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All eyes on Hin Leong founder's appeal against 1712-year jail sentence

Conviction of O.K. Lim, 82, follows the dramatic downfall of his oil trading giant in 2020

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November 22, 2024
Vietnam, Malaysia pledge to maintain peace in S. China Sea
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Vietnam, Malaysia pledge to maintain peace in S. China Sea

Vietnam and Malaysia agreed on Nov 21 to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation to maintain peace in the South China Sea, after a complaint from Malaysia raised tensions over the contested waters.

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November 22, 2024
Political wrangling in India as US accuses Gautam Adani of bribery
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Political wrangling in India as US accuses Gautam Adani of bribery

His listed firms lose a combined $34.8b in market value after charges are filed in NY

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November 22, 2024
Inmates assessed on mobility, housing needs upon admission
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Inmates assessed on mobility, housing needs upon admission

Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin, 82, will be assessed by a medical officer in prison if he fails in his appeal against his conviction over three charges of cheating and forgery, and a jail sentence of 17 years and six months.

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November 22, 2024
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132 hamsters break loose aboard flight in Portugal, triggering four-day hunt

An Airbus A321neo operated by TAP Air Portugal faced an unusual crisis when 132 hamsters reportedly escaped from their cages in the cargo hold, triggering a four-day grounding of the aircraft.

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November 22, 2024
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QR code trial for bus travellers to start at Woodlands, Tuas soon

Bus travellers will be able to use QR codes to enter and exit Singapore's two land checkpoints during a trial starting from the end of November, said Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Nov 21.

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November 22, 2024
Divide over carbon market proposal but talks on track: Fu
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Divide over carbon market proposal but talks on track: Fu

Different views over functions of global registry that will document carbon trading

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November 22, 2024
S'pore, Peru closer to signing carbon credit trading pact
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S'pore, Peru closer to signing carbon credit trading pact

Peru is set to be among the first few countries that Singapore could buy carbon credits from, with a bilateral agreement on carbon trading reaching the advanced stage.

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November 22, 2024
Sweden seeks deeper defence ties with Singapore, as King wraps up visit
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Sweden seeks deeper defence ties with Singapore, as King wraps up visit

Cooperation in maritime security one of Stockholm's key priorities

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November 22, 2024
Call for proposals to enhance taste, nutrition of novel foods
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Call for proposals to enhance taste, nutrition of novel foods

Goal is to boost consumer acceptance of items like plant-based foods, cultivated meat

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November 22, 2024
3 operators to be part of home-based childminding pilot
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3 operators to be part of home-based childminding pilot

Three childminding operators have been appointed for a pilot aimed at giving parents here another infant care option from Dec 1.

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November 22, 2024
Malaysian singer Firdhaus says he did not cheat on fellow singer Diorlying Tan
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Malaysian singer Firdhaus says he did not cheat on fellow singer Diorlying Tan

Malaysian singer Firdhaus has clarified that he never cheated on his ex-girlfriend, fellow Malaysian singer Diorlying Tan.

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November 21, 2024
Liam Payne's funeral held on Nov 20
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Liam Payne's funeral held on Nov 20

\The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne (above), who died in October in a fall from the balcony of his room at a Buenos Aires hotel, was held on November 20, British media reported.

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November 21, 2024
Infinite to mark 15th anniversary with Singapore concert
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Infinite to mark 15th anniversary with Singapore concert

K-pop boy band Infinite will be holding a concert in Singapore in February 2025 to celebrate their 15th anniversary.

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November 21, 2024
Hilarious an ti-romance Timestalken flat biopic Widow Clicquot
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Hilarious an ti-romance Timestalken flat biopic Widow Clicquot

The hilarious antiromance Timestalker by Lowe the Prevenge (2016) writer-director's sophomore feature - confirms the comedienne as British indie cinema's latest bright wit.

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November 21, 2024
A Wicked tearful talk with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
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A Wicked tearful talk with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

\"Excuse me,\" Ariana Grande said, flagging down an imaginary waiter. \"May we have one million tissues, please?\"

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November 21, 2024
A universal story of resilience in Wicked
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A universal story of resilience in Wicked

Chinese-American film-maker Jon M. Chu, who helms the musical fantasy film, says the story is personal to his immigrant family

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November 21, 2024
Gladiator II director Ridley Scott, 86, thrives on the adrenaline of film-making
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Gladiator II director Ridley Scott, 86, thrives on the adrenaline of film-making

It has been 24 years since director Ridley Scott scored one of the biggest hits of his career with Gladiator (2000), a swords-and-sandals epic starring Australian actor Russell Crowe that won the Oscar for Best Picture.

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November 21, 2024
Jimmy O. Yang goes from bit player to hero in Interior Chinatown
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Jimmy O. Yang goes from bit player to hero in Interior Chinatown

The Chinese-American actor says he could relate to the Disney+ satirical comedy series

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November 21, 2024
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
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QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

With poet Yong Shu Hoong at the helm, the literary shindig drew smaller but more engaged crowds

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November 21, 2024
S'PORE'S SENSATIONAL SWEEP
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S'PORE'S SENSATIONAL SWEEP

Pang, Quek defeat No. l duo in straight games to progress to WTT Finals last four

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November 21, 2024
T0h, Yip feted at Sipore Disability Sports Awards
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T0h, Yip feted at Sipore Disability Sports Awards

Swimmers Yip Pin Xiu and Toh Wei Soong retained their individual gongs and extended their records at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards 2024 at the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel on Nov 20.

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November 21, 2024
Bosnia secure Dutch draw in Dzeko's farewell
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Bosnia secure Dutch draw in Dzeko's farewell

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman said he was \"not satisfied\" after Bosnia and Herzegovina fought back to claim only their second point of their Nations League campaign as they held a second-string Netherlands side to a 1-1 draw on Nov 19 in dead rubber.

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November 21, 2024
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Andrich slams handball call as Germany concede late

Robert Andrich criticised the handball rule after Germany conceded a stoppage-time equaliser from the penalty spot and had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Hungary in their final Nations League group match on Nov 19.

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November 21, 2024
RESULTS MASK BRAZIL'S GOOD WORK: DORIVAL
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RESULTS MASK BRAZIL'S GOOD WORK: DORIVAL

Coach calls for patience after hosts booed off in l-l qualifying draw against Uruguay

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November 21, 2024
Guardiola agrees to one-year extension: Report
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Guardiola agrees to one-year extension: Report

Pep Guardiola is set to extend his stay in charge of Manchester City by signing a one-year extension to his contract, The Athletic reported on Nov 19.

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November 21, 2024
Popovic hails Aussie character in 'crazy' Bahrain draw
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Popovic hails Aussie character in 'crazy' Bahrain draw

Australia coach Tony Popovic praised the character of his side after they rescued a precious point at the death in a \"crazy\" World Cup qualifying 2-2 stalemate in Bahrain on Nov 19.

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November 21, 2024
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SPAIN DROP RECORD SCORER HERMOSO

World Cup kiss victim, Paredes out of squad amid speculation over views in Netflix show

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November 21, 2024
Best doubles of our lives' puts Slovakia into final
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Best doubles of our lives' puts Slovakia into final

Slovakia swept past Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-final doubles decider on Nov 19 to seal a 2-1 victory and set up a title showdown with Italy.

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November 21, 2024
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(No controversy, in France omitting Alldritt

France rugby coach Fabien Galthie said on Nov 20 there is \"no controversy\" regarding Gregory Alldritt's absence from the team to face Argentina on Nov 22.

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November 21, 2024