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Hired crowds in demand for Indonesia political rallies

Paid supporters are frequently used during the campaign season, as candidates try to appear popular

Japan and Asean to widen cooperation with 130-point action plan

Asean is the linchpin of a free and open Indo-Pacific, and hence an important partner for Japan to overcome the world's compound crises, said Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Dec 17.

Timely to consider upgrade for Asean-Japan free trade pact: PM Lee

He also says air services agreement between the two sides would be mutually beneficial

They find it fulfilling to help needy clients get best outcomes in court

Public Defender’s Office, which marked first year on Dec I, has taken over 300 cases to court

SBS Transit to launch 'bike village' at Punggol MRT station by end-2024

By end-2024, cycling enthusiasts will have a space under the viaduct at Punggol MRT station where they can shop for cycling-related equipment, grab a bite or use as a meeting point for rides.

Japan has much to contribute to regional security: PM Lee

S’pore keen to deepen cooperation with Tokyo to promote peace, stability, he says

ANOTHER TITLE. IT'S A WRAP

Young kitefoiler Maximilian bags hat-trick of world youth crowns to end season on a high

CAMPAIGN FOR GOLD AND PEACE

Palestinian karateka Alqadi sets sights on world title after historic Asiad bronze

Man left $8m house to charity and not relatives

Court upholds man’s final wish even though stated charity no longer existed in original name

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Revamped art centre offers kids hands-on activities

National Gallery space allows them to explore new tech while learning about art

Justice Judith Prakash's stellar legal career winds down

The first woman to be appointed to Court of Appeal will be a Senior Judge from January

Ethnic fighters seize trading hub from Myanmar's military forces

BANGKOK - Ethnic minority fighters battling Myanmar's junta said on Dec 16 they have seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire.

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Giuliani ordered to pay $197m to 2 ex-election workers he defamed

WASHINGTON - Rudy Giuliani must pay more than US$148 million (S$197 million) in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed through false accusations that they helped to rig the 2020 election against Donald Trump, a jury decided on Dec 15.

India's new opposition alliance rallies around expelled MP

But there are doubts whether grouping can use the scandal to unite against BJP as polls loom

EU leaders vow aid for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto

The 26 members that back Kyiv may come up with the funds outside the bloc’s budget

Flying high with the diaspora

Singapore start-ups spread their wings in the highly competitive American market

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Chillies on balconies, rooftops as Indonesians battle supply crunch

Shortage due to drought-induced crop failure has caused prices to surge beyond threefold

Israeli troops kill 3 hostages by mistake while fighting Hamas

JERUSALEM - Three Israeli hostages killed mistakenly in Gaza by Israeli forces had been holding up a white flag, according to an initial inquiry into the incident, a military official said on Dec 16.

Travellers being recruited at airports to smuggle gold

Indian Customs on alert for gold mules’ heading home from airports including Changi

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NEA aims to mine Semakau Landfill waste for Tuas Port

Mixed materials may be used as alternative to sand for reclamation, freeing up landfill

Three in four polled give their parents an allowance

The practice of providing one’s parents-financial support after a child starts working remains widespread, with about half who do so giving between 300 and 500 a month

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