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Wall Street ends sharply lower as chips slide, jobs data fuels rate hike fears

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 684.53 points, or 1.33 per cent, to 50,877.40.

Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in New York City, on June 4.

US V-P Vance blames murder of British student on migrant ‘invasion’

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Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt

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Negri Sembilan faces political uncertainty with state assembly dissolved, bid to appoint new ruler

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Marina Bay skyline could see bolder night light-ups as URA explores easing guidelines

Curbs on new hotels and similar short-term accommodation in Upper Circular Road and Beach Road will also be lifted.

URA is looking to relax guidelines and will work with building owners to explore ideas for lighting concepts in the Singapore River and Marina Bay area.

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Singapore investors keep funds with Moomoo, Tiger Brokers, Longbridge amid China curbs

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US approves $1.94 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand

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Seniors caring for seniors: What caregiving looks like in a super-aged society

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Sea lanes are being disrupted. And an old Chinese frontier town is back in the spotlight

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Small bugs, big appetites: The tiny army upcycling Singapore’s food waste

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Johor is promoting a state identity. Not everyone feels the same about it

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Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

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