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Title Section26 2010-07-05 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Monday July 5, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking Today JULY 5, 2010 A PUBLICATION26 words
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341 2010-07-05 1 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Foreign Minister George Yeo has asked Singaporeans to be patient, reiterating the need for due process in resolving the two hit-and-run accidents involving former Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu. Romanian prosecutors said last week that Ionescu will face341 words
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Article465 2010-07-05 1 American general formally takes charge in Afghanistan AP KABUL General David Petraeus formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan yesterday, declaring “we are in this to win” despite rising casualties and growing scepticism about the nearly nine-year-old war. During a ceremonyAP - 465 words
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NEWS
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Article395 2010-07-05 3 LEONG WEE KEAT - But counterfeit medicines not a big problem: HSA LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A batch of fake Viagra, found last month in Australia for the first time, has been appearing here for the past two years. And this production batch, likely from China,395 words
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Article, Illustration379 2010-07-05 3 ALVINA SOH SINGAPORE Four Singaporeans this year have been awarded the country’s highest accolade for youth. They received the Singapore Youth Award, which honours those who contribute significantly to society and excel in their professions, from Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean at *SCAPE yesterday. TheirALVINA SOH; DON WONG - 379 words
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250 2010-07-05 4 SYDNEY Budget airline Tiger Airways would consider introducing a “standingonly” option for passengers in a bid to lower airfares, according to reports. The carrier said it could follow in the footsteps of United Kingdom budget airline Ryanair and introduce “vertical seating”, reported250 words
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Article, Illustration238 2010-07-05 4 HETTY MUSFIRAH - HETTY MUSFIRAH hetty@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The delegation from the Jewel of Muscat Oman’s gift to Singapore as a symbol of the historical, cultural and trade links between the two countries for many centuries were given a special welcome yesterday to the historical KampongPHOTO COURTESY OMAN SAIL - 238 words
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167 2010-07-05 4 HETTY MUSFIRAH SINGAPORE Twelve men have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department for illegal soccer betting. The operation on Saturday was part of police efforts to curb illegal soccer betting here, especially during the World Cup. Police said they detected illicit betting activitiesHETTY MUSFIRAH - 167 words
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219 2010-07-05 5 LIANG KAIXIN - LIANG KAIXIN kaixin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE It is now only half a pedestrian bridge across Dunearn Road the other half over BukitTimah Road was removed on Saturday after a lorry with a crane crashed into it. The Land Transport Authority told MediaCorp219 words
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235 2010-07-05 5 SINGAPORE —The Workers’ Party re-elect-ed 11 of its 14 Central Executive Committee members yesterday, with party chairman Sylvia Lim and secretary-general Low Thia Khiang keeping their posts. Four new members were elected, including those who had joined in the last two years. Mr Gerald Giam, 33,235 words
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Article, Illustration103 2010-07-05 5 Residents in the north west district put themselves in the Singapore Book of Records yesterday. Some 2,700 of them took part in the largest mass qigong display in Singapore. The huge turnout broke last year’s record held by Ayer Rajah-West Coast Constituency Sports Clubs, which had 770CLAIRE HUANG - 103 words
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Article, Illustration55 2010-07-05 7 A performance at the official opening of the Dolphin Lagoon at the Underwater World Singapore on Friday. Among those present at the event was Mr S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education. Two years in the making, the $10.5-million facility was completed inERNEST - 55 words
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Article330 2010-07-05 7 London authorities hope they will open in time for 2012 Olympics THE GUARDIAN LONDON You can amble over it on bridges, trudge underneath using a little-known foot tunnel and even, in some places, use a ferry. Now there is to be another way toTHE GUARDIAN - 330 words
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234 2010-07-05 7 AFP BERLIN The world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich could be smoke-free in future as voters held a referendum yesterday on whether to introduce a total smoking ban in the southern German state. If the majority of the 9.4 million eligible voters decide toAFP - 234 words
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309 2010-07-05 9 HETTY MUSFIRAH - HETTY MUSFIRAH hetty@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The labour movement’s initiative to reach out to senior citizens aged 55 and above is gathering momentum. Membership has grown by 29 per cent to surge past 93,000 since its launch last July. U Live is the labour309 words
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116 2010-07-05 9 The Government has said it will help Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital look for another site should the hospital need to relocate when its lease at Serangoon Road expires in 2015. Speaking at the hospital’s centennial celebrations yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister116 words
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149 2010-07-05 9 Residents ofYuhua in Jurong had the best of both medical worlds under one roof yesterday. Not only could they check their blood pressure, pulse rate and teeth, but traditional Chinese medicine practitioners were also present atYuhua Community Club for residents who needed149 words
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112 2010-07-05 9 Athletes taking part in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games next month will have the chance to be involved in community projects when they take part in its culture and education programme. The YOG Organising Committee is working with the National112 words
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97 2010-07-05 9 HOE YEEN There is still about a month to go before National Day, but some residents are already getting into the mood to mark the nation’s birthday. At 10.45am yesterday, 20 blocks in Sembawang GRC were awash with the national colours, asHOE YEEN - 97 words
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Article, Illustration238 2010-07-05 9 ONG DAI LIN - ONG DAI LIN dailin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A cold and wet morning did not stop more than 5,000 people from turning up for the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) fundraising run held yesterday at Pasir Ris Park. Returning for its second year, the annual SingTelKELVIN KHOO - 238 words
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Article, Illustration18 2010-07-05 9 RAIN OR SHINE A worker trimming a grass field during yesterday’s downpour at Hougang Ave 4. DON WONGDON WONG - 18 words
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VOICES
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Article, Illustration205 2010-07-05 11 DR JAMES DOBSON - BY DR JAMES DOBSON DOWNWARDLY MOBILE We’ve all heard of corporate ladder climbers who’ve earned the label “upwardly mobile”. But I bet you haven’t heard of many people being downwardly mobile. At least not by choice. I know of two physicians who limit their practice hours205 words
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Article, Illustration406 2010-07-05 11 Tan Choon Huat - It’s almost impossible to tell if someone is a terrorist based on personal data Letter from Tan Choon Huat I WRITE in response to the letter “Divulge condo tenant’s details” by Mr Lionel De Souza (July 2), in which he urged the authorities to make it406 words
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Article, Illustration124 2010-07-05 11 Jake Teo - Letter from Jake Teo I REFER to the article “SMRT has a plan (July 3). I believe SMRT chief executive Saw Phaik Hwa has missed the point regarding her argument on passenger load metrics. Average passenger load metrics serve as a good basis of comparison124 words
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Article196 2010-07-05 11 Lim Poh Seng - Letter from Lim Poh Seng I THINK SMRT’s plan for buses to “run parallel to MRT lines in a bid to alleviate overcrowding” during peak periods is a good idea. A discount could be given for those who choose to take the bus196 words
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Advertisement449 2010-07-05 11 have your say email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg join the community www.todayonline.com/voices THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND ALIEN ABDUCTIONS PART 3 OF 4 By Mr. Kirby Chua {Singapore Registered Psychologist) Technology is advancing at exponential rates and we are getting more and more interested with our cosmic neighbors as the thought of449 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration770 2010-07-05 13 CONRAD RAJ - As Khazanah ponders next move after Fortis raises ante, both must beware of eroding their stakes’ value CONRAD RAJ conrad@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is editor-at-large at Today. Now that India’s Fortis Healthcare has come up with its $3.2-billion general offer for Singapore healthcare group Parkway Holdings,BLOOMBERG - 770 words
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Article, Illustration1067 2010-07-05 15 JEFFREY SACHS - Why the G20 should take over and make promises that aren’t just empty words JEFFREY SACHS The writer is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He is also Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals. ThisAFP - 1,067 words
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Article, Illustration1343 2010-07-05 16 WILLIAM DALRYMPLE - The best, possibly only, hope of lasting peace lies with India and Pakistan WILLIAM DALRYMPLE William Dalrymple’s book on the first Afghan war is published in the autumn. GUARDIAN NEWS MEDIA Last month, I had a private dinner in Kabul with Mr Amrullah Saleh, whoGUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA; AFP - 1,343 words
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WORLD
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131 2010-07-05 17 AP United States Vice-President Joe Biden marked Independence Day with American troops in Iraq yesterday. He spoke to soldiers at Al-Fao, a former hunting lodge of ousted dictator Saddam Hussein which is now part of US military base Camp Victory, north ofAP - 131 words
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92 2010-07-05 17 AP A cancer expert whose medical assessment of the Lockerbie bomber helped lead to his early release has been quoted as saying the Libyan could live for another 10 years. Last year, Mr Karol Sikora examined Abdel Baset Al Megrahi forAP - 92 words
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292 2010-07-05 17 AP BAKU (Azerbaijan) On America’s Independence Day, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is challenging what she calls a global crackdown on human rights, lamenting a “steel vise’’ squeezing the life out social activism. Ms Clinton arrived in this Caspian Sea nation yesterday after declaringAP - 292 words
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119 2010-07-05 19 AP One of Australia’s most senior archbishops apologised to victims of sexual abuse by priests yesterday at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne. His message condemned the behaviour and the Catholic Church’s failure to properly deal with the problem. Archbishop ofAP - 119 words
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126 2010-07-05 19 AFP Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah, a former spiritual mentor of the Shia militant group Hezbollah and blacklisted as a “terrorist” by Washington, died yesterday aged 75, officials said. A top authority of Shia Islam in Lebanon and the region, especiallyAFP - 126 words
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150 2010-07-05 19 AP China’s urban population is expected to surpass 700 million in the next five years, exceeding the number of rural dwellers for the first time, the country’s top population policy official was cited as saying in a report yesterday. The shift has majorAP - 150 words
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Article, Illustration393 2010-07-05 19 Gillard vows not to let ‘political correctness’ get in the way AFP SYDNEY Australia’s new Prime Minister Julia Gillard (picture) yesterday vowed not to let “political correctness” get in the way of tackling immigration, signalling a tough line on the issue. Ms Gillard, whoAFP - 393 words
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272 2010-07-05 19 BANGI (Malaysia) The higher the level of education people attained, the more rubbish they threw, a recent study on the waste disposal habits of Malaysians concluded, according to the New Sunday Times. Six out of 10 households, whose occupants were educated to tertiary272 words
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Article, Illustration370 2010-07-05 20 A cure for Parkinson’s brought to you by Google? Company’s co-founder at high risk of developing the disease THE DAILY TELE GRAPH LOS ANGELES The co-founder of Google, Mr Sergey Brin (picture), is harnessing the power of his search engine in an attempt to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.THE DAILY TELE GRAPH - 370 words
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Article, Illustration240 2010-07-05 20 AFP URUMQI The police told Abdullah not to leave home today, the anniversary of deadly ethnic violence in China’s Urumqi city, where the bustle belies continued deep racial divisions and fear of more unrest. “(The police) also came around on Thursday to gatherAFP - 240 words
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323 2010-07-05 20 AFP NEW DELHI Illegal but often tolerated, caning is rife in India’s school system, but the recent suicide of a 12-year-old pupil after a beating has brought the practice out of the shadows. Rouvanjit Rawla, a pupil at the prestigious La Martiniere forAFP - 323 words
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270 2010-07-05 20 AP ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s Prime Minister agreed to hold a national conference on ways to combat terrorism after the main opposition leader said the government should negotiate with the country’s Taliban militants to improve security. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s decision came on Saturday, just twoAP - 270 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration678 2010-07-05 21 He is first Spaniard to win Wimbledon twice THE DAILYTELEGRAPH WIMBLEDON Rafael Nadal cemented his status as the best player in the world with a 6-3,7-5,6-4 demolition of surprise Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych on Centre Court yesterday. The Spaniard took two hours and 13 minutes to winTHE DAILYTELEGRAPH; AFP - 678 words
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332 2010-07-05 21 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE After claiming the scalps of top-seeded table tennis players Ai Fukuhara of Japan (second seed) and South Korea’s Park Mi Young (fifth seed) at the US$172,000 ($239,700) Japan Open in Kobe earlier in the week, Chinese teenager Zhu Yuling332 words
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Article, Illustration560 2010-07-05 22 SHAMIR OSMAN - Empty seats force S-League clubs to rethink branding SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Tickets to watch Singapore take on Malaysian states at the National Stadium in the pre-S-League days sold like hotcakes. But these days, S-League match tickets are more like hot potatoes. Clubs in the GreatSHAMIR OSMAN - 560 words
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Article, Illustration492 2010-07-05 22 LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE Bowling certainly runs deep in the Ang family, as the father and son duo of Steven Ang and Benjamin Hong combined with Syntech team-mate Lim Choon Heng to dominate the lanes at the 2010 Canon SuperSeries 2 Grand Finale at Orchid BowlLOW LIN FHOONG; DON - 492 words
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Article, Illustration384 2010-07-05 23 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Tiger Woods is believed to be close to finalising a US$100 million ($136 million) divorce settlement with his estranged wife, Elin Nordegren, a whole lot less than the reported US$750 million she was hoping to get. The world’sTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 384 words
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Article, Illustration495 2010-07-05 23 IAN DECOTTA - Singapore GP organisers hunting for Asia’s biggest Formula 1 fan IAN DECOTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When it comes to the nuts and bolts and the ABCs of Formula 1, the average fan in Europe and, in particular Britain, is arguably the most knowledgeable in the world.TODAY FILE PHOTO - 495 words
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Article206 2010-07-05 23 AGENCIES SYDNEY—John Howard has sounded a warning about the centralisation of cricket power in India after his nomination for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) vicepresidency was voted down. The former Australian Prime Minister’s nomination was rejected at an ICC board meeting in Singapore lastAGENCIES - 206 words
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Article, Illustration553 2010-07-05 24 SHAMIR OSMAN - Hodgson can revive the spirit of old, says Liverpool legend Rush SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In the days of yore, the sight of the red liver bird of Merseyside spreading its wings struck fear in the hearts of all before them: 18 English league titles,DONWONG - 553 words
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Article, Illustration435 2010-07-05 24 LOW LIN FHOONG - Energizer National League 2010 LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Skipper Phang Yu Kei and her team-mates from Anderson Secondary School had only been defending, attacking and shooting since the start of the year. But over the weekend, they reaped the benefits, routing CHIJ St Nicholas 37-12SELWYN YEO - 435 words
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Miscellaneous31 2010-07-05 21 YOUR SPORTING FIX CYCLING TODAY 8.15pm Tour De France: Stage 2 (Ch205) TOMORROW 8.15pm Tour De France: Stage 3 (Ch205) SPORTSZONE MINUTES Sports updates live hourly on 938Live (6.35am to 11.35pm)31 words
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Miscellaneous50 2010-07-05 23 [pLAY® Always play with care. [responsibly! Do not bet illegally. No person under the age of 18 years shall be allowed to purchase a ticket or to claim any prize. For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg or call 6786 6688 Towards Community Purpose and Benefit SINGAPORE FU POOLS RCB Reg No: *****0202G50 words
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BUSINESS
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474 2010-07-05 25 MILLET ENRIQUEZ SINGAPORE The first half of the year ended on a lacklustre note for majority of the companies who made their debut on the Singapore Exchange this year. Of the 13 companies that launched their initial public offering in the first six monthsMILLET ENRIQUEZ - 474 words
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Article49 2010-07-05 25 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,844.19 (+0.85%) Thursday 2,820.35 q 0.53% Wednesday 2,835.51 p 0.18% Tuesday 2,830.34 q 1.38% Monday 2,869.99 p 0.64% THE WEEKAHEAD The downtrend in regional markets in the past week may likely continue as renewed fears of a United States economic slowdown arise due to employment shortfall.49 words
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Article30 2010-07-05 25 HANG SENG È 19,905.32 (-3.99%) È NIKKEI 9,203.71 (-5.48%) SHANGHAI 2,382.90 (-6.66%) È È È AUSTRALIA 4,238.70 (-3.95%) MUMBAI 17,460.95 (-0.65%) MALAYSIA È 1,307.44 (-1.43%) SEOUL 1,671.82 (-3.35%) È30 words
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Article12 2010-07-05 25 OIL US$72.14 (-8.52%) È È GOLD US$1211.00 (-3.50%) COPPER US$291.60 (+1.36%)12 words
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Article29 2010-07-05 25 US$1 $1.391 £1 2.114 €1 1.748 ¥100 $1.586 A$1 1.171 RM1 $0.431 Rp10,000 1.535 HK$100 17.85 RMB100 20.55 RS100 2.974 All figures correct as at 9pm last night29 words
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STOCK CALLS
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Article64 2010-07-05 25 Buy $1.03 UOB KayHian upgrades from Sell, raises target price to $1.22 from $0.97, based on 12X FY2011 P/E vs 9X FY2010 P/E previously. Cites respectable production growth of 6 to 8 per cent this year despite declining yields due to tree stress; “the situation is expected to64 words
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Article67 2010-07-05 25 Buy $1.88 DBS Vickers upgrades from Hold on view current risk-reward ratio favourable. Keeps target price at $2.11. Says earnings should remain resilient with renewal activities expected to be stable as 46 per cent of Reit’s income derived from single-tenant buildings, which are tied to long-term leases. Notes67 words
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Article47 2010-07-05 25 Underperform $4.70 CIMB downgrades from Outperform, cuts target price to $4.80 from $5.59, based on 30 per cent discount to RNAV vs 25 per cent discount previously. Cites potential further delays in new property launches as risk in wake of weaker property market sentiment.47 words
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Article498 2010-07-05 25 JO-ANN HUANG - Stronger yuan will lead to bigger spending by Chinese tourists JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore retailers can look forward to higher expenditure from an influx of Chinese tourists. That is if pol-icy-makers decide to tighten the yuan, said analysts. With a higher yuan, Singapore will be498 words
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338 2010-07-05 27 JULIE QUEK - JULIE QUEK juliequek@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Asian currencies and equities are expected to gain along with China’s plan to have a more flexible yuan, according to analysts. Managers at Allianz Global Investors Singapore believe that, as long as investors stay within Asian currencies, they338 words
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239 2010-07-05 27 Mainboard-listed China Animal Healthcare (CAH) has said that The Blackstone Group is making a strategic investment in the firm. In an exchange filing on Saturday, the animal drugs maker said Blackstone will subscribe for and CAH will issue US$40 million ($55.7 million) in principal amount239 words
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161 2010-07-05 27 Keppel Shipyard said on Saturday that its conversion work on the Maersk Peregrino for long-time customer Maersk FPSOs is on track for completion. The vessel is chartered to Statoil for deployment in the Peregrino field in the Campos Basin in Rio161 words
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Article, Illustration440 2010-07-05 28 Unions call for strike on Thursday, when Parliament votes on Bill BLOOMBERG ATHENS Greeks are divided on the need for changes to the state-run pension system as the government of Prime Minister George Papandreou prepares to push an overhaul of the programme through Parliament. MoreBLOOMBERG; AP - 440 words
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131 2010-07-05 28 AP The head of EADS, the parent company of Airbus, Mr Louis Gallois, has said that he hopes to win a US$35-billion ($48.8-billion) United States requirement for 179 military tankers despite a World Trade Organization ruling that European governments gave Airbus illegalAP - 131 words
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136 2010-07-05 28 AP The United States government is handing out nearly US$2 billion ($2.8 billion) for new solar plants which President Barack Obama has said will create thousands of jobs and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Mr Obama announced the initiative in his weeklyAP - 136 words
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Article251 2010-07-05 29 BLOOMBERG DUBAI Gulf shares fell for a second day, with Kuwait’s gauge sliding to the lowest since 2004, on concern weak manufacturing data from the United States to China will slow the global recovery and as crude lost 8.5 per cent last week. TheBLOOMBERG - 251 words
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390 2010-07-05 29 BLOOMBERG LONDON Government departments in the United Kingdom have been told to plan for budget cuts of as much as 40 per cent as Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne seeks to narrow a record deficit, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond said.BLOOMBERG - 390 words
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Article, Illustration472 2010-07-05 29 Edmund Seow - EYE MARKET ONTHE Contributed by Edmund Seow from SIAS Research. The world’s equity markets turned volatile last week as concerns over a global slowdown took its toll on investors’ sentiment. The MSCI World Equity Index dipped close to 4 per cent, week on week, to end472 words
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95 2010-07-05 29 BLOOMBERG China is conducting “low-key” studies on resources in other countries with a view to making acquisitions to meet rising domestic demand and to reduce reliance on suppliers that monopolise prices, the China Business newspaper reported yesterday, citing unidentified officials from the landBLOOMBERG - 95 words
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Article, Illustration708 2010-07-05 32 AGENCIES Pragmatism will stay, as van Marwijk warns against underestimating Uruguay JOHANNESBURG Holland have been on cloud nine since Friday, when they came from behind to stun hot favourites Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk now hopes hisAGENCIES; AFP - 708 words
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Article, Illustration325 2010-07-05 33 AFP PORT ELIZABETH Andre Ooijer may be approaching his 36th birthday, but 13 is proving his lucky number as he helps Holland close in on a first World Cup title. The 35-year-old defender drew on all of his experience to recover from a 10th-minute errorAFP - 325 words
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502 2010-07-05 33 AP JOHANNESBURG Uruguay’s World Cup semi-final against Holland marks a return to the big time for one of South America’s most decorated teams. Uruguay won the World Cup in 1930 and 1950, but last reached a semi-final in 1970 when theAP - 502 words
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Article, Illustration345 2010-07-05 33 AGENCIES Uruguay striker Diego Forlan (picture) could make a sensational return to Manchester United, who have been impressed by his performances at the World Cup. Forlan has scored three goals in South Africa to help Uruguay reach the World Cup semi-finals for the first timeAGENCIES; AFP - 345 words
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Article, Illustration1167 2010-07-05 34 DAVID NGIAU - COMMENTARY A great man, not manager, Maradona needs to quit for his country’s sake DAVID NGIAU The writer is deputy sports editor at Today. My heart goes out to Argentina’s players and fans, the real ones who have stuck with their team through thick and thin, afterPHOTOS: AFP - 1,167 words
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577 2010-07-05 35 AP CAPE TOWN Diego Maradona cast doubt over his future as Argentina coach on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time), saying he’d been drained of all his energy by a 4-0 defeat to Germany an experience he likened to being floored byAP - 577 words
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Article208 2010-07-05 35 AGENCIES Germany’s 4-0 humbling of Argentina illustrated the World Cup shortcomings of Diego Maradona’s side and the ineffectiveness of superstar Lionel Messi, Argentine media said yesterday. “Argentina headed for home after a huge blow,” said daily Clarin on its website, noting that “they were beaten byAGENCIES - 208 words
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Article305 2010-07-05 36 AP Real Madrid’s Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become a father, according to an announcement on his Twitter and Facebook pages as well as reports in Portuguese media. In a statement, Ronaldo said that he had “recently become father to a baby boy”. The Portuguese dailyAP - 305 words
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Article, Illustration102 2010-07-05 36 A World Cup trophy made out of cocaine has been seized by police in Colombia. Airports antidrug chief Col Jose Piedrahita said that the Colombian authorities found the unusual statue during a routine security check by anti-drug agents on Friday in a mail warehouse at Bogota’sAP - 102 words
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Article, Illustration669 2010-07-05 36 Germany striker looking forward to duel with his Spanish counterpart AGENCIES ERASMIA Germany striker Miroslav Klose said yesterday that he’s a full-fledged member of the David Villa fan club, despite the Spanish star being primed to shoot down his World Cup dream. Klose, who is justAGENCIES; AFP - 669 words
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Article, Illustration440 2010-07-05 36 AFP RIO DE JANEIRO The Brazilian squad were met with insults and pushing and shoving from angry fans yesterday amid a welter of recriminations for their poor World Cup showing, culminating in a quar-ter-final loss to Holland. Aside from much-vilified coach Dunga, the targetAFP - 440 words
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401 2010-07-05 37 AP JOHANNESBURG Spain expect a high-scoring Germany to be the perfect opponent in the World Cup semi-finals when the two sides meet on Wednesday in Durban. Striker David Villa, whose tournament-leading fifth goal helped Spain beat Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday (yesterday morning, Singapore time),AP - 401 words
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