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Korea Artiz Studio taken to court for alleged non-payment of employees’ CPF contributions

MOM is investigating Korea Artiz Studio for possible offences on non-payment of salaries.

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Thomson Medical diversifies beyond obstetrics amid falling birth rates, narrows FY2026 losses

FY2026 revenue for its Singapore operations rose to around $192.9 million, but profit fell 9.2 per cent to $22.6 million.

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Man, 60, given 12-month conditional warning after alleged attack on hawker-actor Huang Yiliang

The man had been accused of voluntarily causing hurt and intentional harassment.

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Arabica coffee stocks hit 26-year low, supporting prices

ICE data showed arabica stocks fell to 224,011 60kg bags, their lowest level since May 2000.

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Taiwan election commission rejects caning referendum proposal

TAIPEI, Aug 28 - Taiwan's election commission on Friday rejected a proposal passed by parliament for a referendum to legalise caning for serious crimes like sexual assault and fraud, saying it would go against the island's international human rights commitments.

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Nepal floods trauma ‘enormous’, says Red Cross, with over 90,000 people affected

It fears the death toll from the Aug 26 disaster, already above 500, will continue to rise.

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Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

NEW DELHI/LONDON, Aug 28 - Nepal is monitoring two lakes upstream of the flood zone where hundreds died on Wednesday, an official with Nepal's Disaster Management Authority said.

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Income Insurance CEO Andrew Yeo resigns, company in process of identifying successor

He will remain at the post till Dec 31 at the request of the board and continue to lead the business during this period.

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As the business playbook changes, ACRA, SID roll out new training for company directors

The programme will open for registration in October 2026.

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GE2025 reserve candidate Firdaus Daud deployed to Faishal Ibrahim’s former Kembangan ward

This comes about a month after Faishal’s resignation from political office, Parliament and the PAP.

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Former NEA chairman among eight lauded at annual President’s Science and Technology Awards ceremony

The medal recognises the contributions of those who have shaped Singapore’s science and technology ecosystem.

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Disasters like Nepal-Tibet floods could become more frequent with climate change: Experts

Glaciers across the region are melting at an accelerating rate.

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What is Radiant World and why is it in the news?

The commodities trader is being probed for allegedly providing invalid documents to banks.

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Singapore, Uzbekistan take first step towards free trade agreement

The proposed agreement aims to improve market access and create more opportunities for businesses.

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Vietnam demands end to activity in Paracels after report of Chinese construction

HANOI, Aug 28 - Vietnam said on Friday it strongly opposed all foreign activities in the Paracels archipelago in the disputed South China Sea, following a report earlier this week of new Chinese construction on an islet there.

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‘I had to turn my eyes away’: Search for loved ones missing in Nepal flood turns grim in Kathmandu

Death toll from Wednesday’s flood in northern Nepal has crossed 500 and hundreds remain missing

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Japan’s commitment to the ‘rule of law’ is tested by US sanctions on its own citizen – the ICC chief

Tokyo needs to balance between championing the rules-based order and managing its alliance with the US

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18 people taken to hospital after lorry flips on its side in Boon Lay accident

The driver of the lorry had to be freed using hydraulic rescue tools, said SCDF.

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Man to be charged for concealing 19cm knife in shoe at Changi Airport

The weapon was detected by an X-ray machine at the airport's T4 departure hall.

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US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months

WASHINGTON, Aug 28 - The United States issued additional targeted Iran-related sanctions on Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week threatened further action six months into Washington's ongoing war with Iran.

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