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JAVELIN IS NO FLIGHT OF FANCY FOR CHOPRA
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JAVELIN IS NO FLIGHT OF FANCY FOR CHOPRA

Calm Indian’s masterful technique will be key as he chases a second Olympic gold

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July 23, 2024
SCHAUFFELE A STEP CLOSER TO CAREER SLAM
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SCHAUFFELE A STEP CLOSER TO CAREER SLAM

American world No. 2 aiming to join list of only five golfers to have won all four Majors

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July 23, 2024
SCHILLER MAKES KRANJI PITSTOP VISIT COUNT
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SCHILLER MAKES KRANJI PITSTOP VISIT COUNT

Young Aussie jockey wins one race in first S’pore raid, Bowman also gets on the board

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July 23, 2024
China developer working with mystery bond buyer to clear debt
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China developer working with mystery bond buyer to clear debt

The source of the money is shrouded in mystery. But a major Chinese real estate developer appears to be trying a novel approach to resolving its debt: It is working with a buyer to purchase bonds at deeply discounted prices, and then cancelling the securities.

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July 23, 2024
A Harris bid for presidency changes equation for markets
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A Harris bid for presidency changes equation for markets

US stock futures inch higher, indicating a cautious thumbs up to Biden’s decision to step down

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July 23, 2024
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S'pore stocks end lower on news of Biden's election-race exit

STI falls 0.3%, but gainers outpace losers 290 to 277 | Singtel is top index performer, climbing 1% to $3.05 | In the region, Japan, S. Korea and Malaysia slip, but HK rises

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July 23, 2024
Key Russian refinery in Black Sea damaged by Ukraine drone
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Key Russian refinery in Black Sea damaged by Ukraine drone

Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, its biggest in the Black Sea area, was damaged in a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight that sparked a fire, Russian officials said on July 22.

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July 23, 2024
Embraer's Eve unveils full-scale prototype of 'flying taxi'
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Embraer's Eve unveils full-scale prototype of 'flying taxi'

GAVIAO PEIXOTO, Brazil - Electric aircraft maker Eve has showcased for the first time the full-scale prototype of its \"flying taxi\", achieving a milestone as the company aims to obtain certification and enter service in 2026.

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July 23, 2024
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Rice, canned food make up S'pore's fourth tranche of aid to Gaza

Republic committed to helping alleviate suffering in enclave: Vivian Balakrishnan

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July 23, 2024
Marcos bans Philippine online casinos linked to scams and crime
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Marcos bans Philippine online casinos linked to scams and crime

Regulator has until end-2024 to shut down operators catering to overseas gamblers

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July 23, 2024
Biden's passing of baton to Harris works in Beijing's favour
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Biden's passing of baton to Harris works in Beijing's favour

China has refrained from publicly rooting for any US presidential election candidate, but analysts are quietly heartened by the prospect of Ms Kamala Harris replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate.

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July 23, 2024
S'pore, Malaysia have kept big picture in mind, made good progress: SM Lee
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S'pore, Malaysia have kept big picture in mind, made good progress: SM Lee

Singapore and Malaysia have a close but inherently complex relationship. And while the two neighbours have not always agreed on every issue, they have made good progress because leaders on both sides have generally been able to keep the big picture in mind, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong on July 21.

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July 23, 2024
Allianz offer for Income Insurance sparks concerns among some
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Allianz offer for Income Insurance sparks concerns among some

Without Income’s social mission, fears are that coverage will cost more

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July 23, 2024
Malls, offices and condos looking into ways to smoothen deliveries
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Malls, offices and condos looking into ways to smoothen deliveries

Longer grace period for parking, more shelters for waiting bays among ideas

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July 23, 2024
New Pasir Ris Mall to have polyclinic by end-2024
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New Pasir Ris Mall to have polyclinic by end-2024

Upcoming integrated transport hub will have an air-conditioned bus interchange in 2025

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July 23, 2024
Harris eases into role of flagbearer for Democrats to take on Trump
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Harris eases into role of flagbearer for Democrats to take on Trump

After Biden's sudden exit, US Vice-President racks up endorsements, but some key party figures still silent

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July 23, 2024
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Bangladesh court pares back govt job quotas after clashes

Bangladesh's top court on July 21 pared back, but fell short of public demands to abolish, contentious civil service hiring rules that sparked nationwide clashes between the police and university students that have killed at least 151 people.

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July 22, 2024
6 MEDALS, BUT NOT ENOUGH
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6 MEDALS, BUT NOT ENOUGH

As tchoukball rivals close gaps, Singapore look to technology and bigger talent pool

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July 22, 2024
NEAR SHOCK TIMELY REMINDER FOR U.S.
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NEAR SHOCK TIMELY REMINDER FOR U.S.

James rescues them in narrow Olympic warmup win over amazing’ South Sudan

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July 22, 2024
ELATED PIASTRI TAMES THE 'BEAST'
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ELATED PIASTRI TAMES THE 'BEAST'

Aussie claims first win on team orders in one-two finish by dominant McLaren

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July 22, 2024
Firms using 'buy now, pay later' services see rise in sales
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Firms using 'buy now, pay later' services see rise in sales

Mode of payment popular among younger people, say merchants and observers

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July 22, 2024
'Fire' lifestyle not for all but set financial goals early: Experts
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'Fire' lifestyle not for all but set financial goals early: Experts

Instead of financial independence, retire early, aim to live and retire meaningfully

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July 22, 2024
ExxonMobil to transfer ops of Malaysia oil, gas assets to Petronas
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ExxonMobil to transfer ops of Malaysia oil, gas assets to Petronas

Move is not a sale; no changes to working interest in production-sharing contracts

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July 22, 2024
Sharing of cultures as migrant workers, S'poreans mark Racial Harmony Day
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Sharing of cultures as migrant workers, S'poreans mark Racial Harmony Day

In Hindu culture, a baby is named at a ceremony 16 days after he or she is born - a tradition that is significant to Indian national Anandha Pradeep.

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July 22, 2024
Dedicated centre to serve needs of lower-income transnational families
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Dedicated centre to serve needs of lower-income transnational families

Households where one spouse is S’porean or a PR can now tap legal, social assistance

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July 22, 2024
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S. Korea beats rivals in bid to build Czech nuclear reactors

Win paves way for Korean companies to score string of similar deals across Europe

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July 22, 2024
Russia's war efforts boosted by key arms parts made in West
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Russia's war efforts boosted by key arms parts made in West

Moscow using alternative supply chains to import commercial products for military use

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July 22, 2024
China maps out 300 reform measures for next five years
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China maps out 300 reform measures for next five years

Xi says aim is to raise innovation capacity for high-quality development

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July 22, 2024
President Tharman, PM Wong pay tribute to late Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong
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President Tharman, PM Wong pay tribute to late Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong

Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong was devoted to improving the lives of the Vietnamese people, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as he paid tribute to Mr Trong, who died on July 19 at the age of 80.

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July 22, 2024
Biden's quest to be consequential could mean stepping away
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Biden's quest to be consequential could mean stepping away

Exit chorus grows louder even as he says he is the one who can beat Trump

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July 22, 2024