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September 26, 2023

Published by admin on September 26, 2023

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Singapore detonates unexploded WWII-era bomb found on construction site

Thousands of residents were evacuated from their homes ahead of the controlled explosion, which caused a thunderous boom to reverberate around the city state on […]

September 26, 2023

Published by admin on September 26, 2023

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Singapore leads investor interest in Japan’s ‘attractive’ property market

Japan’s low interest rates, weak currency and rapid post-pandemic return to the office have fuelled overseas investor interest in its real estate sector.

September 25, 2023

Published by admin on September 25, 2023

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Singapore jails Malaysian man who wiped his genitals on girl, 11, in a lift

Khoo Wei Yang, 24, was sentenced to five months’ jail for outraging the girl’s modesty. He claimed that he was unable to control his ‘urges’. […]

September 23, 2023

Published by admin on September 23, 2023

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Indonesia’s emissions surge as Asia seeks more energy-intensive data centres

September 22, 2023

Published by admin on September 22, 2023

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Singapore jails man who blackmailed Grindr dates with sex videos, bit policeman

While being arrested last year, he bit a police officer on his leg and drew blood, saying the officer deserved to be bitten.

September 22, 2023

Published by admin on September 22, 2023

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Malaysia’s Johor sultan lends support for an economic zone with Singapore

The plan, currently under negotiation by the two national governments, could also see Johor sell solar energy to Singapore.

September 22, 2023

Published by admin on September 22, 2023

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Singapore’s US$100,000 car permit cost shatters middle-class ownership dreams

The price of a permit to own a car in Singapore – a certificate of entitlement (COE) – ranges from US$77,000 to US$102,000 and excludes […]

September 22, 2023

Published by admin on September 22, 2023

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Singapore Airlines to refund couple over ‘snorting, drooling’ dog incident

Singapore Airlines will refund a New Zealand couple who had sat next to a “snorting, drooling” dog during their flight.

September 22, 2023

Published by admin on September 22, 2023

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Fukushima nuclear readings amiss, Hong Kong’s expat woes: 7 highlights

From radiation readings at the Fukushima power plant not adding up to Singapore dethroning Hong Kong as the world’s freest economy, here are a few […]