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The Chinese leader also made a case for the two countries’ bilateral business relationship to be upgraded.

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Japan beat China to claim first Asian Games men’s team table tennis gold in 60 years

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SFA investigating online claims of dog meat being sold to consumers in Singapore

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Xi Jinping: China and the US should ensure AI is under human control

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Trump greets Xi at White House, leaders 'twin' in similar outfits

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Supporters of and protesters against Xi Jinping clash amid his arrival in the US

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Limited-edition BTS Arirang debit card drops; fans queue at Maybank outlets

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Australia says OpenAI agent hacked into government website; investigations ongoing

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US, China agree to 2-month trade truce extension as Xi arrives in Washington for Trump summit

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Police probing video of man with smart glasses allegedly trailing female students near Marymount MRT

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Scaffold netting at new worksites in Singapore must be fire-retardant from March 2027

This will apply to projects awarded from March 1, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.

This rule will apply to projects awarded from March 1, 2027, regardless of the material used for the scaffold.

Companies in S’pore with over 200 employees must have certified HR professional from July 2028

80,000 to get vital AI skills training under finance sector’s workforce transformation initiatives

Food Opera reopens at Ion Orchard with new-to-food hall heritage brands

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Indonesian parties weigh new election rules that could narrow 2029 presidential field

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India’s ‘Cockroach’ party threatens fresh protests unless election chief resigns

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Keys to the past: National Museum’s revamped Singapore History Gallery reopening on Oct 10

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Indonesia needs to grow more rice, corn and sugar. Can its forests survive?

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The haze is back in Singapore. How does it compare with previous years?

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The sound of an identity: What makes the Singaporean accent unique?

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The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

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Anak Krakatau eruption: Where flights are being disrupted

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Mapping the 5.0-magnitude quake in China

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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.

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

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Over 3 months’ jail for woman who gave more than $50k in bribes to then SJI facilities manager

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Air Canada to axe S’pore’s only non-stop flight to Canada in January 2027

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