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Second monsoon surge forecast to be shorter, less intense
The Straits Times

Second monsoon surge forecast to be shorter, less intense

More flash flooding could occur in coastal areas with higher tides expected this time

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Polys and ITE to help SMEs with AI-powered solutions to problems
The Straits Times

Polys and ITE to help SMEs with AI-powered solutions to problems

To see if a firm's employees would fall victim to scam calls, cyber-security officers can upload the phone numbers of their co-workers onto an app and track how they respond.

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
BYD makes great leap forward with Sealion 7
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BYD makes great leap forward with Sealion 7

The electric vehicle from the Chinese carmaker feels spacious and luxurious, with an attractive price tag to boot

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Designing smooth rides for Singaporeans
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Designing smooth rides for Singaporeans

Drawn to problem-solving, this LTA scholar puts his technical skills to work for millions of commuters

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
SPAS TO FIGHT FESTIVE FATIGUE
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SPAS TO FIGHT FESTIVE FATIGUE

In just a few short weeks, families in Singapore who decked the halls with Christmas finery had to swop faux fir trees for auspicious Chinese New Year kumquat potted s trees.

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January 18, 2025
China's Grand Canal Plans
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China's Grand Canal Plans

Construction of the Pinglu Canal, the first major waterway to be built in China since 1949, is under way in Guangxi region. Officials hope that the canal will boost exports from south-western China and be a blueprint for other canal projects. But are such projects likely to inject new life into the economy or construction for construction's sake?

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8 mins  |
January 18, 2025
The Straits Times

Prosecutions driven by justice, not politics: Outgoing US A-G

US Attorney-General Merrick Garland defended the Justice Department on Jan. 16 against what he called unfounded attacks and said prosecutions under his leadership were driven by \"justice, not politics.\"

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
How does it feel to play Alcaraz? A rival explains
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How does it feel to play Alcaraz? A rival explains

\"I feel like I got no air to breathe.\"

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Can Taiwan's third political force remake itself?
The Straits Times

Can Taiwan's third political force remake itself?

'Outsider' Huang Kuo-chang faces uphill battle as he charts path of survival for TPP

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
The Straits Times

Torque Shop

When it comes to towing a vehicle, whether it is an internal combustion engine car or an electric vehicle (EV), is there a universal way?

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Americans braced for potentially life-threatening cold snap
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Americans braced for potentially life-threatening cold snap

Americans were bracing themselves on Jan 16 for frigid temperatures that forecasters said could produce life-threatening conditions, with Donald Trump's inauguration expected to be the coldest in 40 years.

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
The Straits Times

PM Wong: S'pore welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal, hopes it will be fully implemented

The announcement of the ceasefire and hostage return agreement between Hamas and Israel is welcomed by Singapore, with the hope that it would be carried out fully, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
The Straits Times

Is the US poised to become an oligarchy?

In Aristotelian terms, the defining feature of an oligarchy is a ruling elite blatantly using its status for its own personal gain.

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Singapore Biennale returns with theme of pure intention
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Singapore Biennale returns with theme of pure intention

The Singapore Biennale returns from Oct 31 to March 29, 2026 with the theme of pure intention.

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
Malaysia's GDP growth slows in last quarter of 2024; shows risks ahead
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Malaysia's GDP growth slows in last quarter of 2024; shows risks ahead

Malaysia's economy expanded at a slower clip in the fourth quarter of 2024, signaling a challenging road ahead as the trade-reliant nation contends with heightened global risks.

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
Mega canal that might kick-start China's third infrastructure boom
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Mega canal that might kick-start China's third infrastructure boom

FROM B5

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January 18, 2025
Shai stays grounded as Thunder pass test against NBA's best
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Shai stays grounded as Thunder pass test against NBA's best

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder avenged last week's defeat by the Cleveland Cavaliers with a crushing 134-114 victory over their league-leading National Basketball Association (NBA) rivals on Jan 16.

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
L.A. Spirit to 'Shine' During 2028 Games
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L.A. Spirit to 'Shine' During 2028 Games

Governor, organizers insist Los Angeles will be ready to host Olympics despite wildfires

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Amorim Cautious With Diallo Praise
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Amorim Cautious With Diallo Praise

United boss wants to help 'kids' keep focus but team's poor showing is his bigger issue

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
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AI, workers can together enhance Singapore as global hub

Human abilities form the backbone of a thriving manufacturing sector: Alvin Tan

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
BYD Makes Great Leap Forward With Sealion 7
The Straits Times

BYD Makes Great Leap Forward With Sealion 7

The electric vehicle from the Chinese carmaker feels spacious and luxurious, with an attractive price tag to boot

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
The Straits Times

S'pore shares end week in the black on strong export figures

• STI up 0.3%; gainers pip losers 271 to 183 in wider market • Sembcorp Industries tops benchmark index on 1.3% rise • Markets in Japan and S. Korea dip; HK and Malaysia see gains

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1 min  |
January 18, 2025
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China to Probe Charges of US Chip Dumping, Unfair Grants

Move prompted by protests from local industry players upset over US Chips Act

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
No plan to raise tourist fees for hotel stays: Penang Chief Minister
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No plan to raise tourist fees for hotel stays: Penang Chief Minister

Penang's Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has denied claims that his administration intends to raise the \"local government fee\" (LGF), effectively collecting more money from tourists staying in hotels.

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
How can motorists stay safe on the road during a monsoon surge?
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How can motorists stay safe on the road during a monsoon surge?

A second monsoon surge was expected to hit Singapore from Jan 17 to 19, after one battered the Republic with heavy downpours and floods just days earlier.

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4 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Time to Respect Snakes Every Year
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Time to Respect Snakes Every Year

Spare a thought for these graceful, misunderstood and mistreated creatures as we celebrate the Year of the Snake.

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Eurokars Group Bets Big on MG
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Eurokars Group Bets Big on MG

The motor dealer is rejuvenating the Chinese-owned brand with new products and showrooms here

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Pakistan's Imran Khan gets 14 years' jail in land-graft case
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Pakistan's Imran Khan gets 14 years' jail in land-graft case

Verdict is a setback to reconciliation talks between his party and the government

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2 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Will Trump's return be Biden's legacy?
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Will Trump's return be Biden's legacy?

The Democrat's term will be defined by fateful decision to run for re-election

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025
Loh Needs Top Sparring Partners, Says Legend Wong
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Loh Needs Top Sparring Partners, Says Legend Wong

Singapore's badminton aces Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min need just one last piece of the jigsaw to be competitive at the top of their sport.

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3 mins  |
January 18, 2025