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Evening Update: Today's headlines from The Straits Times on April 16

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Good evening! Catch up on some of the main headlines on Friday, April 16.


Analysts raise Singapore export forecasts after surprisingly strong March data​


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Non-oil domestic exports surged 12. 1% year on year in March.


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Parti Liyani seeks compensation from AGC for 'frivolous or vexatious' prosecution​


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If proven that the prosecution was frivolous or vexatious, the court may order a compensation sum of up to $10,000.


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Thomson Road building next to upcoming North-South Corridor tunnel to be demolished for safety reasons​


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These concerns came to light after detailed tests by LTA to check the strength of the building's concrete.

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34 new Covid-19 cases in S'pore, including 2 in community for first time since March 3​


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The remaining 32 were imported cases who had been placed on SHN or isolated upon arrival.

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How concerned should we be about blood clots linked to AstraZeneca, J&J Covid-19 vaccines?​


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The use of the J&J vaccine has been paused in the US, while some countries have halted the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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China dares Japanese officials to drink Fukushima wastewater​


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“Why don’t they drink, cook & wash clothes with the water first?” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentenced to 12 months' jail amid crackdown​


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The founder of the pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper was sentenced alongside other prominent activists.

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Grab considering secondary Singapore listing after US Spac merger: Sources​


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Listing on SGX would enable Grab to have an investor base close to where its regional business is based.

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Radicalised Malaysian deported from S'pore sentenced to 3 years' jail over terrorist materials​


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Mohd Firdaus Kamal Intdzam had worked as a cleaner in Singapore.

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Singaporeans' favourite simple pleasures are linked to food, music and money: Poll​


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The other simple pleasures include exercising and watching one's favourite movie.

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