver involved in a six-vehicle crash in Tampines that killed two people has been handed four charges.

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April 26, 2024
Challengers role scared Zendaya so much, she had to do the film
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Challengers role scared Zendaya so much, she had to do the film

The actress says she was drawn to how multi-layered the characters in the sports romance are

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April 25, 2024
WORLD CHAMPIONS HEADLINE NOMINEES
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WORLD CHAMPIONS HEADLINE NOMINEES

Singapore Sports Awards finalists reflect momentous’ 2023 for national athletes

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April 25, 2024
FROM SLOW BURNER TO SHOW-STOPPER
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FROM SLOW BURNER TO SHOW-STOPPER

Arteta praises tremendous’ Havertz as he punishes former club Chelsea with a brace

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April 25, 2024
FENCERS ON MISSION TO QUALIFY FOR OLYMPICS
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FENCERS ON MISSION TO QUALIFY FOR OLYMPICS

Well-prepared contingent have last chance to achieve Paris 2024 goal at UAE tournament

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April 25, 2024
FI's Horner, Vasseur fine with new points plan
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FI's Horner, Vasseur fine with new points plan

Formula One teams will discuss on April 25 a proposal to extend the points-scoring positions from 10th place to 12th place next season.

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April 25, 2024
Doncic defeaning as Mavs even series with Clippers
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Doncic defeaning as Mavs even series with Clippers

Luka Doncic wanted to \"make some noise\" to let the Los Angeles Clippers know who the Dallas Mavericks really are, and he did just that on April 23.

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April 25, 2024
ARTILLERY TAKES AIM AT CLASSIC
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ARTILLERY TAKES AIM AT CLASSIC

3YO Sprint second convinces Logan to press on to 1,400m leg

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April 25, 2024
Support parents' right to determine digital usage for their children
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Support parents' right to determine digital usage for their children

The Ministry of Education's response to Mr Joel Chan Yi-Hsiung and Mr Andrew Soo is a reiteration of its long-held position and has not adequately addressed the call to give parents greater autonomy and optionality in managing their children's use of personal learning devices (Schools, parents can guide usage of digital devices by students with app, April 16).

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April 25, 2024
How the secret of sleep keeps us awake
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How the secret of sleep keeps us awake

Businesses can keep exploiting our tiredness while scientists seek to explain the mechanics of it.

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April 25, 2024
New flexi-work guidelines prompt firms to rethink workplace policies
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New flexi-work guidelines prompt firms to rethink workplace policies

Many see potential for higher productivity, though smaller firms appear less convinced

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April 25, 2024
Centurion in pole position as demand for workers' dorms surges
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Centurion in pole position as demand for workers' dorms surges

Firm worth consideration as such facilities may be top investment in next 10 to 15 years

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April 25, 2024
China's prices are just too low for buyers to sweat about tariffs
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China's prices are just too low for buyers to sweat about tariffs

China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it - even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning if he wins a second US presidential term - because its prices are simply too competitive to resist.

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April 25, 2024
Singaporean 'toy soldier' wins prestigious Sandhurst award
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Singaporean 'toy soldier' wins prestigious Sandhurst award

Despite being smaller in stature, armour officer tops gruelling 44-week course in UK

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April 25, 2024
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New centre to help firms enhance taste, nutrition of alternative foods

Temasek-backed platform lets companies innovate together for wider public approval

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April 25, 2024
$20m auction bid for Sentosa Cove land parcel not accepted
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$20m auction bid for Sentosa Cove land parcel not accepted

Sole bid for property seized in money laundering probe did not meet reserve price of 27.1m

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April 25, 2024
Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags
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Ukraine launches military charm offensive as conscription flags

Softer call-up via job-search sites, outreach centres; candidates can select unit and roles

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April 25, 2024
Israel mobilising to send troops into Rafah: Reports
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Israel mobilising to send troops into Rafah: Reports

Aid groups warn of apocalyptic situation’ if Gaza’s last refugee bastion is invaded

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April 25, 2024
Sydney stabbings, riot stoke concerns about social cohesion
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Sydney stabbings, riot stoke concerns about social cohesion

Spread of misinformation during incidents prompts proposed curb on social media

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April 25, 2024
China flood victims race against time to salvage property
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China flood victims race against time to salvage property

Authorities say more rain expected in Guangdong, warn against rumours of supply shortages and price spikes for basic goods

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April 25, 2024
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Malaysia to roll out more women-only coaches on trains

Move comes after measure on Kajang MRT line cuts sexual harassment complaints

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April 25, 2024
Chinese social media apps a big draw for young Singaporeans
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Chinese social media apps a big draw for young Singaporeans

Users like the entertainment, lifestyle content, and access to the China market

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April 25, 2024
'Communities in the sky' wins best news website award for ST
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'Communities in the sky' wins best news website award for ST

ST bags 4 golds, silver at Wan-Ifra event; SPH Media is top winner with 8 awards

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April 25, 2024
Man who helped victims said girl's dad kept calling for her
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Man who helped victims said girl's dad kept calling for her

Good Samaritan, who directed traffic after crash, still haunted by flashbacks

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April 25, 2024
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Third tranche of Singapore Red Cross aid worth $815,000 for Gaza

An emergency humanitarian kitchen set up in Egypt's North Sinai, near the border with Gaza, will aim to provide hot meals for at least 7,000 displaced families and medical evacuees daily, with the help of the Singapore Red Cross (SRC).

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April 25, 2024
S'pore schools seen as inclusive, offering equal access to all
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S'pore schools seen as inclusive, offering equal access to all

Education leaders praise Republic’s approach after visiting local schools

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April 25, 2024
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TikTok to challenge US ban Bill after Biden signs it into law

Chinese tech firm ByteDance will have to divest app over next nine months to a year

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April 25, 2024
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Experience Northern Lights' without leaving Singapore

People in Singapore will soon be able to get a feel of the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, which can usually be seen only in the northern parts of the world, such as Norway, Iceland and Finland.

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April 25, 2024