‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom

Chinese consumers are barred from buying the same flavoured nicotine vapes that China exports.

Vape shells waiting to be spray-painted and inspected by a row of workers in a small workshop in Shenzhen.

Mild earthquake in Malaysia, tremors felt across Johor and Melaka

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Malaysia army chief placed on leave amid investigation: Media

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Over 4,000 schools closed in South Korea, with 82 left unused for 30 years

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American Evolution

Did the Trump bet pay off? Some Texas Democrats sense an opening ahead of the midterms

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Voting begins in Myanmar’s restricted election after five years of civil war

13 people arrested over armed fight at restaurant in JB’s Taman Mount Austin

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Even as Najib faces two decades in jail, damaging divisions haunt Malaysia over 1MDB scandal

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Singapore

Influx of MOP flats in 2026 could moderate resale prices: Analysts

It is nearly double the 6,970 units that obtained their MOP in 2025.

The facade of Punggol Northshore Residences II. Punggol is projected to have the largest supply of 3,222 MOP flats across five projects in 2026.

How a man’s $250k debt ballooned to $21m due to high interest and penalties

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Voting begins in Myanmar’s restricted election after five years of civil war

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‘Vape valley’: Double standards in China’s powering of world’s e-cigarette boom

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One year after Jeju Air disaster, questions remain unanswered

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Whodunnit? Vietnam’s online sleuths step up their game, tracking true crime

Opinion

Singapore food is good, but why isn’t it better? Here are four theories

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The problem with the pursuit of pleasure and why it isn’t the same as joy

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Living on a 99-year clock in Singapore’s leasehold homes

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Visual stories

Pastry chef at a hospital: He bakes food for the soul

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Motion and Emotion: SEA Games 2025 in pictures

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How Singapore’s landscape may change in the years ahead

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Christmas hunt challenge: Can you spot the 25 hidden festive treasures?

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Book corners and rainy days: What brought Singapore joy in 2025

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Life in limbo: Meet the Myanmar refugees living in Thai camps

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Bondi Beach shooting: What we know so far

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From page to place: Mapping Singapore through 60 books

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The tariffs that stole Christmas: How Trump’s trade war is remaking America’s toy aisles

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Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland

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Your S'pore Story

‘Most people don’t know how to talk to someone with special needs’

Living with Tourette syndrome, this educator has spent years helping others feel seen and hopes society can do the same.

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'I am trying to help humans and animals live in harmony'

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‘Just take every opportunity to put yourself out there’

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Headstart On Record Podcast

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askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

Highly paid interns are expected to contribute immediate analytical or commercial impact.

While internship remuneration in Singapore can vary widely, most industries offer stipends in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.

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Me and My Money: She left her corporate job to help the elderly age well

S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms

Similar to the outlook for 2025, HR firms said companies remain cautious in pay planning due to economic uncertainty.

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Year-end clampdown on crime in Singapore sees over 1,700 people investigated, more than 500 arrested

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Stream movies or edit docs: How to multitask anywhere with new 10-inch foldable

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Next-gen Wi-Fi: Speed, security and bandwidth for everyone at home

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Elegant rings, modern si dian jin: Jewellery from "yes" to "I do"

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Why some children are suddenly looking forward to brushing their teeth

Mr Raphael Jiang (left), Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of BZU BZU, and Mr Tan Wee, Director, Disney Consumer Products, South Asia Pacific, with BZU BZU’s new children’s oral care range featuring Disney’s Zootopia and Winnie the Pooh.

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