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Big Read: With Johor Bahru set to be just a 5-minute train ride away, Singapore merchants need to raise their game

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07/08/2026

Singapore advance to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after draw with Indonesia

Singapore advance to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after draw with Indonesia

08/08/2026

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'Nobody gave us a chance in this group': Gavin Lee hails Lions after making ASEAN football championship semis

08/08/2026

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

08/08/2026

CNA Explains: What’s driving Japan’s urgent defence push?

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi urged Japan to boost its defence capabilities with a greater "sense of urgency and crisis" on Tuesday (Aug 4), as a government white paper highlighted growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia.

08/08/2026

Thai students in disbelief after deadly school shooting

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07/08/2026

The last wave? How Singapore's only surf break grew a community of more than 100

Ground Up: The last wave? How Singapore's only surf break grew a community of more than 100

07/08/2026

I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

Voices: I was 14 when I first visited my father's offshore workplace. That's when I found my calling

07/08/2026

Commentary: Adding AI to Google Earth runs counter to what makes it so valuable

Commentary: Adding AI to Google Earth runs counter to what makes it so valuable

08/08/2026

Kit Chan's original Home gets its first-ever vinyl release as a Singapore-shaped record

Kit Chan's original Home gets its first-ever vinyl release as a Singapore-shaped record

07/08/2026

Singapore advance to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after draw with Indonesia

Singapore advance to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after draw with Indonesia

08/08/2026

'Nobody gave us a chance in this group': Gavin Lee hails Lions after making ASEAN football championship semis

'Nobody gave us a chance in this group': Gavin Lee hails Lions after making ASEAN football championship semis

08/08/2026

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

Man to be charged for causing death of petrol station attendant, driving deregistered car

08/08/2026

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