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PM Wong expresses condolences to Indonesia earthquake victims
August 16, 2026 at 08:50PM
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Flores island in eastern Indonesia killed more than 50 people.
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PM Wong expresses condolences to Indonesia earthquake victims
August 16, 2026 at 08:50PM
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Flores island in eastern Indonesia killed more than 50 people.
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Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park
August 16, 2026 at 09:33PM
Speakers called for more details on how forested land on two sites were earmarked for housing
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Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park
August 16, 2026 at 09:33PM
Speakers called for more details on how forested land on two sites were earmarked for housing
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Two Thailand-bound SIA flights delayed on the same day after technical issue with aircraft
August 16, 2026 at 10:17PM
The affected flights were SQ710, bound for Bangkok, and SQ732, bound for Phuket.
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Two Thailand-bound SIA flights delayed on the same day after technical issue with aircraft
August 16, 2026 at 10:17PM
The affected flights were SQ710, bound for Bangkok, and SQ732, bound for Phuket.
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PM Wong conveys condolences after deadly earthquakes in Indonesia
August 16, 2026 at 10:47PM
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PM Wong conveys condolences after deadly earthquakes in Indonesia
August 16, 2026 at 10:47PM
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Life After... gastrointestinal stromal tumour: Battle with cancer helps entrepreneur get to the gist of life
August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a rare type of sarcoma which starts in the stomach or intestine.
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Life After... gastrointestinal stromal tumour: Battle with cancer helps entrepreneur get to the gist of life
August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour is a rare type of sarcoma which starts in the stomach or intestine.
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Slips, falls and stuck wheels: Residents raise concerns over tactile tiles in HDB estates
August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM
With the Land Transport Authority set to replace tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings, some residents are calling for a similar review for HDB estates.
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Slips, falls and stuck wheels: Residents raise concerns over tactile tiles in HDB estates
August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM
With the Land Transport Authority set to replace tactile tiles at pedestrian crossings, some residents are calling for a similar review for HDB estates.
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Commentary: Are perceptions of university prestige changing as Asian institutions rise up the ranks?
August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM
University rankings are shifting, but they do not automatically rewrite long-held beliefs about what a “good” university looks like, says mum writer June Yong.
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Commentary: Are perceptions of university prestige changing as Asian institutions rise up the ranks?
August 17, 2026 at 06:00AM
University rankings are shifting, but they do not automatically rewrite long-held beliefs about what a “good” university looks like, says mum writer June Yong.
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askST Jobs: My colleague and I are up for the same promotion. Can we still work well together?
August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM
Employees should avoid undermining colleagues to get ahead.
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askST Jobs: My colleague and I are up for the same promotion. Can we still work well together?
August 17, 2026 at 05:00AM
Employees should avoid undermining colleagues to get ahead.
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News as it happens: Aug 17-21, 2026
August 17, 2026 at 07:40AM
Follow the latest updates on ST.
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News as it happens: Aug 17-21, 2026
August 17, 2026 at 07:40AM
Follow the latest updates on ST.
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Singapore's non-oil exports expand 24.2% in July as AI demand remains strong
August 17, 2026 at 09:07AM
Electronic NODX drove growth, surging 112 per cent in July.
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Singapore's non-oil exports expand 24.2% in July as AI demand remains strong
August 17, 2026 at 09:07AM
Electronic NODX drove growth, surging 112 per cent in July.
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MOH, major retailers say N95 mask stocks sufficient to meet demand if haze worsens
August 17, 2026 at 09:38AM
The inter-agency Haze Task Force has advised retailers to monitor their stock levels and replenish supplies where necessary, as the country prepares for a rising risk of haze.
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MOH, major retailers say N95 mask stocks sufficient to meet demand if haze worsens
August 17, 2026 at 09:38AM
The inter-agency Haze Task Force has advised retailers to monitor their stock levels and replenish supplies where necessary, as the country prepares for a rising risk of haze.
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Free breakfast bundles for 12,000 P6 pupils at Cheers, FairPrice Xpress outlets in September
August 17, 2026 at 12:15PM
Each bundle is worth more than $25.
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Free breakfast bundles for 12,000 P6 pupils at Cheers, FairPrice Xpress outlets in September
August 17, 2026 at 12:15PM
Each bundle is worth more than $25.
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Bike-sharing operator HelloRide warned over attempts to discuss prices with rival Anywheel
August 17, 2026 at 12:29PM
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore said there had been no breach of the Competition Act after Anywheel refused to engage in the proposed price discussions and reported HelloRide’s approaches to CCS.
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Bike-sharing operator HelloRide warned over attempts to discuss prices with rival Anywheel
August 17, 2026 at 12:29PM
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore said there had been no breach of the Competition Act after Anywheel refused to engage in the proposed price discussions and reported HelloRide’s approaches to CCS.
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Ex-Senior Minister of State Lee Yi Shyan, WP MPs spar over party's stance on foreign firms
August 17, 2026 at 12:53PM
The exchange follows a Workers' Party parliamentary motion on Singapore's economic future tabled by MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim on Aug 5.
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Ex-Senior Minister of State Lee Yi Shyan, WP MPs spar over party's stance on foreign firms
August 17, 2026 at 12:53PM
The exchange follows a Workers' Party parliamentary motion on Singapore's economic future tabled by MPs Kenneth Tiong and Jamus Lim on Aug 5.
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Competition watchdog warns HelloBikeSG for attempts to propose price talks with rival Anywheel
August 17, 2026 at 01:18PM
CCS launched an investigation into possible breaches of the Competition Act after receiving complaints from Anywheel.
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Competition watchdog warns HelloBikeSG for attempts to propose price talks with rival Anywheel
August 17, 2026 at 01:18PM
CCS launched an investigation into possible breaches of the Competition Act after receiving complaints from Anywheel.
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Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen sold for S$461,500 at auction after 111 bids
August 17, 2026 at 01:22PM
The pen, which is engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew", carried a pre-sale estimate of S$30,000 to S$50,000.
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Founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen sold for S$461,500 at auction after 111 bids
August 17, 2026 at 01:22PM
The pen, which is engraved with "SM Lee Kuan Yew", carried a pre-sale estimate of S$30,000 to S$50,000.
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MPA, Ocean Infinity to trial autonomous and remote marine operations in Singapore port waters
August 17, 2026 at 01:47PM
Other initiatives launched at the Singapore Safety@Sea Week include an Integrated Port Operations Command, Control and Communications (IPOC) system, as well as confidential reporting of near misses in the maritime industry.
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MPA, Ocean Infinity to trial autonomous and remote marine operations in Singapore port waters
August 17, 2026 at 01:47PM
Other initiatives launched at the Singapore Safety@Sea Week include an Integrated Port Operations Command, Control and Communications (IPOC) system, as well as confidential reporting of near misses in the maritime industry.
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New $4.48m rehab initiative to help 2,000 people with Parkinson’s disease
August 17, 2026 at 02:40PM
More than 8,000 people in Singapore are currently estimated to live with Parkinson's disease.
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New $4.48m rehab initiative to help 2,000 people with Parkinson’s disease
August 17, 2026 at 02:40PM
More than 8,000 people in Singapore are currently estimated to live with Parkinson's disease.
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