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What we know so far about the killing of a Singaporean woman in Spain

Audrey Fang's body was found with 30 stab wounds in the small Spanish town of Abanilla. Her suspected killer, Singaporean Mitchell Ong, has been arrested.

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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain identified as Mitchell Ong: Report

Police have proven that mobile phones belonging to Ms Audrey Fang and her suspected killer were together in Abanilla on the day she was found dead with 30 stab wounds, according to a Spanish media report.

Lessons from Nicoll Highway collapse: How SCDF made advancements in training, equipment in last 20 years

SCDF has evolved from the lessons learnt through the Nicoll Highway collapse, with advanced equipment and facilities, as well as better training.

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20 years after Nicoll Highway collapse, construction industry stresses regular updates on safety protocols

In the two decades since the tragedy, regular updates to safety protocols are now a mainstay in the construction industry.

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Vivian Balakrishnan, Tan Wu Meng among MPs who received extortion letters with fake photos

The police say that they have received over 70 reports from victims who were sent extortion letters containing manipulated obscene photos of themselves.

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New hospital in Bedok to start some services before 2030 completion: Ong Ye Kung

Eastern General Hospital (EGH) in Bedok North will be ready in 2030, but some services like "virtual" wards can be expected around 2026.

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Nicoll Highway collapse: 20 years on, colleagues remember 'Hero Heng' who lost his life saving others

Foreman Heng Yeow Pheow was one of four people killed in the tragedy, when a temporary retaining wall of the tunnel at the Nicoll Highway Circle Line MRT station construction site caved in.

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Personal information of parents, staff at 127 schools accessed in data security breach

The incident concerns Mobile Guardian, a device management app installed on personal learning devices used by students, like iPads and Google Chromebooks.

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Defunct sandwich cafe Korio makes limited-time comeback with pop-up at Zouk Group-owned Here Kitty Kitty bar

“When I heard it was closing I slid into their DMs,” said Zouk Group CEO Andrew Li, who collaborates with Korio’s owners for a three-week pop-up at the group’s speakeasy cocktail bar Here Kitty Kitty.

Next level music store: We checked out Swee Lee Clarke Quay's vinyl stations, cafe and bar, and more

Can't get enough of vinyl cafes? Homegrown music retailer Swee Lee has opened a new store at Clarke Quay, where you can sip on coffee or cocktails while listening to vinyl records, create your own music, or simply enjoy live performances –…

Commentary: Why Singaporeans are less likely to quit when they work from home

When employees feel their work arrangements support their personal and family goals, they thrive and companies retain their valuable talent, says SUSS’ Ada Wong.

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Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain?

Dupes, short for duplicates, are not quite copies of branded items. But that is not stopping what seems to be a growing consumption trend. The programme Talking Point delves into dupe culture and puts some products to the test.

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Singaporean man suspected of killing woman in Spain appears in court: Reports

Camera footage showed Ms Audrey Fang being picked up from her hotel in a car driven by the accused.

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Travellers carrying over S$20,000 in or out of Singapore must make declarations online from May 13

Travellers who fail to make a full and accurate declaration could be jailed for up to three years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.

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More than half of newer nurses uncomfortable doing more complex procedures independently, study finds

Thirty-seven per cent of the nurses surveyed had difficulty managing a dying person, the study conducted by Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), found.

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Jesseca Liu: What were the 5 roles that defined her acting career?

The actress tells 8days about the most memorable roles in her two decade-long career just days before she receives her All-Time Favourite Artiste award at the Star Awards.

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Singaporean songwriter Tat Tong to write lyrics for Crazy Rich Asians musical

The Crazy Rich Asians musical is helmed by Jon M Chu who previously directed the 2018 movie of the same name.

Super Junior Singapore concert date confirmed: The group will perform on Jul 14

The show is part of their 2024 Super Junior Super Show Spin-off: Halftime Asia Tour.

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Guide on getting tickets and attending K-pop concerts in Singapore

Attending a K-pop concert in Singapore? From ticketing tips to public transport routes and K-idol airport sightings, here's what you need to know.

Deep Dive Podcast: Can Singapore produce another Olympic gold medallist?

Raising an Olympic champion needs more than just government funding. It requires an entire ecosystem.

Star Awards 2024: Is first-time Best Actress nominee Jernelle Oh the wildcard to watch?

Will an established name like Rui En or Joanne Peh, each with a track record of wins, take home the Best Actress trophy, or does Jernelle, 29, nominated for her role as a food delivery rider with cerebral palsy in the drama Cash On…

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Former insurance agent gets 8-year prohibition orders after misappropriating S$117,000

The ex-Prudential insurance agent used his client's money to pay for his home renovation, groceries, car instalment and daily expenses.

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Start-ups behind sustainable aviation fuel and cricket snacks win S$1m in funding each

Cricket One, a Vietnamese food technology start-up, and clean aviation fuels venture GAFT from the Netherlands were the top winners of The Liveability Challenge 2024.