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Iran, US draft accord envisions end to hostilities, Hormuz

It outlines a process for ending military tensions and restoring maritime commerce.

Under the draft, Iran would immediately take measures to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to all commercial shipping following the signing.

Teo Siong Seng and other alleged container cartel members being sued in US for price-fixing

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BBC eyes compulsory redundancies in cost-cutting drive

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New rulebook spells out landowners’ role in shielding against sea level rise

Landowners with fewer than 30 years left on lease should prepare their coastal stretch for a 0.7m rise in sea level.

The Government, which owns 70 per cent of coastal land, will be responsible for protecting the majority of the coastline segments.

MOM appealing for higher penalty after PSA fined $225k over 2017 death of worker at Keppel Terminal

David Koh, Singapore’s first cybersecurity chief, retires on July 1

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Singapore to push for wider regional AI adoption, cross-border data flows as ASEAN chair

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Upcoming renaissance fair reimagines Singapore’s history with a blend of local folklore and fantasy

Themed “A Symphony of Land and Sea”, Lion City Faire reimagines Singapore’s past as a port settlement through performances, activities and workshops that blend local folklore and fairytales.
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Is the search for perfection delaying marriage in Singapore?

The issue is not that young Singaporeans no longer value marriage. It is that marriage is increasingly seen as something to enter only when one feels fully ready.
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