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S'pore and Indonesia to co-develop Bahasa Indonesia ChatGPT-like AÏ tool
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S'pore and Indonesia to co-develop Bahasa Indonesia ChatGPT-like AÏ tool

Parties will work on open-source LLM tool accessible to wide range of stakeholders

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December 01, 2023
RSAF aircraft carrying aid lands in Egypt; supplies handed over
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RSAF aircraft carrying aid lands in Egypt; supplies handed over

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) stands ready to support the Republic’s humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said in a Facebook post on Nov 30.

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December 01, 2023
Political shakedowns in the Philippines threaten Marcos-Duterte alliance
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Political shakedowns in the Philippines threaten Marcos-Duterte alliance

Rumours of V-P’s possible impeachment, Marcos’ plan to rejoin ICC among issues

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December 01, 2023
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Smith Street in Chinatown to get new lease of life

Tender launched for rejuvenation to boost vibrancy and footfall in conservation area

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December 01, 2023
COP28 gets under way to face mammoth climate challenge
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COP28 gets under way to face mammoth climate challenge

Nations adopt loss and damage fund, but fight expected over fossil fuels

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December 01, 2023
President, PM laud Kissinger's contributions to regional stability
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President, PM laud Kissinger's contributions to regional stability

Leaders around the world paid tribute to former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger who died on Nov 29 at age 100.

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December 01, 2023
250 assisted-living flats in Bedok being launched in Dec BTO exercise
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250 assisted-living flats in Bedok being launched in Dec BTO exercise

About 250 community care apartments in Bedok will be launched in December’s Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise, the authorities said on Nov 30, as they released more information on these assisted-living spaces.

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December 01, 2023
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Nearly all town councils get top rating in governance report

Chua Chu Kang Town Council rates lower as it had two instances of non-compliance

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December 01, 2023
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Property taxes for most to rise; one-off rebate for 2024

Annual value thresholds used in means testing for support schemes to be raised

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December 01, 2023
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Inflation hits wage growth as real median income falls 2.3%

Workers are feeling the pinch in 2023, as high inflation takes its toll on wage growth.

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December 01, 2023
REFRESHED, READY TO RACE
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REFRESHED, READY TO RACE

Pereira earns 315k at MAP Awards for successful Asian, SEA Games outings

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November 30, 2023
LATE PSG PENALTY 'HUGELY FRUSTRATING
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LATE PSG PENALTY 'HUGELY FRUSTRATING

Draw leaves Newcastle in third, with their Champions League fate out of their hands

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November 30, 2023
MAKE IT A SPECIAL NIGHT: KLOPP
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MAKE IT A SPECIAL NIGHT: KLOPP

Reds boss appeals to players and Anfield faithful to fight for a result’ against LASK

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November 30, 2023
RUSTY BUT PAIN-FREE WOODS RARING TO GO
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RUSTY BUT PAIN-FREE WOODS RARING TO GO

Golf great says ankle surgery a success, believes he can play once a month in 2024

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November 30, 2023
MILWAUKEE HUNGRY FOR GLORY IN VEGAS
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MILWAUKEE HUNGRY FOR GLORY IN VEGAS

‘Exciting times’ for unbeaten Bucks who advance to q-finals of in-season tourney

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November 30, 2023
GRAY NOT GIVING UP ON HARD TOO THINK
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GRAY NOT GIVING UP ON HARD TOO THINK

Kiwi trainer hoping dual Group winner can bounce back after kissing spine’ operation

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November 30, 2023
OCBC Hong Kong CEO Ivy Au-Yeung to retire; Wang Ke named as successor
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OCBC Hong Kong CEO Ivy Au-Yeung to retire; Wang Ke named as successor

OCBC Hong Kong’s chief executive Ivy Au-Yeung will be retiring on Dec 31 after two years at the helm, with Mr Wang Ke taking over her role effective from Dec 15.

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November 30, 2023
Tada pact with 2 NTUC affiliates gives its drivers a training boost
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Tada pact with 2 NTUC affiliates gives its drivers a training boost

It also sets out other areas of collaboration like drivers’ welfare, dispute management

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November 30, 2023
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New certifications for accountants to drive green manufacturing

Move to equip them with skills to help firms with sustainability reporting and standards

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November 30, 2023
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US retreat from ESG drives down value of global market

But drop largely attributed to change in methodology used to calculate the numbers

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November 30, 2023
Cop seen in CCTV doing nothing to stop then wife, her mum
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Cop seen in CCTV doing nothing to stop then wife, her mum

Other than witnessing moments of abuse, he also participated in it, says prosecution

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November 30, 2023
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Make sure Google accounts are active to avoid deletion

E-mails, photos and more to be deleted from Dec if account has been idle for two years

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November 30, 2023
N. Korean special economic zone set for revival with rising Russia trade
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N. Korean special economic zone set for revival with rising Russia trade

Satellite imagery suggests spike in activity at Rason port, rail line

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November 30, 2023
Kyiv suspects Russia poisoned spy chief's wife
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Kyiv suspects Russia poisoned spy chief's wife

It confirms traces of heavy metals also found in Ukrainian intelligence staff

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November 30, 2023
3 die after building under construction collapses in Penang
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3 die after building under construction collapses in Penang

2 others in hospital with serious injuries; all workers trapped by debris rescued

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November 30, 2023
Israel, Hamas in talks via mediators for further truce extension
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Israel, Hamas in talks via mediators for further truce extension

Israel has said it would be willing to prolong it as long as Hamas frees 10 hostages a day

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November 30, 2023
HK's largest security trial enters its final stretch
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HK's largest security trial enters its final stretch

Activists charged with conspiracy to subvert state power’ face up to life in prison

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November 30, 2023
China's media blitz amid flu surge causing even more public anxiety
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China's media blitz amid flu surge causing even more public anxiety

Move, which came only after WHO made an inquiry, appears defensive and reactive

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November 30, 2023
Trapped Indian tunnel workers kept alive by hope
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Trapped Indian tunnel workers kept alive by hope

Hailed as heroes, the 41 men recall horror of their 7-day ordeal and how they survived

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November 30, 2023
Serviced apartments for longer-term stay in the works
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Serviced apartments for longer-term stay in the works

Those with 3-month minimum stay period being piloted to meet demand: Desmond Lee

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November 30, 2023