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As India seeks to prevent exam paper leaks, what can it learn from other countries?

As India seeks to prevent exam paper leaks, what can it learn from other countries?

In the first of a three-part series on education issues in India, CNA studies how it can better tap technology to prevent exam paper leaks that sparked the student-led protests across the country in June.

17/08/2026

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

17/08/2026

Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

17/08/2026

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

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Zhu Rongji’s death adds new dimension to China's high-profile remembrance of Jiang Zemin

The former Chinese premier died aged 97 on Wednesday (Aug 12), five days before the late president's birth centenary. The convergence puts renewed focus on their reform-era legacies - and Beijing’s balancing act in celebrating them, analysts say.

17/08/2026

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea, citing 'very good' relationship with Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump's announcement comes a day before the start of the annual drills in South Korea, which Pyongyang has decried as dress rehearsals for an invasion.

17/08/2026

Tactile tiles in HDB estates pose risks too, say residents after LTA review

Tactile tiles in HDB estates pose risks too, say residents after LTA review

17/08/2026

Singapore's non-oil exports expand 24.2% in July as AI demand remains strong

Singapore's non-oil exports expand 24.2% in July as AI demand remains strong

17/08/2026

Commentary: Do university rankings still matter to parents and students?

Commentary: Do university rankings still matter to parents and students?

17/08/2026

It’s 2026 – why are brands still objectifying women to sell e-bikes, air-conditioners and more?

It’s 2026 – why are brands still objectifying women to sell e-bikes, air-conditioners and more?

17/08/2026

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

17/08/2026

Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

17/08/2026

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

Commentary: Pandemic lockdowns never ended for some people

17/08/2026

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‘I don’t want to cause any trouble’: Elderly man shoved by man for patting girl's head

‘I don’t want to cause any trouble’: Elderly man shoved by man for patting girl's head

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How we pulled off Minister Ong Ye Kung’s secret reunion

How we pulled off Minister Ong Ye Kung’s secret reunion

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Family seeks info on man who shoved elderly father at coffee shop

Family seeks info on man who shoved elderly father at coffee shop

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ASEAN Hyundai Cup: Singapore fall 3-1 to Thailand in semi-final first leg

ASEAN Hyundai Cup: Singapore fall 3-1 to Thailand in semi-final first leg

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Anthony Hudson and Gavin Lee in heated exchange after Singapore-Thailand clash

Anthony Hudson and Gavin Lee in heated exchange after Singapore-Thailand clash

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Ilhan Fandi pulls one back for Singapore to make it 3-1 against Thailand

Ilhan Fandi pulls one back for Singapore to make it 3-1 against Thailand

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'Another chance to live': Flores residents recall Indonesia quake panic

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PM Wong conveys condolences after deadly earthquakes in Indonesia

PM Wong conveys condolences after deadly earthquakes in Indonesia

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Arsenal humble Man City to win Community Shield

Arsenal humble Man City to win Community Shield

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Vietnam beat Malaysia to gain upper hand in ASEAN Championship semi-final

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Work It - What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

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Should we be rewarded for doing what's good for us?

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China dominates global matcha supply but can Japan protect its premium edge?

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Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

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Lifestyle

It’s 2026 – why are brands still objectifying women to sell e-bikes, air-conditioners and more?

It’s 2026 – why are brands still objectifying women to sell e-bikes, air-conditioners and more?

17/08/2026

Spider-Man stays on top while two dino movies battle for third at North American box office

Spider-Man stays on top while two dino movies battle for third at North American box office

17/08/2026

Are online fandoms really that toxic? Fans say it's more complicated than that

Are online fandoms really that toxic? Fans say it's more complicated than that

16/08/2026

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men reboot

Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarrette will go Rogue in Marvel’s X-Men reboot

16/08/2026

What chiropractors can help with – and what patients should know

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Is it okay to eat the same things every day? The pros and cons of food monotony

Is it okay to eat the same things every day? The pros and cons of food monotony

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I visited my family's ancestral home in Guangdong for the first time and found where our story began

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Leslie Lopez

Leslie Lopez

Commentary: Has Malaysia exorcised the 1MDB ghost? The markets say yes but that’s only half the story

15/08/2026

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Phillip Lim

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14/08/2026

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12/08/2026

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Vulnerability can make the workplace more human, but trust is ultimately built through what leaders do, not what they reveal about themselves.

16/08/2026

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A stroke robbed me of my speech and career. Writing helped me find my voice again

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Down the rabbit hole: Social media is exploiting youthful angst for profit or politics

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This Indonesian patisserie is drawing queues on Paris’ Rue Saint-Honore

This Indonesian patisserie is drawing queues on Paris’ Rue Saint-Honore

17/08/2026

Porsche to end production of flagship electric car: Report

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17/08/2026

How Singapore’s Ascott grew from its first serviced residence into a global hospitality business

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16/08/2026

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15/08/2026

Can one speaker really replace a hi-fi system? We test five premium models

Can one speaker really replace a hi-fi system? We test five premium models

15/08/2026

Concours d’Elegance Singapore brings classic cars, supercars and cinematic spectacle to Gardens by the Bay

Concours d’Elegance Singapore brings classic cars, supercars and cinematic spectacle to Gardens by the Bay

14/08/2026

What it takes to recreate a Dior haute couture dress from the archives

What it takes to recreate a Dior haute couture dress from the archives

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Insider

From S$10,000 salary to hawker stall: This 30-year-old chooses Hokkien mee over tech job

Ex-offender becomes hawker’s apprentice to rebuild his life, one ayam penyet plate at a time

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