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3 arrested in Japan over ‘sushi terrorism’ pranks
There is growing outrage in Japan over "sushi terrorism" pranks at conveyor belt restaurants. The latest involved three people who drank soy sauce directly from a communal bottle, among other…
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Ukraine’s Ambassador to Singapore calls for united front in confronting Russia
Ukraine's Ambassador to Singapore Kateryna Zelenko has called for a united front in confronting Russia. She added that the global community needs to act by enforcing comprehensive sanctions, cutting diplomatic…
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BREAKING – Budget 2022: Singapore to hike GST from 2023
Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announces GST in Singapore will increase from 7% to 8% next year and rise to 9% in 2024. READ: cna.asia/3JHAiuB Subscribe to our channel here: cna.asia/youtubesub…
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Malaysia’s coronavirus panel recommends full border reopening in March
Malaysia's coronavirus recovery council has recommended a full reopening of borders as early as next month. The proposal comes despite infections surging in recent weeks to their highest level in…
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NYE party of more than 100 people at Clarke Quay “not acceptable”, says Lawrence Wong
Investigations have revealed that the New Year’s Eve celebration at Clarke Quay was not an organised event and more than 100 people “got caught in the moment” and gathered at…
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Ong Ye Kung on vaccinating seniors, Singapore’s national vaccination drive
"Many of our infections have actually occurred at home so it's not really a matter of not going out," said Minister Ong Ye Kung on Wednesday (Jul 7), adding that…
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COVID-19: Singapore extends wage subsidies for retailers, gyms affected by Phase 2 heightened alert
More sectors affected by the latest COVID-19 restrictions will get wage subsidies under the Jobs Support Scheme, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday (May 28). He also announced a…
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COVID-19: Taiwan reports 667 new local cases
Taiwan is facing pressure to test COVID-19 patients faster, as it deals with its largest wave of infections. The island has reported 667 new community cases. More than a third…
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COVID-19: Will Singapore go into another circuit breaker in light of rising community cases?
With the number of community cases of COVID-19 rising in Singapore, will another “circuit breaker” be implemented? Health Minister Ong Ye Kung lists key questions that need answers before a…
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You can’t buy a COVID-19 vaccine online, but criminals will try to sell them anyway
Hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines and fake 3M masks have been seized in South Africa, and found to be part of a transnational network with links to China. Now, Singapore…