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Nanyang Girls’ High Defends National School Games B Division Volleyball Title
Nanyang Girls’ High retained their B Division volleyball crown by beating River Valley High School 25-16, 25-14 at Our Tampines Hub on May 4, 2026.
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Singapore launches largest parenting trial to study effects of sensitive caregiving on children
Local researchers in Singapore launched the country’s largest parenting trial to study how sensitive caregiving affects young children’s health.
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Chinese ride-hailing driver rescues injured man from burning truck in Baotashan Tunnel
Zhang Jian, a 24-year-old ride-hailing driver, rescued an injured man from a burning truck inside the Baotashan Tunnel in China.
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Grab opens Singapore cross-border taxi bookings to 5 Johor areas
Grab began letting Singapore users book cross-border taxis to 5 Johor areas on May 4.
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African officials emphasize infrastructure links over US-China rivalry in Lobito Corridor project
African governments prioritize seamless transcontinental connections in the 1,600 km Lobito Corridor over geopolitical competition, officials say.
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Newnham fields strong Sha Tin squad for Wednesday all-weather meeting
Mark Newnham sends a strong team to Wednesday’s all-weather meeting at Sha Tin as he leads the trainers’ title race.
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Flexar launches point-to-point car-sharing service in Singapore
Flexar launched in Singapore on May 4 with a point-to-point car-sharing service that replaces BlueSG's earlier offering.
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Bedok Central businesses get half rent as mandatory TB screening extended to May 8
Businesses in Bedok Central will pay half rent for May as tuberculosis screening is extended to May 8 for about 700 tenants and employees.
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Paralysed dancer Mo Li testifies in Hong Kong Mirror damages case
Mo Li Kai-yin testified for the first time on Monday in Hong Kong's damages case over the Mirror concert accident.
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Most Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court residents return to fire-hit towers to collect belongings
A 15-day operation ending May 4 allowed 6,265 residents of seven fire-damaged towers in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court to retrieve belongings.
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Former DBS manager admits cheating 7 victims of nearly S$1.4 million
Former DBS Bank manager Benjamin Chung Hiang Wee admitted cheating seven victims, including his uncle, of nearly S$1.4 million.
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Luxon visits Singapore for leaders' talks and trade signing
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Singapore from May 3 to May 5 for talks with Lawrence Wong and a trade pact signing.
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Hong Kong sees discounted gold imports as merchants shift stock from Dubai
Gold merchants from the Middle East and Russia have sold physical gold in Hong Kong at 15% to 20% below market price since early April.
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Singapore police warn of impersonation scams causing $5.4 million losses since April
Singapore police reported at least $5.4 million lost in impersonation scams involving ATM transfers and bank cards since April.
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Metal beam falls from Chong Pang City site, damages Yishun HDB block roof
A metal beam fell from Chong Pang City construction site on May 2, damaging part of Block 103 Yishun Ring Road's roof with no injuries reported.
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High costs limit access to newer eczema treatments in Singapore
New targeted eczema treatments are available in Singapore, but their high cost prevents many patients from accessing them.
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SGX Regulation proposes tougher pay and dividend disclosure rules
Singapore Exchange Regulation on April 22 proposed new rules to make listed firms disclose executive pay metrics and dividend policies.
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Singapore divemaster diagnosed with rare autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cholangitis
Singapore divemaster Quek Jon Jon was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis in 2017 and required a liver transplant in 2023 due to disease progression.
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Le Sserafim's first VR concert to screen in Singapore May 17 to June 2
K-pop group Le Sserafim will screen their first VR concert Invitation in Singapore from May 17 to June 2 at Golden Village Bugis+.
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Singapore Fringe Festival confirms 2027 return after public fundraising campaign
The Singapore Fringe Festival will return from January 13 to 24, 2027, after raising S$59,592 through public fundraising despite missing the target.
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Over 2,500 people caught vaping in Singapore in first quarter of 2026
Singapore authorities caught 2,589 people vaping and seized over 36,000 devices in Q1 2026 amid stepped-up enforcement.
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Jay Chou to perform three concerts at Singapore National Stadium in January 2027
Jay Chou will hold three shows at Singapore National Stadium on January 8-10, 2027, as part of his Carnival II World Tour.
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Singapore Airlines to add Starlink broadband to select aircraft from 2027
Singapore Airlines will start adding Starlink broadband to some A350 and A380 aircraft in early 2027.
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Consumer group urges probe into repeated disruptions at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Consumers Association of Penang calls on Malaysian government to investigate ongoing operational failures at KLIA.