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S'porean found dead in Spain assaulted by 'bladed weapon': Police
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S'porean found dead in Spain assaulted by 'bladed weapon': Police

A Singaporean man has been arrested in Spain after the body of missing 39-year-old Singaporean woman Audrey Fang Dirou was found with stab wounds, the Spanish authorities said.

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April 19, 2024
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$60m boost to spur use of robots across industries

Initiative to encourage collaboration and translating of R&D into enterprise

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April 19, 2024
Robert Zhao stages solo show as S'pore marks strongest presence ever
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Robert Zhao stages solo show as S'pore marks strongest presence ever

Supposedly extinct Sambar deer loitering around the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE). A colony of parrots coming home to roost on a particular tree in Choa Chu Kang.

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April 18, 2024
GOOCH BULLISH ON FUTURE
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GOOCH BULLISH ON FUTURE

American hopeful of return to Majors, focuses on LIV Golf S’pore title defence

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April 18, 2024
REDS MUST ARREST SLIDE FAST
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REDS MUST ARREST SLIDE FAST

Bad starts, profligacy and tiredness turning Klopp’s quadruple farewell dream into a flop

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April 18, 2024
'Gritty' Lakers set up play-off tie with Nuggets
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'Gritty' Lakers set up play-off tie with Nuggets

LeBron James hailed a \"gritty\" win as the Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late rally to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-106 on April 16, and book a first-round National Basketball Association (NBA) play-off clash with defending champions Denver Nuggets.

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April 18, 2024
WARRIORS DYNASTY DETHRONED
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WARRIORS DYNASTY DETHRONED

Kings get revenge, end Golden State’s season with dominant play-in victory

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April 18, 2024
EJAZ ON SONG AGAIN, CAN BOUNCE BACK TO HIS BEST
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EJAZ ON SONG AGAIN, CAN BOUNCE BACK TO HIS BEST

Trainer Burridge’s sparingly raced galloper dashes home rather easily in his barrier trial

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April 18, 2024
GOLDEN BROWN IS CHERRY-RIPE
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GOLDEN BROWN IS CHERRY-RIPE

Other Fitzsimmons eye-catcher at training is Royal Commission

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April 18, 2024
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Retroactive charging for higher ward transfers unfair

Last week, my mother, who is 98 years old and frail, was admitted to the high-dependency ward in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) as a Class C patient.

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April 18, 2024
How retail investors can ride the wave as gold scales new highs
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How retail investors can ride the wave as gold scales new highs

Options include buying in fractions, or as digital tokens and ETFs backed by gold

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April 18, 2024
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S'pore medtech start-up eyes overseas expansion

Mobile-health Network Solutions shares rise 350 per cent days after US listing

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April 18, 2024
Vietnam mounts $33b rescue of SCB in wake of massive fraud
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Vietnam mounts $33b rescue of SCB in wake of massive fraud

Without unprecedented’ move, Saigon Commercial Bank may collapse, says source

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April 18, 2024
Japan's exports get boost from Chinese demand and weak yen
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Japan's exports get boost from Chinese demand and weak yen

Fourth straight month of growth comes as domestic consumption sags

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April 18, 2024
Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in row had brain tumour
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Cyclist who clung to car bonnet in row had brain tumour

It may have caused personality changes, impaired judgment, says her lawyer

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April 18, 2024
Six new ammonia dual-fuel vessels to fly Singapore flag
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Six new ammonia dual-fuel vessels to fly Singapore flag

The 4 bulk carriers and 2 ammonia carriers are part of push to green maritime sector

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April 18, 2024
Carbon financing initiative could retire many coal plants in S-E Asia by 2030
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Carbon financing initiative could retire many coal plants in S-E Asia by 2030

Project guides owners and investors on using carbon offsets to fund early closure of plants

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April 18, 2024
UK Bill to ban smoking for younger generations clears first hurdle
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UK Bill to ban smoking for younger generations clears first hurdle

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to ban anyone aged 15 and under from ever buying cigarettes passed its first parliamentary vote on April 16, although dozens of his own lawmakers voted against it.

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April 18, 2024
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Australia unveils new defence tack, with an eye on 'coercive' China

Focus now on building deterrent force that can protect its interests in immediate region

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April 18, 2024
Textile hub an election battleground as BJP woos India's south
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Textile hub an election battleground as BJP woos India's south

PM Modi, seeking third term in power, turns to region’s more literate, richer voters

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April 18, 2024
Taiwan gets a new foreign minister - it's announced by Tsai, not successor Lai
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Taiwan gets a new foreign minister - it's announced by Tsai, not successor Lai

Move suggests policy continuity as key appointments usually done by new govt

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April 18, 2024
Royals step in as government struggles with a divided Malaysia
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Royals step in as government struggles with a divided Malaysia

Such action could set dangerous precedent, undermine administration, say analysts

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April 18, 2024
Philippines plans SEZ development with features inspired by Singapore
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Philippines plans SEZ development with features inspired by Singapore

Clark eyes affordable housing, aviation hub modelled after HDB flats, Changi Airport

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April 18, 2024
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$35m set aside to help those in finance sector pick up new green skills

20 roles flagged as high priority for upskilling, as S’pore seeks to be sustainable finance hub

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April 18, 2024
Israel's expected counter-strike will spur Iranian nationalism: Analysts
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Israel's expected counter-strike will spur Iranian nationalism: Analysts

Hardline regime also stands to benefit from reaction in the wider Muslim world

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April 18, 2024
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S'pore's key exports slump 20.7% in March, worse than expected

Steep fall driven largely by non-electronics, though electronics shipments also dropped

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April 18, 2024
Always knew you had our backs: Police thank outgoing PM Lee
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Always knew you had our backs: Police thank outgoing PM Lee

Police officers have always felt the support from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his tenure, Deputy Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee said on April 17.

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April 18, 2024
Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition
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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition

Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for Western companies.

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April 17, 2024
All That Glitters wins Best Drama Serial
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All That Glitters wins Best Drama Serial

Mediacorp blockbuster drama All That Glitters won three awards, including the coveted Best Drama Serial, at the Star Awards 2024 Gala Night held at Zouk Singapore nightclub on April 15, leading the race at the upcoming Star Awards main ceremony on April 21.

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April 17, 2024
Hoa Xuande was unsure about his ability
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Hoa Xuande was unsure about his ability

Some three months into shooting The Sympathizer, American actor Robert Downey Jr sat Hoa Xuande down.

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April 17, 2024