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Singapore defers sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo; levy on travellers to proceed as planned

Singapore defers sustainable aviation fuel levy for air cargo; levy on travellers to proceed as planned

Air travellers who buy tickets from Oct 1 this year for flights departing Singapore from Jan 1, 2027, will have to pay the sustainable aviation fuel levy.

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CapitaLand Investment lays off about 90 employees in Singapore amid restructuring

CapitaLand Investment lays off about 90 employees in Singapore amid restructuring

03/09/2026

Former CFO loses suit against company for 2 years' performance bonus worth S$200,000

Former CFO loses suit against company for 2 years' performance bonus worth S$200,000

03/09/2026

SBS Transit reviewing urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station after online criticism

SBS Transit reviewing urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station after online criticism

03/09/2026

About 15,000 taxpayers affected by incorrect NSman tax relief amounts due to MINDEF system error

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03/09/2026

S$3b money laundering case: Another 14 luxury apartments, 1 office unit up for auction

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03/09/2026

More than ordinary shops: China strengthens a decades-old network for an age of disruption

More than ordinary shops: China strengthens a decades-old network for an age of disruption

03/09/2026

Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China

Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China

03/09/2026

Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists

Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists

03/09/2026

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CapitaLand Investment lays off about 90 employees in Singapore amid restructuring

CapitaLand Investment lays off about 90 employees in Singapore amid restructuring

03/09/2026

Former CFO loses suit against company for 2 years' performance bonus worth S$200,000

Former CFO loses suit against company for 2 years' performance bonus worth S$200,000

03/09/2026

SBS Transit reviewing urinal layout at Farrer Park MRT station after online criticism

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Childcare leave changes to take 'at least several months' to implement: Indranee Rajah

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Thai PM Anutin, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong perform 'Let It Be' by The Beatles

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Commentary: The more pertinent question is not whether SIA should exit the Air India partnership

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Why this landscape designer never wants you to see a garden all at once

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Why Ferrari thinks the Amalfi Spider can work in Southeast Asia

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The Balvenie unveils its oldest whisky yet – an 88-year-old single malt from 1931

The Balvenie unveils its oldest whisky yet – an 88-year-old single malt from 1931

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The best time to visit Losinj? Try spring or autumn

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Singapore architect Chang Yong Ter believes good architecture can make us better humans

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