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Massage shops set for stricter rules; no rooms, partitions or cubicles in open-concept outlets

The new rules will bring an end to the licensing exemption that open-concept outlets previously enjoyed.

Under the new regime, slated to come into force by the second half of 2026, all massage establishments will be subjected to the same “fit and proper” requirements.

S’pore to invest more than $100m in maritime research over next 5 years: Jeffrey Siow

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Maritime hubs like Singapore critical amid worldwide disruptions: DPM Gan

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Live: Iran condemns ‘unlawful’ attack on vessel by US, calls for release of crew

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Iran war fuel hike adds $130 to long-haul flight cost, study says

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Japan to ban use of portable chargers on flights from April 24

‘Major’ Indonesian natural gas find announced

Apple names hardware veteran John Ternus as CEO to succeed Tim Cook in AI age

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Prosecution calls for up to 2 years’ jail for doctor over negligent act that led to patient’s death

The patient, Ms Lau Li Ting, died in Singapore General Hospital in March 2019.

Chan Bingyi, 37, will be sentenced on May 14.

Woman, 91, with dementia found soiled, alone at daycare reception; centre says procedures followed

As more Singaporeans age with smaller families, end-of-life planning must evolve

S’pore cleaning services firm foresees impact on earnings after low-wage subsidies end

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Standing up for freedom of navigation sends right message: UN maritime chief

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Rule of law and norms needed for successful social governance: Ong Ye Kung at China forum

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India, South Korea aim to double trade, deepen shipbuilding ties

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Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine for spring rite

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Anthropic’s Mythos is a warning shot. Singapore’s banking system needs to be ready

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AI chatbots know more about you than you realise

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So near, yet so far: China eyes Taiwanese island as reunification model

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It’s not just you: What 1,000 people said about their dating struggles

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Singapore’s first 24-hour emergency medicine unit finds a new home

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Sumiko at 62: Four simple exercises from a physiotherapist for stronger knees

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Sing Song Social Club founder Aarika Lee on the magic of community

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Singaporean musician Aarika Lee discusses the importance of community and her journey in starting the viral community choir Sing Song Social Club.

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Ms Claire Chan (left) shares drops of second-hand clothes on her Telegram channel Clairousells while Ms Ethel Ong sells vintage Coach and luxury bags through her Telegram channel, AdoreyCollectiv.

More Singaporeans pile into crypto as confidence grows despite price swings

Crypto adoption among Singapore residents, rose to 32 per cent in 2026, up from 29 per cent in 2025.

1 in 5 S’pore workers overqualified for their jobs, but most are there by choice: Studies

Most overqualified workers in Singapore chose to be in less demanding roles for reasons like better work-life balance and personal interests.

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