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Elon Musk wins $1 trillion pay check, the world’s largest salary hike

Mr Musk has secured the largest compensation package in history - approaching US$1,000,000,000,000.

Mr Elon Musk has secured the largest compensation package in history - approaching US$1,000,000,000,000 i.e. a whopping one trillion dollars.

US government shutdown drags on as senators fail to find path out 

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Vivian Balakrishnan discusses Gaza peace efforts in meetings with Israeli leaders

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Recent anti-Semitic incidents in S’pore worrying, such acts will not be tolerated: Shanmugam

His comments come after recent reports of increasing acts of anti-Semitism in other countries.

Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam speaks at the Chesed-El Synagogue, on Nov 6.

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Rights activists in Malaysia call for justice as High Court orders reparations for missing men

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In India’s Bihar, parties woo restless Gen Z voters but jobs promises raise doubts

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Indonesia’s robust growth number faces scepticism amid declining retail sales, rising jobless claims

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Singapore’s message to cyber crooks: Do not use us as a launchpad

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The office cleaning lady who turned waste into works of art

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MBS tree surgeon: He works at height, prunes 800kg bonsai

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More than a convenience store: Disappearing mamak shops

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Typhoon Ragasa: How heavy rainfall led to a barrier lake bursting in Taiwan

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How hawker signboards tell the story of Singapore

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Inside the confusing world of women’s clothing sizes

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This geriatrician left the comfort of an established practice to start an affordable clinic for the elderly.

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Find out how to choose the right employers, training and career paths to ride the wave.

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