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Home owners likely to pay higher mortgage rates for a while more, say market watchers

An expected percentage point dip in interest rates is now likely to only take place at the end of next year, instead of this year.

Man fined for throwing stone that bounced off ground onto man's foot, fracturing it

The stone ricocheted off some rubble and flew towards the unprotected part of the victim's foot.

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Commentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watch

With the date now set for Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore Prime Minister, all eyes will be on two key milestones, says former veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.

PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong

Singapore's next Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said a new Cabinet will be sworn in on May 15, but he will wait until after the General Election to make bigger changes to the team.

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Billion-dollar money laundering case: Third man jailed, bought luxury apartment with illegal proceeds

Wang Baosen is the third to be sentenced for his role in Singapore's largest money-laundering probe, following Su Wenqiang and Su Haijin.

1 in 10 Singapore companies ready to consider employees’ requests for job sharing

The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises says the take-up rate for job sharing has been low, with only 2 per cent of firms offering the arrangement in 2019.

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Satay hawker ‘Ah Pui’ reopens stall in Toa Payoh after two-year hiatus

The itinerant hawker used to run an air-conditioned eatery in Chinatown before closing shop for almost two years. He now sells more affordable satay at Toa Payoh Food Centre.

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Longer SIA flights to Europe as airline avoids Iranian airspace

Travellers on Scoot flights between Singapore and Athens are also facing more time in the air.

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Taiwan earthquake: Missing Singapore couple only ones still unaccounted for

Search teams looking for Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo have suspended operations because of aftershocks.

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Star Awards 2024 Gala Night: All That Glitters wins Best Drama Serial, Best Director and Best Screenplay

Six Programme Awards and four Creative Achievement Awards were given out at the Star Awards 2024 Gala Night on Monday (Apr 15) ahead of the grand ceremony on Apr 21, which will present Performance and Popularity Awards.

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Team Singapore kayakers head to Tokyo qualifiers with Paris Olympics in sight

The local canoeing and kayaking scene is also working to attract more enthusiasts to the sport and nurture the next pool of talent.

All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December

Employers must give their decision on a flexible work arrangement request within two months, and provide the reason if it is rejected.

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Money Talks Podcast: What to know about renting in Singapore

It's important to know what can - and cannot - be negotiated with your landlord before moving in your rental unit.

Ahead of Star Awards 2024, here's a look back at 12 of the wildest looks in the show's history

Gabrielle Chanel famously said that fashion fades, only style remains. Memories of these talked-about looks have all but faded.

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More Malaysians seeking jobs in Singapore amid weakening ringgit, inflation: Recruiters

One headhunting agency has observed up to 30 per cent more applications from Malaysians in the past three months, compared with the same period a year ago.

Monday, Apr 15

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Shanti Pereira suffers injury setback ahead of Paris Olympics

Singapore Athletics said it will work closely with Shanti Pereira's coach to reorganise her training preparations towards Paris 2024 in the coming weeks.

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Cabinet reshuffle could take place in coming weeks; several names mooted as possible DPMs

Two political observers said Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam could take on the role of Deputy Prime Minister.

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General Election likely to be called by year-end, May handover will give next PM 'good runway': Analysts

A quick calling of the elections could be possible because preparations for it have started since DPM Lawrence Wong was confirmed as the next Prime Minister, say analysts.

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Trial of thermal imaging cameras for rat surveillance to begin at 2 locations next week

Thermal imaging cameras are more discrete and help with monitoring rats in dark back-lane areas at night, said NEA.

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Ministers thank outgoing PM Lee for his leadership, express support for Lawrence Wong as fourth PM

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will relinquish his role on May 15, with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong set to take over the reins on the same day.

New private home sales more than quadruple in March

Analysts attributed the jump in sales compared with February to pent-up demand and buyers being drawn to launches in the Lentor area.

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'Your dreams will inspire my actions': Prime minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong urges Singaporeans to work with him

"Every ounce of my energy shall be devoted to the service of our country and our people," said Lawrence Wong on the day the leadership handover date was announced.

Problems in Middle East unsolvable within foreseeable future, peace efforts must continue to avoid calamity: PM Lee

Efforts can still be made to calm things down in the Middle East and try to bring people back towards talking about peace, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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People with treatment-resistant depression could get more personalised care in the future

Such patients may see an alleviation but not a remission in their symptoms, despite being compliant in taking their antidepressants.

Singapore, New Zealand to work together to secure supply chains under new partnership pillar

The new “Supply Chains and Connectivity” pillar will be added to the pre-existing five under the Enhanced Partnership (EP) between both sides.

What we know about Singapore's fourth Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the son of a sales manager father and school teacher mother, will take over the leadership reins from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on May 15.