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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games comes to a close in muted fashion

The Games witnessed world records and standout performances, but also sparse crowds and a string of organisational issues.

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Four main tenants at Punggol East Container Park, Tebing Lane to be offered one-year lease extension

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App with weather and route guidance for cyclists among youth proposals to improve S’pore transport

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