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Cambodia’s Prince Group denies link to scams after asset seizures

The authorities allege founder Chen Zhi runs a transnational criminal organisation.

The company said allegations against it “have caused undue harm to thousands of innocent employees, partners and communities who the Group serves”.

Thailand extradites gambling kingpin She Zhijiang to China

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Japan’s JR East to retire beloved Suica penguin mascot, allow QR payments on transport card app

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Malaysia’s Zus Coffee makes police report, gives employee paid leave after clash with customer

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The Prabowo doctrine behind move to honour Suharto

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The EU wants to raise financial support for Ukraine. Will member states ever agree how?

Man and woman caught defaecating on walls of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace

Hongqi Bridge in China’s Sichuan partially collapses, months after opening

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Hello 2026: Join in New Year countdown celebrations in city and at 7 heartland sites across S’pore

As part of the ONE Countdown 2026 event, there will be various celebrations and fireworks displays islandwide.

A 10 minutes long firework display at the countdown party at Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2025, ushering in the new year. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

One of two suspects in Chin Swee murder taken to site under police escort

Twelve Cupcakes’ former owner Daniel Ong says he’s still scolded by strangers after sudden closure

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Singapore backs global push for sustainable cooling as cities step up heat action at COP30

Cooling can be unsustainable when it relies heavily on electricity generated from fossil fuels.

Cooling can be unsustainable when it relies heavily on electricity generated from fossil fuels, which contribute to planet-warming emissions.

Phasing out a third of coal power plants in Asia can reduce around 1 billion tonnes of CO2 each year

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From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?

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Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

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Back-to-back typhoons a test of Philippine resilience as Fung-wong claims 25 lives

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Johor Bahru police bust cryptocurrency scam ring operating call centres in luxury condos

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Thailand clarifies new $400 fine for drinking alcohol during banned hours

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The Trump blitzkrieg is running into resistance

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When a child reminds us we’re not strangers after all

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The Post-Cold War era is over. What should we call this new one?

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The matcha craze needs more champagne

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Love is in the hair: How a wig loan scheme helps restore cancer survivors’ confidence

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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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Your S'pore Story

‘I wanted to be a kampung doctor, with my patients as my neighbours’

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

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‘Our long-term goal is for home businesses to be viable alternatives to traditional F&B’

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‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Once a novelty, Buy Now Pay Later firms are now almost ubiquitous in Singapore's financial landscape.

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

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Me and My Money: Third-generation jeweller helped revive family business

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9 in 10 young women in S’pore not taking active steps to safeguard breast health: Poll

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