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No physical side mirrors, no problem: What it’s like to ride and drive electric buses

As one of two chief bus captains at the Gali Batu bus depot, Tan Lee Kun, 47, trained around 900 bus captains on the changes that come with electric buses, including the absence of physical side mirrors and the addition of a third door.
As one of two chief bus captains at the Gali Batu bus depot, Tan Lee Kun, 47, trained around 900 bus captains on the changes that come with electric buses, including the absence of physical side mirrors and the addition of a third door.

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Where hundreds of electric buses are charged and sent out for service

SMRT operates 217 electric buses, parked and charged at the five-storey Gali Batu bus depot. The depot serves 30 routes through Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang interchanges.
SMRT operates 217 electric buses, parked and charged at the five-storey Gali Batu bus depot. The depot serves 30 routes through Bukit Panjang and Choa Chu Kang interchanges.

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US stocks from $20, no brokerage fees: The savings plan that does the hard work for you

Automated investing tools like Webull’s Dynamic RSP aim to lower barriers for first-time investors who want to grow their wealth.
Automated investing tools like Webull’s Dynamic RSP aim to lower barriers for first-time investors who want to grow their wealth.

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Fiery orange rocks, turquoise bays, star-lit skies: How Tasmania captured this S’porean’s heart

At Bay of Fires, Kok Chuen Chiat experienced Tasmania at its wildest and most beautiful.
At Bay of Fires, Kok Chuen Chiat experienced Tasmania at its wildest and most beautiful.

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Best home and kitchen deals at the Takashimaya Mid-Year Sale: King Koil, Tefal, Philips and more

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Takashimaya Double Bonus Points promotion

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Counterfeit supplements are getting more convincing: Here’s why that ‘cheap deal’ online could cost you more

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Herbalife products in a box

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Why global firms are building tomorrow’s products in S’pore

Global companies like Hyundai, Lubrizol and FrieslandCampina are choosing to develop their innovations in Singapore.
Global companies like Hyundai, Lubrizol and FrieslandCampina are choosing to develop their innovations in Singapore.

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Why elderly could be more prone to scams, according to experts

Police figures show that in 2025, those aged 65 and above suffered the highest average losses across all age groups in Singapore – at $37,053 a victim.
Police figures show that in 2025, those aged 65 and above suffered the highest average losses across all age groups in Singapore – at $37,053 a victim.

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Three giants, one luxury EV brand: Changan engineers it, Huawei connects it, CATL powers it

Designed with a coupe-inspired silhouette, the AVATR 11 blends futuristic styling with luxury electric mobility.
Designed with a coupe-inspired silhouette, the AVATR 11 blends futuristic styling with luxury electric mobility.

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What it takes to engineer an ‘uneventful’ train ride for commuters

Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using technologies like AI and automation to detect potential faults early and prevent them from disrupting commuter journeys. 
Public transport operator SMRT is increasingly using technologies like AI and automation to detect potential faults early and prevent them from disrupting commuter journeys. 

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