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Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations
The deal, between Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) eliminates or reduces customs duties, including on imports of industrial, fish and agricultural products....
safety
‘The fires are in Indonesia, but their impact is felt by our neighbours’ — PM Prabowo welcomes Singapore & Malaysia’s support to battle forest fires causing haze across region
Summary Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved assistance from neighbouring countries to fight forest fires affecting several Indonesian provinces. Malaysia offered one aircraft, three helicopters and 52 firefighting personnel during a meeting with Mr Prabowo in West ...
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Haze in Singapore: Runners train in malls, families head for indoor playgrounds
A running club founder has suggested alternatives such as yoga and indoor gym workouts to members.
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Hom Yoga to close permanently following Valley Point redevelopment, Orchard Central exit
Those with existing class packages, weekly or monthly memberships can continue till its final day.
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Malaysia’s BN to announce candidates for Melaka polls on Oct 28: State chairman
Ab Rauf Yusoh, who is also Melaka’s caretaker chief minister, said the candidates would carry the responsibility of continuing the coalition’s mandate and securing victory at the polls....
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Singapore woman wonders if S$8.5K monthly pay is the new norm after hearing what tech workers earn
SINGAPORE: One woman has been left feeling rather deflated after realising just how many people around her, particularly those working in tech, are earning upwards of S$8,500 a month. In a post on the r/singaporeslips forum, she admitted she was struggling to make sense of how co...
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Home buyers using more cash and CPF for down payment even as mortgage loans rise
More mortgage loans are exceeding $1 million, but banks said borrowers remain financially resilient.
schools
‘Failure points you to the solution’: Students win HTX award for pushing past setbacks in research
HTX gave its first Undaunted Student Award to students who kept going despite research setbacks.
business
F&B businesses struggle as haze conditions worsen
Some food stall owners have even suffered monthly losses.
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Hiring is just the first step. Can Singapore keep workers with disabilities in their jobs?
Workplace dynamics and the lack of accommodations are among the hurdles to overcome.
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Which rule made the biggest difference in managing my children’s screen time?
The writer tried implementing a range of rules over the years to manage her kids' phone use.