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PATTY RELISHING S'PORE SWING
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PATTY RELISHING S'PORE SWING

Major champ heads into S’pore Women’s Open, HSBC event with a title in 2024

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February 22, 2024
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KOK’S ACE TRUMPED BY WIDE GATE

Sabah Ace local trainer’s best hope among trio in Class 3 race but undone by bad draw

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February 22, 2024
Firms stand to gain from Budget's green initiatives, say observers
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Firms stand to gain from Budget's green initiatives, say observers

SMEs can boost competitiveness, save costs, create opportunities across economy

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February 22, 2024
SIA share price hits turbulence, falling close to 10% on cost concerns
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SIA share price hits turbulence, falling close to 10% on cost concerns

Market reacts negatively even though revenue growth remained solid in Q3

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February 22, 2024
Indonesia's central bank keeps policy rates unchanged, as expected
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Indonesia's central bank keeps policy rates unchanged, as expected

It says current levels consistent with efforts to keep rupiah stable, manage inflation

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February 22, 2024
Japan’s export srowth beats forecast, up IL9% on CNY surge
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Japan’s export srowth beats forecast, up IL9% on CNY surge

Gains add to momentum for BO] policy shift, but analysts warn external demand may waver

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February 22, 2024
4 nabbed for providing illegal rides between Singapore and Malaysia
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4 nabbed for providing illegal rides between Singapore and Malaysia

Four drivers have been nabbed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) for providing cross-border chauffeured services between Singapore and Malaysia without the required licence.

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February 22, 2024
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Nearly 40 under probe after victims lose 1.8m to fake buyers online

Suspects allegedly facilitated scams in ways including handing over their bank accounts

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February 22, 2024
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Interpol red notice for former YuuZoo boss; ex-CEO charged

Social media company’s co-founder allegedly involved in release of misleading statements

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February 22, 2024
ITE students set a taste of working in the public service
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ITE students set a taste of working in the public service

Internship programme allows them to learn new skills and explore career opportunities

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February 22, 2024
Higher childcare subsidies for lower-income non-working mums a smart investment
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Higher childcare subsidies for lower-income non-working mums a smart investment

Push to boost social mobility under Forward Singapore exercise a key driver behind policy shift

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February 22, 2024
South Korean govt warns striking doctors to go back to work
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South Korean govt warns striking doctors to go back to work

Minister says action will be taken against protest leaders as hospitals feel crunch

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February 22, 2024
Russia increases attacks on anniversary of Ukraine uprising
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Russia increases attacks on anniversary of Ukraine uprising

Ukraine said on Feb 20 it was fighting off dozens of Russian attacks as Moscow claimed the recapture of a bridgehead, days after it seized a key town amid stalled Western aid deliveries to Kyiv.

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February 22, 2024
Pakistan parties strike power accord without Khan camp
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Pakistan parties strike power accord without Khan camp

Agreement between PML-N and PPP will return Shehbaz Sharif to the premiership

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February 22, 2024
US likely to look past Prabowos alleged human rights record for strategic, economic reasons
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US likely to look past Prabowos alleged human rights record for strategic, economic reasons

Washington will take a pragmatic approach to relationship with Indonesia, say experts

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February 22, 2024
India's export of drones to Israel complicates its position on war
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India's export of drones to Israel complicates its position on war

Critics say that it is contrary to New Delhi's calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

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February 22, 2024
Tarwan’s Starlux Airlines orders eight Airbus planes
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Tarwan’s Starlux Airlines orders eight Airbus planes

Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has placed an order for three more Airbus A330neo wide-body passenger aircraft and five A350F cargo planes.

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February 22, 2024
MoneyFM 89.3 panel discusses whether Budget 2024 is an election budget’
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MoneyFM 89.3 panel discusses whether Budget 2024 is an election budget’

Incentives to upskill workers will give them a career boost, but there is still uncertainty over whether some of these initiatives will truly meet firms' needs.

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February 22, 2024
Significant policy shifts in Budget 2024; 24 more steps on road ahead: DPM Wong
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Significant policy shifts in Budget 2024; 24 more steps on road ahead: DPM Wong

Budget rolls out first instalment of Forward S’pore agenda, he says at panel discussion

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February 22, 2024
S’pore to invest up to 100m to upgrade broadband network
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S’pore to invest up to 100m to upgrade broadband network

Work to allow households to get 10 times faster Internet speeds to start in mid-2024

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February 22, 2024
FIGHTING SPIRIT NEEDED
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FIGHTING SPIRIT NEEDED

S’pore table tennis teams into world c’ships play-offs but stiffer tests await

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February 21, 2024
ARSENAL GUN FOR A HISTORIC DOUBLE
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ARSENAL GUN FOR A HISTORIC DOUBLE

Captain Odegaard urges free-scoring side to use momentum for European and EPL glory

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February 21, 2024
VALIANT VEKIC HITS SABALENKA FOR SIX
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VALIANT VEKIC HITS SABALENKA FOR SIX

Croat comes from a set and a break down to stun Australian Open champion in Dubai

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February 21, 2024
BASKETBALL BOUNCED IN VENUE SHUFFLE
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BASKETBALL BOUNCED IN VENUE SHUFFLE

Paris 2024 group games will be near Lille as badminton and gymnastics take precedence

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February 21, 2024
Sembcorp's second-half profit rises 15% to $412 million
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Sembcorp's second-half profit rises 15% to $412 million

Final dividend of 8 cents per share proposed, bringing the total for the year to 13 cents

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February 21, 2024
Singapore Airlines posts 4.9% rise in Q3 earnings to $659m
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Singapore Airlines posts 4.9% rise in Q3 earnings to $659m

Gain comes on back of robust passenger demand as China, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan reopened

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February 21, 2024
Flexible work arrangements vital as S'pore population ages
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Flexible work arrangements vital as S'pore population ages

More could be in caregiving roles and supportive workplaces needed, says Gan Siow Huang

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February 21, 2024
China cuts mortgage reference rate to revive property market
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China cuts mortgage reference rate to revive property market

Reduction will allow more cities to lower minimum mortgage rates for home buyers

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February 21, 2024
Jail for deliveryman who crashed lorry into tree, killing two friends
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Jail for deliveryman who crashed lorry into tree, killing two friends

A deliveryman was ferrying a group of his friends home in a lorry when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed it into a tree.

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February 21, 2024
UOB, clients raise over $2.2m for art, children's and educational causes
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UOB, clients raise over $2.2m for art, children's and educational causes

UOB and its commercial banking clients raised more than $2.2 million for art, children's and educational causes as part of the bank's annual Chinese New Year festive celebrations.

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February 21, 2024