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New PGA investors to have say in merger deal
The Straits Times

New PGA investors to have say in merger deal

Patrick Cantlay, who helped approve a new PGA Tour investment deal worth up to US$3 billion (S$4 billion), said on Feb 1 that the group of US sports team owners involved will help decide any merger deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

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February 03, 2024
'I KNOW PRESSURE FOR 30 YEARS'
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'I KNOW PRESSURE FOR 30 YEARS'

New Lions coach confident in own abilities, backs himself to excite S’pore football fans

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February 03, 2024
JORDAN DREAM ON BUT TAJIKS BOW OUT
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JORDAN DREAM ON BUT TAJIKS BOW OUT

‘Exceptional moment’ as own goal enough for Middle East side to enter a first s-final

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February 03, 2024
MAINOO CAN BE 'GREAT PLAYER'
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MAINOO CAN BE 'GREAT PLAYER'

Ten Hag hails teen whose late winner gives United 3 points at Wolves after losing lead

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February 03, 2024
QUEK KEEN TO RELIVE FAVOURITE MEMORY
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QUEK KEEN TO RELIVE FAVOURITE MEMORY

Teen had great run at 2023 S’pore Smash, counting on home support again in March

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February 03, 2024
NO LOOKING BACK WITH CITY GOLD FORWARD
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NO LOOKING BACK WITH CITY GOLD FORWARD

Two-time winner returns with softer goals after Group failures

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February 03, 2024
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit's second-half DPU falls 6.1%
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CapitaLand Ascendas Reit's second-half DPU falls 6.1%

Rising interest rates weighed on CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar), as the business and industrial property player saw distribution per unit (DPU) fall 6.1 per cent year on year to 7.441 cents for the six months ended Dec 31, 2023

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February 03, 2024
DBS to form new group by merging various businesses
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DBS to form new group by merging various businesses

It will be named global financial markets, as bank aims to better meet clients’ needs

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February 03, 2024
Meta and Amazon's cost and job cuts help deliver stellar results
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Meta and Amazon's cost and job cuts help deliver stellar results

Question now is whether leaner firms can still pursue bold tech advancements

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February 03, 2024
Ray of hope for tenants of closing indie arts cluster in Chinatown
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Ray of hope for tenants of closing indie arts cluster in Chinatown

Agencies to assess 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace’s lease, find alternatives for tenants: Minister

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February 03, 2024
Kembangan integrated project to include 340 flats, community club
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Kembangan integrated project to include 340 flats, community club

Current CC building next to project site to make way for a neighbourhood park

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February 03, 2024
Electrolux to shut regional HQ here by May
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Electrolux to shut regional HQ here by May

Move may potentially affect up to 200 staff; sources say most of them will be retrenched

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February 03, 2024
Outstanding volunteer award for social service veteran
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Outstanding volunteer award for social service veteran

He was part of team behind project that has evolved into today’s Family Service Centres

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February 03, 2024
Kyiv hails EU aid package, hopes US will follow suit
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Kyiv hails EU aid package, hopes US will follow suit

Zelensky says it is a clear signal, amid uncertainty around aid from Washington

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February 03, 2024
Japan's message to Trump: Don't cut a deal with China
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Japan's message to Trump: Don't cut a deal with China

Potential Chinese trade deal and weakened support for Taiwan top Tokyo’s worry list

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February 03, 2024
Backs to the wall, Gazans fear Israeli assault on last refuge
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Backs to the wall, Gazans fear Israeli assault on last refuge

Israeli forces shelled the outskirts of the last refuge on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip on Feb 2, where the displaced, penned against the border fence in their hundreds of thousands, said they feared a new assault, with nowhere -left to flee.

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February 03, 2024
Claims by overseas voters cast spotlight polls commission
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Claims by overseas voters cast spotlight polls commission

Concerns include voters not receiving mail ballots, tampered lists and name duplication

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February 03, 2024
MAS aims to make it easier to buy simple insurance policies
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MAS aims to make it easier to buy simple insurance policies

Regulator proposes cutting down on info customers need to give financial institutions

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February 03, 2024
Evaluation of govt construction tenders to give safety more weight
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Evaluation of govt construction tenders to give safety more weight

Bonuses will also be given to some firms and workers with good safety record

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February 03, 2024
HK-born S'porean believes overseas Chinese must tell China's story well
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HK-born S'porean believes overseas Chinese must tell China's story well

Businessman a property veteran, has been active in community organisations here

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February 03, 2024
Singapore to host, fund Asean cyber emergency response team
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Singapore to host, fund Asean cyber emergency response team

When cyber attacks strike important services in the region, such as energy networks, hospitals or supermarkets, nations must quickly collaborate to identify and eliminate the threats.

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February 03, 2024
Malaysians express shock over Najib's reduced jail term
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Malaysians express shock over Najib's reduced jail term

They say it sets bad example, and question government’ role in commuted sentence

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February 03, 2024
The Straits Times

Najib saga stains Malaysia's reputation, Anwar's credentials

The explosive decision to grant convicted former Malaysian premier Najib Razak a sentence reduction has hit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's reformist credentials and dented the country's reputation, analysts said.

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February 03, 2024
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S'porean businessman first to be served notice under law on foreign interference

He is assessed to have shown susceptibility to being influenced by foreign actors: MHA

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February 03, 2024
SIA climbs to 29th in Fortune’s most admired companies list
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SIA climbs to 29th in Fortune’s most admired companies list

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has moved up two spots to 29th place in Fortune magazine's list of the most admired companies in the world.

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February 02, 2024
Japan’s manufacturers see decline in output, new orders in January
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Japan’s manufacturers see decline in output, new orders in January

TOKYO Japan's factory activity shrank for an eighth straight month in January as output and new orders declined due to the subsiding economy at home and overseas, a private sector survey showed on Feb 1.

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February 02, 2024
Fed holds key rate steady, gives no hint on start of cuts
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Fed holds key rate steady, gives no hint on start of cuts

Concerns about inflation risks remain, but target rate likely at peak’ of tightening cycle

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February 02, 2024
Shopee fails in court bid to stop ex-exec from joining ByteDance
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Shopee fails in court bid to stop ex-exec from joining ByteDance

Firm had alleged that his work at TikTok Shop breached non-competition clause

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February 02, 2024
Affordable fares and reliability among key focuses for Gra
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Affordable fares and reliability among key focuses for Gra

Plans under way to improve lower-cost options, cut the time to find a ride

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February 02, 2024
Asean ministers in S’pore to discuss Al threats, scams
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Asean ministers in S’pore to discuss Al threats, scams

Ministers to also ink deals to boost digital innovation, cooperation at two-day meet

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February 02, 2024