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Title Section17 2012-01-21 1 TODAY on Saturday January 21, 2012 www.todayonline.com NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 A PUBLICATION OF MICA (P) 200/02/201117 words
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1014 2012-01-21 1 NEO CHAI CHIN - Chip technology to be introduced as part of industry-wide measures NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Consumers can look forward to greater ATM and card payment security in the months ahead, which will culminate in all ATM and ATMlinked debit cards adopting EMV1,014 words
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Article, Illustration804 2012-01-21 1 TAN WEIZHEN - 15% of population to be above 65 in less than 10 years’ time TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE From increasing the amenities and services to enlarging the pool of seniors who can benefit from these initiatives, the Government is moving into higher gear in anticipation ofTODAY FILE PHOTO - 804 words
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HOT NEWS
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Article, Illustration363 2012-01-21 2 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A 25m stretch of two lanes on Bukit Timah Road towards Woodlands Road which has been closed since Wednesday is expected to re-open on Tuesday as the Land Transport Authority (LTA) carries out work to stabilise the ground,TODAY FILE PHOTO - 363 words
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80 2012-01-21 2 SINGAPORE The Hongbao TOTO draw conducted yesterday saw six winning tickets selected. The winners shared a pot worth S$7 million reportedly the biggest pot ever with each winning $1,175,836. The winning numbers were: 7 18 26 41 43 44. The additional number80 words
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657 2012-01-21 3 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has set out why it does not disclose its reasons behind a particular prosecutorial decision, while assuring that “each decision is made carefully, with full consideration of the facts and due regard to what is required657 words
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Article, Illustration292 2012-01-21 3 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Republic averted a “serious” dengue outbreak last year thanks to the help of various sectors in the community, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) yesterday. This includes effort by households, town councils, government agencies and construction sites to preventCHANNEL NEWSASIA; BLOOMBERG - 292 words
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322 2012-01-21 3 SUMITA SREEDHARAN - SUMITA SREEDHARAN SINGAPORE NTUC Income will make an “exceptional payout” of S$15,000 to the family of a Primary 4 student who died after he was knocked down by a car outside his school on Jan 13. In a press322 words
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640 2012-01-21 4 11 leaders release statement ahead of World Economic Forum AGENCIES GENEVA Economic growth, jobs and protectionism are the top three worries at the start of 2012, according to a “Call to Action” published on Friday by 11 leaders of international organisations in aAGENCIES - 640 words
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262 2012-01-21 4 BANGKOK POST BANGKOK Thailand’s Criminal Court has approved an arrest warrant for an alleged accomplice of Lebanese suspect Hussein Atris, who has been detained on suspicion of being involved in a terrorist plot. The suspect has been identified as James Sammy Paolo, 40, whoBANGKOK POST - 262 words
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Article, Illustration386 2012-01-21 4 AGENCIES WELLINGTON With 150 million registered users, about 50 million hits daily and endorsements from music superstars, Megaupload.com was among the world’s biggest file-sharing sites. Big enough, according to a United States indictment, that it earned founder Kim Dotcom US$42 million (S$53.5 million) lastAGENCIES; AP - 386 words
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Article, Illustration318 2012-01-21 6 AGENCIES PARIS European safety authorities are expected to order airlines to carry out checks on almost a third of the current Airbus A380 (picture) fleet after the discovery of wing cracks on the world’s largest jetliner, aviation sources said yesterday.AGENCIES; REUTERS - 318 words
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246 2012-01-21 6 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR An Australian consumer watchdog is suing budget airline AirAsia X for allegedly failing to disclose the full price of its airfares from Australia. The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Thursday that the ac- tion undertaken by Australian Competition and ConsumerAGENCIES - 246 words
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404 2012-01-21 6 AGENCIES JAKARTA Indonesian health officials say a five-year-old girl has died of bird flu in Jakarta just days after her brother succumbed to the virus. This raised the number of fatalities from H5N1 to five in Asia in theAGENCIES - 404 words
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Article, Illustration475 2012-01-21 7 AGENCIES YANGON Myanmar’s President told The Washington Post newspaper that his country’s democratic reforms are irreversible, as he urged the West to lift sanctions. He even dangled the possibility of giving opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi a Cabinet post. “We are onAGENCIES; AP - 475 words
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Article, Illustration331 2012-01-21 7 AGENCIES ROME The American-owned cruise line that operated the Costa Concordia says it has opened talks on compensation with the survivors of last week’s shipwreck, while details emerged about how the captain spent the evening with an attractive Moldovan woman. ProsecutorsAGENCIES; AP; REUTERS - 331 words
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Article266 2012-01-21 7 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR Twenty-seven per cent of Malaysians see Prime Minister Najib Razak as more capable of managing the country’s economy compared to 21 per cent who picked his political rival Anwar Ibrahim, according to a survey by the University of Malaya (UM).THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 266 words
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289 2012-01-21 7 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Senior executives at the News of the World “deliberately destroyed evidence” as part of a “conspiracy” to cover up the extent of phone hacking, it has been alleged. As News Group Newspapers (NGN), part ofTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 289 words
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COMMENT & ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration2307 2012-01-21 8 JANEMAN LATUL, NEIL CHATTERJEE; Mas Alina Arifin, Fathiya Dahrul; Dwi Prasetyo Budi Santosa; editing by Bill Tarrant - For investors looking to rebuild it is a hearts-and-minds war the country’s infrastructure, to get locals on board JANEMAN LATUL, NEIL CHATTERJEE Additional reporting was by Mas Alina Arifin, Fathiya Dahrul by Mas Alina Arifin, Fathiya Dahrul and Dwi Prasetyo Budi Santosa; editing by Bill Tarrant. REUTERS TheREUTERS; PHOTOS: REUTERS; SOURCE: BUKIT ASAM, INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT, REUTERS - 2,307 words
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Article, Illustration894 2012-01-21 10 LEE SIEGEL - Why Mitt Romney’s Republican nomination victory has never really been in doubt LEE SIEGEL Lee Siegel is the author, most recently, of “Harvard Is Burning”. THE NEW YORK TIMES Mitt Romney (picture) may not have officially clinched the Republican nomination, but his victoryTHE NEW YORK TIMES; REUTERS - 894 words
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Article, Illustration800 2012-01-21 10 ARYEH NEIER - Setting up a tribunal to bring perpetrators of crime to justice could help halt the bloodshed in Syria ARYEH NEIER Aryeh Neier, the president of the Open Society Institute and a founder of Human Rights Watch, is the author, most recently, of Taking Liberties: FourPROJECT SYNDICATE; REUTERS - 800 words
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Article, Illustration872 2012-01-21 11 CONRAD RAJ - Rules should let investors seek redress against transgressions by listed companies with no assets here CONRAD RAJ conrad@mediacorp.com.sg Conrad Raj is the editor-at-large at Today. The investing public here needs a comprehensive explanation for the Singapore Exchange’s decision on Monday to withdraw its court872 words
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VOICES
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98 2012-01-21 12 Yukari Sakamoto - Letter from Yukari Sakamoto WHILE I feel sorry for the girl whose luggage was cut open, as described in the letter “US customs officers cut open luggage” (Jan 19), she has only herself to blame. Since the 9/11 attacks, airlines in the United98 words
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296 2012-01-21 12 Lou Woei Cherng - Letter from Lou Woei Cherng I REFER to the letter “Why the adversarial tone during salary debate?” (Jan 20), which stated that most of the hostility originated from the People’s Action Party’s (PAP) backbenchers, while the opposition Members of296 words
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Article767 2012-01-21 12 Lawrence Wong - I SAY Lawrence Wong Lawrence Wong is writing in his capacity as Publicity and Publication Sub-Commit-tee chairman of the PAP HQExco. This first appeared on the PAP’s website. After three days of debate on salaries for political office holders and allowances for Members of Parliament767 words
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470 2012-01-21 13 Raymond Chua Soo Chew - Letter from Raymond Chua Soo Chew SINGAPORE’S first generation of leaders won our respect by doing what was truly good for our country. Many policies then were bold and visionary, such as attracting multinational investments, implementing the Central Provident Fund, road pricing, high470 words
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540 2012-01-21 13 Bhawesh Mishra - I SAY Bhawesh Mishra The writer worked in Singapore for six years. For a longer version of this, visit www.todayonline.com/voices Ihave lived in Europe for the past four years. Dire four years, it now turns out. But in January 2008, when I landed540 words
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406 2012-01-21 13 Farah Abdul Rahim - Letter from Farah Abdul Rahim Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Manpower IN THE letter, “More construction workers more problems to deal with: TWC2” (Jan 14), Transient Workers Count Too expressed concerns about the projected increase in foreign worker numbers. From the Ministry of406 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article449 2012-01-21 14 ESTHER NG - Ideas sought from public on how best to grow vegetables in high-rise apartment buildings ESTHER NG estherng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE An Internet link about a DIY system which allows people to grow vegetables in high-rise apartments got Minister of State for National Development Lee Yi Shyan thinking: “Can449 words
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Article, Illustration102 2012-01-21 14 The tunnel at Sentosa’s Underwater World Singapore has been transformed into an 83m-long ‘Water Dragon’ to celebrate the coming Year of the Water Dragon, which takes place only once every 60 years. Visitors will be treated to Singapore’s first underwater dragon dance. The underwaterPHOTO BY WEE TECK HIAN - 102 words
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165 2012-01-21 14 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Changi Airport registered strong performance last month to set new records for passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2011. The airport handled a total of 46.5 million passengers and 302,000 aircraft movements last year, an increase of 10.7CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 165 words
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66 2012-01-21 14 CHANNEL NEWSASIA Heavy rain caused flash floods atVeerasamy Road and Thomson Road yesterday. National water agency PUB issued a flood alert at about 2.30pm and urged motorists to avoid the affected roads. The flooding subsided at about 2.45pm. The Meteorological Service had saidCHANNEL NEWSASIA - 66 words
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605 2012-01-21 15 TEO XUANWEI - TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When convicted murderer Mathavakannan Kalimuthu was pardoned by then-President Ong Teng Cheong in 1998 and had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment, he thought he would only spend up to 20 years behind bars. But 10 years into605 words
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273 2012-01-21 15 SINGAPORE Filmmaker Martyn See was again questioned by the police yesterday about a forum held last year by political group Singaporeans For Democracy (SFD). The Sept 24 forum, which the SFP described as a private event, featured Malaysian Member of Parliament (MP) Tian273 words
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Article, Illustration150 2012-01-21 15 SHARON SEE - SHARON SEE The National Heritage Board (NHB) has embarked on a project to tell the story of Singapore through its wet markets. Apart from conducting research into the history and development of wet markets, it is also documenting the characteristics of wet markets, such asPHOTO BY DON WONG - 150 words
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Article175 2012-01-21 15 CLAUDIA CRAIU - CLAUDIA CRAIU SINGAPORE The trial of former Romanian diplomat Silviu Ionescu has been unexpectedly adjourned until Feb 1, after Romanian court aides were unable to open video files sent from Singapore. The video files, which contained previous testimonies of the witnesses who gave evidence175 words
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WORLD
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Article, Illustration403 2012-01-21 16 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian prosecutors yesterday filed an appeal to challenge the acquittal of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges earlier this month, prolonging a court battle that cast a shadow over his political future. After a two-year trial that had polarised the country, MrAGENCIES; AP - 403 words
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102 2012-01-21 16 AP Iranian state TV reported yesterday that the number of people injured by an earthquake of moderate strength, which affected the north-eastern city of Neyshabour, has increased to around 230. No deaths have yet been reported. State TV reported thatAP - 102 words
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113 2012-01-21 16 AP Thailand says it has recognised Palestine as an independent state. Foreign Ministry spokesman Thani Thongphakdi said yesterday that Thailand has informed the Palestinian delegation and all member states at the United Nations that it “has given recognition to the state of Palestine”. The moveAP - 113 words
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104 2012-01-21 16 REUTERS North Korea has released two Japanese citizens held on suspicion of criminal activity, a Japanese Cabinet minister said yesterday, in what could be a sign of a more conciliatory tone under its new leadership. The two, accused by North KoreaREUTERS - 104 words
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388 2012-01-21 18 AP CHARLESTON American presidential contender Newt Gingrich on Thursday angrily denied that he asked his second wife for an “open marriage” that would allow him to have a mistress as she claims in an interview broadcast two days before the SouthAP - 388 words
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Article, Illustration458 2012-01-21 18 AP WASHINGTON America’s historic Chinatowns, home for a century to immigrants seeking social support and refuge from racism, are fading as rising living costs, jobs elsewhere and a desire for wider spaces lure Asian-Americans, more than ever, to theAP - 458 words
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178 2012-01-21 18 AP The world last year was not as warm as it has been for most of the past decade, government scientists said Thursday, but it continues a general trend of rising temperatures. The average global temperature was 14.4°C, making last year the 11th hottest onAP - 178 words
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353 2012-01-21 19 REUTERS SEOUL Being the most wired country in the world has opened the way for a new form of bullying in South Korean schools, with victims being forced to pay for Wi-Fi access for their tormentors. Bullied students are made to sign upREUTERS - 353 words
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Article, Illustration145 2012-01-21 19 AP Scientists working in the dense jungles of Indonesia have “rediscovered” a large, grey monkey so rare it was believed by many to be extinct. The Miller’s Grizzled Langur its black face framed by a fluffy, Dracula-esque white collar was found in the Wehea ForestAP - 145 words
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156 2012-01-21 19 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Workaholics have been lambasted for working long hours, taking their laptops on holiday and obsessively checking their emails. But now there is good news for workaholics everywhere their fixation with work is not necessarily a bad thing, according to Professor Yehuda BaruchTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 156 words
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SCIENCE
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Article, Illustration684 2012-01-21 20 THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health,THE NEW YORK TIMES - 684 words
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502 2012-01-21 20 IVF technique could eradicate hereditary diseases THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Babies with three biological parents could be a reality within three years, using an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technique which eradicates hereditary disease by using the undamaged DNA of a third party.THE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 502 words
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BUSINESS
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167 2012-01-21 21 DOW JONES China’s fiscal deficit narrowed substantially last year on sharp revenue growth, giving more weight to arguments that the government should boost spending to support the economy. China’s fiscal revenue grew by 24.8 per cent and expenditure by 21.2 per cent last year, theDOW JONES - 167 words
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Article, Illustration355 2012-01-21 21 REUTERS BEIJING China’s factory activity likely fell for a third successive month in January, suggesting Beijing’s progrowth policies will remain in place despite early signs that the downward drift is slowing, a survey of purchasing managers showed yesterday. The HSBC flash manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI),REUTERS; BLOOMBERG - 355 words
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154 2012-01-21 21 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - MILLET ENRIQUEZ The Singapore Exchange has told the Securities Investors Association (Singapore), or SIAS, that it is looking for an expeditious solution to the China Sky Chemical Fibre standoff and has asked for investors to be patient. SIAS president and chief executive154 words
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195 2012-01-21 21 BLOOMBERG European Union governments have set tougher rules on budget deficits in the latest draft of a planned fiscal treaty, bowing to some objections raised by the European Central Bank (ECB). The blueprint, to be discussed next Monday by EU finance ministers, will requireBLOOMBERG - 195 words
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Article, Illustration47 2012-01-21 21 FRIDAY CLOSE 2,849.38 (+1.36%) Thursday 2,811.20 p0.57% Wednesday 2,795.40 q0.73% Tuesday 2,815.85 p2.15% Monday 2,756.49 q1.26% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE Genting SP 240,598 $1.595 p3.91% Noble Grp 157,354 $1.285 p5.76% GoldenAgr 116,148 $0.735 p1.38% Genting HK US$57,138 $0.340 p4.62% GMG 49,175 $0.122q0.81%47 words
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Article26 2012-01-21 21 HANG SENG Ç 20,110.37 (+0.84%) NIKKEI 8,766.36 (+1.47%) Ç Ç SHANGHAI Ç Ç 2,319.12 (+1.00%) AUSTRALIA 4,239.60 (+0.59%) MUMBAI 16,739.01 (+0.57%) MALAYSIA 1,522.66 (+0.39%) Ç26 words
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Article64 2012-01-21 21 KEPPELCORP Buy S$10.59 Citigroup keeps its call and raises the target price to S$12.00 from S$10.35 after increasing its FY12-13 order book assumptions by 20 to 25 per cent, expecting contract wins to reach S$5 billion for the next two years. The house says: “Despite financing difficulties, sector64 words
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171 2012-01-21 21 REUTERS The Government of Singapore Investment Corp (GIC) will invest around 189 million yuan (S$38 million) in Li Ning through a convertible bond, the Chinese sportswear maker said yesterday. US private equity fund TPG Capital also agreed to subscribe to 561 million yuanREUTERS - 171 words
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204 2012-01-21 21 LYNDA HONG - LYNDA HONG CapitaCommercial Trust (CCT) yesterday said its distributable income fell 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year from the corresponding period a year ago to S$54.4 million. Gross revenue fell 2.4 per cent to S$89.9 million, hit by lower occupancy204 words
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Article, Illustration715 2012-01-21 22 AGENCIES NEW YORK Old dogs International Business Machines (IBM), Intel and Microsoft announced results after hours on Thursday that topped analysts’ estimates, showing that buoyant business demand is girding the largest technology companies against Europe’s debt crisis and a consumer spending slump. TheAGENCIES; AP - 715 words
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MARKET BUZZ
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Article, Illustration202 2012-01-21 23 Shop at Forum The Shopping Mall and get rewarded! Spend S$128 in a single receipt and receive a set of hong baos and a mandarin orange carrier. Or, spend S$150 in a single receipt to redeem a gift set from The Body Shop. And if you’re202 words
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Article, Illustration171 2012-01-21 23 Nourish yourself with Huiji Waist Tonic. Made from a special blend of 100 per cent natural premium herbs, the tonic has a mild taste and fragrant scent. It also does not have added alcohol and sugar, and is 100-per-cent vegetarian. More importantly, Huiji Waist Tonic is171 words
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Article, Illustration218 2012-01-21 23 City Square Mall celebrates Chinese New Year with the Search of the Water Dragon performance aimed at promoting the importance of water conservation to families (today and tomorrow, 7pm at the atrium). Shoppers can look forward to prosperous perks at City Square Mall, and a218 words
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Article, Illustration351 2012-01-21 23 The Central celebrates the festive season with the Fukubukuro Bag promotion. There are many activities and events to look out for. Here are the highlights: Fukubukuro Bag Promotion From Jan 6,11.30am to 10pm, Concierge, the atrium, 1F Fukubukuro is a Japanese New Year’s Day custom where merchants make351 words
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Article, Illustration95 2012-01-21 23 Always dreamed of visiting Paris? Enter CheapTickets.sg’s Paris competition and you could win two free flights to Paris, sponsored by Air France. The contest is a run-up to the Valentine’s day campaign to entice people to win their most romantic date ever. It’s open to anyone95 words
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PERSONAL FINANCE
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Article, Illustration1077 2012-01-21 24 BRIAN MCGRORY - COMMENTARY BRIAN MCGRORY Brian McGrory is the head for Consumer Debit Products (Asia Pacific, Central Europe, Middle East and Africa) at Visa. We all like to tell ourselves that this year will be different, that we will lose weight, save money, take up a newTODAY FILE PHOTO - 1,077 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration569 2012-01-21 26 SHAMIR OSMAN - LionsXII will hunt, but cautiously Sundram demands discipline in tough away fixture SHAMIR OSMAN shamir@mediacorp.com.sg KOTA KINABALU They got out of the Jalan Besar Stadium just before 9pm after Thursday night’s training session, and had to make their way to the airport before dawn yesterday. Flying to Kota Kinabalu viaTODAY FILE PHOTO - 569 words
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Article, Illustration355 2012-01-21 26 SHAMIR OSMAN - SHAMIR OSMAN For a while it appeared as if Sabah were going to present V Sundramoorthy’s LionsXII with the upper hand in tonight’s Malaysian Super League encounter at the Likas Stadium. Australian forward Michael Baird squared off against Leopold Alphonso during the SabahPHOTO BY SHAMIR OSMAN - 355 words
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241 2012-01-21 26 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE Kicking off their season at the 2012 ITTF World Tour Hungarian Open, the Republic’s paddlers saw a day of mixed fortunes at the US$35,000 (S$44,600) tournament at Budapest’s SYMA Hall. World No 14 Li Jiawei suffered241 words
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Article, Illustration574 2012-01-21 27 TAN YO-HINN - OPP chairman Teo confident sport will do well again this year, but challenge is to keep talent pipeline flowing TAN YO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE If there is a sport in Singapore that can achieve a breakthrough this year, it is swimming, said Olympic Pathway Programme (OPP)PHOTO BY TAN YO-HINN - 574 words
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Article, Illustration368 2012-01-21 27 AGENCIES ¢ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Norwich vs Chelsea LONDON Chelsea manager Andre VillasBoas on Thursday rejected Carlo Ancelotti’s claims that Chelsea needed to sell Didier Drogba (picture) before Fernando Torres could find his goal-scoring ways again. Ancelotti, who Villas-Boas succeeded as Blues bossAGENCIES; GETTY IMAGES - 368 words
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Article220 2012-01-21 27 REUTERS MANCHESTER Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has recovered from an ankle injury and will be fit for tomorrow’s Premier League game at home to Tottenham Hotspur, manager Roberto Mancini said yesterday. The Italian, who missed Monday’s 1-0 win at Wigan Athletic that restored City’sREUTERS - 220 words
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Article, Illustration423 2012-01-21 28 THE GUARDIAN MANCHESTER David de Gea’s (picture) first season at Manchester United has been a memorable one for mostly the wrong reasons, and as it turns out, his blunders may have something to do with the fact that he is long-sighted. HavingTHE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 423 words
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Article, Illustration567 2012-01-21 28 Ex-QPR manager Warnock slams owner Fernandes THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Former Queens Park Rangers (QPR) manager Neil Warnock has aimed parting shots at the club’s captain Joey Barton and owner Tony Fernandes, blaming influences within the club for “slowlyTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; GETTY IMAGES - 567 words
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Article, Illustration450 2012-01-21 29 REUTERS MELBOURNE Two-time Grand Slam champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov has urged players not to strike over pay, 11 years after his own complaints about prize money at the Australian Open were pilloried as the whingeing of a greedy millionaire. The 37-year-old, Russia’s first worldREUTERS - 450 words
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Article, Illustration531 2012-01-21 29 Federer, Nadal ease through third round, look set to clash in semis THE GUARDIAN ¢TENNIS Australian Open MELBOURNE Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer remain on track to meet in the semi-finals of the Australian Open, which is a little like eating your favourite food on the plateTHE GUARDIAN; GETTY IMAGES - 531 words
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Advertisement64 2012-01-21 1 ARTS MUSIC MOVIES TELEVISION WINE DINE STYLE DESIGN HEALTH TECH TRAVELCARS PASTEL HUES ARE BACK. HOORAY. NOT.>>T2 IT’S A CNY MIRACLE THE SHOPS ARE OPEN>>T4 TRAVEL: YOU CAN KEEP YOUR iPAD ALL GUY SAVOY NEEDS TO TRAVEL IS HIS CURIOSITY>>T7 JANUARY 21, 2012 A PUBLICATION OF SAY HELLO TO YOUR64 words
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Article, Illustration758 2012-01-21 2 Jess Cartner-Morley - Brace yourself for a spring pastel revolution Jess Cartner-Morley feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN IT MAY still be winter in VacationLand, but in stores, it’s spring. Because in fashion, winter ends the moment the winter collections hit the sale rails (one wouldn’t be seen dead in aTHE GUARDIAN; Photos: Reuters - 758 words
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Article, Illustration206 2012-01-21 3 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG WELL, someone’s been schmoozing in Hollywood. Homegrown label Raoul is going places on the backs of some pretty famous people. Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson was first spotted carting a Raoul clutch at a launch party in Italy. Not long after, Giuliana Rancic wore a206 words
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Article, Illustration94 2012-01-21 3 I WANT THIS Bulgari’s new take on its iconic Monete jewellery line showcases a collection of ancient coins of Persian, Roman or Greek origins juxtaposed on three elegantly crafted necklaces and a dainty gold encrusted bracelet. Choose from a striking neck piece accentuated by settings of94 words
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Article, Illustration141 2012-01-21 3 Think of it fashion karma and donate your old clothes to For The Love Of Laundry (FTLOL).The first company in Singapore that cleans with a toxin-free technology that’s good for you, your wardrobe and the environment, FTLOL has adopted Riverkids, a Singapore-based141 words
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Article, Illustration88 2012-01-21 3 Crabtree Evelyn CNY gifts Usher in the Lunar New Year with Crabtree Evelyn’s sweet red packet gift. With a minimum expenditure of S$ 100 nett in a single receipt at any Crabtree Evelyn store in Singapore, you’ll receive the limitededition gift set, which contains 20 appealing rose motif red packets,88 words
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Article, Illustration90 2012-01-21 3 dENiZEN’s Fit Out, Start Up We Are Explorers campaign For the first time, denim label dENiZEN is offering you if you’re between 18 and 28 the freedom and courage to explore and experience the unknown. Six young explorers from Singapore, China, Mexico, Pakistan and India will be chosen to head90 words
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Article, Illustration542 2012-01-21 4 Slap, slather and spritz on the latest beauty and grooming must-haves Estee Lauder’s iconic Advanced Night Repair serum You should be familiar with Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair (ANR) formula by now.After all, this star serum boasts 30 years of innovation and inspiration from revolutionary DNA research and542 words
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Article, Illustration244 2012-01-21 4 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG THE days of malls being barren ghost towns during the Chinese New Year stretch are over.This hongbao season, three megamalls Marina Bay Sands, ION Orchard and Paragon Shopping Centre will conveniently be open for business. Built by shopping lovers for shopping lovers, all stores in244 words
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Article, Illustration359 2012-01-21 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - 5 questions with Andie Chen Since his win as overall champion at Star Search 2007,Andie Chen has caught our attention as the opportunistic and willful son in The Little Nonya, a warm-hearted geek in Prosperity and, most recently, a martial arts expert in Code Of Honour. The affable MediaCorp artiste359 words
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Article, Illustration101 2012-01-21 5 ZHANG WEIFANG - ZHANG WEIFANG IT WAS a night of merriment, fun and laughs as the m:idea Youth Choice Awards celebrated its third year at Zouk last Friday.The happy affair, which saw a 400-strong crowd, saw celebrities such as Felicia Chin, Nat Ho, Irene Ang and general elections Returning Officer101 words
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Article, Illustration1069 2012-01-21 6 Lisa Allardice - No kaftans, no incense, no new-age nonsense but plenty of delicious food and wine.This is yoga in Puglia Lisa Allardice feature s@mediacorp.com.sg THE GUARDIAN YOGA may be all about balance, but yoga holidays tend to fall into two extremes hippy or chic; communal bathrooms and mountains of millet,THE GUARDIAN; Photos: Getty Images - 1,069 words
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Article, Illustration474 2012-01-21 7 SERENE LIM - Jetsetting with Guy Savoy HIS name alone sends epicureans swooning over his refined French fare. With a total of six restaurants a flagship three-Michelin star joint in Paris, three others in France, one in Las Vegas and another in Singapore the 58-year-old Frenchman divides his time between his various restaurants.Photo by Alvin Chong - 474 words
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93 2012-01-21 8 The world-renowned Ballet de l’Opéra national de Paris (Paris Opera Ballet) makes its way to Singapore forthe very first time with their beloved classic Giselle. First performed in 1841, Giselle is one of the company’s greatest creations and a jewel of French93 words
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Article117 2012-01-21 8 Forthe Love of Laundry (FTLOL) employs a toxin-free technology fortheir dry cleaning and laundry services. A natural liquid silicone is used instead of conventional cleaners and this promises to be gentler on clothes and on the environment as well. The company has adopted Riverkids, a117 words
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Article107 2012-01-21 8 UPCOMING To usher in Chinese New Year, Sentosa will be transformed into a magical land cloaked in brilliant flowers and the sweet scent of spring. This East-meets-West whimsical world will feature floral creations and interactive photo opportunities inspired by legends and myths of the Chinese zodiac Dragon,107 words
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131 2012-01-21 8 This exhibition features an international collection of about 300 stamps and philatelic materials dating from 1959that depict dragons, including Singapore’s 2012 Dragon Zodiac Collector’s Sheet. Through interactive displays designed for visitors aged five to 10, the young ones will be taken on a questto explore131 words
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151 2012-01-21 8 Instead of staying glued to the TV, spend Chinese New Year museum-hopping with your family. Enjoy free entry to all the National Heritage Board museums and catch the special exhibitions at no charge. Highlights include the newly-launched exhibition The Singapore Show: Future151 words
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