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CHINA: The latest report from the Australian Lowy Institute warns that the worlds most impoverished nations are confronted with an unparalleled outpouring of debt settlements to China, prompting worries of an impending financial catastrophe across developing nations. Record debt repayments due in 2025 According to the study featured in The Guardian, these 75 destitute countries [] The post Tidal wave of debt: 75 nations must repay China US$22B next year under BRI loans appeared first on ..

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KUALA LUMPUR: In an audacious assertion of focus and commitment, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) revealed an all-encompassing tactical framework intended to alter the 10-nation alliance into the worlds fourth-largest economy by 2045. According to a recent Reuters report, the strategy was presented during a high-level conference in Malaysia. The 41-page strategy aims [] The post Southeast Asia unites to challenge global giants with bold plan to become 4th-largest ..

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SINGAPORE: A woman was shocked to find a group of neighbours had entered her newly renovated BTO flat without her knowledge or consent. Among them were two children, a domestic helper, an elderly woman, and two other women. According to the womans colleague, who shared the incident on the r/SingaporeRaw subreddit on Wednesday (May 28), [] The post The reno worker just let them in: Woman horrified as neighbours invade her new BTO unit appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

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SINGAPORE: A woman took to an online forum to share her frustration about her boyfriend, claiming that in their nine-month relationship, he has never once initiated a date or treated her not even to a simple meal. In a candid post on r/SGexams on Thursday (May 29), the woman prefaced her story by stating [] The post 'Is this SG men these days?' Woman says her BF never once initiated a date or treated her appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: Workers' Party MP Associate Professor Jamus Lim has criticised the Trump administrations recent decision to revoke Harvard Universitys ability to enrol international students, calling the move utterly wrongheaded and counterproductive. In a Facebook post on Friday morning, Lim weighed in on the unfolding controversy between the U.S. government and the Ivy League institution. The [] The post Jamus Lim criticises Trump administrations move to bar Harvard from enrolling ..

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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man recently turned to Reddit to express his frustration with the rising cost of living, saying that even with a nearly $200,000 annual income, upgrading his lifestyle still feels like a pipe dream. In a post shared on Wednesday (May 29), the man recounted how six years ago, he and his wife [] The post 'Is S$200k low income now?' Singaporean says even a condo or new car feels unaffordable appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

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SINGAPORE: After a woman asked others to Please be considerate la and posed a video of a dog bed being cleaned in a laundromat, many others agreed. In a (Tuesday) May 27 post on the COMPLAINT SINGAPORE Facebook page, wrote that a laundromat is ONLY FOR HUMAN clothing leh. How can you dry your [] The post Woman upset after seeing dog bed in laundromat dryer, says they're for human clothing only appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: Restoration and expansion works of all four units forming the Temasek Shophouse have crossed the 60 per cent mark. The shophouse is set to reopen by the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025). The original unit 28 of the shophouse now includes units 16, 22, and 38, all connected internally, creating a total floor [] The post Temasek Shophouse restoration and expansion works cross 60%; set to re-open by Q4 2025 appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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The Singlife National League 2025 has now started, and it is the biggest edition to date, with 94 teams to compete. This years tournament includes 82 teams in the Womens Open category, 12 in the Mixed category, and six youth teams from Netball Singapores U17 and U19 development squads. The current number of teams beats [] The post Most number of teams ever: 94 join the 2025 Singlife National League appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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The 19th-century British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston once said: We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and those interests it is our duty to follow. That, in essence, lies at the heart of todays trade tensions. Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has voiced concern over [] The post Tariffs trouble Singapore, but Trump has his reasons appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: Fed up with her neighbours clutter, a woman took to social media to ask how she can deal with the problem, adding that shes also concerned with making sure that her family stays safe, especially in an emergency. How to handle this kind of neighbour? asked in a May 28 (Wednesday) post on [] The post Its like their storage unit Woman asks what can be done about neighbour who clutters the entrance corridor of their HDB unit appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

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SINGAPORE: A recent study from the international remittance service firm Remitly revealed that the Little Red Dot is the second most expensive city across the globe for students. Remitly looked into data from more than 1,700 universities and cities, which showed that seven out of the top 20 most expensive places for students are cities [] The post Singapore is the 2nd most expensive city in the world for students appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: A report published by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Wednesday (May 28) showed that wages in Singapore have continued to grow, having gone up by 5.6 per cent last year. In comparison, wages went up by 5.2 per cent in 2023. The MOM also noted that the labour market remained tight in 2024. [] The post MOM: 3.2% real wage growth in 2024 as inflation eased appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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AMERICA: The Star reported that the super famous martial artist Jet Li recently took a flight all the way to New York in the US just to be at his youngest daughter Jada's graduation. He's been keeping a bit out of the spotlight lately, but he shared his happiness on Weibo, saying how thrilled he [] The post Highlight of my life Jet Li attends youngest daughters graduation in New York appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: A resident living at Hougang Street 21 mistakenly received a flyer from a Member of Parliament (MP) from Ang Mo Kio GRC, and apparently, he was not the only one, according to a May 27 (Tuesday) report in 8world. The report included a photo of a flyer from newly-minted MP Jasmin Lau welcoming the [] The post Not my MP? SingPost investigates after Aljunied residents were mistakenly sent flyers from AMK MP appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: A petition on Change.org is picking up momentum as animal welfare advocates across Singapore raise the alarm: community cats are being harmed, and too little is being done. The plea now backed by a groundswell of public support doesnt just call for justice. It demands it. At its heart lies an urgent [] The post A nation's silent victims: Rise in animal abuse cases sparks petition for urgent reform in Singapore appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

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Top player Naomi Osaka hopes that she will not get fined after accidentally swearing during a press conference following a difficult loss in the first round of the French Open to Paula Badosa. During the match, Osaka won the first set in a tie-break, and she was likely to win. However, Badosa came back stronger [] The post Naomi Osaka hopes to avoid charges after swearing in a press conference following French Open loss appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

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Russia will not be allowed to compete in mens or womens hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, as recently announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This is a continuation of a ban that was implemented in 2022, when Russians and Belarusians were suspended from international hockey competitions due to Russias invasion of [] The post Russia remains banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics, France to take over its place appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

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SINGAPORE: It was a mixed result for the local shuttlers as Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min navigated a challenging opening round on Tuesday, May 27 at the KFF Singapore Badminton Open 2025 to book a spot in the Round of 16, while Jason Teh exited the competition after falling to world no. 1 [] The post Singapore Badminton Open: Loh Kean Yew and Yeo Jia Min win opening match, Jason Teh falls to top player Shi Yu Qi appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: Amid global economic uncertainty, 42% of Singapore employers are planning to expand their permanent headcount in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to Jobstreet by SEEKs Hiring, Compensation and Benefits 2025 report. This is a jump from 32% in the second half of 2024. The report, which gathered responses from 887 employers [] The post 42% Singapore employers to expand their permanent headcount in H12025, with more focus on non-monetary perks appeared first on The ..

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SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old Singaporean man suffered minor injuries after being caught in a chaotic scene when a car drove into a crowd near Liverpool's city centre, shortly after the football clubs title celebrations. Pandiyan was part of a 35-member fan tour group from Singapore that had flown to the UK to celebrate Liverpool FCs recent [] The post Singapore fan who travelled to the UK to celebrate Liverpool's win was among those injured in car crash appeared first on The ..

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SINGAPORE: An Indian migrant worker fell to his death from a 19th-floor HDB flat at 186 Boon Lay Ave last week. According to Channel 8 reporters, the migrant worker had worked as a truck driver prior to his passing. His landlord said that he had occupied the unit for over five years, since 2020. Channel [] The post Indian migrant worker fell to his death from HDB flat; MOM assists his family appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: In a disturbing incident that unfolded in the early hours of Monday (May 26), a young woman was spotted walking precariously along a road divider on Simon Road, alarming both motorists and pedestrians. The episode occurred at around 1:40 a.m., according to an eyewitness who spoke to Stomp. The witness described the woman as [] The post 21-year-old woman arrested after trying to step into traffic at Simon Road appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking ..

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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man and his wife have been arrested in Malaysia after allegedly running a cross-border drug trafficking operation just three months into their marriage. The couple, aged 38 and 41, were detained at a residence in Malacca during a police raid conducted at around 11 a.m. on Monday (May 26), according to a [] The post Singaporean man and his newlywed wife arrested for drug trafficking business in Malaysia appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

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SINGAPORE: Fewer graduates from private education institutions are finding jobs shortly after graduation, as the job market cools and companies pull back on hiring, according to SkillsFuture Singapore's annual Private Education Institution (PEI) graduate employment survey. Out of all private school students who graduated between May 2023 and April 2024, 75% of graduates found work [] The post Employment rate of private uni grads drops, but median salary inches up slightly appeared ..

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SINGAPORE: Sleep centres across Singapore are seeing a rise in the number of people seeking treatment for sleep-related issues, with young adults making up a growing proportion of patients, according to clinicians. One sleep centre told 8World that it has observed an annual increase of 10% to 20% in people turning to them for help. [] The post Sleep troubles jump 20% with young adults among the worst hitsleep centre appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: A 63-year-old woman has reportedly passed away after falling from a block at Yishun Ring Road on Sunday (25 May) morning. An eyewitness reported spotting four police cars and two black police vans near Block 115A Yishun Ring Road on Sunday afternoon. He told citizen journalism portal Stomp, "They lifted a body onto the [] The post Yet another senior citizen found dead at the foot of an HDB block, no foul play suspected appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - ..

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SINGAPORE: Mixed reactions have emerged online after a tech retailer published a video urging customers to use their Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers to purchase PlayStation 5 sets. The Gadget Mobile outlet in Tampines uploaded the promotional video on TikTok on 20 May. The video features a staff member showcasing the popular gaming console with [] The post Mixed reactions emerge after tech store urges customers to buy PS5 with CDC vouchers appeared first on The Independent ..

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SINGAPORE: BHP is launching its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore this month to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the mining and resources sector. The new hub of BHP AI specialists will focus on solving enterprise-wide challenges to enhance safety and boost productivity through the use of AI technology. Once set up, [] The post BHP to establish first Industrial AI Hub in Singapore for the mining and resources sector appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

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SINGAPORE: More than half (52.5%) of Singapore students said parents can refuse to pay for their childrens university education if its to teach them independence, according to a recent survey by The New Paper. The New Paper surveyed 60 students aged 16 to 25 from junior colleges, polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), and [] The post Over half of Singapore students say parents can refuse to pay for university to teach 'independence' Survey appeared first ..

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STOCKHOLM: Volvo Cars is slashing 3,000 white-collar jobs in a comprehensive reorganization effort aimed at cutting costs and resuscitating its stressed share price, the Swedish automaker announced on Monday, according to a recent Reuters report. Confronted with escalating business expenditures, lukewarm demand for electric vehicles, and imminent trade uncertainties, particularly in the United States, Volvo [] The post Volvo slashes 3,000 jobs amid industry turmoil and mounting global ..

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SINGAPORE: A fresh hire whos been putting in more than his fair share of effort at work took to Reddit to ask if its appropriate to request a pay raise after completing his probation. In a post shared on the r/askSingapore subreddit, the man explained that although his probation period is officially three months, it [] The post 'Should I ask for an increment after probation?' Fresh hire wonders if he should ask for a salary raise after his boss increased his workload ..

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SINGAPORE: Salary comparison among peers is something many fresh graduates quietly struggle with, especially when everyone seems to be starting their careers at different speeds and pay scales. For one young man, this quiet struggle became overwhelming enough that he turned to Reddit to ask: How do I stop comparing my salary with my peers? [] The post I cant stop comparing my salary with others Fresh grad opens up about pay gap among peers appeared first on The Independent Singapore ..

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SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man is having second thoughts about his relationship after finding out that the woman he's dating wants to retire early and live off her parents' wealth. In a recent anonymous post on Reddits Ask Singapore, he shared his situation, revealing that his date, a woman in her mid-thirties, has been struggling at [] The post Man hesitates to date a 30 y/o Singaporean woman who wants to retire and live off her millionaire parents appeared first on The ..

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SINGAPORE: Private home prices in Singapore could go up by as much as 7% in 2025, according to Savills Singapore. The real estate firm said strong demand and new project launches with record-high prices are the main reasons for the expected increase, Singapore Business Review reported. Private home prices went up 0.8% in the first [] The post Savills: Singapore private home prices could rise up to 7% amid strong demand and record-high new launches appeared first on The Independent ..

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INTERNATIONAL: BYD has sensationally reduced the price of its entry-level electric vehicle (EV), the Seagull hatchback, by 20%, cutting it to just 55,800 yuan (5,712). Thats approximately 75% less than the value of Teslas low-priced model in China, the Model 3. According to the latest Yahoo Finance report, the move highlights BYDs proactive and very [] The post BYD drops prices, declares war on Tesla in Chinas EV battleground appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest ..

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SINGAPORE: This years Graduate Employment Survey (GES), published on Monday (May 26) by SkillsFuture Singapore, showed the effects of slower economic growth and lower hiring demand on the newest members of the workforce. Within six months of having graduated from bachelors degree programmes in private education institutions between May 2023 and April 2024, nearly three-fourths [] The post Weaker hiring demand meant fewer private uni grads found full- time jobs in 2024 appeared first on ..

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CHINA: In an engaging demonstration of how advanced engineering merges with martial arts capabilities, four humanoid androids from Chinese cybernetics start-up Unitree Robotics went face-to-face in a "never-before-seen" kickboxing match in Hangzhou on Sunday. According to a recent South China Morning Post report, the event, a live transmission via China Central Television (CCTV), captured the [] The post Robot rumble: Unitrees humanoids throw punches in wild kickboxing ..

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INTERNATIONAL: The Roland-Garros started around 126 years ago, and it has now become one of tennis' most famous events in the world. It has also become a big part of Frances sports history. How did this legendary sports event start? The history of Roland Garros Roland-Garros began in 1891 with a tournament called the French [] The post 126 years of legacy: Know the story of how Roland-Garros became legendary appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

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SINGAPORE: Samuel Lee, who contested in the recent General Election at Ang Mo Kio GRC under the Peoples Power Party (PPP), announced in a May 27 (Tuesday) social media post that he has resigned from the PPP. On May 23, I, Samuel Lee, resigned from the Peoples Power Party, to pursue new opportunities while continuing [] The post Now look elsewhere! Peoples Power Party candidate Samuel Lee resigns appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News