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The red charity gala : A night of fashion and philanthropy
Oct 14, 2026

The red charity gala : A night of fashion and philanthropy

The much-anticipated Red Charity Gala once again brought together Manila’s socialites, philanthropists, fashion enthusiasts and supporters of worthy causes for an evening of glamour, style and giving....

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Singapore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu
Oct 14, 2026

Singapore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu

Singapore has faced several haze episodes that crossed the threshold for its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act to be breached...

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Singapore-registered vessel hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz; another damaged
Oct 14, 2026

Singapore-registered vessel hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz; another damaged

All 43 crew members are safe; none are Singaporean...

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Money laundering worldwide hits $6 trillion
Oct 14, 2026

Money laundering worldwide hits $6 trillion

Corruption can reduce real GDP per capita growth by 3% for up to two years, while money laundering amounts to as much as US$6 trillion annually worldwide, according to the International Monetary Fund ...

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Swiss president to visit Thailand
Oct 14, 2026

Swiss president to visit Thailand

Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit Thailand from Thursday until Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties, promote trade and investment, and discuss regional and international cooperation....

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Southern Thailand braces for heavy rain
Oct 14, 2026

Southern Thailand braces for heavy rain

Cooler winds signal Thailand’s transition into the cold season, but heavy rain and possible flash floods remain a concern along the southern Gulf coast, particularly from Oct 23-27, forecasters say....

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COE review: The gap between luxury and mass-market cars isn’t the only one worth bridging 
Oct 14, 2026

COE review: The gap between luxury and mass-market cars isn’t the only one worth bridging 

Commercial vehicles and motorcycles, whose prices vary significantly within their categories, merit a closer look...

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IMF chief urges Asean states to do more for the vulnerable
Oct 14, 2026

IMF chief urges Asean states to do more for the vulnerable

The International Monetary Fund has urged Southeast Asian governments to protect vulnerable households, pursue economic reforms and deepen regional cooperation to strengthen resilience against global ...

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Bubble or nothing? Looking at the AI boom as part of a cycle
Oct 14, 2026

Bubble or nothing? Looking at the AI boom as part of a cycle

Singapore’s economic strategy must be ready for structural artificial intelligence-related risk...

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Global anti-fraud plan unveiled
Oct 14, 2026

Global anti-fraud plan unveiled

The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have unveiled a global roadmap to help countries prevent, detect and tackle the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud in digital financial services....

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Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening
Oct 14, 2026

Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening

A narrower forecast points to stabilising prices, though HSBC and UOB flag a January risk...

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Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening
Oct 14, 2026

Surprise MAS hold signals core inflation near peak; economists see longer pause in policy tightening

A narrower forecast points to stabilising prices, though HSBC and UOB flag a January risk...

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Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 14)
Oct 14, 2026

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 14)

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State auditors query Thai PBS contracts
Oct 14, 2026

State auditors query Thai PBS contracts

The State Audit Office (SAO) has expressed suspicions about the way Thai Public Broadcasting Service hires and pays programme producers, saying it is evading payment rules....

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Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze
Oct 14, 2026

Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze

Each eligible person can receive a pair of masks after showing their NRICs...

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Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze in Singapore
Oct 14, 2026

Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze in Singapore

Each eligible person can receive a pair of masks after showing their NRICs...

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Erwan Heussaff's dish inspired by Eastern Samar fish patty Podpod
Oct 14, 2026

Erwan Heussaff's dish inspired by Eastern Samar fish patty Podpod

Pudpod or Podpod is a traditional smoked fish patty from Eastern Samar made from flaked fish mixed with aromatics, prized for its rich, savory smokiness....

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High-water alert at Khlong Luang Phaeng in Bangkok
Oct 14, 2026

High-water alert at Khlong Luang Phaeng in Bangkok

Residents living along Khlong Luang Phaeng in eastern Bangkok have been urged to monitor water levels closely after the Royal Irrigation Department agreed to open the canal’s sluice gate, with levels ...

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Thai Airways offers new help after baggage crisis
Oct 14, 2026

Thai Airways offers new help after baggage crisis

Thai Airways International is stepping up compensation to restore passenger confidence after major flooding disrupted services, leaving 25,000 bags stranded and forcing more than 200 flight cancellati...

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World-class entertainment lights up the holiday season at SM Mall of Asia Arena
Oct 14, 2026

World-class entertainment lights up the holiday season at SM Mall of Asia Arena

This holiday season, the most loved venue is ready to deliver another lineup of unforgettable live experiences....

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Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong
Oct 14, 2026

Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong

Gan is on a three-day visit to India from Oct 13 to Oct 15...

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