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Dream to finish a crazy year like that: Paolini
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Dream to finish a crazy year like that: Paolini

Jasmine Paolini celebrated an \"unbelievable year\" for both herself and Italian tennis after driving the country to Billie Iean King Cup glory on Nov 20.

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November 22, 2024
RAWILLER CHASING SECOND RAILWAY WITH PICK-UP RIDE
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RAWILLER CHASING SECOND RAILWAY WITH PICK-UP RIDE

Sydney raider Belclare draws wide in Perth classic but camp trusts safe pair of hands

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November 22, 2024
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Montelena is well weighted to win Race 6

Nov 22 South Africa (Fairv~i'ew) form analysis

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November 22, 2024
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Healthcare Focus on total patient care approach to dental health

I refer to Professor Teo Yik Ying's Opinion piece \"Say aah! Why is Singapore neglecting dental health?\" (Nov 20).

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November 22, 2024
PEAKY BLINDER TESTS KL WATERS
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PEAKY BLINDER TESTS KL WATERS

Ipoh trainer Coetzee says smart 3Y0 has to travel in order to step up to another level

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November 22, 2024
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Traffic offenders Good to give first-timers a chance to learn from mistakes

I refer to the letter \"Proposed changes to traffic rules send the wrong signal to road users\" (Nov 20). While I share the writer's empathy for victims of dangerous driving and their families, I believe the proposed changes to traffic rules to prevent some offenders from being \"overly punished\" are reasonable and should not be dismissed outright.

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November 22, 2024
Football High ticket and food prices mar enjoyment of matches
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Football High ticket and food prices mar enjoyment of matches

Football in Singapore has long been a sport for the masses, uniting people from all walks of life with its thrilling action and community spirit.

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November 22, 2024
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Replies Phone bills Adjust settings to prevent unexpected charges on supplementary lines

We refer to the letter by Mr Voon Chen Wei, \"Perils of telcos enabling direct carrier billing services by default\" (Nov 18).

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November 22, 2024
Danger flashing; Asia must ring-fence itself from Ukraine war spillover
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Danger flashing; Asia must ring-fence itself from Ukraine war spillover

A thousand days after the Ukraine war started, the conflict is heading into uncharted and dangerous waters. Asia must do everything it can to sidestep direct involvement.

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November 22, 2024
Fixed rent system for hawker stalls would remove focus on bid prices
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Fixed rent system for hawker stalls would remove focus on bid prices

I appreciate the latest efforts by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to deter high bids for hawker stalls by introducing safeguards against aggressive bidding practices (New measure by NEA to deter high bids for hawker stalls, Nov 4).

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November 22, 2024
Slowdown for AI is opportuniol for everyone else
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Slowdown for AI is opportuniol for everyone else

Businesses will benefit from some much-needed breathing space to figure out how to deliver that all-important return on investment.

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November 22, 2024
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No degree, no problem: US employers look beyond college credentials

Companies such as IBM, General Motors and Walmart are focusing on applicants' skills rather than education.

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November 22, 2024
Hong Kong wants to be Trump-proof but its hands are tied
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Hong Kong wants to be Trump-proof but its hands are tied

Conventional wisdom sees Trump's return as trouble for Hong Kong. A lot depends on Beijing's directives.

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November 22, 2024
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Crypto.com and Triple-A tie up to enable direct crypto payments

Two Singapore-based digital asset firms will soon enable direct payments in cryptocurrencies from users' wallets, in a collaboration that shortens the transaction to a one-step process.

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November 22, 2024
Fraud or scam-related claims handled by Fidrec up 63%
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Fraud or scam-related claims handled by Fidrec up 63%

Total number of claims handled surges 45%, with the average amount rising to $51,599

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November 22, 2024
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Port of Los Angeles handles near-record levels of imports

The busiest maritime trade complex in the US continued to move near-record levels of imports in October as business-es bring goods in ahead of potential tariff increases and seek to avoid labour-related disruptions at alternative ports.

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November 22, 2024
Trump's tariffs plan will hurt Asia, but it is not all doom and gloom
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Trump's tariffs plan will hurt Asia, but it is not all doom and gloom

S-E Asia likely to outpace China in GDP, FDI growth over next decade

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November 22, 2024
Where AI meets design
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Where AI meets design

Leveraging the unfamiliar as a business differentiator

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November 22, 2024
IMPACT IS KEY
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IMPACT IS KEY

Across the board, several other judges agreed that impact is the order of the day.

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November 22, 2024
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S'pore's Digital Asset Exchange offers commercial papers to retail investors

A private markets investment and trading platform is offering retail investors the chance to buy an investment usually reserved for more sophisticated traders.

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November 22, 2024
New EDB managing director appointed; takes over on March l
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New EDB managing director appointed; takes over on March l

Mr Jermaine Loy will take over as managing director of the Economic Development Board (EDB) on March 1, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) announced on Nov 21.

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November 22, 2024
Nvidia's Q4 sales forecast falls short of highest estimates
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Nvidia's Q4 sales forecast falls short of highest estimates

Nvidia delivered a revenue forecast that failed to meet the highest expectations, showing that its dizzying artificial intelligencefuelled growth run has its limits.

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November 22, 2024
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HSBC shelves plans for trading, financing carbon credits

HSBC Holdings has abandoned plans to build a carbon credits desk, according to people familiar with the matter, as Europe's biggest bank cools to a market rocked by repeated allegations of greenwashing.

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November 22, 2024
Archegos founder gets 18 years, jail for massive fraud
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Archegos founder gets 18 years, jail for massive fraud

Bill Hwang also guilty of market manipulation; collapse of his investment firm caused banks $13.4b in losses

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November 22, 2024
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STI dips as fears of Trump tariffs weigh on regional sentiment

● Index down 0.1%; losers outnumber gainers 284 to 233 ● SGX is STI's top performer; Singtel comes in at the bottom ● Trio of local banks end mixed; regional indexes in the red

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November 22, 2024
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Unexploded WWII bomb found off Lornie Road removed

An unexploded World War II bomb found off Lornie Road on Nov 21 was found safe to handle and has been removed for disposal by the Singapore Armed Forces' bomb disposal unit.

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November 22, 2024
NUS student charged after allegedly deflating tyres of five vehicles
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NUS student charged after allegedly deflating tyres of five vehicles

A man who allegedly deflated the tyres of five cars at two multi-storey carparks in Woodlands was charged on Nov 21 with being a public nuisance.

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November 22, 2024
ImpactSG launched to link family offices to philanthropic causes
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ImpactSG launched to link family offices to philanthropic causes

Philanthropy has evolved beyond writing a cheque, says chairman of non-profit body

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November 22, 2024
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Get $4 voucher when you spend $50 at FairPrice, Unity stores

From Nov 22 to 28, shoppers at FairPrice and Unity stores can get a $4 voucher for every $50 they spend in a single transaction, up to a maximum of three vouchers.

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November 22, 2024
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Unmeritorious claims filed to extort settlement are in contempt of court

Ministry of Law says such claims can be struck out if found to be abuse of process

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November 22, 2024