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ASEAN must deepen integration to navigate uncertain world: PM Wong

Singapore, as incoming chair, will build on the progress in deepening integration and broadening partnerships.

PM Lawrence Wong at the ASEAN Summit in Manila on Nov 15.

Regional platform to tackle haze among ways for ASEAN to manage differences amicably: PM Wong

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South-east Asian leaders gather in Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off

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Singapore

More ‘Singapore sakura’, golden bells trees for Pasir Ris under new effort to plant up coastal town

The more than 6km of nature ways will bring shade and nature to residents when completed.

New trees and shrubs in palettes of pink, white, yellow and purple will be planted along several roads, including Pasir Ris Drive 12 (above), in the coming years.

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Homecoming of sorts: Meeting the housing and care needs of Singaporeans as they age

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ASEAN-China sea code still elusive despite earlier commitment to conclude by end-2026

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How a small oil-sharing project in ASEAN offers hope beyond energy security

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Cambodian PM Hun Manet calls for Francophone mediation network amid border tensions

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Helping elephants keep to their lanes: Can palm oil millions save Borneo’s forest and wildlife?

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Is it still acceptable for a boss to shout at an employee?

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Battle for your wealth: S’pore banks step up fight to woo affluent clients

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Oysters are their world: Seeding the future of Hong Kong’s oyster farming industry

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A ‘new Hong Kong’ is on the rise. What does it look like?

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Tropical cyclone Murasu: Track the cyclone’s path

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Green wall of Singapore teeming with life

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‘We’re breathing in the smoke even as we sleep’: Living with haze in Sumatra

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Digital classrooms: Are our children learning better, or differently?
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