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Ex-Law Society VP says he’ll reflect, change after inappropriate post on rape survivor: Singapore minister

Mr Chia, the co-managing director at Chia Wong Chambers, had posted on his LinkedIn page on March 22 about a High Court case in which Lev Panfilov was convicted of raping a woman…

  • Published: April 11, 20251:29 pm
  • Author Samuel Devaraj
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Chinese President China Xi to visit Southeast Asia as US counterpart Trump escalates tariff war

By making Southeast Asia the destination of his first overseas trip in 2025, Mr Xi signals Beijing’s intent to deepen alliances in response to Mr Trump’s tariff threats.

  • Published: April 11, 202512:14 pm
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Breaking boundaries: Singapore student bridges cultural gaps in Chinese orchestra

Muhammad Iman Mohamed Irfan is the only Malay musician in Temasek Polytechnic’s Chinese orchestra, where he plays the dizi, a bamboo flute. He has also taught himself how to…

  • Published: April 11, 202511:33 am
  • Author Charlote Wong
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In Singapore, over US$7,000 fine for pet groomer who failed to secure dog that fell and died

Vanessa Chiu Yan Er, 29, had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to Fendi. She will also be disqualified from running any animal-related…

  • Published: April 11, 20259:59 am
  • Author Andrew Wong
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ASEAN will not retaliate against US tariffs, say its economic ministers

The 10-nation group also expressed its support for the World Trade Organisation as the primary platform for dialogue, highlighting its role in preventing escalating trade tensions…

  • Published: April 11, 20258:15 am
  • Author Lu Wei Hoong
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Apple airlifts 600 tonnes of iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs, sources say

The details of the push provide an insight into the US smartphone company’s private strategy to navigate around the Trump tariffs and build up inventory of its popular iPhones…

  • Published: April 11, 20258:05 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Changi Airport reclaims world’s best airport title in 2025

Changi Airport also claimed the titles for Best Airport in Asia, Best Airport that serves 60 million to 70 million passengers, Best Airport Dining Experience and World’s Best…

  • Published: April 10, 20251:49 pm
  • Author Sheo Chiong Teng
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Of bak chor mee and ballot boxes: Can Singapore’s politicians win hearts with hawker food?

Is it a casual update or calculated strategy?

  • Published: April 10, 20259:59 am
  • Author Cherie Lok
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Singapore fire: ‘The children wanted to jump,’ says construction worker who helped save them

The fire left a 10-year-old girl dead and 21 others injured.

  • Published: April 10, 20259:56 am
  • Author Nadine Chua and Sarah Koh
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Virtual romance, real money: Why some Singaporeans spend 4 figures for love in ‘Deepspace’

In the game, players adopt the female lead’s perspective in its sci-fi fantasy story, and can battle monsters and go on dates with any of the five virtual eligible bachelors who…

  • Published: April 10, 20258:00 am
  • Author Calista Wong

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