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Singapore, Brunei reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties during SM Lee’s visit

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Last gasp Argentina's resilience no surprise to captain Messi

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MSF explores using tech to keep closer watch on abused children after they return home

The aim is to detect signs that a child is at a higher risk of harm, and alert trusted adults to quickly intervene.

An independent review into the death of four-year-old Megan Khung had identified multiple lapses across agencies and prompted a series of reforms to strengthen Singapore’s child protection system.

SMRT Buses wins contract to run 26 bus services in Eunos and Serangoon from June 2027

Police warn of GST Voucher scam messages to hijack Telegram accounts

Watch parties, late starts: Schools in Singapore gear up for World Cup final

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Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

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Seed by seed: Women of Tampenau nursing Sabah’s rainforests back to recovery

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India to launch first private orbital rocket after decades of state-run programme

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The Week in Pictures: Barisan Nasional retains Johor; Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession

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The pulse of Changi: How one of the world’s busiest airports keeps moving around the clock

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How much it costs to raise a child in Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea

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BTS fans recreate Swim music video scenes aboard S’pore’s first themed fan ‘cruise’

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