🚢 'No tolls, no restrictions': Illegal weaponisation of Strait of Hormuz will set dangerous precedent, says PM Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore feels the situation acutely as the city state sits along the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, which are among the world's busiest maritime routes
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore feels the situation acutely as the city state sits along the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, which are among the world's busiest maritime routes
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📈 Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows
"As most rivals raise prices, Apple stands out for value, with Chinese consumers knowing its products last at least three years," Ivan Lam, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research.
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"As most rivals raise prices, Apple stands out for value, with Chinese consumers knowing its products last at least three years," Ivan Lam, senior analyst at Counterpoint Research.
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😱 Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges
Police arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes last week over the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012.
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Police arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes last week over the murder of five unarmed Afghan civilians between 2009 and 2012.
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🇨🇳 China turns Taiwan's own voices against it in information war
On Douyin, China's version of TikTok, a news outlet run by the Chinese Communist Party posted a 51-second video of Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun accusing President Lai Ching-te of inviting Chinese aggression.
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On Douyin, China's version of TikTok, a news outlet run by the Chinese Communist Party posted a 51-second video of Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun accusing President Lai Ching-te of inviting Chinese aggression.
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Migrant worker tattoos Lee Kuan Yew on neck to honour the country that changed his life: 'First pain, now gain'
A migrant worker who wanted a portrait of Lee Kuan Yew tattooed on his neck was initially turned away by a tattoo artist — who asked him to return the next day “to see if he was serious”.
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A migrant worker who wanted a portrait of Lee Kuan Yew tattooed on his neck was initially turned away by a tattoo artist — who asked him to return the next day “to see if he was serious”.
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🌎 Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
He wanted to talk about a monumental issue of a different kind, hoisting up large artist renderings of the US$400 million (S$509.2 million) White House ballroom he's building, complete with hand-carved "top-of-the-line" Corinthian columns.
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He wanted to talk about a monumental issue of a different kind, hoisting up large artist renderings of the US$400 million (S$509.2 million) White House ballroom he's building, complete with hand-carved "top-of-the-line" Corinthian columns.
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💵 As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset
These commodity currencies — so called due to their close correlation to the fortunes of their countries' main export commodities — include two of the best performers among 10 developed market economies: The Norwegian crown and Australian, or Aussie, dollar.
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These commodity currencies — so called due to their close correlation to the fortunes of their countries' main export commodities — include two of the best performers among 10 developed market economies: The Norwegian crown and Australian, or Aussie, dollar.
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🚔 'Blur' vape user tries to enter wrong Sengkang flat at 1.25am, stumbles around for half hour until cops arrive
The youth attempts and fails to unlock the Stomp contributor's gate, then staggers away and returns to try again repeatedly.
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The youth attempts and fails to unlock the Stomp contributor's gate, then staggers away and returns to try again repeatedly.
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🧯 Postgrad student taken to hospital after fire at NTU laboratory
The fire took place in a fourth-floor laboratory, and that it contained the contents inside a fume hood.
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The fire took place in a fourth-floor laboratory, and that it contained the contents inside a fume hood.
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🌆 New Chong Pang City a symbol of shared commitment for progress: Shanmugam
Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, who is also MP for Nee Soon GRC, said Yishun has progressed over the years to meet the community's evolving needs but has kept its shared bonds and values.
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Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam, who is also MP for Nee Soon GRC, said Yishun has progressed over the years to meet the community's evolving needs but has kept its shared bonds and values.
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☕️ 'Remove straws but still using plastic cups?' Starbucks patrons riled up over coffee chain's move
Those who still need a straw can request for a 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable straw.
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Those who still need a straw can request for a 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable straw.
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🐊 'Never in my wildest dream': Woman shocked to find crocodile feet served at MBS buffet
"Would you have tried it?"
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"Would you have tried it?"
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3,000 broadband services customers affected by fibre service outage: NetLink
Some 3,000 broadband services customers in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Sengkang and Punggol have been affected by an ongoing fibre service disruption.
On Downdetector, customers of Singtel, Starhub, M1, MyRepublic and Simba reported issues with their broadband services.
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Some 3,000 broadband services customers in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Sengkang and Punggol have been affected by an ongoing fibre service disruption.
On Downdetector, customers of Singtel, Starhub, M1, MyRepublic and Simba reported issues with their broadband services.
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😔 'We are sad but time will heal': Kim Lim mourns grandma who died aged 107
"Last post in memory of Ah Ma. I don't usually post sad things, but my grandma meant too much to us," Kim wrote on Instragram. The elderly woman died on April 12.
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"Last post in memory of Ah Ma. I don't usually post sad things, but my grandma meant too much to us," Kim wrote on Instragram. The elderly woman died on April 12.
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💰 HK superstar Chow Yun Fat owns 8 properties, combined value exceeds $162m: Reports
The 70-year-old actor-filmmaker was recently spotted driving into the 3,067sqft mansion he shares with his wife, Singaporean Jasmine Tan, drawing a renewed interest into his property portfolio.
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The 70-year-old actor-filmmaker was recently spotted driving into the 3,067sqft mansion he shares with his wife, Singaporean Jasmine Tan, drawing a renewed interest into his property portfolio.
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☕️ 'It's been an adventure': Penny University to close Jalan Klapa outlet 4 years after move from East Coast Road
Four years ago, Penny University moved out of its iconic East Coast shophouse after a decade. Now, it's closing its Jalan Kapa outlet, with its last day of service on May 3.
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Four years ago, Penny University moved out of its iconic East Coast shophouse after a decade. Now, it's closing its Jalan Kapa outlet, with its last day of service on May 3.
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5,000 broadband users facing outage; IMDA investigating alleged NetLink Trust fiber cable cut during construction works
A cable cut during construction works by a third-party contractor allegedly caused disruption to NetLink's fiber network - affecting some 5,000 Singtel, Starhub, M1, MyRepublic and Simba users in parts of Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Punggol and Sengkang.
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A cable cut during construction works by a third-party contractor allegedly caused disruption to NetLink's fiber network - affecting some 5,000 Singtel, Starhub, M1, MyRepublic and Simba users in parts of Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Punggol and Sengkang.
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Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
Barely a day after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open”, restrictions have been reimposed after US President Donald Trump refused to lift a blockade on Iran-linked shipping.
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Barely a day after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open”, restrictions have been reimposed after US President Donald Trump refused to lift a blockade on Iran-linked shipping.
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🏡 17 HDB neighbourhoods to receive upgrading under $130m renewal programme
About 20,000 HDB households are expected to benefit from the 17th Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, while another 9,000 will benefit from the third Silver Upgrading Programme.
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About 20,000 HDB households are expected to benefit from the 17th Neighbourhood Renewal Programme, while another 9,000 will benefit from the third Silver Upgrading Programme.
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Broadband disruption due to NetLink cable cut: Services expected to be progressively restored by Sunday morning
In an updated statement at 7pm, a NetLink spokesperson said its technical teams are on-site working to restore services. Services are expected to be progressively restored by Sunday (April 19) morning.
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In an updated statement at 7pm, a NetLink spokesperson said its technical teams are on-site working to restore services. Services are expected to be progressively restored by Sunday (April 19) morning.
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