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Tyson's divine 'meeting' inspires comeback fight

NEW YORK - Mike Tyson, one of the greatest and most controversial boxers in the sport's history, is no stranger to the fine art of promotion.

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November 16, 2024
REFUGEE NEVER GIVES UP ON PATH TO PARIS
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REFUGEE NEVER GIVES UP ON PATH TO PARIS

Forced to flee Iran, Tiranvalipour achieves taekwondo Olympic dream at 2024 Games

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November 16, 2024
ROMANTIC WARRIOR SHOULD WIN
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ROMANTIC WARRIOR SHOULD WIN

Nov 17 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

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November 16, 2024
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Gimme A Prince will be fresher for the task

Nov 16 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

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November 16, 2024
PIKE STILL THE PICK IN PLACID ARK RACE
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PIKE STILL THE PICK IN PLACID ARK RACE

Perth champion jockey can star at The Pinnacles Day even on outsider Mai Aloha

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November 16, 2024
Guardians of Chimie Great Wall
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Guardians of Chimie Great Wall

A generation of protectors is stepping up to preserve the wall's legacy, following in the footsteps of three men who have led the way.

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November 16, 2024
Sumo wrestles with existential woes
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Sumo wrestles with existential woes

The Japanese ancient sport is described as being in a crisis as it faces high attrition rates and scandals that have cropped up time and again. Reforms may be needed to bring it in line with the modern era.

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November 16, 2024
Tough love to help scam victims who refuse to help themselves
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Tough love to help scam victims who refuse to help themselves

The move to control bank accounts of stubborn potential scam victims may look like overreach, but it's the last resort to protect them.

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November 16, 2024
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Economists need new indicators of economic misery

Existing measures of discomfort are failing to predict elections.

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November 16, 2024
And you thought architects just designed buildings...
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And you thought architects just designed buildings...

The profession must adapt to become holistic problem-solvers amid economic, well-being and sustainability challenges.

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November 16, 2024
$16m scheme for firms to send workers on overseas postings
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$16m scheme for firms to send workers on overseas postings

WSG initiative aims to help firms expand abroad, build globally competitive workforce

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November 16, 2024
Cordlife sees $1.6m Q3 loss on 31% drop in revenue
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Cordlife sees $1.6m Q3 loss on 31% drop in revenue

Cordlife remained in the red for the third quarter ended September after falling into a net loss position for the first half of the fiscal year.

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November 16, 2024
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SGX RegCo issues 'trade with caution' alert on 9R shares

The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has urged investors to exercise caution when dealing with shares of 9R.

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November 16, 2024
Saving the earth, one Uniqlo bra top at a time
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Saving the earth, one Uniqlo bra top at a time

Uniqlo's line of bra tops are so popular worldwide and in Singapore that the Japanese retailer has designated it \"mainstay\" status in its fight to be more sustainable.

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November 16, 2024
Orchard Rd business group launches green road map
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Orchard Rd business group launches green road map

Metro, Uniqlo, Hilton among 25 members that have signed sustainability pledge

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November 16, 2024
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ComfortDelGro's net profit up 15.2% in Q3 on higher revenue

Transport operator ComfortDelGro has posted a 15.2 per cent rise in net profit to $57.5 million for its third quarter ended September, from $49.9 million in the year-ago period.

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November 16, 2024
Traders trim bets for Dec rate cut as Fed chief signals caution
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Traders trim bets for Dec rate cut as Fed chief signals caution

US economic resilience gives officials room to lower rates at more careful pace: Powell

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November 16, 2024
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Singapore shipping firm PIL cuts staff amid automation drive

Home-grown shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) on Nov 13 laid off an undisclosed number of workers in Singapore amid a push for greater automation within the firm.

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November 16, 2024
Chinese economy stabilises as retail sales beat forecasts
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Chinese economy stabilises as retail sales beat forecasts

Figures indicate Beijing°s latest round of stimulus has boosted some key sectors

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November 16, 2024
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China home prices fall at slower pace after policy support

China's home price declines abated for a second month in October, aided by the country's recent policy support.

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November 16, 2024
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S'pore stocks up for second consecutive day; STI rises 0.2%

• Losers beat gainers 319 to 254 on trade of 1.2b securities • Mixed showing from key indexes in the region • Venture Corp is STI's top performer, rising 3.1% to $12.79

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November 16, 2024
Ex-actor Huang Yiliang fined $3,000 over accident that injured cyclist
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Ex-actor Huang Yiliang fined $3,000 over accident that injured cyclist

Retired local actor-director Ng Aik Leong failed to exercise care while driving a van out of a slip road, and it struck a bicycle, causing its rider to suffer injuries including a fractured right elbow.

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November 16, 2024
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Teen linked to LTA officer's motorcycle crash to plead guilty

19-year-old faces 13 charges, including riding a motorcycle in a dangerous manner

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November 16, 2024
Cyber defenders fight simulated attacks on critical infrastructure
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Cyber defenders fight simulated attacks on critical infrastructure

More technology is moving onto the cloud—meaning its data is hosted on remote servers rather than on personal devices—and integrating artificial intelligence (AI), which opens it up to new kinds of malicious attacks.

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November 16, 2024
News-scraping AI app for public servants unveiled at GovTech event
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News-scraping AI app for public servants unveiled at GovTech event

Public servants can soon search for and analyze the latest news from around the world with the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) app named BrewBytes.

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November 16, 2024
150 parcel lockers to be installed in some new housing estates
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150 parcel lockers to be installed in some new housing estates

They will allow residents to collect and return parcels at any time of day

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November 16, 2024
Metabolic imaging centre could change the way obesity is assessed
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Metabolic imaging centre could change the way obesity is assessed

Current BMI threshold for defining obesity primarily based on data from Caucasian men

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November 16, 2024
St Joseph's Church stabbing Injured priest discharged from hospital
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St Joseph's Church stabbing Injured priest discharged from hospital

St Joseph's Church stabbing

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November 16, 2024
Dutch firm opens vertical farm with various 'climate zones'
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Dutch firm opens vertical farm with various 'climate zones'

It hopes to reach full production capacity in 2025 despite other local farms' setbacks

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November 16, 2024
Trump's victory emboldens Europe's far right - for now
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Trump's victory emboldens Europe's far right - for now

Awkward questions being ignored by parties that see his win as a good omen

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November 16, 2024