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JAMES DUO CHECK IN FOR FIRST TIME
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JAMES DUO CHECK IN FOR FIRST TIME

Lakers’ LeBron, Bronny enter court in 2nd quarter to become NBA’s maiden father-son act

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October 24, 2024
GAMESTONKS RIGHT AT TOP OF HIS GAME AT KL TRIALS
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GAMESTONKS RIGHT AT TOP OF HIS GAME AT KL TRIALS

Ex-Kranji Pacific Snoopy also serves notice of her smart form

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October 24, 2024
EL CASTELLO ALL SET FOR SPRING CHAMPION
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EL CASTELLO ALL SET FOR SPRING CHAMPION

Trainer Anthony Cummings plots Group path towards Victoria Derby for smart 3yo

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October 24, 2024
'It feels like a watershed moment for AI'
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'It feels like a watershed moment for AI'

Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis on his Nobel Prize

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October 24, 2024
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What 'do no harm' means as temperatures soar

Medical workers are key to adapting to the realities of global warming, but they are not receiving the necessary training.

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October 24, 2024
Why gold is dazzling investors
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Why gold is dazzling investors

Financial fears and geopolitical tremors combine to great effect.

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October 24, 2024
'Singapore on steroids;: Dubai deserves more attention
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'Singapore on steroids;: Dubai deserves more attention

Open to the world, the most populous of the seven emirates that make up the UAE is a trendsetter in Al, fintech and digitalisation.

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October 24, 2024
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Ascott to expand apartment hotel business in China via joint venture

The Ascott Limited, a Singapore-headquartered hospitality company, will expand its apartment hotel business in China through a joint venture with Jin Jiang Hotels.

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October 24, 2024
25 projects lauded for their impact on society, environment
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25 projects lauded for their impact on society, environment

Initiative by music school for special needs kids among those showcased on annual list

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October 24, 2024
Development of Singapore's second LNG facility to begin amid rising energy demand
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Development of Singapore's second LNG facility to begin amid rising energy demand

Natural gas will continue to play crucial role in safeguarding energy security: DPM Gan

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October 24, 2024
Tupperware avoids liquidation by having creditors acquire firm after judge intervenes
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Tupperware avoids liquidation by having creditors acquire firm after judge intervenes

WASHINGTON Tupperware Brands hammered out a deal for its creditors to acquire the business, ending a dispute that has risked a liquidation of the iconic company after a push from the United States judge overseeing the bankruptcy.

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October 24, 2024
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GIC, Macquarie said to be eyeing $2.6b divestment of green energy firm

Singapore's GIC and Australia's Macquarie are looking at selling their stake of roughly 30 per cent in Philippine renewable energy firm Energy Development Corporation (EDC), a deal that could fetch US$2 billion (S$2.6 billion), two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

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October 24, 2024
China's stimulus moves not enough, say Yellen and top IMF economist
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China's stimulus moves not enough, say Yellen and top IMF economist

They argue that the latest measures will not meaningfully boost domestic demand.

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October 24, 2024
HSBC overhaul by new CEO stumps employees and investors alike
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HSBC overhaul by new CEO stumps employees and investors alike

No sense of how many jobs will be axed and how much money the bank could save

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October 24, 2024
After bouts of depression, he is now a lifeline for others
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After bouts of depression, he is now a lifeline for others

Co-founder of non-profit group reaches out to South Asians here who are in distress

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October 24, 2024
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Nearly 4,000 people caught, fined for possessing or using vapes

Nearly 4,000 people in Singapore were caught and fined for possessing or using e-vaporisers over a span of three months, said the health authorities on Oct 23.

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October 24, 2024
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First batch of new electric buses to be on roads from Dec

10 BYD buses will be first to use charging infrastructure at new Sengkang West depot

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October 24, 2024
'Firefly' garden, snow shows to jazz up Orchard Rd for Christmas
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'Firefly' garden, snow shows to jazz up Orchard Rd for Christmas

Annual light-up event will also bring back street party with food trucks, pop-up stalls

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October 24, 2024
Britain and Germany strengthen defence ties with new agreement
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Britain and Germany strengthen defence ties with new agreement

Britain and Germany signed a landmark defence agreement on Oct 23 and pledged to cooperate on exercises on Nato's eastern flank as they stressed the need for Europe to be able to defend itself given possible escalation in the war in Ukraine.

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October 24, 2024
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Trespassing charge applied to Capitol riot defendants upheld

A US appeals court on Oct 22 upheld the use of a criminal trespassing charge against nearly all the 1,500 defendants accused of taking part in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, rejecting an attempt to further restrict the charges available to prosecutors.

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October 24, 2024
Harris says US is ready for a female president
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Harris says US is ready for a female president

Meanwhile, Trump claims US will get four more years of incompetence’ if his rival wins

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October 24, 2024
Prabowo govt could face formidable opposition in Parliament from PDI-P
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Prabowo govt could face formidable opposition in Parliament from PDI-P

Nation’s biggest party commands a fifth of the 580 seats, has vast grassroots support

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October 24, 2024
At least 14 dead as tro tropical storm batters the Philippines
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At least 14 dead as tro tropical storm batters the Philippines

At least 14 people were killed in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Trami flooded villages, inundated rivers and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes as it approached the eastern coast.

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October 24, 2024
Johor banks on new economic zones to stem brain drain
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Johor banks on new economic zones to stem brain drain

The hope is that higher starting salaries will persuade workers against finding jobs in Singapore

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October 24, 2024
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How giant batteries can help S'pore store excess solar energy

As Singapore seeks to harness as much sunshine as it can to maximise its limited renewable energy sources, it needs to improve technologies that can store excess solar energy from the day.

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October 24, 2024
Work begins on hydrogen-ready power plant in net-zero push
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Work begins on hydrogen-ready power plant in net-zero push

Work has officially begun on an $800 million power plant that has the capability to use hydrogen to generate electricity, as part of a push to utilise the fuel to reach Singapore's net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050.

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October 24, 2024
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Teenager who killed schoolmate with axe loses appeal against 16 years' jail

Chief Justice says student showed chilling degree of premeditation in planning attack

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October 24, 2024
News analysis China-India border deal a positive step but trust issues remain
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News analysis China-India border deal a positive step but trust issues remain

Xi, Modi agree to try to improve ties that deteriorated after fatal military clash

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October 24, 2024
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Trespassing charge applied to Capitol riot defendants upheld

WASHINGTON - A US appeals court on Oct 22 upheld the use of a criminal trespassing charge against nearly all the 1,500 defendants accused of taking part in the Jan 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, rejecting an attempt to further restrict the charges available to prosecutors.

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October 24, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects missile bases, cites US nuclear threat
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Kim Jong Un inspects missile bases, cites US nuclear threat

SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a strategic missile base, state media said on Oct 23, releasing images of him viewing transport and launch vehicles for the country's largest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic weapons.

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October 24, 2024