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Extra 20,000 COEs may dampen short-term demand but long-term impact unclear

In line with this \"car-lite\" vision, there will be no change to Singapore's zero vehicle growth rate for cars and motorcycles until Jan 31, 2028.

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October 30, 2024
Singapore's digital economy makes up 17.7% of GDP
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Singapore's digital economy makes up 17.7% of GDP

Tech employment rose by 3.4% in 2023, with a median monthly salary of $7,000

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October 30, 2024
The Straits Times

Motorists can book with authorised workshops to install new ERP unit

No need to wait for notification from LTA to replace IU or go through its booking portal

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October 30, 2024
S'pore's Q3 employment growth more than doubles as layoffs fall
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S'pore's Q3 employment growth more than doubles as layoffs fall

The number of Singapore residents with jobs picked up in the third quarter of 2024, as employment growth surged and retrenchments fell.

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October 30, 2024
The Straits Times

LTA to inject up to 20,000 additional COEs over the next few years

It expects to be able to better manage traffic congestion with ERP 2.0 system

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October 30, 2024
Deluge of EVs, luxury brands likely to keep Cat A COE prices high
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Deluge of EVs, luxury brands likely to keep Cat A COE prices high

Those hoping to buy a mass-market car may find themselves increasingly priced out

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October 29, 2024
Rescued cows inspire S. Korean village's vegan move
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Rescued cows inspire S. Korean village's vegan move

Livestock farming community hopes to draw younger residents and boost tourism

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October 29, 2024
LIMA BY THE CLIFFS
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LIMA BY THE CLIFFS

People taking in the view along the malecon, the cliffside promenade overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in Miraflores, Lima.

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October 29, 2024
Malaysia's biggest sneaker event and Asics team up for snack-inspired kicks
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Malaysia's biggest sneaker event and Asics team up for snack-inspired kicks

Having previously released sneakers inspired by some of Malaysia's most famous cultural icons such as nasi lemak, teh tarik and the Petronas Twin Towers, SneakerLah and Asics have put their feet together again for another collaboration.

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October 29, 2024
Actor Timothee Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest
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Actor Timothee Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest

NEW YORK - Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up?

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October 29, 2024
Snoopy and friends to take over Mandai Wildlife Reserve
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Snoopy and friends to take over Mandai Wildlife Reserve

The world's most famous beagle will take over Mandai Wildlife Reserve this festive season.

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October 29, 2024
Singer-rapper The Kid Laroi cancels Singapore show and rest of Asian tour
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Singer-rapper The Kid Laroi cancels Singapore show and rest of Asian tour

Australian singer-rapper The Kid Laroi has cancelled his Asian tour, which included a concert at Singapore Expo Hall 7 on Nov 1.

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October 29, 2024
Dancing through life
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Dancing through life

More adults and seniors in Singapore are picking up ballet

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October 29, 2024
Spine-tingling music at Halloween concert
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Spine-tingling music at Halloween concert

What makes certain works of classical music scary? The human imagination is so susceptible that powers of suggestion can often hold sway. The annual Halloween concert, part of Singapore Symphony Orchestra's organ series, had the ideal setting in Victoria Concert Hall.

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October 29, 2024
Mushroom hunters seek new species and recognition
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Mushroom hunters seek new species and recognition

PORT ANGELES, United States - You cannot walk very far through a forest in this part of the United States without stumbling upon a mushroom, an eruption from a vast fungal kingdom that all life depends on, but about which people know very little.

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October 29, 2024
Seeing Europe from a wheelchair
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Seeing Europe from a wheelchair

Having broken her foot, the writer and her family had to plan for a disability-friendly trip around Germany and the Netherlands

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October 29, 2024
SWISS' WORLD STANDARD
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SWISS' WORLD STANDARD

Ponti missed Paris medal, but Kenya trip motivates him to 50m butterfly record

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October 29, 2024
Star Marchand savouring his anonymity in Asia
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Star Marchand savouring his anonymity in Asia

SEOUL - Leon Marchand, a quadruple Olympic gold medalist at Paris 2024 and the man dubbed the \"next Michael Phelps,\" has told AFP he is enjoying the relative anonymity of swimming in Asia.

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October 29, 2024
SLOT PLAYS DOWN REDS' TITLE HOPES
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SLOT PLAYS DOWN REDS' TITLE HOPES

Dutchman pleased with comeback draw at Arsenal; Arteta bemoans lack of courage

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October 29, 2024
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Juventus not yet Serie A contenders, says Motta

MILAN - Coach Thiago Motta acknowledged that Juventus are not in the Serie A title race just yet and emphasised the importance of maintaining focus on their growth after they secured a dramatic 4-4 draw with champions Inter Milan, thanks to two late goals on Oct 27.

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October 29, 2024
Maresca sees Zola's quality, vision in Palmer
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Maresca sees Zola's quality, vision in Palmer

LONDON - Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer brushed off comparisons with Gianfranco Zola after his latest goal and standout performance in a 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Oct 27, saying he knew of the former Blues and Italy great only via a video game.

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October 29, 2024
The Straits Times

RUUD INTERIM BOSS AS TEN HAG BOOTED

He is the fifth permanent United manager sacked since Ferguson retired in 2013

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October 29, 2024
The Straits Times

It's a joy to see polite Kiwis flex their sporting muscles

There is a bird in New Zealand which, as the One Earth website writes, can \"solve logical puzzles\" and works \"together to achieve shared objectives\".

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October 29, 2024
Tampines will push for SPL title all the way: Coach Lee
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Tampines will push for SPL title all the way: Coach Lee

Things change quickly in football and Singapore Premier League (SPL) side BG Tampines Rovers know this all too well.

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October 29, 2024
MAX PAYS PENALTIES FOR TWO CLASHES
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MAX PAYS PENALTIES FOR TWO CLASHES

McLaren slam 'ridiculous' Mexico moves against Norris as Briton closes title gap

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October 29, 2024
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New premier vows Brisbane 2032 stadium plan

SYDNEY - The impassioned debate over the main stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics looks set to be reignited in the wake of a change of government in the state of Queensland at the weekend.

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October 29, 2024
Kickboxing lets Senegalese fight for their dreams
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Kickboxing lets Senegalese fight for their dreams

DAKAR - Senegal's new world kickboxing champion Mouhamed Tafsir Ba smashes an uppercut into the punching bag in a dilapidated room in a military barracks.

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October 29, 2024
The Straits Times

Bittersweet Mexico win highlights Sainz's underrated talent

Formula One's explosive season continued in Mexico with a fabulous victory for Carlos Sainz that underlined not just how underrated he is in some circles, but how poignant it is that he is the man Ferrari will drop at the end of the season in favour of Lewis Hamilton.

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October 29, 2024
The Straits Times

MAXEY FINDS SCORING TOUCH IN O.T. VICTORY

Philadelphia guard nets 10 of his 45 points in the extra period as 76ers outlast Pacers

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October 29, 2024
CUMMINGS HAS ONE EL OF A GALLOPER
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CUMMINGS HAS ONE EL OF A GALLOPER

Victoria Derby on the agenda after Spring Champion win caps hat-trick for El Castello

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October 29, 2024