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RIYADH – A drone attack launched from Iraqi territory led Saudi Arabia to shut down a critical oil pipeline on Sept 11, heightening fears that widening clashes in the region could further disrupt energy supplies. The global price of oil...
Where race and religion are fault lines that divide societies elsewhere, Singapore chose to deliberately build a multiracial and multi-religious nation, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Speaking on Sept 12 at the 85th anniversary...
The North-South Corridor (NSC) has entered its most technically challenging construction phase. Work is shifting to highly urbanised sections, requiring careful execution across diverse ground conditions and alongside operational...
Construction of the North-South Corridor (NSC) has hit unexpected ground conditions at Novena and Thomson, complicating works as the project enters its most complex engineering phase, the Land Transport Authority said. In Novena,...
Due to fractured rock and groundwater inflows, the northbound tunnel will be constructed using controlled mining methods, with excavation divided into smaller, individually supported sections.
The tunnel must cross above the existing Circle Line tunnels, leaving a tight clearance of just 1.5-2.5m in certain areas. To mitigate risks, engineers implement strict measures to provide additional structural support and tightly...
