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Govt reviewing property purchases by rail planning officers between 2007 and 2011 after working paper allegations

Govt reviewing property purchases by rail planning officers between 2007 and 2011 after working paper allegations

The statistical patterns are concerning, but do not by themselves establish whether officers had access to non-public information about MRT stations or if it influenced property purchases, says the Public Service Division.

25/09/2026

'Just so thankful': Singapore’s Shanti Pereira clinches Asian Games 100m silver

'Just so thankful': Singapore’s Shanti Pereira clinches Asian Games 100m silver

25/09/2026

Gan Ching Hwee claims Asian Games silver in 800m freestyle for third medal in Japan

Gan Ching Hwee claims Asian Games silver in 800m freestyle for third medal in Japan

25/09/2026

HDB to review flat conversion scheme after concerns raised over Telok Blangah resale listing

HDB to review flat conversion scheme after concerns raised over Telok Blangah resale listing

25/09/2026

Singapore now a 'super-aged' society, with more than 1 in 5 citizens aged 65 and above

The number of Singaporeans aged 80 and above has also grown by 60 per cent over the past 10 years.

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Warm words, limited deals: Trump-Xi summit puts focus on managing US-China rivalry

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s personal rapport helped set a warm tone in Washington this week, but analysts say lasting stability will depend on whether the two sides can better manage their unresolved differences.

25/09/2026

Xi’s CEO-free delegation at Trump state dinner spotlights strains in US-China business ties

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25/09/2026

Snap Insight: Though Trump-Xi summit achieves little, 2026 is a high point in US-China relations

Snap Insight: Though Trump-Xi summit achieves little, 2026 is a high point in US-China relations

25/09/2026

Singapore parents increasingly value holistic development, but academic concerns persist: IPS study

Singapore parents increasingly value holistic development, but academic concerns persist: IPS study

25/09/2026

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'Just so thankful': Singapore’s Shanti Pereira clinches Asian Games 100m silver

'Just so thankful': Singapore’s Shanti Pereira clinches Asian Games 100m silver

25/09/2026

Gan Ching Hwee claims Asian Games silver in 800m freestyle for third medal in Japan

Gan Ching Hwee claims Asian Games silver in 800m freestyle for third medal in Japan

25/09/2026

HDB to review flat conversion scheme after concerns raised over Telok Blangah resale listing

HDB to review flat conversion scheme after concerns raised over Telok Blangah resale listing

25/09/2026

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25/09/2026

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25/09/2026

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