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Bortoleto the latest sign of F1's generational shift
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Bortoleto the latest sign of F1's generational shift

LONDON - Sauber's signing of Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto means at least a fifth of the 20-driver Formula One grid will be starting a first full season in 2025, with a new wave of young talent coming up fast.

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November 08, 2024
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McIlroy hopes Trump's win can end golf's civil war

ABU DHABI - Rory McIlroy feels that with Donald Trump sweeping the United States presidential elections, a resolution in the PGA Tour-LIV Golf stand-off might be in sight.

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November 08, 2024
HOT CURRY, RED-HOT WARRIORS
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HOT CURRY, RED-HOT WARRIORS

Veteran excels against Tatum in blockbuster victory over champs Celtics

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November 08, 2024
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Khelif takes legal action over gender reports

PARIS - Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who defied a row over her gender eligibility to win Olympic welterweight gold, is taking legal action over media reports about leaked medical records, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Nov 6.

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November 08, 2024
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Classy Dyce all set for another roll

Nov 9 South Africa (Turffontein/Kenilworth) form guide

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November 08, 2024
Breaking with breaking: Raygun to retire after Olympic misfire
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Breaking with breaking: Raygun to retire after Olympic misfire

MELBOURNE - Breaker Rachael \"Raygun\" Gunn's signature kangaroo bounce will not be seen on a competitive stage again after the Australian declared she could not bring herself to battle following the backlash over her Paris Olympics performance.

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November 08, 2024
AN OAKS MOMENT TO REALLY TREASURE
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AN OAKS MOMENT TO REALLY TREASURE

After Via Sistina's Cox Plate romp, Yulong unveils another gem in Spring filly classic

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November 08, 2024
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Oliver Twist is close to a win

Nov 8 South Africa (Fairview) form guide

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November 08, 2024
Traffic ● Bus lanes provide cyclists a safe space to travel
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Traffic ● Bus lanes provide cyclists a safe space to travel

As an avid cyclist, I beg to differ with Mr Peter Heng's suggestion (Allow heavy goods vehicles to use bus lanes, Nov 7).

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November 08, 2024
SELVAN'S FINGER ON THE TRIGGER
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SELVAN'S FINGER ON THE TRIGGER

Former Kranji B trainer not sleeping on his laurels as he readies for more business trips

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November 08, 2024
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Replies Employment ● Ongoing efforts to educate vulnerable workers and protect their interests

We thank Mr V. Balu for his letter \"Do more to protect job seekers from unscrupulous agencies\" (Nov 5). We agree that vulnerable workers must not be exploited by employment agencies when seeking job opportunities.

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November 08, 2024
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Animal cruelty ● Explore rehabilitation efforts for offenders

It gives me great comfort to learn that the National Parks Board (NParks) is reviewing the Animals and Birds Act in the light of the rising number of animal cruelty cases (NParks to review Animals and Birds Act, Code of Animal Welfare, Oct 27).

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November 08, 2024
What is the price of paying with your palm?
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What is the price of paying with your palm?

Biometric data is being collected to make life more convenient, but the consequences of a data breach are frightening.

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November 08, 2024
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Consider subsidy clawback clause for future EC projects

I am apprehensive about the competitive bids for the executive condominium (EC) site in Tampines Street 95. With a top bid of $465 million, or $768 per square foot per plot ratio, the site set a new record for EC land.

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November 08, 2024
The world will weather Trump 2.0's climate attacks
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The world will weather Trump 2.0's climate attacks

The green transition is big business in the US and globally and Trump's efforts to derail it will fail.

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November 08, 2024
Trump's comeback: Outlook for Singapore and Asean
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Trump's comeback: Outlook for Singapore and Asean

Given what is known from Trump's first term, conditions look more favourable for Singapore than Asean.

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November 08, 2024
Grandpa stories: SG60 is a good time to recount lives of pioneer citizens
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Grandpa stories: SG60 is a good time to recount lives of pioneer citizens

Get students to talk to elderly Singaporeans in their homes or in the community to record and tell their stories.

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November 08, 2024
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America under Trump: A more demanding, less reliable partner in Asia

That means US friends and allies have some hard choices to make.

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November 08, 2024
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DBS stock surges on share buyback plan, record $3.03b profit

DBS Group Holdings unveiled a multibillion dollar share-buyback programme, as wealth management fees and trading income drove quarterly earnings past the $3 billion mark for the first time.

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November 08, 2024
I'd do it differently, if I were to do it again: DBS CEO on bank's tech
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I'd do it differently, if I were to do it again: DBS CEO on bank's tech

Outgoing bank chief says he did not consider operational complexity enough

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November 08, 2024
New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture
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New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture

NTUC has launched a platform to help smaller companies improve workplace culture and engage better with their staff.

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November 08, 2024
New AstraZeneca facility to create over 800 jobs, ready by 2029
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New AstraZeneca facility to create over 800 jobs, ready by 2029

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is set to create over 800 skilled jobs to staff a new manufacturing facility in Tuas South.

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November 08, 2024
New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture
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New platform for SMEs to engage staff, improve workplace culture

NTUC has launched a platform to help smaller companies improve workplace culture and engage better with their staff.

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November 08, 2024
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Enhanced QR payment scheme to expand in S'pore and globally

SGQR+ rolls out to 24,000 points locally; roamQR launches to facilitate regional links

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November 08, 2024
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Super-rich Indian families setting up family offices in Singapore

A new cohort of young, successful Indian business elites are joining the Ambanis, the family behind Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, in setting up their family offices in Singapore to preserve and grow their wealth.

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November 08, 2024
Hyundai's electric air taxi can take off as early as 2028 in US
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Hyundai's electric air taxi can take off as early as 2028 in US

S'pore's CAAS working with Asia regulators on toolkits for air taxi, drone commercial ops

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November 08, 2024
Saudi petrochem firm Sabic opens $220m resin plant in Singapore
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Saudi petrochem firm Sabic opens $220m resin plant in Singapore

A Saudi petrochemicals giant officially opened a new $220 million resin manufacturing facility in Singapore on Nov 7.

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November 08, 2024
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Singapore shares rise 2% following Trump's victory

• But losers still outnumber gainers 306 to 278 on STI • DBS Bank hits all-time high of $41.70 on strong Q3 results • CapitaLand Investment the top loser on STI, down 3.8%

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November 08, 2024
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Woman's suicide likely triggered by lawsuits filed against her, court hears

A woman who died by suicide was likely triggered by lawsuits filed against her and mounting legal fees, a coroner's court heard on Nov 7.

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November 08, 2024
Association of Banks in Singapore unveils anti-scam mascot Canny
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Association of Banks in Singapore unveils anti-scam mascot Canny

Children and youth now have a visual reminder of the growing sophistication of scams and will soon have a fun way to learn the risks through interactive skits in schools.

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November 08, 2024