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July 23, 2024
Harris eases into role of flagbearer for Democrats to take on Trump
After Biden's sudden exit, US Vice-President racks up endorsements, but some key party figures still silent
![Harris eases into role of flagbearer for Democrats to take on Trump](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/TnKEWLnlH1721683887123/HARRIS-EASES-INTO-ROLE-OF-FLAGBEARER-FOR-DEMOCRATS-TO-TAKE-ON-TRUMP.jpg)
4 mins
S'pore, Malaysia have kept big picture in mind, made good progress: SM Lee
Singapore and Malaysia have a close but inherently complex relationship. And while the two neighbours have not always agreed on every issue, they have made good progress because leaders on both sides have generally been able to keep the big picture in mind, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on July 21.
![S'pore, Malaysia have kept big picture in mind, made good progress: SM Lee](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/qiLDQaCHh1721685034126/SPORE-MALAYSIA-HAVE-KEPT-BIG-PICTURE-IN-MIND-MADE-GOOD-PROGRESS-SM-LEE.jpg)
4 mins
Biden's passing of baton to Harris works in Beijing's favour
China has refrained from publicly rooting for any US presidential election candidate, but analysts are quietly heartened by the prospect of Ms Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate.
![Biden's passing of baton to Harris works in Beijing's favour](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/jOLmc1oIT1721685144244/BIDENS-PASSING-OF-BATON-TO-HARRIS-WORKS-IN-BEIJINGS-FAVOUR.jpg)
3 mins
Marcos bans Philippine online casinos linked to scams and crime
Regulator has until end-2024 to shut down operators catering to overseas gamblers
![Marcos bans Philippine online casinos linked to scams and crime](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/mjwuBe4jB1721685251915/MARCOS-BANS-PHILIPPINE-ONLINE-CASINOS-LINKED-TO-SCAMS-AND-CRIME.jpg)
3 mins
Rice, canned food make up S'pore's fourth tranche of aid to Gaza
Republic committed to helping alleviate suffering in enclave: Vivian Balakrishnan
2 mins
Key Russian refinery in Black Sea damaged by Ukraine drone
Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, its biggest in the Black Sea area, was damaged in a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight that sparked a fire, Russian officials said on July 22.
![Key Russian refinery in Black Sea damaged by Ukraine drone](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/AfpQmF5K21721685527488/KEY-RUSSIAN-REFINERY-IN-BLACK-SEA-DAMAGED-BY-UKRAINE-DRONE.jpg)
1 min
Embraer's Eve unveils full-scale prototype of 'flying taxi'
GAVIAO PEIXOTO, Brazil - Electric aircraft maker Eve has showcased for the first time the full-scale prototype of its \"flying taxi\", achieving a milestone as the company aims to obtain certification and enter service in 2026.
![Embraer's Eve unveils full-scale prototype of 'flying taxi'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/GMDjZu4Q01721685465417/EMBRAERS-EVE-UNVEILS-FULLSCALE-PROTOTYPE-OF-FLYING-TAXI.jpg)
2 mins
New Pasir Ris Mall to have polyclinic by end-2024
Upcoming integrated transport hub will have an air-conditioned bus interchange in 2025
![New Pasir Ris Mall to have polyclinic by end-2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/kuQVzSlke1721684214807/NEW-PASIR-RIS-MALL-TO-HAVE-POLYCLINIC-BY-END2024.jpg)
3 mins
Malls, offices and condos looking into ways to smoothen deliveries
Longer grace period for parking, more shelters for waiting bays among ideas
![Malls, offices and condos looking into ways to smoothen deliveries](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/ngDKNHR501721684384645/MALLS-OFFICES-AND-CONDOS-LOOKING-INTO-WAYS-TO-SMOOTHEN-DELIVERIES.jpg)
2 mins
Ken Lim takes the stand, calls allegations against him 'a blatant lie'
Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim called the allegations of him asking sexually inappropriate questions “a blatant lie”, as he took the stand for the first time in the trial.
![Ken Lim takes the stand, calls allegations against him 'a blatant lie'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/pjmLhcrt11721686320647/KEN-LIM-TAKES-THE-STAND-CALLS-ALLEGATIONS-AGAINST-HIM-A-BLATANT-LIE.jpg)
3 mins
S'pore stocks end lower on news of Biden's election-race exit
STI falls 0.3%, but gainers outpace losers 290 to 277 | Singtel is top index performer, climbing 1% to $3.05 | In the region, Japan, S. Korea and Malaysia slip, but HK rises
1 min
A Harris bid for presidency changes equation for markets
US stock futures inch higher, indicating a cautious thumbs up to Biden’s decision to step down
![A Harris bid for presidency changes equation for markets](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/NcHgpJjqX1721685676070/A-HARRIS-BID-FOR-PRESIDENCY-CHANGES-EQUATION-FOR-MARKETS.jpg)
3 mins
China developer working with mystery bond buyer to clear debt
The source of the money is shrouded in mystery. But a major Chinese real estate developer appears to be trying a novel approach to resolving its debt: It is working with a buyer to purchase bonds at deeply discounted prices, and then cancelling the securities.
![China developer working with mystery bond buyer to clear debt](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/5b4BI5cgr1721685777117/CHINA-DEVELOPER-WORKING-WITH-MYSTERY-BOND-BUYER-TO-CLEAR-DEBT.jpg)
3 mins
Grab acquires restaurant reservation platform Chope
Ride-hailing company Grab has acquired restaurant reservation platform Chope, both companies said on July 22.
![Grab acquires restaurant reservation platform Chope](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/DMC-6x4891721686475245/GRAB-ACQUIRES-RESTAURANT-RESERVATION-PLATFORM-CHOPE.jpg)
2 mins
Allianz offer for Income Insurance sparks concerns among some
Without Income’s social mission, fears are that coverage will cost more
![Allianz offer for Income Insurance sparks concerns among some](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/fLhZ7zKto1721684483564/ALLIANZ-OFFER-FOR-INCOME-INSURANCE-SPARKS-CONCERNS-AMONG-SOME.jpg)
4 mins
SCHILLER MAKES KRANJI PITSTOP VISIT COUNT
Young Aussie jockey wins one race in first S’pore raid, Bowman also gets on the board
![SCHILLER MAKES KRANJI PITSTOP VISIT COUNT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/Ms5Lp5VZF1721685908020/SCHILLER-MAKES-KRANJI-PITSTOP-VISIT-COUNT.jpg)
3 mins
SCHAUFFELE A STEP CLOSER TO CAREER SLAM
American world No. 2 aiming to join list of only five golfers to have won all four Majors
![SCHAUFFELE A STEP CLOSER TO CAREER SLAM](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/wDwIb6RSG1721685996819/SCHAUFFELE-A-STEP-CLOSER-TO-CAREER-SLAM.jpg)
3 mins
JAVELIN IS NO FLIGHT OF FANCY FOR CHOPRA
Calm Indian’s masterful technique will be key as he chases a second Olympic gold
![JAVELIN IS NO FLIGHT OF FANCY FOR CHOPRA](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/24723/1774290/of0KIZhkx1721686088170/JAVELIN-IS-NO-FLIGHT-OF-FANCY-FOR-CHOPRA.jpg)
5 mins
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