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At the Milken Institute Asia Summit 2026, Vivian Balakrishnan stated that Singapore needs to preserve trust with both Washington and Beijing while avoiding the role of a proxy for either superpower.
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The Election Commission chairman stated that nomination filings will start on October 31 and early voting on November 10, as a contest on November 14 comes close on the heels of BN’s strong wins, adding pressure on Anwar’s PH amid shifting electoral strategies.
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A report from the South China Morning Post indicates that interest in real estate has risen to 52% while private credit interest has decreased to 48%, driven by trade friction, energy security worries, and weaker demand from China.
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Three individuals were taken into custody subsequent to a raid on a suspected criminal organization allegedly responsible for numerous fraudulent asylum applications involving individuals falsely claiming to be gay.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is set to address the final day of her party's annual conference, stating that the differences between the Conservatives and the Labour government represent a fundamental disagreement on the type of country Britain should be. The party has announced plans, including a £10bn air defence system and proposed cuts to employer National Insurance contributions for young workers, while also facing speculation regarding potential changes to inheritance tax.
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Lionel Messi stated that his departure from international football was the 'saddest day of my career' following Argentina's 3-0 loss to Benin on Tuesday in Buenos Aires.
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A contributor to the South China Morning Post shared that having experienced systemic issues as a young person, they are now working to help the next generation of ethnically diverse youth in Hong Kong through the PowerThru education programme.
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A study reported by the South China Morning Post indicates that a population of swan geese with unique characteristics has developed in Beijing over the last hundred years, linked to climate change and agricultural changes.
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The South China Morning Post reports that Malaysian authorities were notified by Laotian officials about the interception of 521kg of methamphetamine on a private jet destined for Luang Prabang, Laos, rather than Manila, Philippines. The jet had previously left Subang airport in Malaysia without any cargo.
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Xiongan New Area is actively seeking technology companies to foster its local industries, aiming to achieve a three-year development goal known as '511'.
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Hong Kong police are investigating an incident where a 10-year-old girl, reportedly in school uniform, was allegedly made to transport two bags of beer to a residential estate in Tuen Mun after videos surfaced online. The girl's school has since offered support to her and her family.
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A woman in central China, surnamed Wu, purchased 196 parking spaces in a residential community in Changsha, Hunan province, for 14 million yuan. After selling the spaces at a substantial markup, she faced a lawsuit from residents who argued that parking is a vital community asset.