Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 26, 2024

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Singapore’s growth trajectory remains intact on improving exports, tourism boost: MAS

The economy will be propelled by the ongoing recovery in the global electronics industry and the expected peaking of interest rates worldwide, said MAS.

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PM Lee to meet Jokowi in Indonesia for their last Leaders’ Retreat

They are expected to take stock of the significant progress made on bilateral cooperation.

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HDB resale prices climb for 16th straight quarter in Q1, more flats sold

Prices were up 1.8% between January and March 2024.

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New 255-room hotel under Hotel Indigo brand to open at Changi Airport T2 by 2028

The contract to develop the new hotel was given to real estate group OUE.

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Japan town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists

Some visitors have been leaving litter behind and ignoring traffic regulations.

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5 more charges for accused in $3 billion money laundering case

Zhang Ruijin, who now faces eight charges, is expected to plead guilty on April 30.

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MFA director-general pleads guilty to giving false information to public servant

Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Gilbert Oh Hin Kwan had been on no-pay leave while investigations were ongoing.

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RSAF pilot bags medal for best international student officer at Indian military college

Major C. Teeneshwaran was awarded the Southern Star Medal by the Defence Services Staff College.

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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week

At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three final.

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When distance makes friendships more cherished

Friendships can be strengthened if people make the effort to stay in touch, says the writer.

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