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India a magnet for data centres with ready supply of power, land
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India a magnet for data centres with ready supply of power, land

Boom also powered by govt policies and soaring demand for cloud services

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July 31, 2024
A stronger Income is more relevant to society: Lim Boon Heng
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A stronger Income is more relevant to society: Lim Boon Heng

The stronger Income Insurance is, the more competitive it can be, with the ability to offer better prices to consumers, said NTUC Enterprise (NE) chairman Lim Boon Heng.

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July 31, 2024
Up to $900m to be spent to boost bus connectivity
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Up to $900m to be spent to boost bus connectivity

Faster roll-out of services in new towns, express feeder buses among latest plans

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July 31, 2024
MAIA SIGNS OFF WITH A WINNER
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MAIA SIGNS OFF WITH A WINNER

Dearth of rides forces Brazilian jockey to begin Korean career sooner than planned

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July 30, 2024
PEATY'S SILVER LINED WITH HAPPY TEARS
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PEATY'S SILVER LINED WITH HAPPY TEARS

His bid for third straight gold thwarted, but Briton says he’ll define himself by his heart

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July 30, 2024
S'pore stock market a useful springboard for young investors
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S'pore stock market a useful springboard for young investors

But they are likely to look for opportunities elsewhere after gaining experience: Expert

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July 30, 2024
Seoul to help vendors hit by payment delays at Qoo10 platforms
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Seoul to help vendors hit by payment delays at Qoo10 platforms

South Korea will provide US$400 million (S$537 million) in financial support to small businesses hit by payment delays at two Qoo10 e-commerce platforms, while the Singapore-based firm’s founder pledged to use his own assets to help compensate customers and vendors.

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July 30, 2024
Beijing defends manufacturing push, says world needs more EVs
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Beijing defends manufacturing push, says world needs more EVs

Minister says output will help nations meet green goals after US criticises overcapacity

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July 30, 2024
Mitsubishi Motors reportedly to join Honda-Nissan alliance
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Mitsubishi Motors reportedly to join Honda-Nissan alliance

Japan's Mitsubishi Motors is set to join an alliance between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor, creating a tie-up between automakers with combined sales of more than eight million vehicles, the Nikkei newspaper said on July 28.

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July 30, 2024
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S'pore shares, Reits book gains on robust US inflation data

STI climbs 0.5% as gainers beat decliners 314 to 264 | UOB and DBS climb, while OCBC closes flat | Regional markets close higher, led by Nikkei's 2.1% advance

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July 30, 2024
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Doc who committed data breach sues SingHealth for wrongful dismissal

He claims his actions were justified’ as they were for whistle-blowing purposes

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July 30, 2024
New wellness-themed retail hub launched at Dhoby Ghaut station
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New wellness-themed retail hub launched at Dhoby Ghaut station

Other themed retail concepts planned for two stations in CBD over next few years

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July 30, 2024
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New push for mRNA bird flu vaccine development: WHO

Goal is to stem inequity by helping poorer countries develop their own vaccines

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July 30, 2024
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S. Korea warns North may conduct nuclear test close to US election

Seoul to sign pact with Tokyo, Washington to track missiles fired by Pyongyang

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July 30, 2024
'They did not want to deal with me'
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'They did not want to deal with me'

More Malaysian families abandoning their elderly

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July 30, 2024
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Vandals target French telecoms networks days after rail attacks

Vandals targeted France’s telecommunications networks overnight on July 29, piling pressure on French security services trying to secure the Olympics after the authorities said they suspected left-wing groups of attacking rail lines ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris.

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July 30, 2024
Market sentiment for shophouses on the rise: Report
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Market sentiment for shophouses on the rise: Report

Many non-caveated deals indicate higher actual number of sales, say property agents

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July 30, 2024
LOH PLAYS A PATIENT GAME
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LOH PLAYS A PATIENT GAME

He opens campaign with easy win but is aware sterner tests await in medal hunt

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July 30, 2024
How to break the health insurance 'vicious circle'
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How to break the health insurance 'vicious circle'

Private insurance claims and premiums keep rising. To stop this trend, reinstate deductibles and expand the MediShield Life coverage to Bl wards.

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July 30, 2024
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Oil traders, tech professionals among big earners

Jump in median pay for roles relating to healthcare, wellness, beauty: MOM data

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July 30, 2024
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13% of phishing scams analysed likely to be Al-generated: CSA

Scams getting more convincing even as cyber threat cases in 2023 fell or stayed flat

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July 30, 2024
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Quad takes aim at China, vows stronger ties across Indo-Pacific

Top diplomats from Australia, India, Japan and the US vowed to strengthen maritime cooperation across the Indo-Pacific on July 29, as they doubled down on their \"strong opposition\" to intimidating and dangerous unilateral actions in international waters.

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July 30, 2024
EIGHTH GOLD IS SPECIAL TO DADDY DRESSEL
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EIGHTH GOLD IS SPECIAL TO DADDY DRESSEL

Swimmer wins in front of baby son as US beat Australia, Italy to clinch 4xl00m free

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July 29, 2024
RUGBY SEVENS MOVE PAYS OFF FOR DUPONT
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RUGBY SEVENS MOVE PAYS OFF FOR DUPONT

Star scrum half leads France to first Games gold after sitting out of Six Nations bid

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July 29, 2024
Singapore offshore, marine firms pivot to wind projects in Britain
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Singapore offshore, marine firms pivot to wind projects in Britain

Apart from oil and gas sector, many are now doing business in renewable energy

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July 29, 2024
China is closing the AI gap with the US
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China is closing the AI gap with the US

Chinese firms unveil tech that rivals leading US systems and are more willing to share it

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July 29, 2024
China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in trouble
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China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in trouble

Over the past 15 years, China has come to dominate the global market for solar energy.

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July 29, 2024
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Income says chairman recused himself in Morgan Stanley appointment in deal

He is also chairman of S-E Asia at bank appointed as financial adviser in recent Allianz deal

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July 29, 2024
Singapore at risk if lesser-known undersea volcanoes in region erupt
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Singapore at risk if lesser-known undersea volcanoes in region erupt

Researchers cite tsunami waves, tech outages as possible impacts

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July 29, 2024
New gadget counters risk of leg amputation for heart patients
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New gadget counters risk of leg amputation for heart patients

Heart centre team who worked on project drew inspiration from cable organisers

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July 29, 2024