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Republic Polytechnic to expand use of AI in students' learning
All students at Republic Polytechnic (RP) will be using artificial intelligence (AI) more deeply in their coursework, thanks to a campuswide push to ensure they are proficient with the technology when they join the workforce.
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January 09, 2026
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Arts Singapore Biennale deserves structural support
I refer to the Opinion article “Time to shut down the Singapore Biennale?” (Jan 6).
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January 09, 2026
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19,600 BTO flats to be launched this year; over 4,000 will have shorter wait time
Supply to increase in 2027 if demand stays strong; income ceiling to be reviewed
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January 09, 2026
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China accuses Japan of rising nuke ambitions under its right-leaning govt
It claims there's a 'resurgence of Japanese militarism' that poses threat to world peace
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January 09, 2026
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Proposed law changes on sharing of data to aid delivery of social services
Experts say the amendments provide legal clarity, hold external parties accountable
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January 09, 2026
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'Chinese Trump' wins laughs, fans on both sides of the Pacific
Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US President's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
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January 09, 2026
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New food safety framework fairer as it rewards consistent efforts, say F&B operators
They say new grading system will also be more efficient, boost consumers' confidence
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January 09, 2026
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LORD NORTH IS RIGHT ON FLIGHT PLAN PATH AT MAIDEN DUBAI TRIP
Horses from eight countries add global appeal to nine-race card
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January 09, 2026
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CapitaLand Investment unveils plan for $260m logistics facility here
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) on Jan 8 announced plans for its regional fund to develop a $260 million automated logistics facility in Singapore.
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January 09, 2026
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PGA of America chief quits to prioritise care for family
Derek Sprague resigned as the chief executive officer at the PGA of America on Jan 7 as a means to help provide increased care to both his mother and mother-in-law.
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January 09, 2026
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Maduro's Nike sweatsuit was bound to become a meme
It is a striking, if unverified, image.
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January 09, 2026
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T-WOLVES BARING FANGS
In-form Minnesota look to extend hot streak in next game against Cleveland
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January 09, 2026
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Delays expected on Circle Line once tunnel strengthening works begin on Jan 17
Passengers using the Circle Line (CCL) will face delays of up to 30 minutes from Jan 17 to April 19, as trains will run less frequently along its entire length during this period.
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January 09, 2026
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Buffalo Storm Cody will be Flying home
RACE 7 (1,000M) (13) BUFFALO STORM CODY quickened up smartly to win a good race at the Vaal on Dec i.
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January 09, 2026
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Blues' new boss wants to hit the ground running
Liam Rosenior knows time is not on his side as he begins transforming Chelsea from English Premier League underachievers to title contenders, and the 41-year-old has made clear to his squad that he intends to hit the ground running.
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January 09, 2026
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Fresh Air: New management for multi-concept food venue Air CCCC
Changes are afoot at Air CCCC, the multi-concept food venture in the Dempsey lifestyle enclave.
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January 09, 2026
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The radical honesty of Donald Trump
Why the world will miss hypocrisy in American foreign policy.
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January 09, 2026
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S'pore has to accept risk of rogue actors to prosper as wealth hub, says minister
But the number of such entities has to be kept small to preserve trust: Chee Hong Tat
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January 09, 2026
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Venezuelan opposition blindsided by Trump, waiting it out
CARACAS - Its leaders in exile and frozen out by US President Donald Trump, its supporters too scared to claim the streets: Venezuela's opposition finds itself in limbo despite the weekend ouster of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro.
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January 09, 2026
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April trial dates fixed for Shanmugam and Tan See Leng's defamation suits against Bloomberg
Eight-day trial set for case involving 2024 article on good class bungalow deals
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January 09, 2026
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Brigitte Bardot buried in Saint-Tropez as cause of death revealed to be cancer
Well-wishers lined the streets in Brigitte Bardot’s (right) home town of Saint-Tropez on Jan 7 for the funeral of the French screen icon, who was buried in a seaside cemetery after dying on Dec 28 aged 91 of cancer.
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January 09, 2026
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Guardiola loses faith in City's Arsenal chase
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot think about catching Arsenal in the English Premier League title race after their winless run extended to three matches.
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January 09, 2026
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Royal commission to probe Bondi Beach shooting in Australia
Decision by PM Albanese comes amid mounting public demands for answers
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January 09, 2026
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Invest in our kids. Put Child Development Accounts to better use
Oil-rich countries like Kazakhstan are turning their hydrocarbon assets into deposits for child development accounts - holding a lesson for us.
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January 09, 2026
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Al Khalediah gang-tackle $1.9 million Arabian feature
Al Khalediah trainer Nasser Mutlaq has leading claims of taking top honours in the US$1.5 million (S$1.9 million) Group 1 Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Cup at King Abdulaziz racecourse on Jan 9 with four runners headed by the exciting Nadem Al Molwk Al Khalediah.
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January 09, 2026
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Buyer in 99-1 property deal drops suit against ERA, agent, law firm
Man ordered by IRAS to pay $180,945 had claimed misrepresentation and negligence
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January 09, 2026
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HIP voting process to be studied after 2 Tiong Bahru blocks miss threshold
Blocks with fewer units may face challenges meeting 75% mark: Minister
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January 09, 2026
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Overseas volunteering must move beyond personal fulfilment and good intentions
When done responsibly and sustained over time, it remains one of the most human ways we can build ties across borders.
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January 09, 2026
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China bans Fish Leong’s Unfortunately Not You on heels of Maduro’s capture
A song by Malaysian singer Fish Leong was banned in China because its title bore an unintended resemblance to recent discussions on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by US armed forces, reported China Press.
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January 09, 2026
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Ryoko Hirosue fined $5,700 for negligent driving causing injury
A court has fined Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue (right) 700,000 yen (S$5,700) for negligent driving resulting in injury after she rear-ended a trailer truck on an expressway in central Japan in April 2025, leaving a male passenger in her vehicle with a fracture.
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