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Ong Ye Kung weighs in on debate on Halloween festivities in Asia
The Straits Times

Ong Ye Kung weighs in on debate on Halloween festivities in Asia

He says each society has to find own balance, describes current juncture in history as pivotal

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November 22, 2023
Hyundai S'pore plant rolling out robotaxis for US market
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Hyundai S'pore plant rolling out robotaxis for US market

$400m facility has capacity of 30,000 vehicles per year for local, overseas buyers

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November 22, 2023
IKHSAN FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK
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IKHSAN FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK

Singapore coach says team are stronger with forward finally returning from injury

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November 21, 2023
10-10 PORTUGAL CANNOT WAIT FOR EURO 2024
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10-10 PORTUGAL CANNOT WAIT FOR EURO 2024

First-time champs in 2016 have a perfect qualification record; Serbs also seal spot

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November 21, 2023
IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER: CUMMINS
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IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER: CUMMINS

World Cup win is year’s pinnacle for Aussie captain after Ashes and World Test C’ship

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November 21, 2023
DJOKOVIC TARGETS GOLDEN SLAM IN '24
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DJOKOVIC TARGETS GOLDEN SLAM IN '24

After 7th ATP Finals title, Serbian star eyes Major sweep plus Olympic gold in Paris

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November 21, 2023
KHOO KEEPS UP WITH THE PACE
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KHOO KEEPS UP WITH THE PACE

Kranji’s oldest trainer ends drought with Charismatic, will stick it out till Oct 5, 2024

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November 21, 2023
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Envisioning a world where homes, offices can be powered by windows

It is among green technologies Panasonic is pursuing under its environmental vision

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November 21, 2023
Network to champion positive mental health practices at work
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Network to champion positive mental health practices at work

It aims to help employers trade best practices, develop new initiatives

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November 21, 2023
UN talks stumble on debate over control of plastic pollution
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UN talks stumble on debate over control of plastic pollution

Negotiators split between cutting plastics production and promoting reuse, recycling

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November 21, 2023
Hyundai to be first automaker to sell cars on Amazon
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Hyundai to be first automaker to sell cars on Amazon

Hyundai Motor will become the first automaker to sell cars on Amazon, the company said, announcing a strategic partnership with the United States ecommerce giant at a motor show on Nov 16.

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November 21, 2023
India's rice export curbs set to stay, holding up global prices
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India's rice export curbs set to stay, holding up global prices

Govt likely to keep restrictions in place until elections in 2024, says industry official

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November 21, 2023
Tough 2024 ahead, says European business group chief in China
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Tough 2024 ahead, says European business group chief in China

Old model of trade is not working, he says, as hot-button issues cloud economic ties

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November 21, 2023
Japanese brands toughing it out in China despite headwinds
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Japanese brands toughing it out in China despite headwinds

Companies see opportunities amid risks, pall over business sentiment

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November 21, 2023
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Houthis seize ship in Red Sea with link to Israeli company

Israel said on Nov 19 that Yemen's Houthis had seized a British-owned and Japanese operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea

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November 21, 2023
Optus CEO's exit necessary for firm to regain trust: Experts
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Optus CEO's exit necessary for firm to regain trust: Experts

Kelly Bayer Rosmarin became lightning rod for public, political anger over Nov 8 outage

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November 21, 2023
Hamas says Israel struck Gaza's Indonesian Hospital
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Hamas says Israel struck Gaza's Indonesian Hospital

Israeli army expanding operations as talk of a deal for release of hostages gathers pace

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November 21, 2023
Total Defence vital amid changing external security environment, says Ng Eng Hen
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Total Defence vital amid changing external security environment, says Ng Eng Hen

Easier in 2023 to convince S’poreans that national defence strategy is needed, he says

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November 21, 2023
Cross-border unmanned aircraft flights without permit prohibited from Nov 21
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Cross-border unmanned aircraft flights without permit prohibited from Nov 21

From Nov 21, cross-border unmanned aircraft (UA) operations will be prohibited unless they are issued a permit, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Nov 20.

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November 21, 2023
Raffles Town Club site to be used for housing after lease expires in 2026
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Raffles Town Club site to be used for housing after lease expires in 2026

Redevelopment will support future housing demand, say SLA and URA

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November 21, 2023
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Default daily limit of $2,000 for online CPF withdrawals to protect members from scams

To better protect Central Provident Fund (CPF) members from scams, a default online CPF withdrawal limit of $2,000 a day will be in place from Nov 30 for all members aged 55 and older.

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November 21, 2023
The Straits Times

New financial incentives to spur low-income families to improve their lives

Aim is to get them to send kids to pre-school, find CPF-paying jobs and save up to buy homes

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November 21, 2023
'SURREAL' RISE TO THE TOP
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'SURREAL' RISE TO THE TOP

Law, 18, surprised by world wushu title as Singapore bag a haul of 1-2-2 in Texas

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November 20, 2023
NELE WISHES SHE COULD SHARE TROPHY
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NELE WISHES SHE COULD SHARE TROPHY

Women's champ of S'pore Squash Open tested all the way on special night for sisters

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November 20, 2023
INJURY-HIT DUTCH PROUD TO GO THROUGH
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INJURY-HIT DUTCH PROUD TO GO THROUGH

Van Dijk says they put on good show in win but Koeman rues not scoring more goals

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November 20, 2023
EVERYONE STEPPED UP FOR BUCKS
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EVERYONE STEPPED UP FOR BUCKS

Milwaukee coach hails 'great character win' as Antetokounmpo-Lillard bond blossoms

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November 20, 2023
VICTORY CHANGES VERSTAPPEN'S VIEW
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VICTORY CHANGES VERSTAPPEN'S VIEW

Once critical of Vegas race, Red Bull driver is now excited to return to defend his title

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November 20, 2023
LIM'S PUNCAK JAYA REVIVES OLD PAIRING
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LIM'S PUNCAK JAYA REVIVES OLD PAIRING

Meagher to book jockey Woodworth more often again with Kranji riding-ranks changes

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November 20, 2023
Young local job seekers challenging longstanding hiring practices
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Young local job seekers challenging longstanding hiring practices

Salary policies and company culture under scrutiny as their expectations, values differ

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November 20, 2023
Heat strain a threat to workers even in cooler periods: Study
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Heat strain a threat to workers even in cooler periods: Study

Findings suggest heat-related injury is a persistent risk not tied only to the weather

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November 20, 2023