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What's the harm in a little overparenting if it helps your child flourish?
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What's the harm in a little overparenting if it helps your child flourish?

Taking a more hands-on role in your children's day-to-day life is perhaps what they need to cope ably in a challenging world

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March 11, 2024
All in a day's work for AI, from the classroom to studio
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All in a day's work for AI, from the classroom to studio

From answering student queries to creating design concepts, Al is already changing nature of jobs here

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March 11, 2024
How China came to dominate the world in solar energy
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How China came to dominate the world in solar energy

Heavy subsidies for factories and cheap land have helped it power ahead of competitors

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March 11, 2024
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Global funds join craze for small, mid-cap stocks in India market

Gauge of such stocks has returned 60 per cent in past year

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March 11, 2024
Protected areas in high seas help fish grow bigger: Study
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Protected areas in high seas help fish grow bigger: Study

Older, larger fish lay more eggs, help replenish populations amid overfishing, climate change

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March 11, 2024
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Upgrading of private estates back on track after delay

Works on estates like Frankel were suspended because of the pandemic

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March 11, 2024
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Climate vouchers, coastal protection law among key measures for sustainability

Singapore has to be prepared for rising sea levels, projected to increase by up to 115m by 2100

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March 11, 2024
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Muslims to start Ramadan fasting tomorrow

Muslims here will begin fasting for the month of Ramadan on March 12, during which they will pay the compulsory zakat fitrah, or tithe, with its rate set at $5 or $7.70 per person.

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March 11, 2024
Families awaiting BTO flats say $300 rental voucher is inadequate
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Families awaiting BTO flats say $300 rental voucher is inadequate

Some say they will continue to apply for an interim flat as market rents are steep

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March 11, 2024
Silicon Valley inches to the right, led by Musk
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Silicon Valley inches to the right, led by Musk

Move goes against convention in citadel of affluent liberals beholden to Democrats

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March 11, 2024
German chemical maker swops oil for sugar in green push
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German chemical maker swops oil for sugar in green push

Pilot project a small step in sector’s battle to cut carbon emissions, but experts sceptical

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March 11, 2024
Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia
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Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia

Resort-style facilities help seniors retire in comfort with social support but at a cost

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March 11, 2024
Weak yen upsets Japan's defence plans as spending gulf with China widens
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Weak yen upsets Japan's defence plans as spending gulf with China widens

Experts say rise in defence budget ideal, but may be political suicide for unpopular govt

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March 11, 2024
UN refugee agency chief believes some donors will return soon
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UN refugee agency chief believes some donors will return soon

He is cautiously optimistic’ ahead of April report on staff involvement in Hamas attack

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March 11, 2024
Gaza war has 'ruptured any sense of a shared humanity': Red Cross
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Gaza war has 'ruptured any sense of a shared humanity': Red Cross

GENEVA The war in Gaza has \"ruptured any sense of a shared humanity\", the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on March 9.

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March 11, 2024
Experts call for MediShield Life to cover more cutting-edge treatments
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Experts call for MediShield Life to cover more cutting-edge treatments

Higher premiums a worthwhile price to pay for added protection, they say

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March 11, 2024
Gillman Barracks tenants eyeing talks with authorities over future
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Gillman Barracks tenants eyeing talks with authorities over future

It is status quo for now as they wait for results of studies on site’s redevelopment

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March 11, 2024
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Rental disputes: More turn to Small Claims Tribunals

Rise in claims due to tenants’ and landlords’ greater awareness of legal rights: Lawyer

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March 11, 2024
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Mediators pushing to secure truce in Gaza conflict, says Israel

Efforts to secure a deal on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are ongoing, Israel's intelligence agency Mossad said on March 9, despite dimming hopes for a truce during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

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March 11, 2024
What to know in case of a stock market plunge
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What to know in case of a stock market plunge

The return of Fomo - fear of missing out is fuelling concern that the market may take a tumble.

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March 10, 2024
Champions League meaningless without progress: Postecoglou
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Champions League meaningless without progress: Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou has warned that Champions League qualification is not the equivalent of a \"Willy Wonka golden ticket\" and will be meaningless unless his Tottenham Hotspur side can build on it.

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March 10, 2024
From long-haired men to drive-ins, comics author James Suresh draws on 1970s Singapore
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From long-haired men to drive-ins, comics author James Suresh draws on 1970s Singapore

Comics author James Suresh found himself reminiscing about his teenage years while researching and writing vignettes for his newest book, Singapore In The 70s.

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March 10, 2024
The less glamorous side of Korean golfers' success
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The less glamorous side of Korean golfers' success

Jang Ha-na does not remember much from her days as a junior golfer, but one particular training routine remains etched in her memory.

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March 10, 2024
LEADER OH SO FINE AT 15
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LEADER OH SO FINE AT 15

S.Korean amateur leads S’pore Open by 3 strokes, aims to be more relaxed today

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March 10, 2024
UNITED BACK IN EUROPE RACE, SAYS TEN HAG
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UNITED BACK IN EUROPE RACE, SAYS TEN HAG

Penalties by Fernandes, Rashford help Red Devils chip at Spurs and Villa’s advantage

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March 10, 2024
JOSHUA DESTROYS NGANNOU WITH KO
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JOSHUA DESTROYS NGANNOU WITH KO

Briton’s promoter wants No. heavyweight’ to take on Fury next in biggest fight’ ever

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March 10, 2024
CAVS CASH IN ON RUDY FOUL-UP
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CAVS CASH IN ON RUDY FOUL-UP

Gobert’s technical gives Cleveland perfect chance to see off Minnesota in OT

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March 10, 2024
BESTSELLER BOUNCES BACK IN COMMITTEE'S PRIZE THRILLER
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BESTSELLER BOUNCES BACK IN COMMITTEE'S PRIZE THRILLER

Le Grange’s yard star makes amends for Fortune Bowl run with his second G3 win

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March 10, 2024
Do homes on 'auspicious' floors fetch bigger profits?
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Do homes on 'auspicious' floors fetch bigger profits?

A unit’s floor level, rather than floor number, may have a greater impact on its profitability

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March 10, 2024
Retiree misled into investing $180k in unsuitable product
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Retiree misled into investing $180k in unsuitable product

Lied to by bank employee, he took up 80k loan even though he had no way of paying it off

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March 10, 2024