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LLOYD MAKES EARLY MARK IN SINGAPORE
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LLOYD MAKES EARLY MARK IN SINGAPORE

Legend Jeff Lloyd’s son emulates father, but rides first Kranji winner quicker

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February 13, 2024
ONG'S FIVE-STAR NEW YEAR'S DAY
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ONG'S FIVE-STAR NEW YEAR'S DAY

Champion trainer, whose zodiac sign is the dragon, gets his year’ off to a fiery start

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February 13, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg 20-year formula for success has expired
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Mark Zuckerberg 20-year formula for success has expired

Meta cannot copy or acquire its way to another two decades of prosperity.

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February 13, 2024
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Five US firms invested over 1.35b in Chinese chip sector: Report

Investigation focused on investments made before White House’s sweeping restrictions

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February 13, 2024
NY City’s housing crunch worst in 50 years at 1.4% vacancy rate
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NY City’s housing crunch worst in 50 years at 1.4% vacancy rate

Crisis is only getting worse as home construction lags behind demand

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February 13, 2024
Singapore Airshow 2024 to feature largest number of foreign flying teams
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Singapore Airshow 2024 to feature largest number of foreign flying teams

Aviation enthusiasts will be able to catch a slew of aerial displays involving military aircraft from six air forces five of them foreign during the Singapore Airshow 2024, which will run from Feb 20 to 25.

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February 13, 2024
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More crowd control measures for MBS drone show after safety concerns

Marina Bay Sands (MBS) has rolled out additional crowd control measures after its dragon-themed drone show drew a large turnout on Feb 10, sparking safety concerns.

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February 13, 2024
Khan's victory speech’ from jail shows Al's peril and promise
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Khan's victory speech’ from jail shows Al's peril and promise

It adds to concerns about the technology’s power to mislead, particularly in elections

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February 13, 2024
Europe unable to fully supply arms for Ukraine
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Europe unable to fully supply arms for Ukraine

PARIS European nations have pumped billions into defence spending and military aid since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but analysts say the continent's defence industry is still far from being able to supply Kyiv alone.

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February 13, 2024
Israel frees two hostages in Rafah under the cover of air strikes
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Israel frees two hostages in Rafah under the cover of air strikes

Rescue operation shows that military pressure should continue, Netanyahu says

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February 13, 2024
Japan stakes its future on climate innovation to help Asia’s green drive
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Japan stakes its future on climate innovation to help Asia’s green drive

Experts call on govt to take stronger lead by offering subsidies to private firms

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February 13, 2024
Xinjiang doubles down on telling its story, courting trade, tourism
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Xinjiang doubles down on telling its story, courting trade, tourism

Campaign comes as China seeks to dispel accusations of human rights violations

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February 13, 2024
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THE QUAD SOUAD

Born premature, these quadruplets beat the odds to thrive

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February 13, 2024
Million-dollar car sales fall in 2023 for second year in a row
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Million-dollar car sales fall in 2023 for second year in a row

Hefty tax hikes, economic worries, money laundering case dampen appetite: Dealers

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February 13, 2024
Feb 14 polls a social and political event for islanders
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Feb 14 polls a social and political event for islanders

They are keeping open the possibility of using helicopters as a last resort to distribute ballot papers in case the weather turns nasty on the day of the planned dispatch, state-run news agency Antara reported on Feb 10, citing Ms Aloysia Hahare, the election commission head of the Asmat district in South Papua province.

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February 13, 2024
$4.5 billion in housing grants given out from 2020 to 2023
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$4.5 billion in housing grants given out from 2020 to 2023

8 in 10 tapped CPF to service HDB loans, with little or no cash payments, in 2023

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February 13, 2024
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‘A SHOT ONLY CURRY WOULD TAKE’

Warriors star’s epic last-gasp trey seals win, as Green-Nurkic drama resumes

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February 12, 2024
QATAR'S AFIF HAS EUROPEAN AMBITION
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QATAR'S AFIF HAS EUROPEAN AMBITION

Asian Cup hero ready for next career step after starring in final victory over Jordan

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February 12, 2024
FORTUNE FAVOURS MONKEY IN YEAR OF THE DRAGON
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FORTUNE FAVOURS MONKEY IN YEAR OF THE DRAGON

Top trainer Fitzsimmons sings praises of Golden Monkey after G3 Fortune Bowl win

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February 12, 2024
NParks recognition for 16 projects for their efforts in landscaping
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NParks recognition for 16 projects for their efforts in landscaping

Nursery laid out like a garden and condo development among those certified

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February 12, 2024
Singapore Red Cross helps Im survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquakes
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Singapore Red Cross helps Im survivors of Turkey, Syria earthquakes

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) assisted close to one million people from Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes that hit the two countries on Feb 6, 2023.

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February 12, 2024
Hakka unicorn dance gaining popularity in S'pore
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Hakka unicorn dance gaining popularity in S'pore

Troupe aims to preserve and promote the art form, which has a history of more than 450 years

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February 12, 2024
Call for pedestrian crossing at site of fatal accident in Jurong
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Call for pedestrian crossing at site of fatal accident in Jurong

Residents also want road hump, camera at Yuan Ching Road to curb speeding, noise

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February 12, 2024
Pakistan police warn against protests over alleged vote rigging
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Pakistan police warn against protests over alleged vote rigging

Ex-PM Imran Khan’s party urges protests after candidates linked to it win the most seats in polls

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February 12, 2024
Testing times for India’s lucrative academic coaching industry
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Testing times for India’s lucrative academic coaching industry

New govt guidelines aimed at regulating private centres could loosen industry’s hold on Indian society

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February 12, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of dangerous’ manoeuvres
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Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of dangerous’ manoeuvres

MANILA The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Feb 11 accused Chinese vessels of \"dangerous\" manoeuvres during a nine-day patrol near a reef off the South-east Asian country's coast.

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February 12, 2024
Lawyer who challenged Kelantan's syariah laws gets death threats
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Lawyer who challenged Kelantan's syariah laws gets death threats

Federal court’s annulment of some Islamic criminal laws enacted by state causes uproar

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February 12, 2024
Netanyahu promises safe passage to Palestinians ahead of Rafah op
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Netanyahu promises safe passage to Palestinians ahead of Rafah op

Israeli leader bent on expanding military campaign in Gaza amid global concern

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February 12, 2024
Avoid black-and-white views of China and global markets: President Tharman
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Avoid black-and-white views of China and global markets: President Tharman

He says Beijing addressing challenges, which will take some time to overcome

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February 12, 2024
New bus depot to be built in Yishun by 2029
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New bus depot to be built in Yishun by 2029

A new bus depot will be built in Yishun Avenue 8 by 2029, as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) continues to renew and replace bus infrastructure.

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February 12, 2024