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The Singapore economy grew at an unexpected pace in the first quarter of the year, led by gains in the manufacturing sector, reversing three quarters of contraction. Growth may continue to surprise for another quarter, partly helped by low base-year effects, and challenge the higher limit of the official forecast for this year.
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A woman who slapped her maid so hard that she suffered a temporary loss of hearing was sentenced to seven months' jail yesterday. Former prison counsellor Gayathri Iyer, 51, (right) was convicted in February following a trial of two counts of abusing her maid, Myanmar national Thang Khaw Lam, 30.

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Must-reads, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Processes are being streamlined to reduce waiting times, and people are encouraged to book afternoon slots for Covid-19 vaccinations, as Singapore looks to dose 1.25 million people by the end of next month.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore is setting out towards a sustainable future as it recovers from Covid-19, with seven ministers detailing the country's green plans in Parliament yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The six local universities offered around 1,000 extra places last year as pandemic-related disruptions forced students to readjust plans.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Singapore cautiously entered phase three of its reopening yesterday, with most people not willing to explore the new boundaries that allow larger groups to dine and meet.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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