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FLYING FIGHTER EYEING A FIRST
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FLYING FIGHTER EYEING A FIRST

After going close in his last few runs, trainer Burridge’s 3YO looks set to shed maiden tag

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May 12, 2024
How to budget and shop within your means
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How to budget and shop within your means

Shrinking products, rising prices at the market and beyond: Shoppers have been feeling the pinch at the register for some time now.

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May 12, 2024
Global real estate market may have turned the corner, says JLL's chief exec
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Global real estate market may have turned the corner, says JLL's chief exec

On any given working day, the firm is doing over a billion dollars worth of deals, he adds

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May 12, 2024
New software lets visually impaired play first-person shooter games
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New software lets visually impaired play first-person shooter games

Players are aurally alerted to in-game obstacles using customisable sounds

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May 12, 2024
SDP outlines areas of focus as it launches campaign for next GE
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SDP outlines areas of focus as it launches campaign for next GE

Immigration, foreign labour among party’s issues for polls to be held by November 2025

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May 12, 2024
400,000 join initiative offering easier access to healthcare services
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400,000 join initiative offering easier access to healthcare services

Health Together hits a third of goal to reach 114 million in areas like Jurong, Queenstown

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May 12, 2024
Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 126 as rain returns
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Death toll from floods in Brazil hits 126 as rain returns

Rain returned to Rio Grande do Sul on May 10 as the death toll from historic floods in Brazil's southernmost state reached 126, according to the local authorities, up from 113 earlier in the day.

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May 12, 2024
Propaganda song on Kim becomes TikTok sensation
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Propaganda song on Kim becomes TikTok sensation

Tune aimed at bringing N. Korean leader closer to the common man a hit outside country

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May 12, 2024
'Vegetarian-only' properties in Mumbai: Meat eaters, stay away
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'Vegetarian-only' properties in Mumbai: Meat eaters, stay away

Non-vegetarians not welcome to rent or buy an apartment in some areas amid practice of militant vegetarianism

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May 12, 2024
'We're sitting ducks'
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'We're sitting ducks'

Residents in northern Philippines fear being caught in US-China rift

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May 12, 2024
PM Anwar's coalition secures victory in Selangor by-election
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PM Anwar's coalition secures victory in Selangor by-election

DAP retains Kuala Kubu Baharu despite talk of voters’ doubts about unity govt

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May 12, 2024
'Extreme' solar storm brings spectacular auroras, possible disruptions
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'Extreme' solar storm brings spectacular auroras, possible disruptions

WASHINGTON - The most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on May 10, triggering spectacular celestial light shows from Tasmania to Britain and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend.

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May 12, 2024
OH, BABY
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OH, BABY

Hospitals ramp up IVF Capacity as more seek medical help to conceive

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May 12, 2024
Small plane, big plans
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Small plane, big plans

How Scoot got S’pore's first Brazil-made jet off the ground

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May 12, 2024
MOH to tighten rules on MCS after feedback on improper issuance
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MOH to tighten rules on MCS after feedback on improper issuance

In circular to doctors, it also asks for their take on proposed amendments to the law

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May 12, 2024
Whistle-blowing over workplace safety breaches on the rise
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Whistle-blowing over workplace safety breaches on the rise

The number of people flagging workplace safety breaches via whistle-blower channels has increased, as Singapore's workplace fatality and major injury rate dropped to a record low in 2023.

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May 12, 2024
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Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law, says US

But it also says instances of alleged breaches couldn't be verified due to chaos of Gaza war

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May 12, 2024
Brother of Indonesian President-elect builds tin-processing plant in Batam
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Brother of Indonesian President-elect builds tin-processing plant in Batam

His target market includes electronics makers that have moved from China to S-E Asia

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May 11, 2024
'A VERY PROUD MOMENT'
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'A VERY PROUD MOMENT'

Schooling, Yip among 21 legends inducted in Singapore Aquatics’ inaugural Hall Of Fame

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May 11, 2024
CITY WANT ONLY TO DEFEAT FULHAM
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CITY WANT ONLY TO DEFEAT FULHAM

Guardiola says that’s their lone concern, not whether United beat title-rivals Arsenal

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May 11, 2024
SHAWAL'S FORM POSES ATTACKING DILEMMA
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SHAWAL'S FORM POSES ATTACKING DILEMMA

Pacey forward shines in Sailors’ 4-1 win over Hougang, as new striker gets ready to join

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May 11, 2024
IT'S PEREIRA'S CROWNING GLORY
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IT'S PEREIRA'S CROWNING GLORY

Sprint queen’s crazy’ season rewarded with The Straits Times Athlete of the Year 2023

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May 11, 2024
MAGNUSSON OVERCOMES HEALTH ISSUES
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MAGNUSSON OVERCOMES HEALTH ISSUES

Swede, hit by gluten intolerance in 2023, stays in the hunt at Aramco Team Series

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May 11, 2024
BURRIDGE SQUAD ON POINT
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BURRIDGE SQUAD ON POINT

Kranji Mile trio Street Of Dreams, Invincible Tycoon, Cavalry ready, Ghalib on undercard

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May 11, 2024
Younger S'poreans understand importance of Chinese language
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Younger S'poreans understand importance of Chinese language

Today's Singaporeans understand the importance of the Chinese language, and want to ensure that the next generation of Singaporeans have a good grasp of their mother tongue, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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May 11, 2024
Great Eastern shares soar after OCBC makes $1.4b buyout offer
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Great Eastern shares soar after OCBC makes $1.4b buyout offer

Bid at 25.60 per share is above May 9 market close, below embedded value

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May 11, 2024
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Duelling major shareholders share plans to tackle Cordlife's troubles

Move comes after SGX asks for clarity on how company will resolve current issues

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May 11, 2024
Programme launched to improve standard of company directors
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Programme launched to improve standard of company directors

An extensive training programme has been launched to improve the standard of company directors and strengthen corporate governance.

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May 11, 2024
Chinese cultural centre to get new chief
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Chinese cultural centre to get new chief

Veteran of museum, heritage sector has been board director at centre since 2016

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May 11, 2024
SingPost net profit triples to $78.3m on property revaluation
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SingPost net profit triples to $78.3m on property revaluation

FY2024 earnings boosted by exceptional gain of 36.8m; total dividend rises 28%

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May 11, 2024