Today, 1 April 2013, Afternoon Edition

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    24 1 /A=diaCorp MONDAY, 1 APRIL 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 1 APRIL 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012
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      77 1 WREAKING NEWS WWW.GIANTSINGAPORE.COM.SG (fault D rv~ r r r w~ r' r r r Shop N Save has been re-branded to Giant. Giant is now a leading supermarket and hypermarket brand with 68 stores island-wide! We are combining our strengths to improve our efficiency and productivity, bringing you greater value,
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      166 2 Biggest on pavings n r April Only! J zx r z' April Only! a ■M tf&f' mi ■»v 'Z, SI 'sr. m yi wSAVE 17% EsMJ SAVE 51% I chinaWI Broccoli U.P. 3 for $3.90 /$1*0 tB SE3S3E ENRICHED WHITE BREAD ROTI PUTIH Enriched White Bread 600g Milk COMBO 3
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    Lock icon Tampines hub: Less retail, more community spaces
    562 1  -  It will be a meeting place for residents, provide platform for community art programmes INTEGRATED LIFESTYLE HUB TAN WEIZHEN weizhen@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Touted as the Republic’s first integrated lifestyle hub, the proposed Tampines Town Hub spanning the size of seven football fields would have
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    ANDY MURRAY RECLAIMS WORLD NO2 RANKING
    33 1 The Briton battled the heat and humidity of Miami to defeat Spain’s David Ferrer in the Sony Open and move above Roger Federer in the world rankings.
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      70 1 IT WAS NEARLY 40 YEARS AGO THAT S’PORE LIBERALISED ITS ABORTION LAWS, IT MAY BE TIME TO REVIEW THEM: TAN SEOW HON COMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 The all-new TODAY digital editions. Available on the Web, iPhone and iPad. Android version coming soon. Download the app at http://tdy.sg/todayapp SEATS IS BACK! □u 2013
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  • hot news
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      Policies are reflections of societal norms: Chan
      581 2  -  Minister says support of society is requiredfor policymakers to do more for single mothers SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Having grown up in a single parent household, Acting Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing reiterated yesterday that he understands
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      Lock icon US’ stealth fighters arrive in South Korea
      571 4 F-22fighters are among most expensive, advanced weapons in US Air Force arsenal TENSIONS IN THE PENINSULA AGENCIES WASHINGTON American F-22 stealth fighter jets arrived in South Korea yesterday for joint exercises, United States defence officials said, the latest demonstration of advanced military capabilities
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      Lock icon Pope appeals for peace, end to Korea tensions
      351 4 AGENCIES VATICAN CIT Y Pope Francis used his first Easter Sunday address to call for peace in the world and appeal for a diplomatic solution to the crisis on the Korean peninsula. In his first Urbi et Orbi (to the city and
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      Lock icon China’s urbanisation drive leaves migrant workers out in the cold
      359 6 REUTERS SHANGHAI Twenty minutes’ drive from Shanghai’s glitzy financial district, dozens of migrant workers are preparing to abandon homes in old shipping containers, as one of the more unusual solutions to China’s housing shortage faces the wrecking ball. Cheap but
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      Lock icon Two deaths in Shanghai from H7N9 bird flu
      382 6 LESSER-KNOWN STRAIN AGENCIES BEIJING —Two people in Shanghai have died from a lesser-known type of bird flu, the H7N9, which had not been transmitted to humans before. The Chinese authorities said yesterday that it was not clear how they were infected, but
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      Lock icon ‘Unique itineraries’ to raise tourist spending in S’pore
      449 8 Industry experts agree that building up a ‘Singapore experience’ is needed to maintain Republic’s shine TOURISM SECTOR SINGAPORE Tours centred on delving into the heritage of local cuisine, or providing English language courses, and even teaching about the art of manicures and
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      Lock icon Teenager had drugs worth over S$87,000
      158 8 SINGAPORE —A Malaysian teenager was caught on Saturday for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 1kg of drugs, including heroin, into Singapore. If convicted, the unnamed 19-year-old could face the death penalty. In a statement, the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said the Malaysian was
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      32 2 WE NEED U. TODAY’s Digital Media desk is hiring. If you’re social media savvy, multimedia trained and always on top of the news, email us at todayonline@mediacorp.com.sg with your CV and portfolio.
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      589 3 ‘A-Wok Winning’ flavours is back by popular demand for the third year running! X. *5 > -.r» V. Li :-il 4 m Vy <d ‘1. VMB VT, PS 'i' fSP# -s sa a? r Tf V Treat your taste buds to tantalising ‘A-Wok Winning’ dishes by your favourite local restaurants
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      49 4 COMMENT &ANALYSIS ‘MAD’ NORTH KOREA MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY 13 ArbutuS New York Fine mechanical timepieces for watch connoisseurs Available at Tangs Orchard VivoCIty; Robinsons Centrepoint; OG Orchard Point and authorised watch retailers crystal time (S) pte ltd Tel: 6747 8888 www.crystaltime.com.sg a ArbutusSingapore r Ar sujijS AUTOMATIC Movement
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      381 5 celebrating OUR/" birthday with enhanced member privileges i/SJCr^Cd S E N T O S A SINGAPORE RWS Invites®, the premier loyalty programme from Resorts World® Sentosa, now serves a bigger slice of member privileges: dining benefits, complimentary parking, spending rebates and more. Get invited now rwsentosa.com/rwsinvites navites ES oc si
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      180 6 /If your Dream is to become a Lawyer, we’ll show you the way! For nearly 2 decades, we have helped many attain their legal dreams of becoming honours degree holders from the prestigious University of London. Stansfield’s unique 24/8 Learning System ensures that there are only 24 students per lecture
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      323 7 $POSB Neighbours first, bankers second since 1877 f V Ci IK, uuaurs T'ltimtrf iiSt*-™ tt fat*. r<r HDB Loan Found your dream Our first priority you interest rate for 10 years. home? is to offer savings onN®; v\ofc tV\a' x OVXSW CO^ \joau Your neighbourhood bank now protects you from
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      400 8 Advertisement Creating Wealth In The Stock Market Millionaire Trader shows Singaporeans how to trade profitably... 30 mins a day! 0 Ms MacWilliams has mentored over 6,000 people in Asia and USA to trade profitably in the stock market. In the late 90s, Mirriam MacWilliams gave up a 6-figure annual salary
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      136 9 IF IT WEREN’T FOR TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN, WE WOULD BE BLOWING HOT AIR TO STAY COOL. THE AIR CONDITIONER. INVENTED BY WILLIS HAVILAND CARRIER. 1902. Just one of many indispensable inventions that have improved our lives. New scholarship programmes available. Apply for admissions now. Application closes today. Scan this QR
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  • comment & analysis
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      Time again to review abortion laws
      1017 10  -  POPULATION AND SOCIETY TAN SEOW HON Tan Seow Hon is an Associate Professor at the School of Law at Singapore Management University. It was nearly 40 years ago that Singapore liberalised its abortion laws. These recently made the news again when several Members of
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      Lock icon Reinventing education
      936 11  -  SCHOOLS AND TOMORROW’S JOBS THOMAS L FRIEDMAN Thomas L Friedman is a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner. This is excerpted from a longer commentary. THE NEW YORK TIMES When Mr Tony Wagner, the Harvard education specialist, describes his job today, he says he’s “a translator between two hostile tribes”
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      Lock icon ‘Mad’ North Korea must be taken seriously
      825 13  -  THREAT OF WAR TIM STANLEY Dr Tim Stanley is a historian and writer at the University of Oxford, specialising in American history. THE DAILY TELEGRAPH North Korea might look like a country gone mad, but that is exactly why we ought to take
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      300 10 NOT ALL INTERNET MARKETING PROGRAMS ARE CREATED EQUAL! From Jobless to EVERY MONTH Find out how a proven Internet System helped average people like Ming Liang generate over $10,000 every month, and how you can do the same too no matter your age, skills, knowledge or experience. "Before being an
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      30 10 Implement measures such as reverse mentoring to avoid potential generational conflict at work. Ask younger generations to mentor their older colleagues, perhaps in the field of technology. GARY MILES 32
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      221 12 1-7 Apr N\*r 0~h \pr 2.^5 adidas 20% off"+ FREE $10 Voucher with min. $119 purchase Redeem exclusive DOUBLE DEALS! Be the 1st 500* to scan the QR code each week. Hurry for a special BONUS DEAL! Be the 1st 250* to scan the QR code each week. Kuishin Bo
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      114 13 D n O Holidays! A A FROM SGD Take a break. Enjoy the sunsets in Bali, discover the heritage of London, marvel at the majestic castles of Edinburgh or even rediscover the wonders of Malaysia. Wherever your next holiday, experience an affordable and enjoyable stay. Come sleep with us! 'iod:
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  • voices
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      MediShield premiums will be kept affordable for the elderly
      371 14  -  FROM BEY MUI LENG Director, Corporate Communications, Ministry of Health We are glad that Madam Georgia Tong had encouraged her mother to join MediShield to ensure protection against large healthcare bills as she ages (“Rising MediShield premiums depleting seniors’ Medisave accounts”;
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      FAS should rope in our football legends
      373 14  -  FROM THIYAGA RAJU ARUMUGAM Mr George Quek commented that the “FAS should make appointments based on merit, not reputation” (March 19). Having followed local football since 1974, I believe that the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) should tap our former national players to
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    • Article
      Learn from anti-smoking success stories
      426 15  -  FROM LIU I-CHUN I refer to the letter, “A ban on tobacco product displays will be bad for businesses” (March 25). Before we proceed with a public consultation on the proposed ban, we should be mindful of New Zealand’s experience with tobacco industry interference in
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      Post information on lost items at bus interchange panels
      134 15  -  FROM MAK SECK HONG Besides highlighting the departure times of bus services, the electronic panels at bus interchanges provide information on bus services affected by delays and information on extended bus-operation hours. I suggest that the panels also be used to
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      Why did electricity tariffs rise when wholesale price had fallen?
      57 15  -  FROM RAYMOND CHIAM The latest data shows that the wholesale electricity price fell to S$151 megawatt per hour in February, the lowest monthly level since September 2010. Can the relevant authority explain why electricity tariffs have been raised, and not
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      112 14 SPORTS RISE OF THE GUARDIANS 35 HOTEL MUMMER SINGAPORE International Buffet Promotions 1^0130^2013 '(I m /A J- L •m* M J LUNCH WEEKDAY(Mon-Fri) Adult: $35++ Child: $25++ (below 10 years old) DINNER WEEKDAY(Mon-Fri) Adult; $42++ Child: $29++ (below 10 years old) SAT. SUN PH (Except 11 12 May) Adult; $48++
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      14 14 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      145 15 I have what it takes digital Revolution UNIVERSITY OF ac ed within the world s top 100 best young rn BRADFORD diversities in the Times Higher Education 100 making knowledge work Under 50 league table 2012 t Exclusive Preview A a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing Awarded by
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Ex-scholar joins Opposition to ‘create a legacy’
      787 16  -  Winston Lim elected to Central Executive Committee of the Democratic Progressive Party SINGAPORE POLITICS AMIR HUSSAIN amirhussain@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE As the latest former government scholar to join the Opposition, Mr Winston Lim, 45, who runs his own architecture firm, said that it was the
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      Lock icon Big cancer awareness run
      49 17 More than 20,000 people took part in a run yesterday morning to raise awareness about cancer. The run was part of the Daffodil Days campaign, which was launched by Acting Manpower Minister and Senior Minister of State (National Development) Tan Chuan-Jin. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CANCER SOCIETY
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    • Article
      One dead, two injured in airport worksite accident
      149 17 SINGAPORE —An accident at a worksite in Changi Airport last Saturday afternoon has left one worker dead and two injured. According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the three workers were using wrenches to detach a drill pipe near a runway when
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      Lock icon Bench dedications
      330 18 Tampines Changkat ward launches first Adopt-a-Bench programme in HDB heartland IN LOVING MEMORY S I N G A P O R E Tampines Changkat ward yesterday launched the first programme under which benches in a Housing and Development Board heartland are put up for adoption, in the hope
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      Lock icon An egg-citing contest
      66 18 Some 170 children had a ball of a time at an Easter egg hunt organised by Downtown East yesterday to get families to take part in activities together and spend time with each other. The children had to find all the Easter eggs matching the designs that
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      182 16 BRITISH AIRWAYS Fly in style with our daily flights to Sydney Enjoy all-inclusive return fares from S$688 Economy class S$1888 Premium Economy class When you choose British Airways you benefit from: The experience and knowledge of an award-winning airline A generous complimentary baggage allowance A contemporary food and bar service
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      242 18 $2000 U^jke2i Better Jobs For Life Employment and Employability Institute Take Charge Of Your Career Professional development programmes in various disciplines to deepen your industrial knowledge and sharpen your skills Sign up Today! MPhone* users can also register through our free e2i iPhone app COMPUTING ITIL v3 Foundation by Next
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      394 19 Oriental Hair Solutions If you are experiencing the following hair/scalp problems* Oily Scalp Sensitive and Itchy Scalp Dandruff Premature Hair Loss Male-Pattern Hair Loss Post-Natal Hair Loss Grey Hair 3 SESSIONS of 7CUSTOMIZED HERBAL SCALP TREATMENT $30 i§ii i* r* i-i 7j w Thomas Ong (u.p. $750) SMS: <OHS30TN> <Name>
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  • youth
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      Lock icon Breaking foreign-local tension with Singapore Jokes
      627 20  -  NTU students start Weibo account to bridge gap between S’poreans and Chinese nationals FINAL-YEAR PROJECT KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE When Singaporean undergraduates Alvin Chia and Lisa Tan embarked on their student exchange programmes in China, they did not expect the culture shock that awaited
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      158 20 NOB IMiS MATTrvMAI A CCr\f*1 ATTAM ("VC Tourism Monogemenf Institute of Singapore LIVE YOUR DREAMS BE A TOURISM PROFESSIONAL YOUR PASSPORT TO NATIONAL GET INSTITUTE A PROMISING TOURISM CAREER WSQ Diploma in Tourism WSQ Dual Certificate in Tour Travel Services and Attractions WSQ Certificate in Hotel Accommodation Services WSQ Tourist
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      12 20 REPORT YOUTH CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/youth1april
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      221 21 Subsidies for medical and dental care at a CHAS clinic near you! It’s convenient! Sign up for CHAS today! I HEALTHAS r Pick up an application form at any Community Centre, Public Hospital or Polyclinic. With the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS). you can receive subsidies when you visit a
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  • china & india
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      Lock icon BJP elevates Modi to party’s top body
      555 22 Gujarat Chief Minister will serve on parliamentary board, which will steer party into national elections next year INDIAN POLITICS AGENCIES NEW DELHI —The main opposition Hindu nationalist party yesterday elevated Mr Narendra Modi, a deeply divisive figure in Indian politics, to its top
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    • Article
      Lock icon Slim chance of finding any survivors in Tibet mudslide
      379 22 AP BEIJING The authorities in Tibet said yesterday that chances of finding any survivors were slim after a massive mudslide at a gold mine buried 83 workers in piles of earth up to 30 metres deep. Rescue workers have found 11
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      Lock icon India’s top court to rule on landmark drug patent case
      601 23 AP NEW DELHI —India’s Supreme Court is set to rule today on a landmark patent case involving Swiss drugmaker Novartis that focuses on demands by major companies that their investments be protected against Indian firms that say they should be
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      249 22 WARNING: Not All Internet Marketing Programs Are Created Equal! RECESSION-PROOF YOUR INCOME IN 2013! “From Broke To Internet Millionaire!” z/' i|v* Find out how Asia's Top Internet Expert, Fabian Lim, helped a former 24-yr-old swimming instructor become an internet millionaire with his PROVEN 5-step internet system. Here's what you'll learn
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      302 23 1 ■V >- «S= See views, sea life A -W, m- m 30 -A «Sf C IWI 395% f»ArV: A is V: m ■■tm. VS: «s* Enjoy the best of Sydney and Brisbane on one terrific fare. Fly Singapore-Sydney-Brisbane or Singapore-Brisbane-Sydney from only $818 economy Qantas lets you enjoy more
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  • world
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      Lock icon Malaysian election: Chinese vote still influential
      591 24 Analysts say Chinese voters remain instrumental due to the way electoral lines are drawn THE RACE FACTOR THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUAL A LUMPUR —Chinese voters still wield clout in deciding a Barisan Nasional (BN) or Pakatan Rakyat (PR) win in the coming election, despite
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      Lock icon Automatic dissolution of Parliament unlikely, says DPM Muhyiddin
      374 24 AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR —Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said yesterday that Parliament will likely be dissolved before April 30 when the Barisan Nasional (BN) government’s mandate expires. “I do not think the Prime Minister will wait the full five years before
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      Lock icon Last part of US ship taken off Philippine reef
      338 26 MINESWEEPER MISHAP AP MANIL A —Workers in the south-west-ern Philippines have removed the last major part of a United States Navy minesweeper from a protected coral reef where it ran aground in January, and the damage will be assessed to determine
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      Lock icon US groups ‘reach deal on illegal immigrant workers’
      603 28 US WORKFORCE REUTERS WA SHINGTON Prospects for a new law to create a pathway to American citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants have brightened after major business and labour groups reached an agreement on a guest-worker programme, a source familiar with the
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      213 26 Every year, Junior Chamber International selects 10 outstanding young people under 40 who live the JCI Mission in extraordinary ways. Highlighting the accomplishments of these young active citizens in a variety of fields inspire us to be better and realize our full potential as active citizens. Open to Distinguished youths
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      217 27 A CELEBRATION OF EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS 200 guests attended the glittery Awards at Grand Hyatt Singapore last Thursday for the unveiling of the recipient of the Singapore Woman Award 2013. The elegant evening, attended by MediaCorp business associates, partners and local personalities, saluted three inspiring women who have made outstanding contributions
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      152 28 Gotcha! Happy April Fools 5 Day! WE’RE GONNA. KEEP FLAMING THE PRAWNS! There's no way we will shop serving our signature Manhattan Flaming Prawns. They are awesome, and like our most loyal customers, they are simply irreplaceable! In celebration of our love for it OFF all flaming platters till this
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  • business30
    • STOCK CALL
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        121 30 SELL(S$0.76) OCBC keeps rating with fair value estimate of S$0.71 after Yoma said it would take a 70% stake in Chindwin Holdings, which would acquire several tourism assets, such as a hot air balloon operator and land for a hotel. House says: “While we believe the company holds meaningful
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      Lock icon Beijing, Shanghai add to curbs on home purchases
      409 30 AFTERNOON LATEST BLOOMBERG BEIJING China’s largest cities tightened rules on home purchases after the nation asked local governments to step up efforts to cool the property market. Beijing has banned single-person households from buying more than one residence, while Shanghai has prohibited
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      Lock icon 74% polled cite competition as key challenge
      494 31  -  Other challenges Singapore firms face include rising costs and inconsistent regulations DOING BUSINESS IN CHINA WONG WEI HAN wongweihan@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Greater competition, rising business costs, inconsistent regulations these are some of the main challenges that Singapore companies face in China, even as many
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      174 32 o SAA GLOBAL EDUCATION The Education Arm of ICPA5 UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL I REGISTERED PROGRAMMES I CENTRE Study with the Education Arm of the NATIONAL ACCOUNTANCY BODY 2 nd YEAR ENTRY for suitable Poly Dip holders via SAA Bridging course starts 15 April 2013! Preparatory Courses for University of
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  • technology
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      Lock icon One killer mouse
      586 33  -  The Razer Ouroboros is a customisable rodent that will keep you trigger-happy GAMING ALVIN CHONG SINGAPORE —While gaming mice have always evolved with more buttons and increased sensitivity measured in dots per inch or DPI the Cyborg RAT customisable gaming mouse changed that back in 2010. Now,
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      115 33 MAJALAH NO. 1 BERBAHASA MELAYU SINGAPURA! i SI EKSKL UHAIMI i 1 kejar 'ja IRH V nta (VIA \x* PESTA PERDANA Senarai manis, oedas RFE &ta Syarif irudi Sh dan nane v^rs mi Ma ite 2eimi taFmahu layan.. BPawson di garisan cerah' maintaranere&u ANYA EDISI^ APR SUDAN DI PASARAN! EKSKLUSIF!
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  • sports
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