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SCHAUFFELE SEEKS FEDEXCUP FILLIP
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SCHAUFFELE SEEKS FEDEXCUP FILLIP

World No. 2 wants to put Olympic misery behind him by excelling at 3-week play-offs

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August 15, 2024
SJI SEND OFF SCHOLARS WITH WIN
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SJI SEND OFF SCHOLARS WITH WIN

Gavriel, Aidan due to depart for Spain’s Rayo Alcobendas as part of UTR project

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August 15, 2024
MAY JUST BE TWO MORE FOR THE ROAD
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MAY JUST BE TWO MORE FOR THE ROAD

Peters has solid chances on Aug 18 with Legend Of Niagara, Onemorefortheroad

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August 15, 2024
How Kamala Harris might still lose
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How Kamala Harris might still lose

Polling precedent and economic data suggest the Democrats should not get ahead of themselves as the election nears.

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August 15, 2024
Singapore, Sichuan companies ink 5 MOUs as bilateral trade grows
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Singapore, Sichuan companies ink 5 MOUs as bilateral trade grows

Businesses involved include utilities, healthcare and commodities trading

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August 15, 2024
ComfortDelgro's first-half earnings up 21.4% to $95.3m
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ComfortDelgro's first-half earnings up 21.4% to $95.3m

Revenue hike driven by new acquisitions, more contributions from existing businesses

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August 15, 2024
2 ex-bank staff and fugitive's former driver to be charged
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2 ex-bank staff and fugitive's former driver to be charged

The former bank employees are Chinese nationals, while the driver is a Singaporean

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August 15, 2024
Deception and a gamble: How Ukrainian troops invaded Russia
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Deception and a gamble: How Ukrainian troops invaded Russia

Executed in secrecy, bold move by Kyiv to turn tide of war surprised even closest allies

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August 15, 2024
Majority of households that sold flat leases got $100k-$300k
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Majority of households that sold flat leases got $100k-$300k

12,656 tap Lease Buyback Scheme since 2009; about half live in 3-room, smaller flats

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August 15, 2024
Harris to target price gouging in first policy speech as candidate
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Harris to target price gouging in first policy speech as candidate

US Vice-President Kamala Harris will make her first policy-centered speech as the Democratic presidential candidate on Aug 16, taking aim at price gouging, in a sign her whirlwind campaign could rattle big companies and corporate executives.

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August 15, 2024
Hamas says it won't take part in truce talks
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Hamas says it won't take part in truce talks

Decision dims hopes for agreement that could prevent an Iranian attack on Israel

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August 15, 2024
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President Tharman to visit the Philippines

Trip marks 55 years of diplomatic ties, after which he will head to Geneva and Paris

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August 15, 2024
China's generational tensions exposed as old and young clash in trains
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China's generational tensions exposed as old and young clash in trains

Young people call for suspension of pension system, claiming it favours retirees unfairly

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August 15, 2024
Thai Parliament to choose new PM tomorrow
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Thai Parliament to choose new PM tomorrow

Srettha dismissed for violating ethics by appointing minister who had served jail time

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August 15, 2024
'What'll define me as CEO? In a word - impact'
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'What'll define me as CEO? In a word - impact'

Bank's next head says she will be doing a lot of listening in the time before she takes over

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August 15, 2024
Kishida's successor as Japanese PM: Faces to watch
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Kishida's successor as Japanese PM: Faces to watch

They include current, former ministers popular with the public

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August 15, 2024
Public hail S'pore's Olympians, including Max, in parade through town
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Public hail S'pore's Olympians, including Max, in parade through town

After making history, Maximilian Maeder said his main goal was to bring joy to his countrymen through his sporting achievements.

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August 15, 2024
Kishida to resign as PM after successor is picked in September
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Kishida to resign as PM after successor is picked in September

Stepping down lets Japanese leader retain dignity and influence: Analysts

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August 15, 2024
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Footpaths next to cycling lanes will soon become pedestrian-only tracks

Footpaths situated next to more than 200km of cycling lanes will be turned into pedestrian-only paths progressively from the last quarter of 2024 in an effort to improve the safety of pedestrians, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said.

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August 15, 2024
Gender reveal parties get creative with drone shows, lion dances
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Gender reveal parties get creative with drone shows, lion dances

Gender reveal parties, where soon to-be parents learn or reveal the sex of their baby, are arguably just an excuse for a celebration with an abundance of gender stereotypes thrown into the mix - such as pink cupcakes for girls or blue balloons for boys.

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August 14, 2024
MBAPPE PERFECT FOR REAL
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MBAPPE PERFECT FOR REAL

His hunger for glory and club’s obsession with excellence are a deadly combination

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August 14, 2024
Big jump in American viewership for Games
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Big jump in American viewership for Games

About 30.6 million people on average watched the Paris Olympics on Comcast Corp's American media outlets each day, an 82 per cent increase from the Tokyo Games in 2021.

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August 14, 2024
'THIS MEANS THE WORLD' TO POPYRIN
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'THIS MEANS THE WORLD' TO POPYRIN

First Aussie winner of a Masters event since 2003 profits from Rublev’s fragile mentality

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August 14, 2024
PACIFIC ATLANTIC COULD MAKE IT ROUGH FOR RIVALS
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PACIFIC ATLANTIC COULD MAKE IT ROUGH FOR RIVALS

Kok-trained galloper shows up well on the training track, looks ready to toss in a win

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August 14, 2024
POON PONDERING FINAL FLING
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POON PONDERING FINAL FLING

Hong Kong jockey spotted at Raffles Cup meeting, keen to ride at Kranji farewell

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August 14, 2024
DBS faces challenges amid a changing industry in the post-Piyush era
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DBS faces challenges amid a changing industry in the post-Piyush era

It will have to juggle regional expansion while remaining the people’s bank’

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August 14, 2024
Shopee raises seller fees above rivals' to bolster margins
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Shopee raises seller fees above rivals' to bolster margins

Sea's Shopee has raised the commissions it charges merchants in many core markets by about a third since the start of the year, underscoring the South-east Asia e-commerce leader's renewed attempt to boost its bottom line.

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August 14, 2024
Global EV sales up 21% in July on China growth
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Global EV sales up 21% in July on China growth

Surge comes despite falling demand in EU amid provisional tariffs on Chinese imports

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August 14, 2024
Ikea partners MSF to help up to 1,700 ComLink+ families
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Ikea partners MSF to help up to 1,700 ComLink+ families

Firm will provide support with job opportunities,home refurbishment

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August 14, 2024
New institute tackles challenges of healthcare management in Asia
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New institute tackles challenges of healthcare management in Asia

It provides platform for professionals to share experiences, learn from one another

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August 14, 2024