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Smarter Tools, Stronger Agents: The importance of human connection in real estate

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By Justin Quek As technology continues to transform the real estate industry, AI will become an integral part of the process. Real estate agents and...
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NTUC Union and Link members to enjoy 50 cents hot kopi or teh in May, plus ongoing 50% off essentials

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SINGAPORE: NTUC Union and Link members will be able...
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James Gomez: The academic, activist, and opposition voice contesting Sembawang GRC in GE2025

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Residents sceptical of hot tubs to be built at Nee Soon East Oasis Waterpark say it’s only a matter of time before they are...

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Hash browns and green bean soup: Singaporeans share memories of growing up poor

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Changi Beach reopens for water activities after Johor oil spill clean-up, says NEA

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SINGAPORE: Changi Beach has officially reopened for swimming and...
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‘Cannot even shower in peace in the morning’: Girl says her 60 y/o father turns off the heater and lights while she showers because...

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CDL director’s criticism puts boardroom conflict over appointments back in spotlight

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NITEC grad who was offered $2K/month for an internship asks, ‘Am I getting underpaid?’

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‘Is S$4,600 acceptable?’ — Fresh grad debates about his tech job salary offer in today’s job market

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Johor ramps up cross-border tourism ties with Singapore ahead of VJY 2026

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JS-SEZ draws nearly 90% of Johor’s Q1 investments; Trade and Investment Minister Zafrul says zone is key to ASEAN supply chain security

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Property tycoon and hotelier Ong Beng Seng granted permission to travel overseas on added S$800K bail for work and medical purposes

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‘HR doesn’t seem to be bothered if you don’t have related job experience’ — Man working as quality engineer for 8 years struggles to...

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Man severely affected by long stretch of unemployment, says his applications only yield a 5% hit rate for HR or first-round interviews

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From threat to teammate: Managers now see AI as a workforce ally, not a job killer

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Singaporean professional leaves high-pressure job for a more relaxed role—now he feels ‘restless’ and ‘underutilised’

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The Battle for Punggol: Alexis Dang vs Sun Xueling

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