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HDB resale price index falls for the first time in nearly seven years
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HDB resale price index falls for the first time in nearly seven years

Commentary: The next thing AI is changing? Job interviews
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Commentary: The next thing AI is changing? Job interviews

Commentary: If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered
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Commentary: If super-tall HDB blocks are coming, here’s what needs to be considered

10-cent drink deposit: What to know on the first day of Singapore’s new beverage container return scheme
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10-cent drink deposit: What to know on the first day of Singapore’s new beverage container return scheme

Higher electricity and gas household tariffs from April to June as energy and fuel costs rise
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Higher electricity and gas household tariffs from April to June as energy and fuel costs rise

Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge for rides to Salt=
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Grab to temporarily raise fuel surcharge for rides to S$0.90 from Apr 7 amid global price volatility

SIA cancels Dubai flights until May 31 as Middle East conflict continues
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SIA cancels Dubai flights until May 31 as Middle East conflict continues

Former Twelve Cupcakes workers to get part of unpaid salaries after months of talks: Union
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Former Twelve Cupcakes workers to get part of unpaid salaries after months of talks: Union

Tech giant Sea to donate Sm to boost football development in Singapore
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Tech giant Sea to donate S$50m to boost football development in Singapore

Singapore beat Bangladesh, end Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten
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Singapore beat Bangladesh, end Asian Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten

OCBC to cut interest rates for savings account from May 1
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OCBC to cut interest rates for savings account from May 1

Major insurers launch new IP riders, with premiums down by 16% to 55%
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Major insurers launch new IP riders, with premiums down by 16% to 55%

TOC’s Terry Xu to pay S0,000 for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in Good Class Bungalow article
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TOC’s Terry Xu to pay S$420,000 for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in Good Class Bungalow article

Audrey Fang death: Suspect Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for 2 more years
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Audrey Fang death: Suspect Mitchell Ong to remain in Spanish custody for 2 more years

Water filter firm AOX rapped for misusing consumer watchdog’s logo
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Water filter firm AOX rapped for misusing consumer watchdog’s logo

Joel Choo says being veteran actor Zhu Houren’s son comes with pressure – but is also ‘very good branding’
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Joel Choo says being veteran actor Zhu Houren’s son comes with pressure – but is also ‘very good branding’

Some Singtel customers to get S or S ‘goodwill rebate’ over recent network disruption
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Some Singtel customers to get S$5 or S$10 ‘goodwill rebate’ over recent network disruption

Singapore detects 12 more measles cases, including 4 in a cluster
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Singapore detects 12 more measles cases, including 4 in a cluster

Tiny Away Escape says closure of Lazarus Island cabins due to ‘fixed end date’ of agreement
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Tiny Away Escape says closure of Lazarus Island cabins due to ‘fixed end date’ of agreement

Over 1 million HDB households to receive U-Save, S&CC rebates in April
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Over 1 million HDB households to receive U-Save, S&CC rebates in April

Sentosa Development Corporation to get new chairman, six new board members from Apr 1
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Sentosa Development Corporation to get new chairman, six new board members from Apr 1

‘Nutrition labels’ for AI apps among measures being studied to boost online safety: Josephine Teo
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‘Nutrition labels’ for AI apps among measures being studied to boost online safety: Josephine Teo

X and TikTok issued letters of caution by IMDA for serious weaknesses in detection, removal of harmful content
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X and TikTok issued letters of caution by IMDA for serious weaknesses in detection, removal of harmful content

First look at newly-opened 1887 by Andre Chiang at Raffles Hotel
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First look at newly-opened 1887 by Andre Chiang at Raffles Hotel

Yeo’s lays off 25 employees at Singapore’s Senoko facility
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Yeo’s lays off 25 employees at Singapore’s Senoko facility

Diesel surges past S a litre: Singapore businesses caught between rising costs and reluctant customers
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Diesel surges past S$4 a litre: Singapore businesses caught between rising costs and reluctant customers

Le Matin reopens as a casual takeaway concept
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Le Matin reopens as a casual takeaway concept

Cotton On says no plans to exit Asia; liquidated Asian entity does not operate stores
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Cotton On says no plans to exit Asia; liquidated Asian entity does not operate stores

Commentary: A family-friendly Singapore cannot be built on the exhaustion of preschool educators
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Commentary: A family-friendly Singapore cannot be built on the exhaustion of preschool educators

Cotton On Asia enters voluntary liquidation
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Cotton On Asia enters voluntary liquidation

‘We want more’: Lions not taking dead rubber against Bangladesh for granted
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‘We want more’: Lions not taking dead rubber against Bangladesh for granted

Hotspots detected in Johor, sending haze and smoke plumes to Singapore: NEA
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Hotspots detected in Johor, sending haze and smoke plumes to Singapore: NEA

Eight Singapore taxi drivers arrested over alleged bribery involving Causeway bus lane offences
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Eight Singapore taxi drivers arrested over alleged bribery involving Causeway bus lane offences

Financial adviser forged subordinates’ signatures on client policies for higher commission, gets jail
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Financial adviser forged subordinates’ signatures on client policies for higher commission, gets jail

‘Very difficult to breathe’: Singapore clinics see rise in haze-related symptoms
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‘Very difficult to breathe’: Singapore clinics see rise in haze-related symptoms

Man who joined wife in laundering over S million in love scam proceeds gets jail
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Man who joined wife in laundering over S$1 million in love scam proceeds gets jail

Government planning preparatory works for ‘Long Island’ ahead of reclamation
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Government planning preparatory works for ‘Long Island’ ahead of reclamation

Four operators appointed to replace Little Professors Learning Centre at eight primary schools
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Four operators appointed to replace Little Professors Learning Centre at eight primary schools

Malaysian rock singer Ella to stage Singapore concert in May
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Malaysian rock singer Ella to stage Singapore concert in May

Former Gojek driver gets jail for molesting unconscious 16-year-old passenger
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Former Gojek driver gets jail for molesting unconscious 16-year-old passenger

Singaporean comedian Mark Lee reflects on bond with his 12-year-old daughter
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Singaporean comedian Mark Lee reflects on bond with his 12-year-old daughter

Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend
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Heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints during Good Friday long weekend

Tarte by Cheryl Koh to close after 11 years on Apr 26
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Tarte by Cheryl Koh to close after 11 years on Apr 26

Commentary: Amid the Iran war, is it all doom and gloom for Singapore-listed REITs?
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Commentary: Amid the Iran war, is it all doom and gloom for Singapore-listed REITs?

They started a Museum of Food to help Singaporeans reconnect with local dishes
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They started a Museum of Food to help Singaporeans reconnect with local dishes

CNA Explains: Why the war on Iran hits Asia hardest
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CNA Explains: Why the war on Iran hits Asia hardest

Singapore roots, overseas brew: Tiger Beer brand won’t be affected by move, observers say
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Singapore roots, overseas brew: Tiger Beer brand won’t be affected by move, observers say

Singapore police unveils new tactical strike vehicles and water cannon fleet
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Singapore police unveils new tactical strike vehicles and water cannon fleet

Tiny Away Escape at Lazarus Island to close
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Tiny Away Escape at Lazarus Island to close

Inside a Singapore family home with room to grow
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Inside a Singapore family home with room to grow

Inside the RSAF repatriation missions that brought Singaporeans home amid the Middle East war
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Inside the RSAF repatriation missions that brought Singaporeans home amid the Middle East war

ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong
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ASEAN countries won’t take sides in US-China rivalry, want region kept open and inclusive: PM Wong

Singapore seizes record 830kg of Asian pangolin scales
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Singapore seizes record 830kg of Asian pangolin scales

ICA warns of fake letters linked to permanent residence applications
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ICA warns of fake letters linked to permanent residence applications

When two Eponines meet: Lea Salonga and Nathania Ong on legacy, representation and BTS
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When two Eponines meet: Lea Salonga and Nathania Ong on legacy, representation and BTS

Lower demand for Europe, Middle East tours on first day of NATAS fair
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Lower demand for Europe, Middle East tours on first day of NATAS fair

Ex-Scoot crew leader jailed 7 months for pocketing S,000 from in-flight sales
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Ex-Scoot crew leader jailed 7 months for pocketing S$40,000 from in-flight sales

Man missing after collision between pleasure craft and supply vessel off Southern Islands
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Man missing after collision between pleasure craft and supply vessel off Southern Islands

Repeat offender hid drugs, other items in anus before court mention to evade detection
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Repeat offender hid drugs, other items in anus before court mention to evade detection

Healthy competition between Singapore and Hong Kong benefits global trade, says PM Wong
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Healthy competition between Singapore and Hong Kong benefits global trade, says PM Wong

Singapore sets out plan to support gold trading amid growing interest
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Singapore sets out plan to support gold trading amid growing interest

Radio DJ Dennis Chew wins international voice acting award, opens up about self-doubt
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Radio DJ Dennis Chew wins international voice acting award, opens up about self-doubt

Delivery driver who exploited loophole to cheat Grab of more than S,700 jailed
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Delivery driver who exploited loophole to cheat Grab of more than S$11,700 jailed

Commentary: Is ‘fractional work’ LinkedIn jargon, or the workplace trend of 2026?
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Commentary: Is ‘fractional work’ LinkedIn jargon, or the workplace trend of 2026?

Airlines in Asia raise fares as jet fuel prices spike, but what if the Middle East war drags on?
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Airlines in Asia raise fares as jet fuel prices spike, but what if the Middle East war drags on?

Man who fractured wife’s nose and rib in arguments about his affair gets jail and caning
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Man who fractured wife’s nose and rib in arguments about his affair gets jail and caning

Singapore’s National Radiochemistry Laboratory named IAEA collaborating centre, first in Southeast Asia
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Singapore’s National Radiochemistry Laboratory named IAEA collaborating centre, first in Southeast Asia

Middle East tensions push up cost of key plastics ingredient used in medical supplies
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Middle East tensions push up cost of key plastics ingredient used in medical supplies

Financial adviser forged subordinates’ signatures on client policies for higher commission, gets jail
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Court sets aside S$175,000 loan judgment against woman after new evidence of husband’s payments emerges

Man charged over driving Porsche with children on car boot
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Man charged over driving Porsche with children on car boot

Shorter Circle Line weekend services from Apr 11 ahead of final three station openings
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Shorter Circle Line weekend services from Apr 11 ahead of final three station openings

Singapore to roll out facial recognition for motorcyclists at land checkpoints after trials
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Singapore to roll out facial recognition for motorcyclists at land checkpoints after trials

NEA to commission three studies on nuclear safety and environmental impact
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NEA to commission three studies on nuclear safety and environmental impact

Singapore manufacturers urged to expand into Batam, Bintan and Karimun amid Indonesia’s industrial push
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Singapore manufacturers urged to expand into Batam, Bintan and Karimun amid Indonesia’s industrial push

Amos Yee offered bail after completion of preliminary investigations
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Amos Yee offered bail after completion of preliminary investigations

Impact of telco service disruptions may be far-reaching, more can be done to minimise frequency: Experts
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Impact of telco service disruptions may be far-reaching, more can be done to minimise frequency: Experts

Bra checks and ghosts inspire Singapore director’s award-winning film Amoeba
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Bra checks and ghosts inspire Singapore director’s award-winning film Amoeba

JB food guide: Hossan Leong’s Taman Pelangi picks – Jombali Village and Restoran Ah Kaw
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JB food guide: Hossan Leong’s Taman Pelangi picks – Jombali Village and Restoran Ah Kaw

Tiger Beer: From pioneering tropical lager to Singapore icon, and soon, imported brew
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Tiger Beer: From pioneering tropical lager to Singapore icon, and soon, imported brew

Commentary: Why the central kitchen model for school meals works for my family
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Commentary: Why the central kitchen model for school meals works for my family

Texas Chicken teams up with Chef Bob for ayam percik-inspired menu
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Texas Chicken teams up with Chef Bob for ayam percik-inspired menu

Kodaline to Perform in Singapore on Aug 8 as part of their Farewell Tour
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Kodaline to Perform in Singapore on Aug 8 as part of their Farewell Tour

Singapore defers Apr 1 rollout of sustainable aviation fuel levy on travellers
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Singapore defers Apr 1 rollout of sustainable aviation fuel levy on travellers

From deck to playrooms, local talent powers Disney Adventure as cruise ship calls Singapore home
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From deck to playrooms, local talent powers Disney Adventure as cruise ship calls Singapore home

Man charged over driving Porsche with children on car boot
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Man to be charged after driving Porsche with children on car boot

Rising gold, silver prices spur young Singaporeans’ interest in vintage coins and collectibles
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Rising gold, silver prices spur young Singaporeans’ interest in vintage coins and collectibles

Woman sued her ex-colleague over sexual assault after police dropped case, High Court overturns her win
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Woman sued her ex-colleague over sexual assault after police dropped case, High Court overturns her win

TOC’s ‘persistent falsehoods’ prompt first use of POFMA clause requiring correction notice in Straits Times
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TOC’s ‘persistent falsehoods’ prompt first use of POFMA clause requiring correction notice in Straits Times

Does 987 DJ Germaine Tan own the most expensive car in Mediacorp? The Muttons think so
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Does 987 DJ Germaine Tan own the most expensive car in Mediacorp? The Muttons think so

Golden Village Tiong Bahru Plaza cinema to close on Mar 29 after lease ends
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Golden Village Tiong Bahru Plaza cinema to close on Mar 29 after lease ends

Strait of Hormuz crisis an opportunity to explore cleaner maritime fuel: MPA chief executive
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Strait of Hormuz crisis an opportunity to explore cleaner maritime fuel: MPA chief executive

Singapore Airlines to launch daily flights to Western Sydney from Nov 23
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Singapore Airlines to launch daily flights to Western Sydney from Nov 23

36 workplace deaths in Singapore in 2025, down from previous year
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36 workplace deaths in Singapore in 2025, down from previous year

Man admits misappropriating S5,000 that was wrongly transferred to him
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Man admits misappropriating S$125,000 that was wrongly transferred to him

Commentary: Your leftover blood samples are valuable to science – but they are often discarded
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Commentary: Your leftover blood samples are valuable to science – but they are often discarded

Castlery opens first New York store in Chelsea
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Castlery opens first New York store in Chelsea

Can healthier foods undo the effects of a binge? Experts bust common diet myths
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Can healthier foods undo the effects of a binge? Experts bust common diet myths

IN FOCUS: Why illicit massage parlours, hard-selling beauty salons are hard to get rid of in HDB estates
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IN FOCUS: Why illicit massage parlours, hard-selling beauty salons are hard to get rid of in HDB estates

Commentary: Education reforms must let families step off the treadmill without fear
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Commentary: Education reforms must let families step off the treadmill without fear

Man to be charged with vandalism after egg attacks on police cars, prank calls
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Man to be charged with vandalism after egg attacks on police cars, prank calls