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Trump says Hormuz to reopen on June 19 under US-Iran deal

The deal sparked a huge rally across global equities as the Dow on Wall Street hit a record high.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 15.

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ERP alerts, roadside e-parking payment in trial ahead of ERP 2 roll-out

With the switchover to the satellite-based ERP system, gantries will be progressively removed.

New signage and road marking options are also being evaluated. Five combinations have been deployed across five locations on expressways and roads.

Singer Kit Chan returns to Singapore stage with Atrium concert on Sept 19

Batam Fast Ferry to run from new HarbourFront terminal from July 7; others will follow from July 15

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Speaking up at work matters, but how concerns are raised can shape career outcomes.

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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.
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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