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2023-05-01 16:10:56 DBS launches tool in mobile app to help those below 55 years old plan for retirement

May 01, 2023 9:00 PM

CPF members can use the tool to benchmark retirement savings and address any shortfall.

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2023-05-01 14:22:47 Green Pulse Podcast: Getting to grips with greenhouse gas emissions

May 01, 2023 6:00 PM

Keeping the world honest on greenhouse gas emissions is vital in fighting climate change. 

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2023-05-01 14:10:51 BT Money Hacks Podcast: Still prevalent money myths

May 01, 2023 6:00 PM

What are STILL some of the biggest myths about money out there? We find out from a group of party pooping financial experts.

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2023-05-01 13:41:11 Thai parties dangle giveaways as sluggish post-Covid economy worries voters

May 01, 2023 5:55 PM

Voters are also circumspect about how likely or how fast the pledges would be fulfilled.

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2023-05-01 13:22:05 Over 40% drop in rough sleepers as more seek help with more outreach and shelters

May 01, 2023 5:43 PM

SINGAPORE – Fewer people are sleeping on the streets here as more shelters have opened and there is greater awareness and willingness to use them.

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2023-05-01 13:22:04 S’pore, Chinese navies complete first joint maritime exercise since Covid-19 pandemic

May 01, 2023 5:15 PM

Exercise Maritime Cooperation 2023 helped to strengthen mutual trust between the navies, said RSN's Colonel Daniel Ng.

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2023-05-01 12:39:46 Improper disposal of durian skins can cause dengue cases to rise, says Penang official

May 01, 2023 5:15 PM

Proper disposal of durian skins will help reduce dengue cases.

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2023-05-01 12:39:45 Jack Ma takes up visiting professor post in Japan

May 01, 2023 5:00 PM

As visiting professor, the magnate is also expected to “provide advice and support” on research topics.

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2023-05-01 12:22:13 DPM Wong’s speech shows leadership renewal underway, importance of tripartism: Observers

May 01, 2023 4:10 PM

It is the first time that Mr Wong gave the main May Day Rally speech.

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2023-05-01 11:39:47 ‘Don’t entertain these dreamers’: Malaysia PM Anwar unconcerned with alleged plots to topple government

May 01, 2023 4:25 PM

He added that his unity government remains strong and will focus on serving the people.

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