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Oct 29 South Africa (Durbanville) form analysis

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October 29, 2024
LINES SINCERELY BELIEVES IN KL
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LINES SINCERELY BELIEVES IN KL

Australian trainer busy at sales, catching positive wave sweeping Selangor Turf Club

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October 29, 2024
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Telemedicine Conduct sessions on a platform under MOH control

I refer to the article \"MaNaDr Clinic's licence to be revoked by MOH, 41 doctors being investigated, 7 sacked\" (Oct 24).

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October 29, 2024
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38 Oxley Road ● Create virtual tour to preserve the site digitally

While I see valid points on both sides of the 38 Oxley Road debate, I lean towards respecting Mr Lee Kuan Yew's wish for demolition (Lee Hsien Yang's claim on 38 Oxley Road inaccurate, creates false urgency for demolition: Govt, Oct 25).

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October 29, 2024
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Filial piety ● Be more grateful to our grandparents

I refer to the article by Mr Shawn Hoo: \"Viewpoint: How to make a million memories with grandma while she's alive\" (Oct 19). It resonated with me on a personal level.

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October 29, 2024
Disappointed by results of renovation at hawker centre
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Disappointed by results of renovation at hawker centre

Letter of the day

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October 29, 2024
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International cooperation vital when crooks play 'Catch Me If You Can' across borders

Mutual assistance and coordinated action by prosecuting authorities go a long way in the fight against transnational crime.

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October 29, 2024
After a disastrous election, more troubles loom for Japan's LDP
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After a disastrous election, more troubles loom for Japan's LDP

The prospect of rainbow coalition governments and a return to short-term prime ministers seems a distinct possibility.

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October 29, 2024
SumikoAt60: Can't sleep? Try the '4-7-8' and leaves on a stream' techniques
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SumikoAt60: Can't sleep? Try the '4-7-8' and leaves on a stream' techniques

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, is the first line of treatment for those who struggle to fall asleep.

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October 29, 2024
Information time bombs: Foreign actors flying local colours
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Information time bombs: Foreign actors flying local colours

Regulation alone won't stop hostile information campaigns. Singaporeans need to know who's pulling the strings and think twice about what they read and share.

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October 29, 2024
S'pore to invest another $440m to boost deep tech start-up growth
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S'pore to invest another $440m to boost deep tech start-up growth

This expands govt funding under scheme that backs such start-ups to over $1 billion

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October 29, 2024
In Philippines, early AI adoption in customer service sign of things to come
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In Philippines, early AI adoption in customer service sign of things to come

Some workers will survive through a mix of skill, grit and luck, but many are less fortunate.

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October 29, 2024
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Hedge funds sold yen just before election catapulted Japan risk

TOKYO - Hedge funds turned bearish on the yen in the week before Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to gain a majority at a general election, threatening to amplify losses in the currency.

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October 29, 2024
25% of board directors at top SGX-listed firms now women
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25% of board directors at top SGX-listed firms now women

A quarter of board directors for the top 100 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange are now women, crossing the 25 per cent mark ahead of 2025, according to mid-year data from the Council for Board Diversity (CBD).

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October 29, 2024
Should shareholders of Dyna-Mac accept Hanwha's new offer for controlling stake?
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Should shareholders of Dyna-Mac accept Hanwha's new offer for controlling stake?

There are risks to holding the shares in the light of recent developments, experts note

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October 29, 2024
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China's central bank adds new policy tool to manage liquidity

BEIJING - China's central bank is expanding its monetary policy toolkit to get a better handle on liquidity in the financial system as it seeks to add more levers for fine-tuning the economy.

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October 29, 2024
Hong Kong home sales pick up but still face headwinds
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Hong Kong home sales pick up but still face headwinds

Hong Kong's home sales uptick is expected to struggle with momentum due to the city's weak economic outlook and elevated interest rates.

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October 29, 2024
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HK lists Al, crypto moves to retain business edge

HONG KONG - Hong Kong outlined its first policy guidelines dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance and floated a tax break for virtual assets, part of efforts to promote itself as an Asian business centre.

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October 29, 2024
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HK stock exchange launches cryptocurrency benchmark

Index will provide real-time prices in Asian time zone as demand for such data rises

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October 29, 2024
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London job vacancies stuck below pre-Covid-19 levels, new data shows

Lower footfall due to hybrid work causing some services sector jobs to be lost forever

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October 29, 2024
Olympus CEO exits after allegation he bought illegal drugs
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Olympus CEO exits after allegation he bought illegal drugs

TOKYO - Olympus pushed out its chief executive after investigating an allegation he purchased illegal drugs, a stunning exit for the German native after less than two years at the helm.

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October 29, 2024
Boeing plans to raise $20b to boost liquidity amid crippling strike
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Boeing plans to raise $20b to boost liquidity amid crippling strike

Boeing is planning to launch a capital-raising exercise as early as Oct 28, according to people familiar with the matter, in an offering that would help the beleaguered airplane maker boost its liquidity.

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October 29, 2024
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Singapore shares fall, bucking gains across regional bourses

• STI dips 0.3% to 3,584.08, with Seatrium the biggest loser • Decliners beat advancers 278 to 230 across broader market • Indexes in Japan, Australia, Shanghai, South Korea up

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October 29, 2024
Get discount on unsold food, help reduce waste via new app
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Get discount on unsold food, help reduce waste via new app

Yindii lets users order 'surprise bag' and get 50%-80% off retail price at day's end

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October 29, 2024
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Inappropriate MediShield Life claims: Doc's suspension reduced

Surgical oncologist Melissa Teo, who was suspended for six months from MediShield Life and MediSave accreditation in August, has had her suspension cut by two months. She was suspended for making \"severe non-compliance\" claims against MediSave or MediShield Life, including Integrated Shield Plans.

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October 29, 2024
Clementi stabbing: Man accused of killing grassroots volunteer taken to crime scene
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Clementi stabbing: Man accused of killing grassroots volunteer taken to crime scene

The suspect in the case of a fatal stabbing in Clementi was escorted to the crime scene on Oct 28.

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October 29, 2024
'Sticker aunties' make kids smile at Stadium MRT station
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'Sticker aunties' make kids smile at Stadium MRT station

Among the children who take a train at Stadium MRT station, Madam Ayati Hassan and Madam Marfadina Mohamed Nossi are known as the \"sticker aunties\".

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October 29, 2024
ST Explains How Sisters' Islands Marine Park is bringing science from lab to life
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ST Explains How Sisters' Islands Marine Park is bringing science from lab to life

The Sisters' Islands Marine Park, which reopened to the public on Oct 28, is not just a place to bring people closer to Singapore's underwater life.

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October 29, 2024
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FairPrice Group trials self-driving cargo vehicles on public roads

Use of such vehicles is expected to lower the group's emissions, improve its productivity

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October 29, 2024
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As US election nears, Ukraine's allies worry about what comes next

WASHINGTON - Russia continues a slow, grinding advance across the entire front line in Ukraine as a close US election looms, the result of which will have major repercussions for Kyiv's ability to fight back.

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October 29, 2024