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Veteran actor Moses Lim dies at 75

He was best known for his role as patriarch Tan Ah Teck in TV sitcom Under One Roof

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February 13, 2025
NG Takes Dive Of Faith With S'pore
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NG Takes Dive Of Faith With S'pore

Former top Malaysian diver to help develop local talent in new role with aquatics body

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February 13, 2025
Morikawa does his part for LA fires
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Morikawa does his part for LA fires

Collin Morikawa is unfortunately familiar with wildfires devastating a place he knows and loves.

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February 13, 2025
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Recent geopolitical moves could lead to further trade disruptions: Chee Hong Tat

Singapore must expect more disruptions to global trade on the horizon in the wake of recent geopolitical developments, including the latest trade policies from the US and other countries, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat on Feb 12.

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February 13, 2025
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New payments entity, automated verification tool to boost Singapore's status as finance hub

Singapore on Feb 12 announced through various groups a new payments entity and an automated solution to verify bills of lading, as it moves to strengthen its position as a global finance hub.

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February 13, 2025
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Singapore Tops First Asia-Pacific Best Cities Report

Study ranks cities based on where people would like to live, visit and seek jobs

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February 13, 2025
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Attack victim lied about identity as he had failed to report for NS enlistment

A teenager lied about his identity to a police officer following a knife attack on him as he was afraid the authorities would find out that he had not reported for national service (NS) enlistment.

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February 13, 2025
Fighter' Sabalenka ousted, Swiatek survives
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Fighter' Sabalenka ousted, Swiatek survives

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was hailed as a \"fighter\" even as she suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Feb 11.

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February 13, 2025
Boardrooms Get Guidance To Resist Cyber Attacks
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Boardrooms Get Guidance To Resist Cyber Attacks

Directors Set To Receive Training Aimed At Raising Readiness Against Crises, Disruptions

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February 13, 2025
All eyes on Malaysia's next envoy to US after Maga photo backlash
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All eyes on Malaysia's next envoy to US after Maga photo backlash

Following US President Donald Trump's re-election victory in November 2024, world leaders ranging from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto scrambled to get on congratulatory phone calls with him.

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February 13, 2025
Home or away, Sailors make this Ah Ma's day
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Home or away, Sailors make this Ah Ma's day

Auntie Ng is an 83-year-old, Teochew-speaking grandmother of five who enjoys her food, family time and also football.

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February 13, 2025
Expanded CBD renewal scheme could give new lease of life to long-stay serviced apartments
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Expanded CBD renewal scheme could give new lease of life to long-stay serviced apartments

Could the latest move to widen the scope of the redevelopment incentive scheme to the Central Business District (CBD) fringe areas of Anson and Cecil Street attract more developers and investors to add long-stay serviced apartments to Singapore's rental landscape?

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February 13, 2025
New programme to help 300 SMEs become more sustainable
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New programme to help 300 SMEs become more sustainable

Some 300 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will get expert help and loans under a new OCBC Bank programme to become more sustainable in their operations and increase their competitive edge, as global supply chains go green.

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February 13, 2025
China's Spring Festival Sees Record Spending, But Frugality Persists
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China's Spring Festival Sees Record Spending, But Frugality Persists

Per-person spending below pre-pandemic levels amid uncertain economic outlook

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February 13, 2025
The Wild Chief Set For Malaysian Launch
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The Wild Chief Set For Malaysian Launch

Among Kranji's last 10 winners, Ong's ward wins his trial on Feb 12 with plenty in hand

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February 13, 2025
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Roma search for solace in Europe once again

AS Roma head to Porto in the Europa League on Feb 13 still looking to salvage a poor season after a disappointing January transfer window.

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February 13, 2025
Jazz Fans Donate Up To $20,000 For Original Songs
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Jazz Fans Donate Up To $20,000 For Original Songs

Donors support the creation of new works by dedicating songs to their loved ones through Jass' Build Your Legacy Through Jazz series

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February 13, 2025
Jaguars terminate player's contract after his arrest
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Jaguars terminate player's contract after his arrest

Tanjong Pagar United midfielder Aniq Rizqin has expressed remorse over his red mist and apologised for his actions at the end of a Singapore Premier League (SPL) Under-21 League game on Feb 10.

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February 13, 2025
Greater convenience for nursing mums more new buildings to have lactation rooms
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Greater convenience for nursing mums more new buildings to have lactation rooms

Nursing mothers can look forward to feeding their babies and expressing milk outside their homes with greater ease, as more new buildings will be required to provide lactation rooms in time to come.

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February 13, 2025
Over 100 Job Openings as Amazon Web Services Grows Investment Here
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Over 100 Job Openings as Amazon Web Services Grows Investment Here

New hub part of its plans to invest an additional $12b in cloud infrastructure

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February 13, 2025
Thy's New Approach Can Hurt Thai Side
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Thy's New Approach Can Hurt Thai Side

Goals starting to flow for Sailors striker, but he is eager to improve continental record

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February 13, 2025
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Satellite tech can add $135b to S-E Asia's GDP by 2030: Report

S'pore stands to gain as regional space tech and capital hub, and as a solutions provider

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February 13, 2025
Bridget Jones Returns With a Widow's Romcom That Plays it Safe
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Bridget Jones Returns With a Widow's Romcom That Plays it Safe

The fourth film in the series, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, will please fans but leave others cold

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February 13, 2025
Push to connect medtech firms with manufacturers
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Push to connect medtech firms with manufacturers

To help boost Singapore's medical technology sector, a newly launched initiative will connect medtech companies with local partners to innovate and scale up production.

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February 13, 2025
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Cool paint Net impact positive in urban environments

I refer to comments by Mr Erik Velasco on the broader environmental impact of cool paint (Evaluate effect of heat-reflective paint, so it doesn't cause issues, Feb 7).

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February 13, 2025
Seoul struggles with Trump's tariffs amid leadership vacuum, political crisis
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Seoul struggles with Trump's tariffs amid leadership vacuum, political crisis

Lack of leader to build rapport with US president sets nation back for talks

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February 13, 2025
RIDING THE C-WAVE
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RIDING THE C-WAVE

pop culture, which is taking off in the Lion City.

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February 13, 2025
Trump Orders Agencies to Work with Musk on Large-Scale Staff Cuts
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Trump Orders Agencies to Work with Musk on Large-Scale Staff Cuts

US President Donald Trump ordered US agencies on Feb 11 to work closely with top adviser Elon Musk's effort to shrink the federal workforce by identifying government employees who can be laid off and functions that can be eliminated entirely.

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February 13, 2025
MoneyOwl Launches Insurance Product Ratings, Investment Help
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MoneyOwl Launches Insurance Product Ratings, Investment Help

Its website will provide advice targeted at young people, and shift and gig workers

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February 13, 2025
K-horror Dark Nuns tests your patience, The Flood recasts France's last royal couple
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K-horror Dark Nuns tests your patience, The Flood recasts France's last royal couple

Sisterhood takes on new meaning in this feminist spin-off of the 2015 South Korean occult drama The Priests as two nuns battle institutional patriarchy and a powerful evil.

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February 13, 2025