Today, 15 January 2007

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  • 13 1 TODAY //\=£>Jj\Corp share your free newspaper MICA(P) 314/10/2006 Monday January 15, 2007 todayonline.com
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  • 633 1  -  SHARON VASOO IN CEBU DEPUTY FOREIGN EDITOR sharon@media corp.com.sg LEADERS of the Association of South-east Asia Nations (Asean) and China yesterday sealed a landmark deal to open their services sectors to each other a major step forward in the
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  • 737 1  -  LAN DE COTTA >DAYEXCLUSIVE Proposal for F1 street race at night past familiar landmarks ian@media corp.com.sg IT IS 7pm on a Sunday in September next year. They have lined up in formation the magnificent scarlet Ferraris, the gleaming silver McClaren-Mercedes, the playful blue and
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    • 33 1 hot news 2 Singapore news 6 world news 8 voices 12 business 16 succeed 18 plus 34 eatout 39 1v radio listings 42 classad 43 sports 44 we set you thinking H 811
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    • 319 2 -AFP Continent's giants see eye to eye on N Korean issue CEBU China, Japan and South Korea yesterday held their first summit together in two years, finding common ground on North Korea and on mending their own fractured relations. In an unusual joint statement, the three
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    • 179 2 ■AFP CEBU Asean countries yesterday took aim at fellow member Myanmar's human rights record and North Korea's controversial nuclear programme. The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) said the unresolved Myanmar issue had put its own credibility at stake. "We agree on the
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    • 728 3  -  DHARMENDRAYADAV Govt's new post-secondary education accounts could take a cue from the NTUC's pioneering Skills Save scheme SO IT'S confirmed: Singaporeans will soon get extra funds from the Government to freely pursue higher education. Indicating that the Government has embraced the suggestion by
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    • FLU FEARS
      • 28 4 I China last week reported its first human case of bird flu in six months, but the farmer who fell ill has since made a full recovery.
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      • 93 4 A dead wild bird found in Hong Kong has tested positive for a milder strain of the bird flu virus. Further tests are now being carried out on the carcass of the Crested Hoshawk. Another dead wild bird, a scaly breasted munia, was found in Causeway Bay on
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      • 48 4 Bird flu has spread to a sixth province in southern Vietnam, where the virus killed over I 800 ducks on a farm in Tra Vinh province in the Mekong Delta. Last month, after a one-year hiatus, bird flu struck scores of poultry farms in the southern provinces.
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      • 60 4 Japan has confirmed a fresh bird flu outbreak after about 2,400 chickens died at a farm in the south of the country. Officials, who will cull the remaining 9,600 chickens at the affected farm, said it was not clear if it involved the HSNI strair^, Japan confirmed an outbreak
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      • 153 4 AFP, GRAPHICS BY EDRIC SNG I Bird flu has killed two young women in Indonesia, taking fatalities in the past week to four in the country worst-hit by the disease. The I women bought live chickens-which later died suddenly-from a market, and were admitted a few days later to
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    • 263 4  -  PRIYIAPARAMAJOTHI CHANNEL NEWSASIA news@media corp.com.sg ROBUST economic growth in Asia is creating international demand for Singaporetrained lawyers, mainly in the finance and corporate law sectors because they are bilingual and understand regional legal structures. More law graduates here have been courted by international
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    • 110 4 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE'S Navy has now joined in the search for the missing Adam Air aircraft The move comes after the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee requested help. The Navy has deployed four sets of Underwater Locator Beacon detectors to help locate the plane's
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    • 334 6  -  GRACIA CHIANG gracia@mediacorp.com.sg IN SEPTEMBER, it announced a news magazine for the successful thinking man. But just one week into its first issue, the newly-formed Viscion Media Group has lost its ed-itor-in-chief. The resignation of Mr Ken Jalleh Jr from the media company
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    • 442 6  -  PEARLFORSS CHANNEL NEWSASIA Rising number of degree programme collaborations with foreign institutions news@newstoday.com.sg WITH more than half of polytechnic graduates moving on to pursue degrees, local polytechnics are giving them a headstart by moving away from traditional diploma programmes and increasing the number of degreeprogramme
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    • 577 8 -THE OBSERVER Secret report warns of rise in anti-social behaviour LONDON The British government's controversial plans to give the green light to Las Vegas-style super-casinos across the country are facing fresh scrutiny after a secret report by British police raised concerns that the casinos
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    • GLOBALROUNDUP
      • 81 8 -AP Victoria Beckham (picture), former pop star princess and wife to footballer David Beckham, has arrived in Los Angeles, where her husband is to play with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer and where the couple presumably will make their new home.
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      • 98 8 AGENCIES Police and soldiers have arrested at least 2,552 people and raided the homes of several political leaders after a new caretaker government was sworn in to quell deadly unrest ahead of elections. Bangladesh's newly-installed interim government met for the first time yesterday
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    • 245 9 ■AFP With two integrated resorts (IRs) being developed, the Government has taken pre-emptive steps to deal with issues arising from problem gambling. Singapore's watchdog on problem gambling has proposed that bankrupts, government-aid recipients and those with poor credit records be barred from the country's first
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    • 408 9 AP KIRKWOOD (Missouri) Investigators who made the incredible discovery of two kidnapped boys abducted four years apart and kept in the same apartment are staying mum about details of the case while they look into what motivated the abductions and
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    • 222 10 WASHINGTON The Pentagon and to a lesser extent the CIA have been using a little-known power to look at the banking and credit records of hundreds of Americans and others suspected of terrorism or espionage within the United States, officials said. Pentagon spokesman
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    • 158 10 -AP CARACAS Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said they were ready to spend billions of dollars financing projects in other countries to help thwart American domination. The anti-United States leaders, whose efforts to extend their influence have alarmed Washington, met on
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    • 370 10 AGENCIES WASHINGTON Embattled United States President George W Bush conceded that his administration's decisions have increased instability in Iraq since the US-led invasion, CBS News reported. Mr Bush defended his decision to invade Iraq by saying its leader had to go. "My decision to
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    • 644 11 From fanning to filming AP China's rural peasants make themselves heard by making movies JINGDEZHEN (China) The plot: A morality tale about a teenage girl who lies to her parents to get money for the cell phone she covets. The setting: A small town in central China. The director and
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  • Voices
    • 296 12  -  CHUAKIMCHOO Letter from IT WAS announced last year that bus operators would have to pull up their socks and improve to meet new service standards set Bus commuters were invited to send their feedback about waiting times and overcrowding. Yishun residents
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    • Working adults need study funds
      • 288 12  -  LEONG KUM CHUEN Letter from I REFER to the report, "Cash to study when you want?" (Jan 13). I am glad the Ministry of Education (MOE) is considering the idea of higher education accounts to cater to working adults for
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      • 111 12  -  EDMUND LIN Letter from THE Government has in recent years urged working adults to upgrade their skills constantly. However, a majority are constrained by the high costs of studying on a part time basis. There were appeals before by some to allow the
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    • 244 14  -  DR JAMES DOBSON BY AVOID THE COMPARISON GAME One of the surest ways for parents to damage their child's self-esteem is to play the comparison game. It's human nature for us to measure our ability and worth against others. The question is not "how am I
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    • Hands up if you like it hands-on
      • 367 14  -  KOHZHENYU Letter from I REFER to Vivienne Lim's letter, "JC vice-prin-cipal called poly a 'stupid decision"'(Jan 12). Choosing to go to a polytechnic can be the best decision for many. I am a finalyear undergraduate studying in the School of Materials Science and
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      • 200 14  - Stop the stereotyping TAN BOON HAN Letter from IT IS sad to know there are still people who perceive JCs as being "better" than polytechnics. More disheartening is the fact that such a comment comes from a leader of an educational institution, someone who should objectively advise pupils about their
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    • 401 15  -  LIM BEEKHIM Letter from Acting Director, Corporate Communications for Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade and Industry WE REFER to the letter, "When figures don't match facts" (Jan 9), by Mr Chia Hern Keng. The Singapore economy grew by 7.7 per cent last year, based
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      • 82 16 SHARES here are likely to trade sideways in the week ahead, dealers said. After a bull run over the past three to four months, investors seem to be turning cautious, noted DBS Vickers Securities head of research Timothy Wong. "(Trading) will probably be sideways," he said. "I think we've
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      • 119 16 —AFP The market could take a lead on Wednesday from the Government's release of trade figures for the month of December and outlook for this year. The ST Index (STI) bounced around the psychologically important 3,000-point level last week. Forthe week ended Jan 12, the STI closed
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      • 26 16 SGX, Bloomberg Gold US$/oz 626.90 Silver US$/oz 12.88 Platinum US$/oz 1,152.10 Rubber cents/kg 313.00 Palm oil RM/tonne 1,889.00 Brant crude US$/barrel 52.38 Information provided by
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    • 357 16 BLOOMBERG ADB president 'optimistic' over grouping's aim for common market by then ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) president Haruhiko Kuroda (picture) is confident that Asean will be able to meet its goal of a common market by 2015 as member countries already have economic ties with each
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    • 218 17  -  CHRISTIE LOH BLOOMBERG Another bidding war may erupt over Nasdaq-listed Pacific Internet (PacNet). Last week. Vantage Corp announced that it agreed to sell 16.33 per cent of its shares to Connect Holdings, a United States-based fund, for US$lO ($l5) a share. The latter is making a voluntary conditional offer
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    • 316 17  -  LEECHINGWERN chingwern@media corp.com.sg LIKE a constant refrain that refuses to go away, the issue of foreign labour once again dominated the agenda of a recent pre-Bud-get dialogue session with local businesses. Akin to competitors engaged in a tug of war, local businesses continued to ask
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    • 126 17 LION Capital Management launches the first Singapore-registered Vietnam fund for retail customers today. The Lion Capital Vietnam Fund aims to provide investors with medium- to longterm capital appreciation. It will invest in companies listed in Vietnam and others listed elsewhere that have operations
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    • SUCCEED the business of learning
      • 633 18  - Try looking at it this way JOHN BITTLESTON It'd be hard for dishonesty to thrive in the business world if everything was transparent SUCCEED with succeed@newstoday.com.sg ALL the laws in the world won't bring about decent corporate behaviour until we get genuine transparency. So, why haven't we got it? Let's
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        292 19  -  Merry Riana LEE U WEN ld,iLl>h,lh,hWM HERS is a business success story that will give hope to all budding entrepreneurs out there. Ms Merry Riana may only be 26 years old, but the Indonesian is already a multi-millionairess, heads her own insurance firm and now, she is a best-selling
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        129 19 the big question: work-life balance is a myth y have to choose between career and family, do you agree? MR ROBYN TAY, DIRECTOR OF TELERADIO ENGINEERING, REPLIES: "I always believe that family and career will go hand in hand only if you have a supportive spouse. A husband or
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      • noticeboard
        • 151 19 Changing careers mid-way is usually not as disastrous at it may seem. In this new 13-part series, learn how others manage the feat with success. Featuring working adults who chose to switch jobs after years in the workforce, this show
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        • 129 19 It's been said that "brilliance, without the capability to communicate or present it, is worth little in an organisation". Whatever an executive's expertise or level in the organisation, nearly every professional out there needs to be able to speak with impact anytime they are called upon
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        • 108 19 It's a no-brainer: Customers these days demand and expect more from businesses not only in the products and services they buy, but also in the level of service provided to them. Communicating with customers in a professional yet warm and friendly manner is key to ensuring they
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    44 20 Now that the O-levels are over, and the results cast in stone, it's time for O-level graduates to decide what the next step would be. Need help? Read on to find out what options there are. ARTWORK BY LEE YEN YOK
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  • 798 22  -  NEOCHAICHIN There're many options available for C^evel holders these days, but they need to consider their aptitude and interests carefully before making a choice chaichin@media corp.com.sg LIKE many of her peers, 16-year-old Celine Goh is anxiously awaiting her 0-levels results. And she is hoping for the
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    • 159 22 I Complete the first 2 years of general education requirements community I of a U.S. Bachelor's Degree in Singapore! ■■■■■if Overall lower tuition and living costs Credits transferable to U.S. universities Courses taught by highly qualified western-trained faculty with Master's or Doctorate Degrees Program accredited by the Southern Association of
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  • 628 26  -  SHERMAINEWONG r^g^sr: shermaine@media corp.com.sg FINISHING the 0 levels is a milestone for many. For some, it means moving on to places of higher learning; while for others, the working world beckons. But being fresh out of school with little work experience can prove to be a
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    • 187 26 ngeeann nolytechnic -a?- open house 18-20 Jan 2001 Come check out the Poly with that something xtra. Find out more about our exciting courses, chill out with our cool performances and h( explore our sprawling campus. Get a taste of BBiW our co"curricular activities while you're at it! 11 am
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    2486 28 If you don't want to stop at the Olevels, here are other education options you can consider, as Becky Lo tinds out HARTFORD INSTITUTE In addition to classroom-based lessons, students will gain knowledge and experience from company visits and project work. The work-based and industry-focused learning environment encourages
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    • 1419 34  -  David Chew David Chew The Necessary Stage and Action Theatre celebrate their 20th anniversary this year. But, now that companies like them which sprouted in the 80s have helped Singapore's arts scene to flourish, the question is: What next? david.chew@mediacorp.com.sg ASK anyone who knows
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    • 307 36 GRACE YAP grace@media corp.com.sg WHAT do you do when your debut-acting role requires you to cry in public in front of some very curious on-lookers? Campus Superstar finalist Renfred Ng found himself in such a pickle while filming the Mandarin drama Let It Shine
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    • 371 36  -  Zul Othman Reticent Eric Clapton proves his musical prowess with his guitar CONCERTREVIEW by I Eric Clapton: Live in Singapore LEGENDARY guitarist Eric Clapton is not a man of many words. The press corps was already heard grumbling because he wasn't giving at press interviews. But
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    • GOING NUTS
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        303 37  -  David Chew ABOUT ENGLISH THEATREREVIEW IN A time when we see grand productions with big stars (and bigger sets) trying to outdo each other and wow audiences, the latest incarnation of My Fair Lady is old school theatre at its best. By simply relying on strong performances
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      • 267 37  -  David Chew ABOUT EVERYTHING THEATREREVIEW by IT'S hard to imagine that Singapore's only live parody show has been around for a decade. And they're still at it, eliciting many a guffaw in the process. This year, regular pranksters Jonathan Lim and Hossan Leong
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    • in cinemas
      • 411 38  -  JULIANA JUNE RASUL Candice Woodcock is off Cook Islands, but not before she gets personal Juliana.rasul@mediacorp.com.sg CANDICE Woodcock (picture) may have lost her chance at winning a million dollars, but you couldn't have guessed it from last Friday's episode of Survivor Cook Islands. After she was voted
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      • 769 39  -  JAMES SHARPE But you won't get all greasy with the sophisticated menu, extensive range of wines f ood@newstoday.com.sg CHANCES are that you've probably visited the much-lauded Brewerkz by now, and realised that few restaurants in Singapore can boast the kind of success that this
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    • 153 46  -  CUBBYLEONG ASEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, GROUP A Malaysia 0 Myanmar 0 Thailand 4 Philippines 0 AFTER a scrappy 1-1 draw with Myanmar on the opening day of the Asean Football Championship, Thailand made amends last night with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over the Philippines. The Thais lead Group
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      • 264 44 ROME Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini has played down the significance of his team's record-break-ing 12-match winning streak. The Italian champions won 3-1 at Torino on Saturday to set a new record of consecutive victories in Serie A and open up a 10-point lead
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