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Carbon tax hike has minimal impact on 4 in 10 S'pore firms

Only 25% say it led them to reconsider their long-term sustainability strategies: Poll

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September 17, 2024
Expats fuel rise of Dubai billionaire private school operator
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Expats fuel rise of Dubai billionaire private school operator

At Gems World Academy in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, kindergarteners have access to iPads and students spend time at the school's 70-seat planetarium.

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September 17, 2024
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Chinese appliance giant Midea raises $5.2b in upsized Hong Kong listing

Chinese appliance giant Midea Group has raised US$4 billion (S$5.2 billion) in its Hong Kong listing in an enlarged deal that was priced at the top of the marketed range, in a show of demand for the city's biggest share sale in over three years.

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September 17, 2024
Family offices in Singapore balloon to 1,650, as sector continues to grow
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Family offices in Singapore balloon to 1,650, as sector continues to grow

Sector's ecosystem has added diversity, and contributed to economy, society: Minister

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September 17, 2024
Yen tops 140 per US dollar ahead of Fed rate verdict
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Yen tops 140 per US dollar ahead of Fed rate verdict

The yen strengthened on Sept 16 past the key psychological level of 140 against the US dollar, ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting on Sept 18 that is widely expected to see US officials cut interest rates.

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September 17, 2024
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Singapore stocks could rally after Fed rate cut, say analysts

By most accounts, local market is undervalued and under-appreciated

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September 17, 2024
Enhancing S'pore's value proposition to investors
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Enhancing S'pore's value proposition to investors

Review group to focus on this and other areas as it takes steps to strengthen equities market

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September 17, 2024
The looming danger of a massive chip glut
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The looming danger of a massive chip glut

A global wave of subsidies by countries trying to become chipmakers could lead to overcapacity that will hurt the semiconductor industry.

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September 17, 2024
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Embarrassment, what is it good for?

The feeling may be superficial, but that does not make it any less agonising.

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September 17, 2024
Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done
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Breaking our plastics habit is easier said than done

There are alternative sources of energy for coal, gas and oil, but there are few substitutes for polymers.

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September 17, 2024
Healthy 365 Make it easier to book exercises and take over cancelled slots on app
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Healthy 365 Make it easier to book exercises and take over cancelled slots on app

I applaud the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for offering many free group exercise activities via the Healthy 365 app.

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September 17, 2024
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More can be done to help those with autism spectrum disorder

I refer to the report \"Just over one in 100 children in Singapore have autism\" (Sept 16).

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September 17, 2024
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Legal practice • Al adoption will deliver significant impact

I read with interest the article \"New Al service to help lawyers go through 15,000 judgments in Singapore's legal history\" (Sept 11).

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September 17, 2024
LIM'S FOUR WINNERS AMONG KL FOLLOWERS
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LIM'S FOUR WINNERS AMONG KL FOLLOWERS

Legend Sixty-Three leads trainer's big day, gives Qatar-bound jockey Henrique 14th win

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September 17, 2024
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Only on-site Gold Cup tickets left

As widely expected, the free admission tickets to Grandstand Level 1 at Kranji on Grand Singapore Gold Cup day on Oct 5 have all been snapped up.

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September 17, 2024
WISH I WAS THERE, IT IS WHAT IT IS: DURIC
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WISH I WAS THERE, IT IS WHAT IT IS: DURIC

Injury, holiday, timing, weight rule S'pore champion jockey out of Gls and Gold Cup

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September 17, 2024
NADEEM'S WINNING TRAJECTORY
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NADEEM'S WINNING TRAJECTORY

Olympic champion dreamed of being a fast bowler until he received a curve ball

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September 17, 2024
Gymnast Yulo 'grateful' for the support and love
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Gymnast Yulo 'grateful' for the support and love

Carlos Yulo can no longer visit a shopping mall or go to a supermarket in Manila, the Philip pines, without getting mobbed.

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September 17, 2024
Seow steps down after II years, Chen to be fencing chief
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Seow steps down after II years, Chen to be fencing chief

When Juliana Seow was asked to run for the position of Fencing Singapore (FS) president in 2013, she never expected herself to stay in the role for over a decade.

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September 17, 2024
'GRIT' EARNS U.S. SOLHEIM CUP WIN
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'GRIT' EARNS U.S. SOLHEIM CUP WIN

Captain Lewis pays tribute to her tenacious side after they beat Europe for first time since 2017

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September 17, 2024
Piastri's move in Azerbaijan GP shows he's the real deal
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Piastri's move in Azerbaijan GP shows he's the real deal

Before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, most of the paddock talk over the race weekend had been all about team orders at McLaren.

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September 17, 2024
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Double delight for Rahm at LIV Chicago

Jon Rahm was nervous but few would have noticed as he captured two titles on Sept 15, winning the 2024 LIV Golf League individual championship with his victory at LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club.

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September 17, 2024
TWO-PART PLAN TO LIFT S'PORE FOOTBALL
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TWO-PART PLAN TO LIFT S'PORE FOOTBALL

FAS making a push to help top locals play overseas; naturalisation efforts to continue

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September 17, 2024
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Hearing into City's 115 alleged breaches begins

It has been a long wait, but the independent hearing into Manchester City's alleged 115 breaches of English Premier League financial regulations finally started on Sept 16.

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September 17, 2024
SLOT OUT TO SEAL CRACKS
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SLOT OUT TO SEAL CRACKS

Liverpool start tough Champions League campaign after first defeat in new era

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September 17, 2024
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Villa ready to rock the boat in Champions League

Forty-two years after being crowned shock European champions, Aston Villa return to the Champions League ready to upset the established order again.

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September 17, 2024
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Mbappe bolsters Real's aim for more European glory

The format may be new, but few would bet against the winners staying the same.

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September 17, 2024
What we learn from para-athletes has to go beyond inspiration
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What we learn from para-athletes has to go beyond inspiration

Sporting Life Assistant Sports Editor Eric Ting would rather not take the bus.

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September 17, 2024
CHRISTIAN SHIFTING GEARS
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CHRISTIAN SHIFTING GEARS

The 17-year-old is set to become the first Singaporean driver to race in Formula 3

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September 17, 2024
S'pore key for StanChart as trade, investments in Asean grow: CEO
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S'pore key for StanChart as trade, investments in Asean grow: CEO

Region starting to rival Greater China, S. Asia and Mid-East in contributing to bank's business

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September 16, 2024