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Feature spotlights cheaper durians and helpers camping in tents on days off
A feature examined cheaper durians for China and Hong Kong helpers and workers camping in tents on their days off.
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Democrats Relaunch National Security Action for 2028 Presidential Foreign Policy Planning
Senior Democrats are rebooting National Security Action to support 2028 presidential hopefuls and shape future Democratic foreign policy.
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South Korean team reports experimental stroke drug shows promise in animals
A South Korean team says its experimental stroke drug improved motor function and cut brain damage in animals.
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Closure of Strait of Hormuz Once Seen as Unthinkable Has Lasted Two Months
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy chokepoint, has been closed since March 2026 despite past expert consensus dismissing this scenario.
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ASEAN stresses need for deeper integration amid global economic risks
ASEAN businesses face rising volatility and fragmented global trade, urging stronger regional ties and new partnerships.
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Indonesia scraps EV tax break, raising concern over prices and demand
Indonesia scrapped a tax exemption for electric vehicles, a shift expected to lift prices and cool demand.
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Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange over disputed oil shipping benchmark
Mercuria Energy Group has sued SGX-owned Baltic Exchange over alleged benchmark distortions that it says caused oil shipping losses.
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Mercuria sues Baltic Exchange as SGX shares rise and Nio falls
Mercuria Energy Group is suing SGX subsidiary The Baltic Exchange over alleged benchmark losses, while SGX and Nio moved in opposite directions on Thursday.
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Oracle fast-tracks Asia-Pacific AI expansion through Singapore
Oracle is fast-tracking its Asia-Pacific expansion through Singapore as it bets on AI demand despite layoff reports.
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ST Engineering leads STI blue chips with 28.4% 2026 return
ST Engineering is the best-performing STI blue-chip stock in 2026, with a 28.4% total return.
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Addvalue Technologies plans Nasdaq listing for IDRS unit
Addvalue Technologies has filed for a proposed spin-off and Nasdaq listing of its IDRS business.
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Vietnam hits 5.5% inflation and records $3.28 billion trade deficit in April 2026
Vietnam reported 5.5% inflation and a record $3.28 billion trade deficit in April as rising energy costs pressure growth.
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CICT chief Tan marks first year with S$6.4 billion in big property deals
CICT chief executive Tan Choon Siang has spent his first year driving major capital-recycling property deals.
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Analysts upgrade DBS after Q1 profit beats expectations and improve forecasts
CGS International and Macquarie upgraded DBS shares following stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings and an improved 2026 outlook.
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Singapore sees rapid growth in family offices and rise in structured philanthropy
Singapore's family offices have grown nearly 10-fold in five years, surpassing 2,000 by end-2024 amid a rise in registered charities and philanthropy shifts.
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Iran warns US Navy to stay clear of Strait of Hormuz amid Gulf ship blockade
Iran warned US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after the US offered support to stranded ships in the Gulf on May 4, 2026.
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Indonesia cuts ride-hailing commission cap to 8%
Indonesia will cut the ride-hailing commission cap from 20% to 8%, President Prabowo Subianto said.
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Southeast Asia biodiesel push lifts palm oil prices and plantation stocks
A crude oil supply shortfall from the prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure has sped up biodiesel mandates in Southeast Asia, lifting crude palm oil prices and SGX plantation stocks.
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Singapore court cuts jail term for man who bribed SMU employee
Singapore's High Court reduced Kenneth Lum Hsien Loong's jail term to 1 year and 3 months for bribing an SMU employee.
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Singapore Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi on selected aircraft from 2027
Singapore Airlines said it will roll out Starlink internet on selected Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft from early 2027.
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Singapore and New Zealand discuss AI and trade cooperation during PM Luxon's Singapore visit
Singapore and New Zealand leaders met in Singapore to deepen AI, trade, and supply chain cooperation during Luxon's three-day visit.
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Shaw Theatres refunds moviegoers after wrong film screens in Choa Chu Kang
Shaw Theatres refunded more than 10 patrons after the wrong film screened at its Lot One cinema in Choa Chu Kang on May 1.
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Singapore launches Go Green SG 2026 with Sentosa biodiversity tour
Singapore’s Go Green SG 2026 begins on May 11 with more than 1,000 activities, including a free Sentosa biodiversity tour.
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Three foreign nationals to be charged over shop thefts at Changi Airport
Three foreign nationals will be charged after alleged shop thefts in Changi Airport transit areas in April, police said.