Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on April 12, 2024

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Singapore economy grew 2.7% in Q1, but growth over previous quarter was slowest in a year

Growth is expected to strengthen in the rest of 2024 as manufacturing improves.

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NTUC: 1 in 4 workers benefiting from grant scheme worked in a PME role

The grant was launched in February 2022 and funded with $100 million from the Government.

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MAS keeps Singdollar policy unchanged to fight still-elevated inflation

The decision was widely expected after core inflation in February shot up more than expected.

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Motorcyclist, 24, killed in AYE accident involving lorry

The lorry driver, a 46-year-old man, is assisting with investigations.

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276 people under probe over scams that cost victims more than $7m

The suspects, aged between 16 and 71, are believed to be involved in more than 1,200 scams.

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Stalemate looms in Seoul as polls tie president’s hands

The resounding win by the progressives will leave the unpopular conservative president in a difficult situation, says the writer.

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Take your taste buds for a spin at car showrooms offering more than just coffee

Some car brands are pulling out all the stops to make car servicing or shopping an experience to look forward to.

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Singapore creatives stake new turf at Milan Design Week

Home-grown design talent showcase innovative Singapore designs at Future Impact 2 in Milan.

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Jail for man who engaged sexual services from minor who later extorted $50k from him

When he met her, she told him that she was 17.

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South Korean singer Park Bo-ram dies at age 30

She was drinking at an acquaintance’s home on April 11 when she was found unconscious in the bathroom.

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