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Singapore cannot let its guard down and be complacent about peace and security: PM Wong

PM Wong said Singaporeans need to speak up when they see behaviour that is not right.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singaporeans need to speak up when they see behaviour that is not right, and not walk away.

Penthouse linked to $3 billion money laundering case goes under the hammer with guide price of $25m

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COE prices fall across the board; Cat A premium dips to $131,890 after hitting record high on Sept 9

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Typhoon Dujuan leaves 9 dead, 4 missing near Tokyo

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Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

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Rosmah fails to obtain stay on $21 million payment to Lebanese jeweller

2 workers die after falling into sea at Tuas Port

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Singapore’s core inflation climbs to 2.2% in August

Overall inflation rose to 2.3 per cent in August from 2.2 per cent in July.

Overall inflation increased to 2.3 per cent in August, from 2.2 per cent in July, as higher core inflation more than offset lower private transport inflation.

Alleged syndicate mastermind charged; accused of running money laundering, scam ops in Singapore

3.6m ‘shell pages’ on Facebook, Instagram found primed for scams after S’pore police tip-off: Meta

Local NGOs do not need Singapore Government’s endorsement to register in Gaza, the authorities say

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Major disaster response exercise involving 19 countries taking place in Indonesia

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As China tightens its ‘gutter oil’ green fuel processes, where does Singapore fit in the equation?

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Bilateral EU free trade deals can pave way for broader ASEAN-EU pact: DPM Gan

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Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute

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Singapore’s labour market has a new vulnerable group – credentialled workers

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We may live till 100. Can our homes keep up with us?

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There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a “helicopter parent” over them.

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More young Singaporeans seeking recovery treatment at longevity-related wellness centres and clinics

The red light therapy room at House Longevity studio on Sept 2. House Longevity is among at least eight longevity-centred wellness centres and clinics that have opened here in recent years.
The red light therapy room at House Longevity studio on Sept 2. House Longevity is among at least eight longevity-centred wellness centres and clinics that have opened here in recent years.

Will cutting down on drinking make me uncool?

ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.
ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.

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OCBC’s blue-chip plan gains traction with young investors, with 1 in 4 customers now under 35

OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.
OCBC head of treasury products and equities Germaine Tan says the growing attention on the STI and Singapore being seen as a safe haven have contributed to the growth of its BCIP.
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