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Prabowo vows Indonesia will not be ‘frightened’ by MSCI amid proposed market downgrade

MSCI’s warning triggered a sharp, two-day stock sell-off in Indonesian stocks.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) declared that Indonesia will not be intimidated by global index provider MSCI during a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Oct 21.

GIC, Temasek rebut allegations of pressuring MSCI to downgrade Indonesia

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Parents jailed over fatal abuse of 8-month-old son

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Euro nears 3-month low against Singdollar amid political unrest in Europe, may weaken further

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Batam’s largest hotel to open in December as part of new waterfront precinct

OCBC customers can hold Malaysian ringgit in Singapore savings accounts from Oct 23

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Transboundary Haze Pollution Act: Can it stop the haze?

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Cat A premium rises to $132,004 in first tender after COE review announced; Cat B climbs to $131,901

Demand and COE prices remain on the high side due to upcoming car exhibition, said LTA.

Car COEs rose at the latest bidding exercise after dipping at the two previous rounds.

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Junk to jungle giants: Turning trash into towering artwork at Gardens by the Bay

Singapore invests another $135m for coastal protection, flood resilience research

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Indonesia stock exchange chief defends MSCI after ex-minister alleges Singapore interference

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From dance to clean-air shelters: How South-east Asians are turning haze anger into action

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Indonesian government responds to viral Greenpeace banners criticising its haze response

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Malaysia, Indonesia explore proposed MOU to tackle transboundary haze

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Whose fault is it that Singaporeans are not eating healthy?

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If we want more babies, take better care of the mother

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Small base, long shadow: China’s new military outpost in Laos

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The growing financial risks from this AI boom

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Small steps, big hearts: Learning together at an inclusive pre-school

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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

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Why Cat A and B could merge under proposed changes to COE system

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It takes two: Parallel frames at the Asian Games

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Complex works, tough terrain: Building Jurong Region Line no easy task

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Uniform, but unique: The stories and styles of Singapore school attire

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Game, sweat, match: Inside the Singapore Tennis Open 2026

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From a listening ear to a reason to stay, a survey of 800 young adults finds work friends make the daily grind easier.

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From the navy to bullion trading: Start-up founder builds wealth through precious metals, discipline

Ian Chan invested a significant portion of his personal savings and profits from previous investments to start precious metals trading company Big Bullion in December 2025, along with financial support from his family.
Ian Chan invested a significant portion of his personal savings and profits from previous investments to start precious metals trading company Big Bullion in December 2025, along with financial support from his family.

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‘Start dating earlier’: Lunch Actually CEO on finding a life partner in S’pore

Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.
Lunch Actually co-founder Violet Lim says demanding expectations, a desire for certainty and a reluctance to commit are making it harder for singles to build lasting relationships.
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