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Was Venezuela struck by an earthquake ‘doublet’? Here’s what we know so far

June 27, 2026

Debris after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24 2026 Mark Quigley, The University of Melbourne On Wednesday evening just after 6pm local time, two earthquakes violently shook…

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Singapore Airlines to Add Services Across Europe, Launch New Flights to Madrid in October 2026

May 8, 2026

Additional services to Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick to be progressively added from July 2026 New five-times-weekly services to Madrid will connect via Barcelona SIA to operate the Airbus…

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About 23,000 community care sector employees could get at least 7% pay raise as part of new salary guidelines

February 18, 2026

There will be an initial tranche of support of S$100 million to help defray the cost of the higher salaries for community care organisation staff members, said Health Minister Ong…

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This is what the new frontier of AI-powered financial inclusion looks like

January 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can turn vast, complex data into tailored financial insights, offering services such as real-time financial coaching or empathetic behavioural nudges. Voice-first interfaces, alternative-data credit…

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Skills development is critical to bridging the global digital talent gap

December 22, 2025

Skills development is essential to keep the global workforce relevant. The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) is often dominated by predictions about automation and job displacement. But, as tempting as…

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What Is The Point In Making Points?

November 27, 2025

Because, polygons, they are not. If your best architects and engineers spend more time debugging than designing, you do not have a talent issue — you have a debt issue.…

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We must empower local leaders to meet global goals – here’s why

November 4, 2025

Cities drive over 80% of global gross domestic product and innovation – yet their leaders still lack a seat at the global decision-making table. National governments have long dominated international…

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Singapore’s national identity excludes those who don’t look like a ‘regular family’

October 9, 2025

A couple embraces next to Marina Bay, Singapore, in 2021. Pavan Mano, King’s College London Nationalism usually works on the basis that a nation should imagine itself as a…

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Singapore PM Wong arrives in Malacañang

June 4, 2025

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrived at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Wong is on official visit to the Philippines from…

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Conclave: How A New Pope Is Chosen

April 25, 2025

The passing of Pope Francis has triggered one of the oldest traditions in the Catholic Church: the conclave. The election of the new Pope is one of Catholicism’s most ancient…

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