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The great American transport crisis tells us something
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The great American transport crisis tells us something

From the Baltimore bridge collapse to chaos at Boeing, what look like discrete problems are in fact part of a wider dysfunction.

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April 10, 2024
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Greater volatility expected for Asia if Trump returns to power

Trade policy uncertainty could adversely hit China, highly open economies like S’pore

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April 10, 2024
S'pore-based crypto exchange eyes super rich to lift business
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S'pore-based crypto exchange eyes super rich to lift business

Move in step with market pickup amid expectations of Bitcoin halving

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April 10, 2024
Tesla settles suit over fatal crash blamed on Autopilot system
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Tesla settles suit over fatal crash blamed on Autopilot system

Tesla reached a settlement on the eve of its highest-profile trial yet over a crash blamed on Autopilot, the driver-assistance system Mr Elon Musk has billed as crucial to his pursuit of self-driving cars, according to court filings.

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April 10, 2024
Open verdict for death of infant who was under nanny's care
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Open verdict for death of infant who was under nanny's care

Coroner says no foul play in case of 6-month-old found face down in flat

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April 10, 2024
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Changi Airport Group CEO to step down in July after 15 years

Airport veteran leading Changi East project that includes developing T5 to take over

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April 10, 2024
'I chose this path and I must finish it'
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'I chose this path and I must finish it'

First woman to top SAF’s arduous combat diver course, one of two females to ever finish it

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April 10, 2024
Populists' latest triumph in Europe can embolden far-left and far-right
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Populists' latest triumph in Europe can embolden far-left and far-right

Extremist groups seen getting a boost ahead of elections to EU Parliament

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April 10, 2024
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Australia says no plan for Japan to join 3-member Aukus security alliance

Cooperation with Tokyo would be ona project-by-project basis, Aussie PM adds

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April 10, 2024
Hun Sen defends Cambodia's navigation canal project
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Hun Sen defends Cambodia's navigation canal project

Senate leader denies that I8Okm canal could allow Chinese military access to Mekong River

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April 10, 2024
Rising fruit, vegetable prices a hot issue as S. Koreans head to polls
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Rising fruit, vegetable prices a hot issue as S. Koreans head to polls

President seen as out of touch with masses after gaffe over price of onions, a staple

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April 10, 2024
Beijing, Moscow to boost strategic cooperation
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Beijing, Moscow to boost strategic cooperation

Countries deepening ties in which analysts say China increasingly holds upper hand

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April 10, 2024
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Springleaf, Tengah among potential hot spots for birds crashing into buildings

Study identifies six areas with nearby forests where birds face increased risk

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April 10, 2024
Rising interest among German firms to expand into Asean: DPM Wong
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Rising interest among German firms to expand into Asean: DPM Wong

They see Singapore as gateway to region, he says, welcoming growing partnership

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April 10, 2024
Prices of unsold units at Sentosa Cove condo slashed by over 40%
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Prices of unsold units at Sentosa Cove condo slashed by over 40%

Unsold units at The Residences at W Singapore Sentosa Cove will be up for sale at more than 40 per cent off their initial 2010 launch price.

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April 10, 2024
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Nurture spirit of compassion and charity beyond Ramadan: Masagos

Muslims in Singapore should continue to nurture a spirit of compassion, contribution and charity beyond the month of Ramadan, said Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Masagos Zulkifli.

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April 10, 2024
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Israel keeps up strikes as Hamas studies truce proposal

Netanyahu vows to storm Rafah despite objections, saying a date has been set

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April 10, 2024
Reds to blame for United draw that feels like a loss: Van Dijk
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Reds to blame for United draw that feels like a loss: Van Dijk

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester United on April 7 felt like a defeat after throwing away two points in the English Premier League title race.

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April 09, 2024
Beyonce smashes Billboard chart records with Cowboy Carter
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Beyonce smashes Billboard chart records with Cowboy Carter

Beyonce has made history with Cowboy Carter, with the album earning No.1 spots on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts.

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April 09, 2024
ONG WINS TOP SBF AWARD
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ONG WINS TOP SBF AWARD

World champ is Bowler of the Year, only the second man to claim accolade in last decade

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April 09, 2024
MENTAL ASPECT KEY FOR REAL AGAINST CITY
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MENTAL ASPECT KEY FOR REAL AGAINST CITY

Ancelotti, saying he is nervous too, calls for more courage than when they lost in 2023

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April 09, 2024
IT WAS A TEAM EFFORT: GEORGE
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IT WAS A TEAM EFFORT: GEORGE

He declines credit as his late show rescues Clippers from 26-pt deficit against Cavaliers

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April 09, 2024
HE'S ALMOST UNBEATABLE
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HE'S ALMOST UNBEATABLE

Van der Poel in a league of his own’ with Paris-Roubaix win, after Tour of Flanders

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April 09, 2024
PACIFIC VAMPIRE DRAWS FIRST BLOOD
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PACIFIC VAMPIRE DRAWS FIRST BLOOD

Easy victory teaches Jerlyn Seow how to cope with short-priced favourites on debut

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April 09, 2024
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Train law students on how to use AI in legal practice

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon observed at the Litigation Conference 2024 on April 3 that lawyers will increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) tools, rather than junior lawyers or paralegals, for research, drafting and other basic legal tasks. In turn, law firms will stand to reap substantial costs by deploying such tools in place of junior lawyers or paralegals.

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April 09, 2024
US-Japan-Philippines summit weaves a new pattern in Indo-Pacific defence latticework
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US-Japan-Philippines summit weaves a new pattern in Indo-Pacific defence latticework

The southern trilateral relationship is emerging amid growing pressure on Manila by China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

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April 09, 2024
S'pore to face tough competition for IPOs from US, HK and London
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S'pore to face tough competition for IPOs from US, HK and London

Expected rivalry comes amid drop in firms going public over past two years

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April 09, 2024
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Credit Suisse unit takes fight over $lb awarded to client to S'pore court

A unit of defunct lender Credit Suisse will seek to overturn an order to pay US$743 million (S$1 billion) to a billionaire client over the actions of a notorious rogue banker, at Singapore's top court on April 8.

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April 09, 2024
Shell, Aramco said to be in final stage of talks to buy Temasek-owned LNG firm
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Shell, Aramco said to be in final stage of talks to buy Temasek-owned LNG firm

Both in price negotiations over Pavilion Energy’s assets, which could fetch over 2.7b

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April 09, 2024
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Chinese developer Shimao faces liquidation petition from state-owned bank

It plans to vigorously’ oppose lawsuit, press on with plan to restructure offshore debt

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April 09, 2024