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Singapore, China agree on 27 new deals at top-level talks amid global uncertainties

In one of the deals, DBS was named Singapore’s second renminbi clearing bank, after ICBC’s Singapore branch.

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong (left) meeting Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang in Chongqing, China, on Dec 15.

Father-son duo allegedly behind Bondi Beach shooting; 10-year-old girl among 16 dead

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Bondi Beach shooting: Narrow escape for Singaporean family of 6

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SEA Games 2025: Where are the fans? Empty seats a bummer at the events in Thailand

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China again puts domestic demand first, but the payoff will be slow

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Thailand to hold elections on Feb 8, election commission says

Tourism in Cambodia’s Siem Reap takes a hit from latest clashes with Thailand

Malaysia to expand QR code clearance at Johor checkpoints

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Bali issues extreme weather warning amid severe flooding

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Police find students hiding in Brown University library as shooting happens

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Amanda Lim wins 50m freestyle, dedicates gold to late father

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Singapore’s Letitia Sim is first to seal hat-trick of breaststroke titles

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Teong Tzen Wei reclaims Men’s 50m butterfly title

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At least 12 dead after shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Jewish holiday

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Singapore

Changi Airport to hold free exhibition in early 2026 on how T5 will be built; public sign-ups now open

The exhibition begins on Jan 6 at the arrival hall of Terminal 3.

Visitors can explore interactive displays, experiential zones and detailed scale models highlighting the airport’s future ambitions.

CPF Basic Healthcare Sum to rise to $79,000 for those under 65 from Jan 1

Year-end seasonal lull and single launch see new private home sales fizzle in November

Singer Nathan Hartono engaged to actress Liz Sergeant Tan

Asia

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Australia defends record on anti-Semitism after Bondi Beach shooting

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Thailand cuts Laos fuel route as Cambodia border conflict deepens

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Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition, foreign collusion in national security trial

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Singapore, China agree on 27 new deals at top-level talks amid global uncertainties

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The Chinese military is on Facebook – but its messages are not sticking

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PSLE is stressful, but are the alternatives any better?

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Super-aged, superlative: Ageing with meaning and dignity in Singapore

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Singapore and China at 35: Enduring partnership, steadfast amid change

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From page to place: Mapping Singapore through 60 books

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The tariffs that stole Christmas: How Trump’s trade war is remaking America’s toy aisles

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Meet the man with the festive touch for Christmas Wonderland

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We asked more than 40 people to track their coffee consumption for a week. Here is what we found

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Track your path to 2026 World Cup glory with The Straits Times’ results simulator

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Unearthed: Burial artefacts from Bukit Brown Cemetery find new life

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Floods, storms upended their lives in Bangladesh; work in Singapore gives them chance to rebuild

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Hong Kong fire: Where did it start, how did it spread so rapidly?

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Kelongs were once a common sight in S'pore’s waters. Today, only a handful remain

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More than a convenience store: Disappearing mamak shops

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Your S'pore Story

‘I wanted to create something that was more uniquely Singaporean’

This artist went viral for a pop culture mash-up, but has since shifted his artwork to reflect themes closer to home.

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A young entrepreneur shares why, and how, she is moving on from a student business she co-founded.

S’pore firms to keep pay rises steady at 3% to 6% in 2026; some plan smaller bonuses: HR firms

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Multiple streams of income beyond a stable job? Yes, say Gen Zs

SEA Games 2025: 7 Singapore athletes with unique pursuits that keep them happy

(Clockwise from left) National sprinter Daryl Tan, national handballer Kate Ong, bowler Jomond Chia and Kabaddi athlete Sasmithaa Mano.

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