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Title Section45 2017-08-15 1 THE STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY AUGUST 15,2017 SINCE 1845 EXCELLENCE IN REDESIGN: SOCIETY OF NEWS DESIGN BEST IN NEWSPAPER DESIGN, BEST NEWS WEBSITE: WAN-IFRA 78 PAGES IN FIVE PARTS $1.10 78 PAGES $1.10 To subscribe: 6388-3838 sphsubscription.com.sg sphsubscription.com.sg A Singapore Press Holdings publication MCI (P) 053/02/201745 words
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Article, Illustration170 2017-08-15 1 JOHOR BARU•The marriage of Johor Princess Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim to Dutch-born Dennis Muhammad Abdullah was solemnised yesterday in a ceremony steeped in traditional Malay customs. The ceremony was held at Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence of the Johor royal family, and was witnessedPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/ROYAL PRESS OFFICE, JOHOR - 170 words
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549 2017-08-15 1 Lim Yan Liang; Nirmal Ghosh - It urges dialogue, says issue cannot be used to crank up Chinese pressure against N. Korea Lim Yan Liang Liang China Correspondent Nirmal Ghosh US Bureau Chief yanliang@sph.com.sg nirmal@sph.com.sg There is no future in a trade war between China and the United549 words
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124 2017-08-15 1 Just two weeks ahead of next month’s introduction of tighter tailpipe emissions standards for petrol vehicles, some car dealers here are still trying to get rid of their older, more polluting models. Some, for instance, are slashing prices to move their older stock. Others,124 words
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Advertisement143 2017-08-15 1 Mind&Body Do traditional health practices work? B11&12 Sport S’pore lose 0-2 in SEA Games opener C14 Life Cruise comes up short in stunt D12 Life Moonfest a draw for young and old D1&2 Top of the News Prices for Sentosa Cove bungalows plunge A7 Business Strong signs of slowdown in143 words
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What’s News
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Article54 2017-08-15 2 TOP OF THE NEWS China’s Foreign Ministry warned that there is no future in a trade war between Washington and Beijing, amid reports that Mr Donald Trump was preparing to sign an executive memo for a probe into China’s alleged intellectual property violations and54 words
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Article52 2017-08-15 2 TOP OF THE NEWS Singapore’s national online donation platform is introducing measures to tighten oversight of crowdfunding efforts. Giving.sg will host campaigns by non-profit group Ray of Hope Initiative, which will review beneficiaries’ bills and decide how much they need. Any excess funds will go to other52 words
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Article, Illustration88 2017-08-15 2 WORLD “Comfort women” statues were installed on buses in Seoul yesterday. South Korea has installed five new wartime sex slave statues on buses to mark the 72nd year of its freedom from Japanese rule, in a move that Japan’s Foreign Ministry said would throw coldPHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 88 words
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Article, Illustration31 2017-08-15 2 VIDEO I just want to make a name for myself, says Quah Jing Wen, who is out to prove she is more than the “third Quah swimmer”. str.sg/quahjw31 words
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Article, Illustration20 2017-08-15 2 VIDEO Wheelchair-bound Judy Wee checks out the situation with carpark spacesforthe handicapped at a few malls. str.sg/handilots20 words
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Article56 2017-08-15 2 WORLD South Korean President Moon Jae In will put himself in the line of media fire today to mark his 100th day in office. The open-door approach of the liberal leader is seen as a factor that has propelled him to record approval ratings56 words
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Article53 2017-08-15 2 OPINION India marks 70 years of independence today and while it may seem to lag behind China in many ways, it has come a long way as a nation, writes Associate Editor Ravi Velloor. Its progress is a dance of two steps forward, one sideways and53 words
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Article50 2017-08-15 2 HOME With stricter tailpipe emissions standards due to kick in soon, some car dealers are looking to sell off their older, more polluting models by offering enticing discounts. Hyundai’s 1.6l GLS Elantra is now selling for about $88,000, down from $97,000 six months ago. B1&250 words
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Article51 2017-08-15 2 HOME A new waiting area at Outram Park MRT station will alert commuters and Singapore General Hospital staff to passengers who need help getting around. The Heart Zone is for elderly people as well as those who are visually impaired who need help getting around.51 words
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Article65 2017-08-15 2 BUSINESS Japan’s second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4 per cent put the nation in an unexpected spot: At the top of the growth table among the Group of Seven advanced economies. The strongest domestic demand in years helped drive Japanese GDP to a65 words
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Article59 2017-08-15 2 SPORT Singapore’s campaign in the SEA Games football tournament began with a 0-2 loss to Myanmar yesterday. Striker Aung Thu scored in first-half injury time and then doubled his tally in the 62nd minute with a simple tap-in. The White Angels, silver medallists in 2015,59 words
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Article, Illustration63 2017-08-15 2 LIFE Performers from arts group Sri Warisan will be presenting a wayang kulit show at Kampong Glam heritage area during Aliwal Arts Night Crawl: Rasa Wayang on Saturday. Passers-by can drop in to create their own shadow puppets and join in the traditional art form.PHOTO: SRI WARISAN - 63 words
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43 2017-08-15 2 South Korea marks Liberation Day, the 72nd anniversary of its independence from Japanese colonial rule, today. Meanwhile, Japan will hold a memorial service for its war dead on the 72nd anniversary of the end of World War II.43 words
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Article69 2017-08-15 2 Healthcare administrators in the region are meeting today to discuss their experiences, as part of the Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2017. Topics range from cyber-security challenges in the healthcare sector to healthcare in the Singapore Armed Forces. Speakers from other countries will also weigh in on69 words
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Article79 2017-08-15 2 Data for new private home sales by developers last month will be released today. Market watchers expect a strong set of numbers, driven by upmarket development Martin Modern, which has sold more than 110 units since its launch on July 22. The numbers are even79 words
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Article, Illustration337 2017-08-15 2 Ng Jun Sen - Why It Matters Ng Jun Sen ngjunsen@sph.com.sg There is no smoke without fire, which is why all new homes will have to be installed with a smoke alarm from June next year, The Straits Times understands. This warning device, mandatory in some countries, will help337 words
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TOP OF THE NEWS
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Article, Illustration651 2017-08-15 3 K. C. Vijayan - Apex court had ruled earlier that ex-employer AXA breached duty of care to insurance agent K. C. Vijayan K. C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent vijayan@sph.com.sg The High Court has awarded $4.026 million to a former insurance agent after a scathingST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN - 651 words
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333 2017-08-15 3 Shayna Toh, Tristan Jeyaretnam - Shayna Toh, Tristan Jeyaretnam shaytoh@sph.com.sg tristanj@sph.com.sg It is common practice for employers across all industries to provide references to their former workers’ prospective employers, say human resource experts. But the employee must be informed and his consent secured. Sensitive information333 words
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Article, Illustration570 2017-08-15 4 Selina Lum - Selina Lum Law Correspondent selinal@sph.com.sg Three British nationals who went on trial two weeks ago for taking turns to rape a Malaysian woman in Carlton Hotel pleaded guilty to aggravated molestation yesterday after taking a week to considerST PHOTOS: WONG KWAI CHOW - 570 words
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562 2017-08-15 4 Priscilla Goy - They will be in place when fund-raisers for individuals are hosted on national platform Priscilla Goy goyshiyi@sph.com.sg Singapore’s national online donation platform is introducing new measures to ensure that money raised is used responsibly, following debate over crowdfunding efforts that garnered six-figure562 words
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Article, Illustration403 2017-08-15 4 Charissa Yong - Charissa Yong A Swiss professor was made an honorary citizen of Singapore yesterday for his contributions to developing Singapore into a vibrant and well-known research and development hub. Emeritus Professor Ulrich Werner Suter, 73, of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology inST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN - 403 words
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330 2017-08-15 4 Priscilla Goy - Priscilla Goy Checks with crowdfunding websites showed there are measures in place to verify the claims and ensure the donations are used responsibly by beneficiaries, but this is not done for all cases. The Straits Times asked crowdfunding websites GIVE.asia, Indiegogo’s330 words
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Article, Illustration610 2017-08-15 6 S. Korean President urges calm amid stand-ofF; US general says war is last resort AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS BLOOMBERG WASHINGTON POST SEOUL South Korean President Moon Jae In has called for calm in the stand-off with North Korea, saying resolving Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions mustAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; BLOOMBERG; WASHINGTON POST; PHOTO: REUTERS - 610 words
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Article, Illustration648 2017-08-15 6 NYTIMES WASHINGTON North Korea’s success in testing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that appears able to reach the United States was made possible by blackmarket purchases of powerful rocket engines probably from a Ukrainian factory with historical ties to Russia’s missile programme,NYTIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 648 words
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619 2017-08-15 6 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG BEIJING China will halt imports of North Korean iron, iron ore and seafood from today as part of the latest United Nations sanctions that could cost Pyongyang US$1 billion (S$1.3 billion) a year. The announcement came yesterday after days ofAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG - 619 words
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Article, Illustration777 2017-08-15 7 Lee Xin En - Bungalow price declines of nearly 20% from a year earlier reflect slide in luxury segment Lee Xin En xinen@sph.com.sg Recent sale prices for bungalows in Sentosa Cove one of the poshest addresses here have fallen to levels similar to those of massPHOTO: REUTERS - 777 words
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Article, Illustration696 2017-08-15 8 Johor Sultan’s only daughter marries Dutchman in traditional ceremony attended by family, close friends JOHOR BARU Johor Princess Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim and Dutch-born Dennis Muhammad Abdullah were dressed in resplendent Johor Malay baju as they wed yesterday at Istana Bukit Serene, the officialPHOTO: ROYAL PRESS OFFICE, JOHOR; PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/ ROYAL PRESS OFFICE, JOHOR; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 696 words
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533 2017-08-15 9 US attorney-general also says Charlottesville attack meets definition of domestic terrorism WASHINGTON POST REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON United States At-torney-General Jeff Sessions yesterday strongly defended President Donald Trump’s response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeking to counter widespread criticism that the PresidentWASHINGTON POST; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 533 words
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Article, Illustration318 2017-08-15 9 why WASHINGTON POST CHARLOTTESVILLE (Virginia) A man accused of ploughing a car into a crowd of activists killing one person and injuring 19 long sympathised with Nazi views and had stood with a group of white supremacists hours before lastwhy WASHINGTON POST; PHOTO: REUTERS - 318 words
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Article, Illustration287 2017-08-15 9 REUTERS CHARLOTTESVILLE (Virginia) Ms Heather Heyer went to downtown Charlottesville with her friends to make a stand against white nationalists who converged on the Virginia college town to demand that the city keep a statue honouring a Confederate war hero. The 32-year-oldREUTERS - 287 words
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515 2017-08-15 9 (2nd Edition) Racism has no place in America, he asserts after meeting FBI chief, attorney-general REUTERS NYTIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump yesterday bowed to overwhelming pressure that he personally condemn white supremacists who incited bloody demonstrations in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekendREUTERS; NYTIMES; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 515 words
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Article, Illustration317 2017-08-15 9 (2nd Edition) WASHINGTON POST CHARLOTTESVILLE (Virginia) A man accused of ploughing a car into a crowd of activists killing one person and injuring 19 long sympathised with Nazi views and had stood with a group of white supremacists hours before last Saturday’sWASHINGTON POST; PHOTO: REUTERS - 317 words
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Article, Illustration287 2017-08-15 9 (2nd Edition) REUTERS CHARLOTTESVILLE (Virginia) Ms Heather Heyer went to downtown Charlottesville with her friends to make a stand against white nationalists who converged on the Virginia college town to demand that the city keep a statue honouring a Confederate war hero. The 32-year-oldREUTERS - 287 words
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Article, Illustration1177 2017-08-15 10 Chang May Choon - South Korean leader has to tackle issues like North’s missile crisis, raising minimum wage Chang May Choon Chang May South Korea Correspondent In Seoul changmc@sph.com.sg On his 100th day in office, South Korean President Moon Jae In will put himself in the linePHOTO: REUTERS; Source: GALLUP KOREA; STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS - 1,177 words
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Article, Illustration412 2017-08-15 10 Chang May Choon - Chang May Choon From a former United Nations veteran to an ex-army helicopter pilot to a former basketball pro, the women in South Korean President Moon Jae In’s new Cabinet are as diverse as can be. With women appointed in six412 words
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ASIA
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Article, Illustration654 2017-08-15 11 Walter Sim - Figures of wartime sex slaves, as well as those of forced labourers, set to test ties with japan Walter Sim Japan Correspondent In Tokyo waltsim@sph.com.sg South Korea marks its 72nd year of freedom from imperial Japanese rule today, with five newPHOTO: EUROPEAN PRESSPHOTO AGENCY - 654 words
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Article, Illustration301 2017-08-15 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SHANGHAI Chinese army officers have a new enemy in their sights a mobile-phone battle game believed to be so addictive to young soldiers that it may slow them down in real-life combat. Smartphone smash hit, King Of Glory, is so popularAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO:OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF KING OF GLORY - 301 words
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350 2017-08-15 11 ISLAMABAD Pakistan yesterday celebrated 70 years of independence from Britain with fireworks and plans for the country’s largest air display. Celebrations began at the stroke of midnight with fireworks displays in major cities. At the highly symbolic Wagah border crossing with India,350 words
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342 2017-08-15 11 HONG KONG A Singapore container ship and a Japanese-owned chemical tanker have been identified by the trade press as the two vessels involved in a collision in Chinese waters that led to Hong Kong’s beaches being awash with jelly-like palm oil. The342 words
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338 2017-08-15 11 REUTERS NEW DELHI All of an estimated 40,000 Rohingya Muslims living in India are illegal immigrants, even those registered with the United Nations refugee agency, and the government aims to deport them, a senior government official told Reuters. Junior Interior Minister KirenREUTERS - 338 words
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592 2017-08-15 14 Victims pay big sums to go to private colleges but end up working in inhumane conditions THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PETALING JAYA They are sold a dream of a ticket to study and work in a foreign country. But after spending allTHE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 592 words
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Article, Illustration261 2017-08-15 14 SHAH ALAM Three Malaysian youths, who were arrested for allegedly causing a riot at a forum that featured former premier Mahathir Mohamad, were yesterday remanded for four days to help in police investigations. The suspects, aged 17 to 19, had been arrestedPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCEPRESSE - 261 words
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Article, Illustration309 2017-08-15 14 REUTERS KATHMANDU Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said yesterday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70. The Rapti River overflowed its banks inREUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 309 words
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Asia Briefs
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90 2017-08-15 14 REUTERS HANOI The drilling ship at the centre of a row between Vietnam and China over oil prospecting in the South China Sea has arrived in the waters off the Malaysian port of Labuan, shipping data in Thomson Reuters Eikon showed yesterday.REUTERS - 90 words
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73 2017-08-15 14 XINHUA TOKYO A light aircraft crashed in a mountainous region of Nara prefecture in western Japan yesterday, killing its two occupants, Japan’s public broadcaster NH K said, quoting local firefighters. The aircraft took off from Yao Airport in Osaka prefecture just beforeXINHUA - 73 words
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Article80 2017-08-15 14 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK MANILA An Abu Sayyaf leader from Sulu who was linked to kidnappings in Sabah, Malaysia, has been killed, the military said on Sunday. Brigadier-General Cirilito Sobejana identified the dead Abu Sayyaf leader as Badong Muktadil who, together with his brothers,PHILIPPINE DAILY; INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK - 80 words
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97 2017-08-15 14 REUTERS GORAKHPUR The Indian health authorities yesterday delivered oxygen to a public hospital where 63 people, nearly half of them children, have died of encephalitis in recent days as it ran out of medical supplies because of unpaid bills, triggering public outrage. TheREUTERS - 97 words
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202 2017-08-15 14 PAHANG A village in Pahang state in Malaysia has been chosen as the home of the country’s “king of durians”, the golden Musang King durian. The Sungai Ruan village in Raub town is being promoted as a Malaysian eco-tourism destination in202 words
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Article, Illustration1190 2017-08-15 12 / 13 Deep mistrust between India and Pakistan continues 70 years after Partition AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS WAGAH (India) From barbed grins in a carefully synchronised daily flag ceremony to murderous exchanges across barbed wire in Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border is a 70-year-old scar that will not heal. ThousandsAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 1,190 words
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169 2017-08-15 12 / 13 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE 190 The numberof years the British ruled in India, first through the East India Company and then the Crown. The Company, however, had managed trading posts in India for more than a century before assuming more official control afterAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 169 words
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Article, Illustration457 2017-08-15 12 / 13 THEWOUNDS NEVER HEAL My friends and I had gone to see, and to help in any way. We were on the rooftop of the building next door, throwing water to douse theflames when someone pulled me back. That saved my life... The refugee tag stays with us.AGENCEFRANCE-PRESSE - 457 words
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Article, Illustration735 2017-08-15 15 Jonathan Pearlman - He could lose seat after revelation he is an NZ citizen, putting ruling coalition at risk of losing majority Jonathan Pearlman Jonathan For The Straits Times In Sydney jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has became the latest victim of the nation’s735 words
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Article, Illustration438 2017-08-15 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE OUAGADOUGOU (Burkina Faso) Suspected militants killed at least 18 people and wounded several others during a Sunday raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso’s capital, but security forces shot dead two attackers and freed people trapped inside the building. “ThisAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS; Source: AFP; STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS - 438 words
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81 2017-08-15 15 REUTERS LONDON One of the most vocal pro-Brexit campaign groups, Leave.EU, launched a campaign yesterday to oust finance minister Philip Hammond from Parliament, saying he is part of a plot to stop Britain from leaving the European Union. Mr Hammond has led calls for aREUTERS - 81 words
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62 2017-08-15 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE CAIRO The head of Egypt’s railway authority resigned on Sunday after 41 people were killed in a train crash last week, the prime minister’s office said. Also on Sunday, prosecutors ordered the detention of four people, including the drivers of the twoAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 62 words
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90 2017-08-15 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE ANKARA A policeman stabbed to death in Istanbul on Sunday by a suspected member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group, who had been arrested for planning a suicide attack, has been hailed as a hero. Istanbul’s policeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 90 words
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225 2017-08-15 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TEHERAN Iran’s Parliament has voted to allocate US$520 million (S$708 million) to develop its missile programme to fight the US’ “adventurism” and sanctions, and to boost the foreign operations of the country’s Revolutionary Guards. Sunday’s vote follows a spikeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 225 words
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435 2017-08-15 16 City trying out special grey paint, which can lower street temperatures by about 11 deg C AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES Can a splash of grey pavement paint help combat global warming? In Los Angeles, where summer temperatures regularly surpass 38 degAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 435 words
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Article, Illustration414 2017-08-15 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS FREETOWN (Sierra Leone) At least 312 people were killed and more than 2,000 left homeless when a mudslide and heavy flooding hit Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown yesterday, leaving hospitals struggling to cope. “It is likely that hundreds are lyingAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 414 words
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410 2017-08-15 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MISSISSAUGA (Canada) A Canadian pastor recently freed from imprisonment in North Korea has told of the “overwhelming loneliness” and harsh conditions he experienced during his 21/2 years in a labour camp. Reverend Lim Hyeon Soo, 62, was imprisonedAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 410 words
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Article, Illustration309 2017-08-15 16 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NYTIMES THE HAGUE Five versions of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece, Sunflowers, are being united across three continents for the first time via a consecutive livestream feed. Facebook is hosting five livestreams in which international museum directors and conservators will present theAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; NYTIMES; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 309 words
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192 2017-08-15 16 REUTERS LONDON Big Ben, the symbol of London, will fall silent for four years for renovation works to take place on Parliament’s bell, clock and tower. The 13.7-tonne bell must stop ringing to ensure the safety of workers on the restoration project,REUTERS - 192 words
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OPINION
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438 2017-08-15 17 The Straits Times says The action taken against prominent local academic Huang Jing should not be seen in isolation or as being directed against any particular country. The China-born American citizen has had his permanent residency cancelled for working with a foreign government to influence438 words
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Article, Illustration1882 2017-08-15 17 Ravi Velloor - The world’s largest democracy has much to celebrate as it marks a milestone independence day today. Ravi Velloor Associate Editor velloor@sph.com.sg Moviegoers who watched Viceroy’s House, which ran in Singapore theatres last month and is a film set in what is now India’s Rashtrapati Bhawan, would1,882 words
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Article, Illustration1011 2017-08-15 18 Nabilah Husna - Nabilah Husna For The Straits Times The writer is communications senior executive, Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware). In 2015,162 rapes were reported to the police in Singapore. While low numbers of sexual crimes may seem like a good thing,PHOTO: THEATRE PRACTICE - 1,011 words
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816 2017-08-15 18 Paul Krugman - Paul Krugman NYTIMES Remember back in 2008, when Ms Sarah Palin used to talk about the “real America”? She meant rural and small-town residents white residents, it went without saying who supposedly embodied the nation’s true essence. She was harshly condemned for those remarks, andNYTIMES - 816 words
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991 2017-08-15 18 Justin Fox - Justin Fox BLOOMBERG VIEW What do the economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) see when they look at the United States? An economy in the midst of a long expansion (“its third longest expansion since 1850”), with “persistently strong”BLOOMBERG VIEW - 991 words
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Article226 2017-08-15 19 Raymond Anthony Fernando - Raymond Anthony Fernando I was struck by the emotions Ms Tay Puay Leng displayed when she spoke of the incident which landed her and Mr Chow Chuin Yee in court for harassment and the use of criminal force on 76-year-old Mr Ng Ai Hua at226 words
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Article309 2017-08-15 19 How can we prevent the misuse of parking spaces reserved for those with disabilities? Ensure that only registered handicapped users have the PIN to disable the barrier within the parking space. Adrian Phua Have an IU scanner so that only registered cars can park there; otherwise, deduct a309 words
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Article67 2017-08-15 19 WRITE IN IN:Letters should be meant for exclusive publication in The Straits Times. They should be no longer than 400 words and must include the writer’s full name, address and phone numbers. The Forum editor reserves the right to edit the letters. For women, please indicate Miss, Ms, Mrs or67 words
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180 2017-08-15 19 Seah Yam Meng - Smoke alarms for homes Seah Yam Meng It was reported that all newly built homes Housing Board flats as well as private residences will have to be installed with smoke detectors from next June, when an updated Fire Code is released (All new homes180 words
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135 2017-08-15 19 Leo Chan - Leo Chan Under the Fire Safety Code, commercial and industrial buildings with a certain occupant load and floor area are required to have a fire safety manager and automatic water-sprinkler system. This helps to promote fire safety and reduce the number of fires in such135 words
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243 2017-08-15 19 Rachel Lau Hui En - Rachel Lau Hui En Eliminating cash transactions at self-service ticketing machines at MRT stations and bus interchanges is not the way to go (Fully cashless public transport by 2020; Aug 12). A large proportion of commuters (34 per cent) continue to opt for cash243 words
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228 2017-08-15 19 Judy Lim Sok Cheng - Judy Lim Sok Cheng Recently, my sister met a woman in her 80s who was looking for a 7-Eleven outlet to top up her ez-link card. Unsure of the location of the nearest 7-Eleven, my sister told228 words
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215 2017-08-15 19 Jacqueline Woo Mei Lin - Jacqueline Woo Mei Lin The adage about having to walk in someone else’s shoes to empathise with him is true (Shaving head for Hair For Hope has little meaning, by Mr Hoe Li En; Aug 5). In Singapore, it is normal to215 words
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421 2017-08-15 19 Andy Sim - Andy Sim Director of Digital Innovation National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre With reference to the recent discussions on crowdfunding (Subsidies stopped for patient who raised $900k, and Needy turning to social media to seek help, air grievances; both published on July 29), we recognise421 words
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282 2017-08-15 19 Lee Swee Kim - Lee Swee Kim It has long been known that diet and nutrition contribute hugely to adult onset diabetes and heart disease. Yet the carbohydrate-heavy options for popular public dining in our food-loving nation appear to focus on the very formula that drives poor282 words
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Article32 2017-08-15 19 1. ROBIN NG CHUN WEE: Do more to assure customers that cashless payments are safe. 2. TAN PENG BOON: Why is it not smart to keep machines for cash top-ups?32 words
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Article, Illustration214 2017-08-15 20 Japan’s Shikoku Island celebrated the Awa Odori festival in Tokushima on Sunday, with Mr Eiji Ohmatsudani of the Sasa-ren group leading dancers on the street during the festivities. The annual festival, which originates from the Buddhist custom of honouring the spirits of one’s ancestors, seesPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 214 words
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Article, Illustration590 2017-08-15 1 Zhaki Abdullah, Lim Min Zhang - In 2 weeks, dealers allowed to sell only petrol cars that meet Euro 6 emissions standards Zhaki Abdullah, Lim Min Zhang azhaki@sph.com.sg mzlim@sph.com.sg The stricter vehicle emissions standards that will kick in in two weeks are offering car buyers here some bargains,ST FILE PHOTO - 590 words
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Article, Illustration699 2017-08-15 2 Jose Hong - 54-year-old businessman was in good health; he was involved in a lot of charitable work, says wife Jose Hong josehong@sph.com.sg After his Saturday morning runs at MacRitchie, businessman Rajadanran Suppiah would usually be back at home with lunch by 2pm. Last Saturday, he did notST PHOTO: JOSE HONG - 699 words
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Article, Illustration178 2017-08-15 2 Cheow Sue-Ann - Cheow Sue-Ann A man in his 30s was found dead in Geylang River near Block 74, Dakota Crescent, yesterday. Police said they were alerted at 7.41am that a man had been seen floating face down in the water. The Singapore Civil Defence Force dispatchedST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG - 178 words
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Article, Illustration592 2017-08-15 3 Zhaki Abdullah - Designated areas at Outram Park station where they can wait to get help from people to move around Zhaki Abdullah azhaki@sph.com.sg Elderly and handicapped commuters are likely to get more help getting around when they use the public transport system.ST PHOTOS: KEVIN LIM - 592 words
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237 2017-08-15 3 Lydia Lam - Lydia Lam The operator of the Tiger Sky Tower at Sentosa must appoint a specialist professional engineer in amusement ride engineering to investigate the cause of an incident on Saturday that left 39 people stranded for four hours, the Building and237 words
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Article, Illustration689 2017-08-15 4 Felicia Choo - Several hospitals offering genetic testing to customise medical treatment for patients Felicia Choo feliciac@sph.com.sg Though she had been on the same medication to treat her autoimmune disease of lupus for the last 10 years, Ms Esther Lee, 31, still found it a problem toPHOTO: SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL - 689 words
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549 2017-08-15 4 The school term next year for primary and secondary schools will start on Jan 2 and end on Nov 16. The school year will start on a Tuesday as Monday (Jan 1) is a public holiday, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said yesterday. There will549 words
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379 2017-08-15 4 Kok Xing Hui, Lim Min Zhang - Kok Xing Hui, Lim Min Zhang kxinghui@sph.com.sg mzlim@sph.com.sg Hair straighteners and LED standing lamps are among the new household appliances that will have to be registered with Singapore’s safety authority, if proposed amendments are passed. This follows risk assessments done379 words
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Article, Illustration631 2017-08-15 5 Yuen Sin - SMU Access fully covers tuition fees; there is no cap on total number who can receive grant Yuen Sin yuensin@sph.com.sg Since she was in secondary school, 21-year-old Joyce Lee has been pulling shifts in various retail or service jobs to save up for university.ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM - 631 words
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401 2017-08-15 5 Shaffiq Alkhatib - Shaffiq Alkhatib ashaffiq@sph.com.sg A former temporary tax assistant at the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Iras) was yesterday jailed for six months for accessing the agency’s database without authorisation. Jasmine Ab Kadir, 35, went into the database 238 times over three days to401 words
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283 2017-08-15 5 Most financial help packages for Singaporean undergraduates include loans, bursaries and work-study assistance schemes that provide them with parttime employment. The amount they get depends on their level of need based on family income and other factors. University undergraduates can also turn to283 words
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Article, Illustration573 2017-08-15 6 Fabian Koh, Lydia Lam - Airline apologises to passenger and says it’s investigating; cinema chain says no bugs found Fabian Koh, Lydia Lam fabkoh@sph.com.sg lydialam@sph.com.sg Low-cost carrier Scoot and cinema chain Golden Village (GV) are under the microscope, after being hit by a rash of complaints from customers lastPHOTOS: DEBRA LOW - 573 words
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Article, Illustration373 2017-08-15 6 Elena Chong - Elena Chong Elena Chong Court Correspondent elena@sph.com.sg A Myanmar domestic worker, who was allegedly nagged by her employer’s mother-in-law every day, decided she had had enough and wanted to leave. But instead of asking to be sent home, she mixed Dettol disinfectant373 words
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Article, Illustration117 2017-08-15 6 A comic strip depicting the lives of Singaporeans adorns a platform at Jurong East MRT station. In celebration of Singapore’s 52nd birthday, panels of these large comic strips, titled Days Of Our Lives, have been installed by Ohmyhome, a company providing a platformST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN - 117 words
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267 2017-08-15 6 Lydia Lam - Lydia Lam lydialam@sph.com.sg A 57-year-old man has been arrested for using criminal force on a National Environment Agency (NEA) enforcement officer. Four NEA officers spotted the man smoking under a covered walkway, where smoking is prohibited, in Woodlands Centre Road on267 words
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328 2017-08-15 6 Lee Min Kok - Lee Min Kok mklee@sph.com.sg Two full-time national servicemen (NSFs) were singled out for praise after they were spotted rendering assistance to an injured motorcyclist along Mandai Road last Saturday night. The Singapore Army, in a Facebook post on Sunday, commended Second328 words
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Article, Illustration656 2017-08-15 7 K. C. Vijayan - Academy Publishing marks 10 years of law reports, academic journals, law books with commemorative work K. C. Vijayan Senior Law Correspondent vijayan@sph.com.sg While the books they write may not be a hit with commercial publishers driven by profit, the material they publishPHOTOS: ACADEMY PUBLISHING, SINGAPORE ACADEMY OF LAW - 656 words
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Article, Illustration362 2017-08-15 7 Kok Xing Hui - Kok Xing Hui The remaining wooden seating planks salvaged from the former National Stadium will be turned into benches and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is seeking design ideas for them from the public. The URA yesterday launched a publicPHOTOS: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - 362 words
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Article, Illustration611 2017-08-15 8 Gary Hayden - Laughing through minor and major trials of life Lower expectations of yourself and the world to avoid depression Living Gary Hayden gary@garyhayden.co.uk Gary Hayden is a philosophy and science writer. During breakfast yesterday, my wife read me some advice from an article in The Guardian newspaper about avoiding depression. “Don’tST ILLUSTRATION: ADAM IFF - 611 words
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Article, Illustration654 2017-08-15 8 NYTIMES The photos you share online speak volumes. They can serve as a form of self-expression or a record of travel. They can reflect your style and your quirks. But they might convey even more than you realise new research suggests that theNYTIMES; PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO - 654 words
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Article, Illustration798 2017-08-15 9 Mariko Koh - Fewer severe attacks and hospital admissions with intensive treatment Doc Talk Mariko Koh mysgh@sgh.com.sg Whenever Ms S had a bad asthma attack, she would become so breathless that she wouldn’t be able to speak. “I couldn’t get enough air in, I felt like I was798 words
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Article, Illustration1087 2017-08-15 11 Joyce Teo - Two studies show that the use of alternative medicine delays early treatment of diseases Traditional health practices Joyce Teo joyceteo@sph.com.sg When a mysterious illness strikes, people may become more open to using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to get well. This is also the case whenPHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO - 1,087 words
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Article, Illustration359 2017-08-15 11 WASHINGTON POST A study has found that people who feel bad about feeling bad that is, people who get sad about their own negativities and judge themselves harshly for having them wind up with even more mental stress than people who learn toWASHINGTON POST; PHOTO ISTOCKPHOTO - 359 words
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Article, Illustration925 2017-08-15 12 Linette Lai - Researchers here will study the benefits of traditional exercises Traditional health practices Linette Lai linettel@sph.com.sg Three times a week, Ms Elizabeth Toh spends an hour going through the slow, elegant motions of taiji. The traditional Chinese exercise has improved her balance and helped her relax,ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG - 925 words
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Article, Illustration553 2017-08-15 12 Joyce Teo - Joyce Teo joyceteo@sph.com.sg For five years, housewife Juay Siew Cheng, 53, cried every morning when she tried to get out of bed because her stiff and inflamed joints caused her so much pain. She had to be upST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR - 553 words
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Article, Illustration408 2017-08-15 10 Latashni Gobi Nathan - SPH CONTENT LAB By Latashni Latashni Gobi Nathan Whether in school or at work, we constantly have to deal with stress. Although stress is unavoidable, there are steps we can take to help us handle pressure better: 1. GET A GOOD WORKOUT Exercising releasesPhotos: Thinkstock - 408 words
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Article, Illustration462 2017-08-15 1 Strong domestic demand helps drive country to sixth consecutive quarter of expansion BLOOMBERG REUTERS TOKYO Japan’s second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data put the nation in an unexpected spot: at the top of the growth table among Group of Seven (G-7) advanced economies.BLOOMBERG; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 462 words
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Article, Illustration511 2017-08-15 1 BLOOMBERG REUTERS BEIJING•China’s economy showed further signs of entering a second-half slowdown, as curbs on property, excess borrowing and industrial overcapacity began to bite. Industrial output, investment, retail sales and trade all grew less than expected last month, after the world’s No.BLOOMBERG; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 511 words
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500 2017-08-15 2 Grace Leong - It is in talks with stakeholders to address its cash flow shortage Grace Leong gleong@sph.com. sg Ezion Holdings called for a temporary trading suspension yesterday shortly after announcing dismal second-quarter results and pending the outcome of talks aimed at addressing its cash flow500 words
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Article, Illustration439 2017-08-15 2 Annabeth Leow - Annabeth Leow leowhma@sph.com.sg A surge in sales sent earnings shooting up at commodity trader Olam International in the second quarter, it reported yesterday. Net profit rose 28.5 per cent to $147.7 million for the three months to June 30 while turnover rosePHOTO: OLAM INTERNATIONAL - 439 words
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270 2017-08-15 2 Rachael Boon - Rachael Boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg Local and overseas teams will battle it out at a Singapore Management University (SMU) biennial contest to address challenges in areas such as health and services. SMU announced 31 finalists yesterday for the 9th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business270 words
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322 2017-08-15 2 Annabeth Leow - Annabeth Leow Second-quarter net profits dropped by 44.7 per cent at palm oil trader Golden Agri-Resources, which blamed the recognition of deferred tax income in the same period last year. Net profit stood at US$21.9 million (S$29.8 million) for322 words
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Article, Illustration499 2017-08-15 3 It rises above US$4,000 in a first, bolstering related businesses BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Bitcoin soared past US$4,000 for the first time on growing optimism that faster transaction times will hasten the spread of the cryptocurrency. The largest digital tender jumped to a peak ofBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: REUTERS - 499 words
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245 2017-08-15 3 Grace Leong - Grace Leong gleong@sph.com.sg Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has appointed its first chief technology officer. Former Singtel executive Wu Choy Peng will take up the role, to help GIC prepare “for an environment of increasing disruptive innovation”, on Thursday. It added that Ms Wu245 words
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Article, Illustration528 2017-08-15 4 Hong Kong realty is cheaper, but risk of housing crash there makes S’pore market more attractive BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Hong Kong’s property stocks are less expensive than Singapore’s, although not cheap enough to account for the risk that the world’s least affordable cityBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 528 words
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369 2017-08-15 4 BLOOMBERG HONG KONG It is time for Cathay Pacific boss Rupert Hogg to go to the back of the plane. With the company expected to announce another loss this week, Cathay Pacific Airways needs to shift strategy from beingBLOOMBERG - 369 words
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408 2017-08-15 4 BLOOMBERG MUMBAI Tata Motors and Zhejiang Geely Holding both bought iconic luxury brands from a struggling Ford Motor in the wake of the global recession. Both acquisitions were met with scepticism from investors, who now view the two firms veryBLOOMBERG - 408 words
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Article143 2017-08-15 4 BLOOMBERG LONDON Rovio Entertainment is planning an initial public offering (IPO) as early as next month that could value the maker of the Angry Birds mobile games at about US$2 billion (S$2.7 billion), said people familiar with the matter. Rovio could raise about US$400 millionBLOOMBERG - 143 words
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87 2017-08-15 4 REUTERS BEIJING JD.com, China’s second-largest e-commerce firm, yesterday said its net loss widened in the second quarter, as marketing costs damped the impact of higher-than-forecast revenue growth. It posted net loss attributable to shareholders of496.4 million yuan (S$101.3 million), from 252.3 million yuan inREUTERS - 87 words
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Article, Illustration1068 2017-08-15 5 Annabeth Leow - Former Nasa scientist Bidushi Bhattacharya, 52, is on a quest to make outer space more accessible to a wider market. Annabeth Leow finds out more from the co-founder and chief executive of Bhattacharya Space Enterprises about her two big dreams taking small satellites toST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN - 1,068 words
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Article, Illustration60 2017-08-15 6 NEW YORK DOW JONES 21,858.32 (+14.31) NEW YORK NASDAQ 6,256.56 (+39.68) TOKYO NIKKEI 19,537.10 (-192.64) HONG KONG HANG SENG 27,250.23 (+366.72) SHENZHEN COMPOSITE INDEX 1,879.77 (+37.17) SHANGHAI COMPOSITE INDEX 3,237.36 (+28.82) SEOUL KOSPI 2,334.22 (+14.51) KUALA LUMPUR BURSA KLCI 1,771.08 (+4.12) JAKARTA COMPOSITE INDEX 5,801.49 (+35.35) BANGKOK SET60 words
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Article, Illustration521 2017-08-15 6 Jacqueline Woo - Local bourse picks up after slow start, with its firm showing backed by OCBC and DBS gains Bulls And Bears Jacqueline Woo tsjwoo@sph.com.sg Singapore equities moved solidly higher yesterday despite starting the day on a weak note. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI)521 words
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Article123 2017-08-15 6 1 Mainboard-listed Sunpower’s Jiangsu Sunpower Technology unit has been awarded a contract worth 33.6 million yuan (S$6.9 million) from Qinghai Damei Coal Industry. 2 A unit of Frasers Centrepoint is partnering developer Citta Property Group and community housing provider Mission Australia Housing to develop a mixed tenure community123 words
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Article133 2017-08-15 6 52-Week Vol Last Quote High Low Counter Last Sale +/-(’000) Buy Sell Counter Last Sale Vol ('000) Last Quote Buy Sell 453 345 DBXT MSBrazil US$ US427.6 +3.5 31 429 429.6 1729 1215 DBXT MSCHINA US$ US1685 +20 0 1684 1692 7573 5334 DBXT MSKorea US$ US7008 +110 0133 words
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Article42 2017-08-15 6 BY CENTS CLOSE UP BYCENTS CLOSE UP HongkongLand USD 759 34.0 3.4 Venture Corp 1607 27.0 1.7 4369 190.5 3.3 Valuetronics 97.5 12.0 14.0 BY PERCENTAGE CLOSE UP 1.9 CityDev 1153 39.0 3.5 JardineC&C 4040 38.0 0.9 Valuetronics 97.5 14.0 12.042 words
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Article49 2017-08-15 6 BY CENTS CLOSE DOWN BYCENTS Prudential USD 2350 -10.9 -0.3 DOWN Hotunglnv Hong Leong Asia 101 -7.5 -6.9 -12.0 -5.3 Vicom BY PERCENTAGE CLOSE DOWN -1.9 Prudential USD 2350 Falcon Energy 3.4 -32.0 -1.6 Samko Timber 3.6 -25.0 -1.2 Isetan 415 Charisma Energy 0.5 -16.7 -0.1 -2.4 UOB49 words
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Article32 2017-08-15 6 VOLUME MDR 181,880,000 Rowsley Disa 78,884,500 *****,400 Charisma Energy 56,258,700 Sincap 48,405,800 Market volume 2,169,070,000 VALUE DBS Grp Singtel YZJShipbldgSGD OCBC Bank CapitaLand 104,998,260 75,994,883 59,086,813 55,364,770 54,386,336 Global Logistic32 words
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Article36 2017-08-15 6 VOL CLOSE($) CHANGE VOL CL0SE($) CHANGE SinoCloud 45,737.1 0.002 +0.001 +100.00 TSH Shows the stocks with the highest combination of price change and of daily activity relative to the three-month average volume36 words
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Article, Illustration442 2017-08-15 7 Rachael Boon - Turnover up 34.3% to $299m on higher land sales, says developer Rachael Boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg Indonesia developer Sinarmas Land had a fruitful second quarter, lifted by higher revenue and better operating performances from its Indonesia division. The firm reported yesterday that net profit rose 78.7 perPHOTO: SINARMAS - 442 words
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Article75 2017-08-15 7 Points Change Mid Cap Small Cap Fledgling Catalist China Maritime Basic materials Consumer goods Consumer serv Financials +3.27 +0.79 -2.23 -2.33 +3.02 +9.31 -2.30 +2.08 +2.90 +8.94 738.34 406.99 821.65 457.97 236.45 301.02 96.71 510.92 753.18 942.54 Points Change Healthcare Industrials Oil and gas Real estate Real75 words
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Article142 2017-08-15 7 Net profit at the Straits Trading Company climbed by 28.7 per cent to $8.5 million in the second quarter, the group said yesterday. The growth came in spite of a 27.2 per cent drop in revenue to $101.6 million in the three months to June 30,142 words
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Article150 2017-08-15 7 Yanlord Land Group’s net profit surged by 42.8 per cent to 462.5 million yuan (S$94.4 million) in the second quarter, in spite of a 42.2 per cent fall in revenue to 4.3 billion yuan. The China-based property developer yesterday fingered a lower gross floor area delivered to150 words
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Article113 2017-08-15 7 The luxury watch retailer yesterday reported that net profit fell by 15 per cent to about $7 million in the first quarter. Improved consumer sentiment lifted revenue by 11 per cent for the three months to June 30, to $164.4 million, but turnover was hit by higher113 words
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Article140 2017-08-15 7 Aug 14 S$ Offer Bid 0vernight 0.40 0.30 Bid 2-months 1.0625 0.9375 3-months 1.125 1.0 Overnight mode: 0.55 US$ Offer Bid 1.0 0.875 2 months 1.38 1.28 3 months 1.38 1.28 6 months 1.60 1.40 9 months 1.75 1.55 12 months 1.90 1.70 A$ Offer Bid Overnight mode:140 words
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Article58 2017-08-15 7 Aug 14 Against S$ Against US$ Currencies Bid Offer Bid Offer S$/US$ to one unit of foreign currency: Bid Offer S$/US$to one unit of foreign currency: Australian dollar 1.0716 1.0724 0.7875 S$/US$ to 100 units of foreign currency: Canadiandollar 1.0712 1.0716 0.7874 0.7873 Euro 1.6060 1.6064 1.180358 words
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Article, Illustration747 2017-08-15 9 In a family of golf pros, Justin is first to a Major title after two-stroke win at Quail Hollow PGA Championship 2017 NYTIMES THE GUARDIAN CHARLOTTE (North Carolina) Justin Thomas yearned to win a Major, any Major. Competitors cannot be choosers. But the PGA Championship,NYTIMES; THE GUARDIAN; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 747 words
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Article, Illustration991 2017-08-15 9 Rohit Brijnath - SportingLife Rohit Brijnath Assistant Sports Editor rohitb@sph.com.sg The first time is always the hardest time. Because there are no reassuring footsteps to walk in. Because you’re reminded every Major week what your nation hasn’t done. Because everyone is relying on you991 words
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Article, Illustration658 2017-08-15 10 Eight-time Olympic champ will walk away for good as Felix, Semenya dominate last day IAAF World Championships 2017 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE GUARDIAN REUTERS LONDON Athletics greats Allyson Felix and Caster Semenya lit up the track to bring the curtain down on the World Championships in greatAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; THE GUARDIAN; REUTERS; PHOTO: REUTERS - 658 words
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397 2017-08-15 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MONTREAL Alexander Zverev upset second seed Roger Federer 6-3,6-4 in the Montreal Masters final for his fifth title of the season on Sunday and announce himself as a contender for the US Open. The 20-year-old German used his booming serve to overpowerAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 397 words
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340 2017-08-15 10 THE TIMES, LONDON CHARLOTTE After another year without a Major title, Rory McIlroy has suggested that he might have to take an extended break from golf to recover from the rib problem that has been troubling him for the past seven months. McIlroy,THE TIMES, LONDON - 340 words
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241 2017-08-15 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE TORONTO Defending champion Karolina Pliskova will enter this week’s Cincinnati Open looking over her shoulder as four rivals have the chance to displace her as the world No. 1. Elina Svitolina is among the chasing quartet after winning the WTAAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 241 words
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Article133 2017-08-15 10 TODAY CRICKET 3rd Test Sri Lanka v India: Day 4 (Singtel TV Ch122 StarHub Ch 235, 12.30pm). FOOTBALL Champions League play-off 1st leg: Qarabag v Copenhagen (Singtel TV Ch112, 11.59pm), Hoffenheim v Liverpool (Singtel TV Ch112 StarHub Ch212, tomorrow, 2.30am), Sporting v FCSB (Singtel TV Ch111, tomorrow,133 words
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64 2017-08-15 10 Hougang United thrashed Cambodian side Nagaworld 4-0 in the second leg at the Jalan Besar Stadium as they booked their place in the Singapore Cup semi-finals, 8-1 on aggregate yesterday. Syahiran Miswan, Fareez Farhan and a brace from Spanish striker Pablo Rodriguez sealed the64 words
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93 2017-08-15 10 The Women’s Tennis Association announced yesterday that the doubles pairs of Ekaterina Makarova/Elena Vesnina and Chan Yung-jan/ Martina Hingis have qualified for the season-ending WTA Finals Singapore on Oct 22-29 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Makarova and Vesnina, who won three titles this93 words
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77 2017-08-15 10 REUTERS MELBOURNE The Western Force have lodged a court appeal to the Supreme Court of New South Wales yesterday against their axing from Super Rugby, setting up a legal showdown that the cash-strapped Australian Rugby Union (ARU) can ill afford. The ARU announcedREUTERS - 77 words
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65 2017-08-15 10 SINGAPORE The Aug 26 boxing super-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be shown live on Aug 27 at 9am (Singapore time) on Hub Sports PPV (pay-per-view) HD (StarHub TV Channel 218) and StarHub Go. There will beanearlybird discount for fans in65 words
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367 2017-08-15 11 Lester Wong - Lester Wong lesterw@sph.com.sg A re-organisation of S-League clubs according to geographical locations or even by GRCs could be a good idea, but the revitalisation of the league has to begin with its core product the standard of football. This was367 words
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Article, Illustration589 2017-08-15 11 PSG star proclaims he’s ‘more alive than ever’ after scoring goal in belated Ligue 1 debut AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE PARIS Neymar wasted no time in making an impact on the field for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win at Guingamp andAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: REUTERS - 589 words
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Article, Illustration486 2017-08-15 11 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BARCELONA Real Madrid will be without Cristiano Ronaldo for five matches after the forward was banned for pushing the referee who sent him off during Real Madrid’s 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg victory over Barcelona on Sunday. The Spanish Football FederationREUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTOS: REUTERS - 486 words
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636 2017-08-15 12 THE GUARDIAN 1 2 3 4 5 KANTE NOT AT THE RACES It is not hard to see why Chelsea looked half the team they were last year against Burnley. From the 13th minute, four of last season’s first-choice outfield 10 Gary Cahill, VictorTHE GUARDIAN - 636 words
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Article, Illustration575 2017-08-15 12 $132m striker endears himself to United fans, with new signing Matic a colossus in midfield AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE GUARDIAN THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Jose Mourinho believes Romelu Lukaku can attack his first Manchester United season under no pressure, after scoring two goals onAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; THE GUARDIAN; THE TIMES, LONDON; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 575 words
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373 2017-08-15 12 THE GUARDIAN LONDON Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a “criminal” and revealed he will not return to the club, whom he still hopes will sanction his return to Atletico Madrid. The striker, who has been told by Antonio Conte heTHE GUARDIAN - 373 words
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210 2017-08-15 12 Donate to charity, and you might just earn a chance to experience exciting car drifting action. Singapore Formula One Grand Prix race promoter Singapore GP and title sponsor Singapore Airlines are collaborating with Community Chest for a charity drive event, Racing Hearts,210 words
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Article, Illustration802 2017-08-15 13 Nicole Chia - The prestige of a SEA Games debut is not lost on Lucas Ng even with a big target on his back SEA Games 2017, Aug 19-30: 4 days to go Pressure comes in all forms for Singapore’s athletes be it the Games debutant, the defendingPHOTO: KIM JINHA FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 802 words
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Article67 2017-08-15 13 GOLD MEDALSON OFFER: 8 TEAM SINGAPORE FIGURE SKATERS WOMEN Chloe Ing (Individual) Yu Shuran (Individual) SPEEDSKATERS MEN Miki Chong (500m,1,000m, 3,000m relay) Chua Qi En (3,000m relay) LimChiaYeh (3,000m relay) Lim Jun Hao (3,000m relay) Lucas Ng (500m, 1,000m, 3,000m relay) WOMEN Victoria Chin (3,000m relay) Deanna See67 words
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Article416 2017-08-15 13 Nicole Chia - Nicole Chia Nicole Chia In Kuala Lumpur cnicole@sph.com.sg Singapore’s netball team opened their SEA Games campaign with a comfortable 62-37 win over Brunei yesterday, but for coach Yeo Mee Hong and her charges, the value of the game lay not in the result but in the416 words
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Article, Illustration60 2017-08-15 13 Anish Paraam, captain of the Singapore SEA Games men’s cricket team, receiving his cap yesterday from Senior Minister of State for Law and Finance Indranee Rajah, the new adviser to the Singapore Cricket Association. Applauding the presentation at the Indian Association is SCAST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE - 60 words
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Article, Illustration662 2017-08-15 14 Jonathan Wong - Young Lions suffer 2-0 loss to Myanmar, but Tardy denies his approach was too defensive GROUP A Singapore 0 Myanmar 2 SEA Games 2017, Aug 19-30: 4 days to go Jonathan Wong In Selayang (Selangor) jonwong@sph.com.sg The dark clouds that slowly formed above the Selayang Stadium duringST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG - 662 words
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Article, Illustration591 2017-08-15 14 Wang Meng Meng - Wang Meng Meng meng@sph.com.sg Marathoner Soh Rui Yong has been given a formal warning by Singapore’s Major Games Preparation Committee and told to remove some of his social media posts. The SEA Games defending men’s marathon champion had been at odds with591 words
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Article, Illustration1198 2017-08-15 1 Olivia Ho - A longer Moonfest this year features more programmes aimed at attracting younger audiences Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg Those with a taste for the traditional Chinese arts will be over the moon next month as Esplanade Theatres on the Bay doubles its run of Moonfest fromPHOTOS: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES; PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY; PHOTOS: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES, ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY - 1,198 words
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Article, Illustration814 2017-08-15 2 Nabilah Said - Selena Cooks Up A Storm is actress Selena Tan’s YouTube cooking series and she promises a dose of satire with her dishes Nabilah Said nabilahs@sph.com.sg Selena Tan acts as one-third of stage trio Dim Sum Dollies and is part of the supporting cast of thePHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES - 814 words
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Article218 2017-08-15 2 The Promotion Of Judge Xu The Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre performs its signature courtroom comedy starring Zhu Shihui in the clown role of Judge Xu. Where: Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive When: Sept 29,7.30pm Admission: $38 to $88 The Magic Paintbrush This children’s puppet show is218 words
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Article, Illustration782 2017-08-15 3 Akshita Nanda - Roads will be closed to vehicles for Saturday’s Aliwal Arts Night Crawl, where the art of wayang kulit will be celebrated Akshita Nanda Arts Correspondent akshitan@sph.com.sg Artists reinvent and celebrate the art of wayang kulit at the Aliwal Arts Night Crawl: Rasa Wayang this Saturday.PHOTO: SRI WARISAN - 782 words
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Article, Illustration596 2017-08-15 3 Akshita Nanda - Akshita Nanda Arts Correspondent Japanese director Yukio Ninagawa (right) revived and revolutionised Shakespeare’s Macbeth by transforming it into a mystical samurai saga in 1980. His version of The Scottish Play shows at the Esplanade Theatre from Nov 23 to 25, a quarter-century afterPHOTOS: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY, MIKA NINAGAWA - 596 words
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Article, Illustration152 2017-08-15 6 Young Billy made his first visit to our office today. He’s juggling. He’s translating Flaubertfrom French into English. No he smiles. That’s pretty much it. TVHOST JIMMYKIMMELgiving an update TV HOST JIMMY KIMMEL giving an update on his three-month-old son, who underwent open-heart surgery I really152 words
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Article, Illustration630 2017-08-15 6 Antiques shop owners, who bought Willem de Kooning’s Woman-Ochre at an estate sale, return it to The University of Arizona Museum of Art NYTIMES NEW YORK They knew it was a cool painting. But Mr Buck Burns and Mr David van Auker had notNYTIMES; PHOTO: THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MUSEUM OF ART - 630 words
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605 2017-08-15 6 WASHINGTON POST TOKYO This time, the French are borrowing from the Japanese. Two art collections in Tokyo are lending their masterpieces to leading museums in Paris, in a reversal of a trend that sees most facilities in Japan borrowing famous paintings fromWASHINGTON POST - 605 words
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Article, Illustration860 2017-08-15 4 Olivia Ho - Forensic anthropologist and author Kathy Reichs thought of the cult victims she saw in her laboratory when she started on psychological thriller Two Nights Olivia Ho oliviaho@sph.com.sg In 1994, members of the doomsday cult Order of the Solar Temple began to die in mass murdersPHOTO: BEN MARK HOLZBERG - 860 words
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Article311 2017-08-15 4 FICTION 1. (2) Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan 2. (4) Sad Girls by Lang Leav 3. (5) Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami 4. (1) The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew 5. (3) Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 6. (10) Generation One by311 words
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Article, Illustration486 2017-08-15 4 Ho Ai Li - Review Ho Ai Li “Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That’s why the little decisions you and I make every day are of such infinite importance,” wrote Christian writer C. S. Lewis. This would have been sound advice for Dennis JohnPHOTO: A. ANDERSON - 486 words
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Article, Illustration1049 2017-08-15 5 Cheong Suk-Wai Senior Writer - At a time when many peddle outright lies as truths, record producer turned neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin arms you with an arsenal of lie-spotters The Big Read Cheong Suk-Wai Senior Writer Senior Writer suk@sph.com.sg Forty-eight years ago, three Americans became the first human beings toPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,049 words
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143 2017-08-15 5 Singapore has always been the little nation that could, but when it came to early computers, quite a few people were afraid to go near these big and very expensive machines for fear of breaking them accidentally. So how have Singaporeans gone from143 words
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Article, Illustration520 2017-08-15 5 Olivia Ho - Review Olivia Ho “In truth the prison, into which we doom/Ourselves, no prison is”, wrote Romantic poet William Wordsworth in praise of the sonnet form, adding that he would be “pleased if some souls...Who have felt the weight of too much liberty/Should520 words
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Article, Illustration609 2017-08-15 10 About 25,000 people, mostly young South Koreans, show up to watch K-pop stars perform at the annual DMZ Peace Concert near the border with the North NYTIMES SEOUL The call for peace drew a loud response from the crowd, but that was nothingNYTIMES; PHOTO: NYTIMES - 609 words
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Article, Illustration582 2017-08-15 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MEMPHIS Forty years after Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, fans still Can’t Help Falling In Love with the iconic singer. They come every day, filing past in silence, fighting back tears as they place mementos at his grave site, pausing to reflect, takeAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 582 words
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Article, Illustration231 2017-08-15 12 LONDON Hong Kong star Jackie Chan once jumped from one building to another in an action movie. Tom Cruise, who often does his own stunts, attempted to do that but seemed to have injured himself during the shooting on Sunday for Mission: ImpossiblePHOTO: YOUTUBE - 231 words
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Article, Illustration189 2017-08-15 12 Sexual harassment SEOUL South Korean boyband SHINee’s leader Onew said he was drunk and had no memory of an incident in a Seoul club where he allegedly touched a woman inappropriately last Saturday. He was detained on the spot after a friend of the woman calledPHOTO: THE NEW PAPER FILE - 189 words
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Article, Illustration175 2017-08-15 12 LOS ANGELES Netflix has scored another coup, luring Shonda Rhimes away from a 15-year relationship with ABC Studios that produced hits such as Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, estimates that Netflix will pay herPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 175 words
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168 2017-08-15 12 NYTIMES LOS ANGELES A sequel has defied the recent trend of failures and topped the North American box office, with New Line Cinema release Annabelle: Creation earning US$35 million (S$48 million) over the weekend. New Line has scared off competition before, achievingNYTIMES - 168 words
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Article, Illustration215 2017-08-15 12 LOS ANGELES James Cameron is back to direct Terminator 6. So is Arnold Schwarzenegger in the acting department, but he is not reprising his iconic role as the grim-humoured Terminator in the 1984 debut movie. Cameron told The Arnold Fans website that the 70-year-old willPHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 215 words
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Article, Illustration170 2017-08-15 12 DETROIT Bruno Mars is turning on the charity tap. He is donating US$1 million (S$1.36 million) to help those affected by a water crisis in Flint, Michigan. According to People magazine, the singer made the pledge at a concert last Saturday inPHOTO: REUTERS - 170 words
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Article, Illustration899 2017-08-15 7 KS Randhawa - KS Randhawa discovers that Davao City is like no other city in the Philippines with its litter-free streets, strict anti-tobacco rules and very low crime rate KS Randhawa IN DAVAO City in the Philippines, there is hardly any litter on the streets. Cabbies switch on their taxi metersPHOTOS: KS RANDHAWA. PHILIPPINES TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD - 899 words
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Article, Illustration986 2017-08-15 8 Christina Ching - Christina Ching gets her cultural nourishment in St Petersburg Russia’s treasure trove of art, architecture, culture and history Christina Ching MORE than 300 years ago, St Petersburg was a dismal swampland. Then Peter the Great came along. The ambitious young Czar the first ruler to venture beyond thePHOTOS: CHRISTINA CHING, ASHLEY ZEE - 986 words
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Article, Illustration637 2017-08-15 9 Suzanne Sng - The alpine town of Annecy is known as the Venice of France, but Suzanne Sng finds its cheesy dishes as memorable as its charming canals Suzanne Sng IN THE alpine town of Annecy nestled in the foothills of the French Alps, I went on a foodPHOTOS: SUZANNE SNG - 637 words
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Advertisement37 2017-08-15 1 Bravo! Well done, boy and girls pages2&3 Rise to the occasion Learn the form ts for writing articles, letters, notices and more in Little Red Dot’s special exam prep issue on situational writing. pages 6 to 1937 words
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Article, Illustration491 2017-08-15 2 / 3 Goh Yan Han - This young man’s wish came true when he was offered a role in a Dick Lee stage musical. Goh Yan Han reports Goh Yan Han Neo Le Yang, who is just 11 years old, will be performing in his first musical. He is oneST PHOTO: GOH YAN HAN - 491 words
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Article, Illustration538 2017-08-15 2 / 3 Ang Yiying - Ang Yiying speaks to the Brownies who wrote two of the four recently launched storybooks to mark the 100th anniversary of Girl Guides’ Singapore Ang Yiying I f you are a Brownie or if your school has a Brownies unit, you mayST FILE PHOTO - 538 words
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Article, Illustration432 2017-08-15 4 METYS NGO - TEXT: THE STRAITS METYS NGO NETHERLANDS Millions of eggs believed to be toxic are being recalled from shops and warehouses across Europe, amid fears that contaminated eggs have been sold in the Netherlands for over a year. This is after tests ofSOURCES: THE STRAITS TIMES, THE TELEGRAPH, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; PHOTOS: EURONEWS/YOUTUBE, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE - 432 words
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Article, Illustration559 2017-08-15 5 Nur Syahiidah Zainal - The life story of Puan Noor Aishah, the gracious matron of early Singapore, is captured in a book. Nur Syahiidah Zainal reports Nur Syahiidah Zainal Singapore’s very first First Lady seems to have a knack for taking on roles she was never prepared or groomedPHOTOS: COURTESY OF PUAN NOOR AISHAH, STRAITS TIMES PRESS - 559 words
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Article, Illustration226 2017-08-15 6 / 7 NATIONAL DAY SNAP AND WIN CONTEST Come on down to our stall at the National Day Carnival and join the Snap Win contest to win amazing prizes! This year’s theme is My Family, My Singapore. Get your photo taken with family members at the photo booth.ST FILE PHOTO - 226 words
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Article239 2017-08-15 6 / 7 Formal vs informal e-mail While there are varying factors to determine if an e-mail should be formal or informal, one of the best gauges would be your relationship with the recipient of the e-mail. In the exercise given here, the recipient is a cousin and therefore an informal239 words
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Article, Illustration75 2017-08-15 8 / 9 YOUR TASK Imagine that your class has been chosen to go on a study trip to Taiwan and you saw this advertisement in the newspapers. Write a notice to post on your classroom notice board of the sale of travel paraphernalia. In your notice, include the following:75 words
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Article, Illustration73 2017-08-15 8 / 9 1. You have to write your notice in a box. 2. You do not need to write in complete sentences and abbreviations can be used. 3. Your sentences should be in passive voice which is a third person perspective. 4. There should not be more than 50 words73 words
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Article, Illustration319 2017-08-15 10 / 11 YOUR TASK Read the conversation between Carla and Jolene on this page and then write an e-mail on the lines provided on the next page to Mr Marcus Lautner, chief operations officer at SkyWest Airlines with your account of the incident. You should refer to the conversation for319 words
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Article, Illustration203 2017-08-15 10 / 11 Accident reports Whether it is in the form of a letter or e-mail, an accident report should have three main components. Why are you writing the report your purpose or intention. Details of the accident or incident to give a clear picture of what happened. What results you203 words
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Article, Illustration375 2017-08-15 12 / 13 YOUR TASK Your family went to Blue Cactus Italian Restaurant last Saturday where a rude waiter treated you poorly. Write a letter to the restaurant manager to complain about the incident. You should refer to a transcript of the dialogue in the table below toTHE NEW PAPER FILE PHOTO - 375 words
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Article, Illustration222 2017-08-15 12 / 13 Writing a letter to complain about poor service can be tricky for someone your age. The most important thing to note is that the recipient will be able to address your problem better if you give the facts of the situation in a calm and clear manner. Ranting222 words
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Article, Illustration255 2017-08-15 14 / 15 YOUR TASK Imagine that this is the map of the route of the heritage tour your school went on last Friday. Your school is also situated in the neighbourhood. Write an article on the lines provided on the next page for your school newsletter that will beSource: MY COMMUNITY; PHOTOS: MY COMMUNITY; STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS - 255 words
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Article208 2017-08-15 14 / 15 The most important thing about writing a news article is that the most important information comes first. Provide the key information right at the start by following this structure. Lead The first sentence that will hook your reader into reading on. “Nut graf” The story in a nutshell.208 words
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Article, Illustration182 2017-08-15 16 / 17 YOUR TASK Imagine you have just participated in the Great Wall marathon in China. Write a postcard to your cousin, James, telling him your experience. In the postcard, include the following information: Where and when the run took place; What the marathon route was like; Why itST FILE PHOTO - 182 words
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Article, Illustration199 2017-08-15 16 / 17 How to write a postcard 1. A postcard is a short message with an informal tone. 2. It is shorter than a letter. 3. Most of the time, it is written and sent from a holiday destination. 4. You should express some feelings and emotions. Situational writing 1.199 words
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Article, Illustration122 2017-08-15 18 / 19 YOUR TASK Imagine you came across this illustration in the newspapers. Write a letter, on the lines provided on the next page, to your aunt who is coming to Singapore for a visit, suggesting that she visit the place featured. You should refer to the illustrationST FILE GRAPHICS - 122 words
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Article, Illustration244 2017-08-15 18 / 19 Informal letters are written to a friend, a member of the family, a close relative or to any person who is extremely close to you. The tone in your informal letters should then be personal and friendly. This is important to convey that there is a close relationship244 words
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Article, Illustration392 2017-08-15 20 TAN YU QUAN - Water gives life to many things, even idioms TEXT 1 TAN YU QUAN SOURCES GINGERSOFTWARE.COM, DICTIONARY.COM, PHRASES.ORG.UK You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink Meaning: You cannot force someone to do something even if he is given favourable conditions. How itILLUSTRATION PAUL ERIC ROCA - 392 words
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Advertisement1354 2017-08-15 7 PropertiesCLASSIFICATION GUIDE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR SALE 402 D01 Raffles Pl/ Marina/ Chinatown 402 D02 Anson/ TgPagar 402 D03 Queenstown/Tiong Bahru 402 D04 Sentosa/TelokBlangah 402 D05 Pasir Panjang/ West Coast/ Clementi Town 402 D06 High Street/North Bridge Rd 402 D07 Rochor/Bugis/Beach Rd 402 D08 Little India 403 D091,354 words
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