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WP chief Pritam Singh charged with lying to Parliament, pleads not guilty
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WP chief Pritam Singh charged with lying to Parliament, pleads not guilty

Alleged untruths are in relation to lying controversy involving ex-MP Raeesah Khan

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March 20, 2024
How social media is changing travel planning
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How social media is changing travel planning

More than half of Gen Z travellers prefer social media to search engines, citing authenticity as a factor

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March 19, 2024
"YOU BEAT LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN BEAT ANYONE'
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"YOU BEAT LIVERPOOL, YOU CAN BEAT ANYONE'

Ten Hag says while United are on the rise, defeating their rivals could save their season

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March 19, 2024
ALCARAZ ALL SMILES AGAIN
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ALCARAZ ALL SMILES AGAIN

He retains Indian Wells title with win over Medvedev after difficult months’

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March 19, 2024
HISTORY FOR CHRISTIE AT FRIEND'S EXPENSE
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HISTORY FOR CHRISTIE AT FRIEND'S EXPENSE

World No. 9 wins his maiden All England title after first all-Indonesia final in 30 years

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March 19, 2024
General insurance sector in Singapore grows 10.1% in 2023
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General insurance sector in Singapore grows 10.1% in 2023

Domestic underwriting profit drops 11.2%, with rise in claims led by motor segment

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March 19, 2024
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Abu Dhabi luring hedge fund managers with club memberships and more

Perks part of plan to propel city up the ranks of the world’s top financial centres

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March 19, 2024
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S'pore stocks end flat ahead of Fed interest rate announcement

STI loses 1.03 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 3,171.93

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March 19, 2024
Man jailed after attempt to get 'VIP' to ‘tailgate' at Taylor Swift concert
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Man jailed after attempt to get 'VIP' to ‘tailgate' at Taylor Swift concert

Chinese national pleads guilty to one charge of criminal trespass

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March 19, 2024
Community-led heritage projects get over $15m in grants
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Community-led heritage projects get over $15m in grants

Little India mural and book on local practices among over 550 projects supported by NHB

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March 19, 2024
S. Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy
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S. Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy

President tells global summit fake news based on AI violates human rights

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March 19, 2024
'DUMMY' SCHOOLS IN INDIA
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'DUMMY' SCHOOLS IN INDIA

Students skip their classes so they can focus on college entrance exams

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March 19, 2024
Vivian on visit to Palestinian territories, Israel, Egypt, Gulf states
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Vivian on visit to Palestinian territories, Israel, Egypt, Gulf states

Foreign Minister accompanied by five MPs on latest leg of Middle East working trip

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March 19, 2024
BERTHIER PARIS-BOUND
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BERTHIER PARIS-BOUND

Coach tips fencer to shine after earning her Olympic spot at Washington event

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March 19, 2024
Uproar over Unesco site proposal for Selangor's Chinese new villages
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Uproar over Unesco site proposal for Selangor's Chinese new villages

Short-lived idea to nominate former internment camps angers historians, Malay nationalists

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March 19, 2024
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Surprise 0.1% slip in key exports but economists remain optimistic

Experts point to boost in electronics and Feb data being affected by CNY slowdown

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March 19, 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will press on with Rafah military ops
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Netanyahu says Israel will press on with Rafah military ops

JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on March 17 that he would keep up with the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, where aid agencies say famine is looming, while ceasefire talks were set to resume.

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March 19, 2024
Retired SCO conductors Yeh Tsung and Qu Chunquan take centre stage
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Retired SCO conductors Yeh Tsung and Qu Chunquan take centre stage

For senior conductors, there is life after the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO).

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March 18, 2024
Irate Son says everyone's fault after 3-0 loss
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Irate Son says everyone's fault after 3-0 loss

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min said that he and his teammates needed to look in the mirror after a damaging 3-0 loss at Fulham on March 16 cast doubt on their Premier League top-four credentials.

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March 18, 2024
Ireland's 'greatest rugby coach' delivers glory
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Ireland's 'greatest rugby coach' delivers glory

PARIS Andy Farrell has raised Irish rugby's profile in the same way fellow Englishman Jack Charlton did for Irish football, based on a concoction of grittiness, humility and panache, according to former Ireland fly-half Tony Ward.

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March 18, 2024
CURRY ON FIRE IN WARRIORS' 'BIG WIN'
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CURRY ON FIRE IN WARRIORS' 'BIG WIN'

Star guard back with a bang against Lakers as tussle for post-season berths heats up

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March 18, 2024
Singapore can help resolve Tik Tok quandary
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Singapore can help resolve Tik Tok quandary

The recent US Bill regarding ownership TikTok's presents a dhu on aoclouds shape better relations between for two of its biggest trade partners (House of Representatives passes Bill that could ban TikTok in the US, March 13.

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March 18, 2024
Talks under way for launch of more active ETFs in S'pore
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Talks under way for launch of more active ETFs in S'pore

Investors’ interest in such funds comes as passive ETFs hit their stride in the Republic

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March 18, 2024
Markets moving to the tune of inflation and interest rates
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Markets moving to the tune of inflation and interest rates

Fed’s challenges in ensuring a soft landing: lowering prices and keeping rates in check

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March 18, 2024
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Chinese carmakers build factories abroad amid export frictions

BYD among those expanding overseas as US, Europe push back at Chinese imports

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March 18, 2024
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UCars lays off staff, replaces CEO after being served notice for debts

Online car portal working out repayment schedule for more than $400,000 owed

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March 18, 2024
Mature but still productive: Will firms hire them?
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Mature but still productive: Will firms hire them?

Employers need to change mindset about older workers, say various agencies

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March 18, 2024
Trump predicts end of American democracy if he loses 2024 election
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Trump predicts end of American democracy if he loses 2024 election

He repeats claim that his defeat by Biden at the 2020 polls was result of election fraud

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March 18, 2024
Indian job seekers duped into joining Russian army
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Indian job seekers duped into joining Russian army

New Delhi uncovers human trafficking ring which spans several cities in India

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March 18, 2024
How Taiwan's soft power is evolving, as China shadow looms
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How Taiwan's soft power is evolving, as China shadow looms

Strategy includes new areas such as agriculture and semiconductors

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March 18, 2024