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PM: S'pore must remain an open society while pursuing integration

While there will be issues arising from integrating locals and foreign talent, Singapore must remain an open society, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Aug 23.

PM Wong wants to engage Singaporeans on foreign policy issues

Everyone needs to understand what's at stake, given rising global tensions, he says

A more family-friendly Singapore is aim of recent moves: PM Wong

Shift from direct incentives for procreation as parenthood is a deeply personal choice

PM: Govt looking into cost-of-living concerns, taking better care of seniors

More help for larger families, needs of sandwiched group being explored

Blues 'bubble' deaf to transfer noise: Dewsbury-Hall

Chelsea's players are in a \"bubble\" and will not be distracted by the constant transfer speculation surrounding the club this season, midfielder Kiernan DewsburyHall said, as manager Enzo Maresca continues his efforts to trim his bloated squad.

Chinese movie Successor surpasses Deadpool & Wolverine

The Walt Disney Co's latest Marvel film, Deadpool & Wolverine, has taken the world by storm since its release on July 22, but it has yet to replicate that box-office success among Chinese moviegoers.

BUOYED BY NEW INITIATIVES

Athletes applaud spexEducation plan to make sport viable and attractive career

INDONESIAN 'MAGNIFICENT 5′ AIM FOR GOLD

History-making para-archers not content with just making up the numbers in Paris

U.S. OPEN WIN WILL BE 'GRAVY' FOR DJOKOVIC

McEnroe says the Serb’s Olympic gold means his status in tennis is indisputable

DANCING LIGHT DOES SLOW WALTZ

Lim’s Bighorn takes it easy while Il-year-old Green Star still shows a spring in his step

CURATOLO HAS BRONZE IN SIGHT

French rider all fired up in three-way battle for third place in the jockeys’ championship

40% of S'pore businesses plan to expand hiring: SBF poll

Reflecting caution, 48% of respondents plan to maintain current staffing levels

Walmart's doing so well in China it doesn't need JD.com

High-flying US retailer dumps shares of its Chinese partner to go it alone

Firm fined $200k and COO $150k over worker's fatal fall at warehouse

Employees were not trained or equipped to install metal beams on high storage racks

Direct School Admission must be accessible to all: Chan

Schools can do more to look out for less privileged students with potential, he says

Biden, in call with Netanyahu, stresses urgency of Gaza ceasefire

Truce-for-hostages deal proves agonisingly elusive while regional tensions mount

PM Modi urges peace ahead of Ukraine visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Aug 22 said no conflict could be resolved on a battlefield, as he visited Poland on the eve of his historic trip to war-torn Ukraine.

Putin says Russia-China partnership yielding results

Bilateral trade soars as Moscow faces economic sanctions from West over invasion of Ukraine

V-P candidate Walz rallies supporters at Democratic convention

He says US should be a place where kids do not go hungry and housing is a human right

China's first blockbuster video game lifts hopes for its industry

Sales, global recognition mark turnaround after recent gaming regulatory crackdown

Asian Americans take centre stage in show of solidarity with Harris' campaign

In Asia, she is the face of US President Joe Biden's trade policy, drumming up enthusiasm for his signature Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity while fending off questions about the protectionist turn in Washington.

Family doctors can become specialists; electronic health records to be compulsory

Singapore will continue to invest in and strengthen primary care sector: Minister

Scam victims lost $385.6m in first half of 2024; cases up 16.3% to record 26,587

The scam situation here has worsened, with the number of cases increasing by 16.3 per cent, and victims losing a record high of over $385.6 million in the first six months of 2024.

Nutri-Grade labels soon for salt, sauces, instant noodles and cooking oil

Grades will inform consumers of healthier choices; MOH to consult industry on details

Alien: Romulus' Cailee Spaeny still learning how to be a star

American actress Cailee Spaeny, the seventh of nine children born to committed Southern Baptists, left school in Missouri at age 13.

ATHLETES HAIL NEW PLANS

CPF top-ups and uni scholarships offer more support and peace of mind’

PLAYERS' AWARD IS SPECIAL: FODEN

City star wins PFA Player of the Year gong, Chelsea’s Palmer bags Young Player honours

VERSTAPPEN FACES TEST AT HOME RACE

With rivals closing the gap, Dutchman hopes to be fighting’ to end dismal streak

STRIKE GOLD ALMOST STRIKES OUT AT TRIAL

But Le Grange-trained galloper recovers swiftly from tardy start to win in a canter

LATEST GALLOP COULD WELL MEAN GHALIB IS ON THE GO

After some near misses, Burridge has found a winnable race for his charge