The Straits Times·Friday, January 2, 2026

The Straits Times - Friday, January 2, 2026

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PM Wong also thanked Mr Trump for inviting Singapore to the Group of 20 Summit later in 2026.

They lauded the former leader's crucial role in strengthening ties between Singapore and Bangladesh.

Its score slipped from 2024, when it was ranked third in the region.

Luqman Hakim Shahfawi's actions started when he lost two bags containing money from passengers.

All but one of them are first-timers for the role.

Aravindran Vallaban, 26, was a customer relations officer at Marina Square.

Daily maximum temperatures are likely to range between 32 deg C and 34 deg C on most days.

There is a claim rate of more than 97.7 per cent across the past seven trenches of vouchers.

Soh Jian Kun, who used his ill-gotten gains to pay his debts, will be sentenced in February.

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