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At least 20% more visits to hospitals and polyclinics from start of haze in Sept to mid-October

The haze situation had led to more patients visiting private clinics, polyclinics as well as the emergency departments in hospitals.

Countries reach COP17 deal to speed up biodiversity action, but money still short

Thailand launches US$1.5 billion household solar push

A worker installing solar panels at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province in Thailand.

Malaysians to be spared higher RON95 prices even if subsidy bill hits $14 billion, says PM Anwar

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said the government was committed to keeping RON95 at RM1.99 (S$0.62) per litre despite global crude oil prices rising to between US$120 and US$130 a barrel.

UN chief says ‘subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide’

UN chief Antonio Guterres (left) and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcome Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the COP 17 leaders’ summit.

As diesel prices soar, Bolivian farmer turns trash into tractor fuel

Etson Machaca pours fuel into a container at a small-scale pyrolysis plant that converts waste, mainly plastic and rubber tires, into fuel used to power his agricultural equipment, in Ancocala, Bolivia, October 9, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

Good medical innovations reach patients sooner with good regulation: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced several regulatory initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare innovations at the inaugural Health Regulatory Conference on Oct 12.

Thailand eyes $764 million tourism boost with domestic travel subsidies

The Thai government plans to spend around 4 billion baht (S$153 million) to subsidise hotel stays and other tourism expenses.

Malaysia sells first dollar bonds in 5 years as fuel subsidy bill rises

Malaysia is bolstering funding as it grapples with a fuel subsidy bill that is likely to more than double from an initial goal due to the Iran war.

$3 off eggs and rice for DBS, POSB cardholders every Saturday at Sheng Siong, Giant from July 18

The DBS Saturday Savings programme will take place every Saturday, from July 18 to Aug 29.

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