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    Can Singapore and Southeast Asia learn from Europe’s interconnected power grid?

    STOCKHOLM: In the Swedish capital, energy provider Stockholm Exergi uses resource-efficient solutions, including generating power from biofuels and incinerating waste, to supply electricity and heating to residents. Stockholm is aiming for a fossil fuel-free future with net-zero emissions by...
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    Actor Ryan Lian addresses netizens who mocked him after being slashed: 'How badly do you all want to destroy me?'

    According to Lian, he came across articles about the incident and was particularly bothered by comments left by netizens. "Some people even left laughing emojis," he wrote. "Usually when I head home from work, I don't interact with anyone. I won't even kill a single ant and neither have I...
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    Real incomes rebounded in 2024 after declining the year before, MOM says

    SINGAPORE: As wages increased and inflation eased, real incomes for Singapore residents rose in 2024, the Manpower Ministry said on Thursday (Nov 28). Real incomes take inflation into account, and measure the purchasing power of an individual. Nominal incomes increased at a faster pace this...
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    Labour force participation rate falls for third year in a row due to ageing population: MOM

    SINGAPORE: The proportion of Singapore residents working or actively looking for jobs has continued to drop as the population ages, according to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Thursday (Nov 28). Out of the working-age population (15 and older), 68.2 per cent were working or looking for work...
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    PM Wong congratulates Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya

    SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to his Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya to congratulate her on her appointment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday (Nov 28). Dr Amarasuriya was reappointed as prime minister on Nov 18 by Sri Lankan...
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    Mediacorp's Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show will feature a 15-minute fireworks display

    It's time to say goodbye to 2024, and welcome 2025 in a spectacular way. Mediacorp's Let’s Celebrate 2025 countdown show is set to take place on Dec 31 at OCBC Square, Singapore Sports Hub, and will feature Singapore’s longest single countdown fireworks display – with fireworks lighting the...
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    Gambling rate among Singapore residents continues to fall

    SINGAPORE: The percentage of gamblers among Singapore residents aged 18 and above fell in 2023, continuing a decline observed three years ago. A report released by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on Thursday (Nov 28) noted that the gambling and problem gambling situation in...
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    Classical musician Ghanavenothan Retnam and painter Siew Hock Meng awarded this year's Cultural Medallion

    On Wednesday (Nov 27), two veteran arts practitioners were awarded Singapore's highest arts accolade, the Cultural Medallion. Classical musician Ghanavenothan Retnam and painter Siew Hock Meng for their contributions to Indian music and the visual arts, respectively. Ghanavenothan Retnam...
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    At 53, this visually impaired junior chef with lupus is pursuing her dream of becoming a stage actress

    Odilia Ser is acting in a theatre performance – but unlike most performers, she does not need light to get around. She is blind in her left eye, and retains only five to 10 per cent of her vision in her right eye, with dark patches clouding her view. She can only make out bright, high-contrast...
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    IN FOCUS: Crime on the decline in most Singapore neighbourhoods, but new policing challenges await

    SINGAPORE: Having lived in Yishun for over 10 years, Ting Jian Rong comes prepared with a quip whenever he’s asked about the neighbourhood in Singapore’s north: “We have a lot of ‘crazy’ people here, but we don’t have criminals!” The 31-year-old was poking fun at Yishun’s largely social...
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    Commentary: Are parents obliged to pay for their children’s university fees?

    SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old Singaporean recently took his estranged father to court in a bid to get monthly maintenance to fund his future university fees. While the case was eventually dismissed, it ignited a public debate on the extent to which parents are expected to provide for their children...
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    FirstCom Academy suspended for 3 months over non-compliance with SkillsFuture guidelines

    SINGAPORE: Training provider FirstCom Academy has been suspended for three months over its non-compliance with guidelines stipulated by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). This comes amid layoffs at the company, which focuses on short Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses ranging from digital...
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    8 fires in a week 'intentionally started' at Yishun executive condo North Gaia's construction site: SCDF

    SINGAPORE: Eight fire incidents that occurred over the past week at a Yishun executive condominium construction site were found to be "intentionally started", the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said on Wednesday (Nov 27.) In response to CNA's queries, SCDF said the incidents happened...
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    Ken Lim told alleged victim he was accused of sexual misconduct before and got away with it, her friend testifies

    SINGAPORE: A 25-year-old woman who was allegedly molested by music producer Ken Lim told her boyfriend and friend that she was groped during an interview with him in 2021, a court heard on Wednesday (Nov 27). The woman also relayed that Lim told her he had been accused of sexual misconduct...
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    Motorcyclist dies after accident along PIE; Tower Transit bus driver arrested

    SINGAPORE: A 52-year-old motorcyclist died on Wednesday (Nov 27) after he was involved in an accident with a Tower Transit bus. In response to queries from CNA, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) in...
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    Singapore welcomes ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calls for end to Gaza war

    SINGAPORE: Singapore on Wednesday (Nov 27) welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, calling it as a positive first step towards restoring stability in the region. “We hope that all parties will respect and comply with the terms of the agreement,” said the Ministry of Foreign...
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    PM Wong to have royal audience, meet Thai counterpart Paetongtarn on introductory visit to Bangkok

    SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Bangkok on Thursday (Nov 28) at the invitation of his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Wednesday. He will be the first foreign head of government hosted by Ms Paetongtarn since she took office...
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    At least S$40,000 lost to Netflix phishing scams since October

    SINGAPORE: The police on Wednesday (Nov 27) warned of the re-emergence of phishing scams involving spoof emails purportedly from streaming company Netflix. At least 35 cases were reported since Oct 1, with losses amounting to at least S$40,000 (US$29,700), said the police in a news release. In...
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    Oriental Kopi’s first Singapore outlet: What you can get at this Malaysian Nanyang coffee chain

    Singaporeans can’t get enough of Nanyang-style coffeehouses, judging by the crowds that throng cafes like Great Nanyang, Ya Kun Kaya Toast and Toast Box here. The latest kopitiam to set up shop here is Malaysia’s popular Oriental Kopi, which opened its first Singapore outlet on Wednesday (Nov...
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    DIY beauty injectables, antibiotics: Over 3,000 illegal listings removed from online platforms

    SINGAPORE: Do-it-yourself beauty injectable kits, dermal fillers and antibiotics – these were among the over 3,000 illegal health product listings removed by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) from online platforms in a month. The authority said on Wednesday (Nov 27) that it has removed 3,336...
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