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MPA to aid probe as search for survivors continues
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MPA to aid probe as search for survivors continues

A container ship smashed into a four-lane bridge in the US port of Baltimore in darkness on March 26, causing it to collapse and sending cars and people plunging into the river below.

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March 27, 2024
Smokers in S'pore cutting down on cigarettes, but vaping on the rise: Survey
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Smokers in S'pore cutting down on cigarettes, but vaping on the rise: Survey

Four trade groups spread anti-vaping message at their premises

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March 27, 2024
LIONS UNDONE BY PENALTY
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LIONS UNDONE BY PENALTY

China take lead from spot; S’pore forced to play with IO men after Chew’s injury

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March 27, 2024
Osim founder on the hunt for wellness, entertainment ventures
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Osim founder on the hunt for wellness, entertainment ventures

Ron Sim also looking for those who are young, daring and hungry for success

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March 27, 2024
Take the new heritage trail to immerse in Changi's diverse past
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Take the new heritage trail to immerse in Changi's diverse past

Stories from the community accompany 23 sites tracing area’s military, social history

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March 27, 2024
Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore's first climate action ambassador
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Former MAS chief Ravi Menon appointed Singapore's first climate action ambassador

Mr Ravi Menon, the former managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), will be the Republic’s first ambassador for climate action.

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March 27, 2024
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S'pore factory output beats forecasts with 3.8% rise in February

Electronics and biomedical sectors return to growth after shrinking in January

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March 27, 2024
Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir
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Suhaimi Yusof makes peace with Ramadan bazaar stall owner after social media stir

Singaporean actor-host Suhaimi Yusof has made amends with Mr Sheik Mohammad, owner of drinks stall Sizzlers by Bismi Biryani, over a cup of tea.

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March 26, 2024
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Visit eclectic wineries and a sprawling safari

The laid-back Australian city is a hidden gem for food, nature and culture lovers

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March 26, 2024
STEWART SIBLINGS HOPE TO ROAR AGAIN
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STEWART SIBLINGS HOPE TO ROAR AGAIN

Ryhan, Harhys looking to reprise chemistry against China, as they dream of Europe

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March 26, 2024
NO TALK ABOUT THE SUNSHINE DOUBLE: IGA
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NO TALK ABOUT THE SUNSHINE DOUBLE: IGA

World No. takes nothing for granted after ousting her Australian Open victor Noskova

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March 26, 2024
BUCKS 'FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS'
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BUCKS 'FIRING ON ALL CYLINDERS'

Their preferred starters give Doc weapons’, most connected game’ against Thunder

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March 26, 2024
S'pore core inflation rises more than expected to 3.6% in February
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S'pore core inflation rises more than expected to 3.6% in February

Increase fuelled by higher services and food inflation; overall inflation also jumps to 3.4%

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March 26, 2024
UOB card spending up 35% in week of Taylor Swift concerts
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UOB card spending up 35% in week of Taylor Swift concerts

Spending by credit and debit card holders in Singapore using UOB'S payment infrastructure surged 35 per cent week on week over March 4 to 10, when four of pop star Taylor Swift's concerts here took place.

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March 26, 2024
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S'pore stocks down after data shows inflation rising in Feb

STI sheds 0.6%; decliners beat advancers 279 to 255

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March 26, 2024
Owner of bus services firm jailed over ruse to break speed limit
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Owner of bus services firm jailed over ruse to break speed limit

He and 2 others duped Vicom inspector into believing vehicle had working speed limiter

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March 26, 2024
Highest temperature so far this year recorded in CCK
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Highest temperature so far this year recorded in CCK

Mercury soars past 36 deg C; weather in 2024 could be even warmer than in 2023

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March 26, 2024
Russia casts doubt on ISIS responsibility for concert hall attack
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Russia casts doubt on ISIS responsibility for concert hall attack

Moscow accuses Washington of covering for Kyiv after US says it believes group’s claim

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March 26, 2024
Kim inspects tank unit, urges more combat capability
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Kim inspects tank unit, urges more combat capability

SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a tank unit that once invaded Seoul during the Korean War, state media reported on March 25, as he called for ever greater preparations for combat.

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March 26, 2024
Israeli embassy's post on Palestine unacceptable, risks undermining harmony in S'pore: Shanmugam
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Israeli embassy's post on Palestine unacceptable, risks undermining harmony in S'pore: Shanmugam

Post citing the Quran in its claims taken down; it was put up without approval, says embassy

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March 26, 2024
China starts up 12th Mekong dam despite hit to S-E Asia farms, fisheries
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China starts up 12th Mekong dam despite hit to S-E Asia farms, fisheries

The dams are said to worsen droughts in downstream states, damage ecosystem

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March 26, 2024
Red tape, religious conservatives hurting Malaysia's entertainment tourism: Analysts
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Red tape, religious conservatives hurting Malaysia's entertainment tourism: Analysts

Malaysia lost more than RM1 billion (S$285 million) in potential entertainment tourism receipts in 2023, experts estimate, after concerts were scrapped amid stringent government rules and protests from religious parties.

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March 26, 2024
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Ties with Mid-East partners, including Israel, key to Gaza aid delivery: Vivian

Keeping an open link with Israel, despite disagreement over the extent of its military response in Gaza, has been essential for Singapore to deliver aid and supplies to the stricken Palestinian enclave, said Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on March 25.

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March 26, 2024
Iswaran hit with eight new charges, pleads not guilty
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Iswaran hit with eight new charges, pleads not guilty

He is accused of obtaining 19,000 in items such as whisky, golf clubs, Brompton bicycle

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March 26, 2024
Actress Blake Lively apologises for Catherine jibe
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Actress Blake Lively apologises for Catherine jibe

Blake Lively has apologised in a now-deleted Instagram Stories post for mocking British royal Catherine's \"Photoshop fails\" following her revelation that she has cancer.

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March 25, 2024
FIRST AT LAST FOR SWEDE SVENSSON
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FIRST AT LAST FOR SWEDE SVENSSON

Twice runner-up on DP World Tour, rookie finally tastes victory at Singapore Classic

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March 25, 2024
SABALENKA FELLED BY EMOTIONS, PRESSURE
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SABALENKA FELLED BY EMOTIONS, PRESSURE

World No. 2 Belarusian breaks down and smashes racket after last-32 Miami loss to Ukrainian

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March 25, 2024
BOSTON STYLE TO THE NINES
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BOSTON STYLE TO THE NINES

Injury-hit NBA leaders display their depth to see off Bulls for ninth straight victory

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March 25, 2024
Japan's labour market holds lesson for the Fed: Women can surprise
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Japan's labour market holds lesson for the Fed: Women can surprise

Shift in policies, social norms sees female employment rising and bigger labour force

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March 25, 2024
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AI boom makes millions for Anguilla, a tiny Caribbean island

It gets a fee from every registered Internet address ending in ai, its domain name

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March 25, 2024