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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen coasts to maiden F1 Singapore Grand Prix victory

The Dutchman, who had also won the previous day's sprint race, completes a perfect weekend in the Republic.

2026 F1 Singapore Grand Prix draws second-highest turnout of 301,294 fans

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Yemen’s Houthis renew warning over Saudi airports after latest deadly Riyadh attack

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‘City upon a hill’: Why Taiwan’s President quoted the Bible in his national day speech

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Malaysia budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion

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MP Foo Cexiang delivers elbow drop as he joins Huncles in the ring for WrestlePagar 2

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Kim Kardashian makes appearance at partner Lewis Hamilton’s Plus44 pop-up at Marina Bay Sands

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F1’s Oliver Bearman reunites with his Singapore chauffeur

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Grace Fu: Singapore ready to assist with Indonesia over haze-causing forest fires

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More properties going under the hammer, but don’t expect dirt-cheap buys

It is a buyer’s responsibility to check for any dues and liabilities associated with the auctioned property.

It is a buyer’s responsibility to check for any dues and liabilities associated with the auctioned property.

‘Has your existence benefited anyone?’: Gerard Ee on legacy and a life of service

PCF Sparkletots to double staff development spending to $20m, ease teachers’ admin workload

S’pore teenage race driver Kareen Kaur determined to keep racing after F1 Academy rookie test experience

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‘Badge of pride’: Defiant young Indians return to protest against voter-roll purge

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‘City upon a hill’: Why Taiwan’s President quoted the Bible in his national day speech

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Indonesia welcomes Singapore, Malaysia offers to help tackle haze

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Dump demographics: We don’t slot into age boxes – and savvy brands know it

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She was blind. And in a 21km race, she waited for me to finish together

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COE system takes a hard look at itself on road to fairness

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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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Singapore’s new Primary 1 rules: Who lives around the 12 schools getting a wider catchment?

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Rodeo shows, a ‘$2.5 trillion photo’ and gaffes: A history of Chinese leaders’ visits to the US

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Nepal’s towns in ruins: What it will take to rebuild after massive flood

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

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Can the ‘develop or conserve’ debate in Singapore be more constructive?
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