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Title Section13 2016-02-19 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM mediacorp FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2016 WE SET YOU THINKING MCI(P) 021/06/201513 words
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Article, Illustration746 2016-02-19 1 LOUISA TANG - Authorities take early action by moving annual Mozzie Wipeout campaign forward to this month LED BY ONGOING EL NINO PHENOMENON, CHANGE IN TYPE OF VIRUS CIRCULATING LOUISA TANG louisa@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The ongoing El Nino phenomenon, along with a change inPHOTO: WEE TECKHIAN; Source: National Environment Agency; TODAY - 746 words
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764 2016-02-19 1 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Already affected by a slew of issues since its opening in June 2014, Singapore’s S$1.33 billion Sports Hub is set for another major upheaval. TODAY has learnt that SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL)’s major equity764 words
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821 2016-02-19 1 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Already affected by a slew of issues since its opening in June 2014, Singapore’s S$1.33 billion Sports Hub is set for another major upheaval. TODAY has learnt that SportsHub Pte Ltd (SHPL)’s major equity821 words
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Advertisement156 2016-02-19 1 GLOBAL AVIATION NEEDS STRONGER GOVERNANCE: DISASTERS CALL FOR PROPER FRAMEWORK ON CRISIS MANAGEMENT COMMENT&ANALYSIS 12 Fourth telco could go online by April 2017, auction slated for Q3 HOT NEWS 4 direct asia insurance Why H DirectAsia Car Insurance we settle claims faster to get your car back on the road156 words
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hot news
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Article, Illustration726 2016-02-19 2 U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE CALLS MOVE A SIGN OF MILITARISATION IN S CHINA SEA AGENCIES WA S H I N G TO N Tensions between China and the United States escalated sharply yesterday over China’s deployment of an advanced surface-to-air missile system to anAGENCIES; TODAY - 726 words
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689 2016-02-19 2 AGENCIES WA S H I N G TO N China’s deployment of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed South China Sea island, at the very moment United States President Barack Obama is trying to buttress American influence in the region, underscores the growing risk ofAGENCIES - 689 words
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820 2016-02-19 4 NEO CHAI CHIN - NEO CHAI CHIN, their needs.” neochai chin, with additional REPORTING BYKENNETH CHENG SINGAPORE Pushing ahead with plans to draw a fourth telco into the market despite objections by the incumbents, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) yesterday announced a lower startingtheir needs.” neochai chin, with additional REPORTING BYKENNETH CHENG - 820 words
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679 2016-02-19 6 LEE YEN NEE - LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With developers facing potential charges for unsold private residential units that could amount to S$100 million, the Real Estate Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) renewed its call yesterday for the Government to review679 words
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Article, Illustration608 2016-02-19 6 ALISON JENNER - ALISON JENNER SINGAPORE The mood was sombre at Yahoo’s office in Singapore after some employees were laid off yesterday, amid a wider turnaround plan by the once-dominant Internet giant to cut costs and revamp the business, sources with knowledge of the matter told TODAY.608 words
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269 2016-02-19 6 SINGAPORE The public can now write to the Constitutional Commission on the Elected Presidency to share their feedback on the review, until March 21. The feedback, which can be submitted by post or email, should pertain to the three areas being studied269 words
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Article, Illustration824 2016-02-19 8 RUMI HARDASMALANI, ANGELA TENG - RUMI HARDASMALANI, ANGELA TENG rumih@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Online shopping, realtime social-media updates, email access, dozens of ‘live’ TV channels in your preferred language and even tele-medicine all these at 36,000 feet in the air, powered by high-speed Internet. Welcome to the worldPHOTO: REUTERS - 824 words
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718 2016-02-19 8 KELLY NG - KELLY NG SINGAPORE —As the Republic prepares to receive more air traffic with the opening of two new airport terminals in the coming years, it is gearing up in technology and manpower, including increasing the number of air-traffic controllers from718 words
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Article, Illustration565 2016-02-19 10 ASYRAF KAMIL - ASYRAF KAMIL noorasyraf bk@mediacorp.com.sg WITH AGENCIES NEW YORK/SINGAPORE Experts have warned that a dangerous precedent would be set threatening the data security of millions of iPhone users around the world should Apple comply with the United States government’s request to build aWITH AGENCIES; PHOTO: AP - 565 words
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952 2016-02-19 10 Legislation may be used to force firm to unlock San Bernardino killer’s iPhone STANDOFF HIGHLIGHTS DEBATE ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY VERSUS THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON —Last month, some of United States President Barack Obama’s top intelligence advisers met in SiliconTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 952 words
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comment & analysis
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Article, Illustration1273 2016-02-19 12 CHANG JUNYAN, ALAN CHONG - ASIA’S AIRLINE DISASTERS CALL FOR PROPER FRAMEWORK ON CRISIS MANAGEMENT CHANG JUNYAN, ALAN CHONG Mr Chang Jun Yan and Dr Alan Chong are from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Chang is Associate Research Fellow in the Military StudiesPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,273 words
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Article, Illustration1045 2016-02-19 14 BRAHMA CHELLANEY - CHINESE APPROACH DAMAGING THE HIMALAYAN AND ASIAN ECOSYSTEMS BRAHMA CHELLANEY Brahma Chellaney, professor of Strategic Studies at the New Delhi-based Center for Policy Research and fellow at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin, is the author of ninePROJECT SYNDICATE; PHOTO: AFP - 1,045 words
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Advertisement35 2016-02-19 12 By encouraging its companies to tap Himalayan glaciers for premium drinking water that can satisfy a public sceptical about the safety of tap water, China is raising the environmental stakes throughout Asia. BRAHMA CHELLANEY 1435 words
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Advertisement652 2016-02-19 14 Advertising Feature by Pizza Hut Singapore The 3 rd Fantastic Year of Pizza and More! Singapore's favourite and trusted pizzeria Pizza Hut, celebrates their 3 rd Anniversary of 'Pizza More' where they confidently showcase a wide variety of dishes in their ala carte menu other than Pizzas which they are652 words
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voices
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448 2016-02-19 16 CALVIN PANG - FROM CALVIN PANG I have been taking the MRT for many years, as the Bishan Station is only a short walk from my home. I am thankful that the Government has been building more lines and I am looking forward448 words
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229 2016-02-19 16 CATHERINE LAU - FROM CATHERINE LAU Assistant Chief Executive Public Library Services National Library Board We would like to thank Mr Colin Ong Tau Shien for his suggestion on keeping libraries open around the clock (“NLB should consider opening libraries around the clock”;229 words
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204 2016-02-19 16 LOH ZHUN YIN JOSHUA, SEAH JIA QI LYNN, SIVASHANKARI ILANGOVAN - FROM LOH ZHUN YIN JOSHUA, SEAH JIA QI LYNN, SIVASHANKARI ILANGOVAN As members of society, we have the responsibility to do right by all children. It begins with the terms that we use to define and refer to children.204 words
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153 2016-02-19 16 MARCUS FOONG - Physiotherapist manpower crunch More can be done FROM MARCUS FOONG While the Government is doing its utmost to ensure that the manpower crunch for physiotherapists and occupation therapists does not worsen, there are still areas that can be improved. First, rather than increasing the allowance for such therapists, an accelerated153 words
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singapore
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466 2016-02-19 18 SKILLS TRAINING, MONETARY INCENTIVES AMONG PERKS SINGAPORE The competition to attract manpower among the various transport operators here is heating up, as incumbents SBS Transit and SMRT move to step up their game in light of newcomers Tower Transit and466 words
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682 2016-02-19 18 VALERIE KOH - VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg S I NG A POR E —Further extending its reach to professionals, the labour movement has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with four more professional associations, which will see them work together to develop career and skills progression plans682 words
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230 2016-02-19 18 S ING A POR E Residents in Punggol West will have another transport option to get to Punggol MRT Station on the North-East Line and the town centre’s bus interchange, when one more station begins operation along the Light Rail230 words
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Article, Illustration668 2016-02-19 20 CLIFFORD LEE - CLIFFORD LEE cliffordlee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE More Emergency Medi- cal Services (EMS) calls were made last year, continuing an upward trend over the past five years as the population ages. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) responded to 165,853 EMS calls last year aPHOTO: DON WONG - 668 words
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Article, Illustration680 2016-02-19 19 The Positive Ageing Toolkit gives third-agers the tools they need to make ageing more meaningful TODAY The third age has been a liberating and rewarding phase for you. Your experiences have given you deeper insights and made you wiser. Activities like volunteering and mentoringTODAY; PHOTOS: C3A - 680 words
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science
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Article, Illustration1340 2016-02-19 22 CHANGES TO LIFESTYLE CAN HELP PREVENT DISEASE, SAYS STUDY THE NEW YORK TIMES NEW YORK The risk of developing dementia is decreasing for people with at least a high school education, says a new study that suggests changes in lifestyle and improvements inTHE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES - 1,340 words
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china & india
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Article, Illustration1465 2016-02-19 24 DEAL IS PART OF A DRIVE TO ENSURE THE NATION IS FED FOREIGN POLICY BEIJING China’s biggest-ever overseas acquisition, announced this month, is not about gobbling up resources to feed its industrial maw, broadening its financial leverage, or enhancing its strategicFOREIGN POLICY; PHOTO: REUTERS - 1,465 words
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Article, Illustration999 2016-02-19 26 Government difficulties mean investment pledges may not unfold BLOOMBERG NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s glitzy campaign this week to showcase India as the world’s next manufacturing hub met with a few unpleasant realities of life in Mumbai: A fireBLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AP - 999 words
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Article, Illustration677 2016-02-19 28 REUTERS HONG KONG —GPS sport watches, compression leggings and hydration packs are the new must-haves for wealthy Chinese, pumping up the multi-billion dollar sportswear industry at a time when China’s elite are reining in spending on more traditional luxury brands. Extreme sportsREUTERS - 677 words
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world
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Article, Illustration933 2016-02-19 32 ALBERT WAI - Indonesian president aims to promote his country ’s e-commerce initiatives PLANS TO LURE OVERSEAS FIRMS ‘JUST THE BEGINNING’ ALBERT WAI ALBERT WAI IN SAN FRANCISCO albertwai@mediacorp.com.sg SAN FRANCISCO President Joko Widodo pledged to further open Indonesia’s economy and draw more foreign investment amidPHOTO: AP - 933 words
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Article, Illustration786 2016-02-19 34 Risk prompts govt to seek quick passage of anti-terror Bill to set up anti-espionage unit AGENCIES SEOUL —North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently ordered preparations for launching “terror” attacks on South Koreans, a top Seoul official said yesterday, asAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 786 words
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361 2016-02-19 34 AFP SEOUL —Four times as many American troops as originally planned are to take part in a joint military exercise with South Korea next month, following nuclear and missile tests by the North, said Seoul yesterday. The United StatesAFP - 361 words
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Miscellaneous45 2016-02-19 34 h'h'l Hong Bao Draw Group 1 Prize snowballed to $13,900,OOOest Draw on Fri, 19 Feb 2016, 9.30pm at Singapore Pools Building (210 Middle Road) For details, visit www.singaporepools.com.sg P L A Y© Always play with care. responsiblyj Do not bet illegally. RCB Reg No: *****0202G45 words
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business
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Article, Illustration481 2016-02-19 36 LEE YEN NEE - CHALLENGING YEAR, BUT ATTRACTIONS AND HOTELS STILL PERFORMING LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Casino operator Genting Singapore ended 2015 with its second quarterly loss in a year amid a continued weak performance in its gaming business from the high-roller segment. For itsPHOTO: REUTERS - 481 words
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427 2016-02-19 36 BLOOMBERG KUA L A LUMPUR —Malaysia’s growth slowed less than expected after overseas shipments and factory output held up, providing some measure of support for an economy facing faltering investment and higher costs. Gross domestic product rose 4.5 per centBLOOMBERG - 427 words
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385 2016-02-19 36 BLOOMBERG BEIJING —China’s central bank took another step to guide interest rates lower, offering to reduce the mediumterm borrowing cost it charges lenders in the second such move this year. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has told banks it canBLOOMBERG - 385 words
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Article, Illustration496 2016-02-19 38 AGENCIES LONDON Oil rose towards US$35 (S$49) a barrel yesterday after Iran welcomed plans by Russia and Saudi Arabia to freeze output and an industry report showed a surprise drop in United States inventories. The gain added to aAGENCIES; PHOTO: REUTERS - 496 words
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445 2016-02-19 38 REUTERS SYDNEY Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates said yesterday that sales to Asia soared in the first half, another sign that China’s US$12 billion (S$17 billion) wine market is being transformed from the bottom up after a slowdown in sales of prestigious vintages.REUTERS - 445 words
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market buzz
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Article, Illustration229 2016-02-19 40 Take your whole family on holiday or travel to your dream destination with CostSaver. Operated by Trafalgar, CostSaver offers memorable holiday experiences at great value, starting from just US$91 (S$127.60) a day. With CostSaver, you enjoy savings of up to 30 per cent compared to similar229 words
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Article, Illustration118 2016-02-19 40 Bank of China (BOC) is celebrating 80 years in Singapore. To thank its customers, BOC is offering a 15-per-cent rebate when card members use their BOC UnionPay Credit Cards at all major department stores in Singapore. Simply be the first 2,500 customers to register for this118 words
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Article, Illustration131 2016-02-19 40 Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city at The Ardens Hotel in Johor Bahru. Boasting a tranquil setting, the hotel has intricate design details that mimic an old colonial home. Its beautifully appointed rooms come with luxurious bath facilities, complimentary inroom snacks and beverages,131 words
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Article, Illustration124 2016-02-19 40 Pizza Hut is celebrating its third anniversary of Pizza More. The wide selection of dishes in its ala carte menu include favourites like spicy seafood parchment pasta and beef goulash. Best of all, you can taste these yummy dishes at half price with Pizza Hut’s weekday124 words
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Article, Illustration100 2016-02-19 40 Reel in a bountiful year at The Manhattan FISH MARKET and feast on these delightful fish meals. Until Feb 29, enjoy a Mediterranean Baked Salmon or Spicy Baked Cherry Snapper paired with Manhattan Fish ‘n Chips (Dory) at S$22. Baked in an aromatic blend of100 words
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Article, Illustration150 2016-02-19 40 Having a sore throat or cough from indulging in too many goodies during the festivities? Soothe your throat with Huiji Herbalmint Cough Syrup. It is made from 100-per-cent natural high-grade Chinese herbs and doesn’t contain alcohol. The velvety syrup also has a pleasant taste and a150 words
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Article, Illustration125 2016-02-19 40 Satisfy your cravings for Spanish cuisine at Silver Shell Cafe in ShangriLa’s Rasa Sentosa Resort Spa. New executive chef Jeno Friedl has conceptualised a new buffet theme, Ole! A Spanish Fiesta, available every Thursday, 6pm to 10pm. With 24 years of culinary experience and a passion for125 words
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Advertisement371 2016-02-19 41 Cold Storage The fresh food people Get Together with Love and Prosperity Yuan Xiao marks the 15th day and the last night of the Chinese New Year. Tradition states that friends and family gather around over a grand meal which symbolises family togetherness. 8 mini i i r SPANISH IBERICO371 words
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Article, Illustration918 2016-02-19 42 DARIUS CHEUNG - ASSISTANCE SCHEMES, GRANTS AND BONUSES NEEDED FROM S’PORE GOVT DARIUS CHEUNG property@mediacorp.com.sg Darius Cheung is CEO of 99.CO, a property portal he founded in January 2014 with Dominic Ee, Conor McLaughlin and Anuj Bheda. 99.co has raised funds from investors including Sequoia Capital and918 words
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373 2016-02-19 42 S I N G A P O R E OCBC Investment Research yesterday maintained its “Buy” rating on CapitaLand, saying Singapore’s largest listed property developer has remained resilient in an uncertain environment, after fourthquarter results were broadly in line with expectations. However, the373 words
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339 2016-02-19 44 REUTERS CHICAGO Investments in agriculture technology startups surged to a record US$4.6 billion (S$6.5 billion) last year, despite a steep drop in United States farm income and slumping profit at farm-affiliated firms such as machinery producers and seed makers, said a study releasedREUTERS - 339 words
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Article, Illustration610 2016-02-19 46 ADELENE WONG - Inaugural tournament can grow to include Asian, Pacific teams in future SEVEN COUNTRIES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE MEN’S COMPETITION, SIX IN THE WOMEN’S ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore national men’s and women’s Rugby Sevens teams bronze and silver medallists atPHOTO: RUGBY SINGAPORE - 610 words
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Article, Illustration410 2016-02-19 46 AMANPREET SINGH - AMANPREET SINGH SINGAPORE They finished bottom of the S.League last season and responded by splashing the cash on 15 new players in the transfer window. And last night, the investment paid rich dividends for Hougang United as one ofPHOTO: WEE TECK HIAN - 410 words
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Article, Illustration556 2016-02-19 48 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON Zlatan Ibrahimovic has left the door open to the prospect of joining an English Premier League club this June in a move that will alert Jose Mourinho as he plans how to revamp Manchester United’s squad ifTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; PHOTO: REUTERS - 556 words
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328 2016-02-19 50 AMANPREET SINGH - MASTERS FOOTBALL TEAMS WILL COMPETE IN A FRIENDLY MATCH IN NOVEMBER AMANPREET SINGH S I N G A P O R E One of the fiercest rivalries in world football is set to be re-enacted in Singapore, when the England Masters team take on328 words
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Article, Illustration827 2016-02-19 50 THE NEW YORK TIMES WELLINGTON The United States won a gold medal in rugby the last time the sport was played at the Olympics in 1924. Ninety-two years later, rugby is returning to the Games,THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: AFP - 827 words
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Advertisement49 2016-02-19 51 52 MIX AND MATCH WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE WORLDS OF MUSIC AND FASHION COLLIDE FRIDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2016 57 THOR IN TOWN CHRIS HEMSWORTH WILL BE IN SINGAPORE IN APRIL 56 MADGE OF HONOUR ONE FAN WENT GLOBETROTTING WITH MADONNA AND GOT MORE THAN JUST A T-SHIRT PHOTO: REUTERS49 words
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Article, Illustration934 2016-02-19 52 MARIANNE WEE-SLATER - FASHION AND BEAUTY BRANDS ARE INCREASINGLY LOOKING TOWARDS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY FOR INSPIRATION MARIANNE WEE-SLATER features@mediacorp.com.sg The music and fashion realms have always collided and overlappped throughout history, from jointly spearheading the punk movement in the 1970s to the regular front-row presence of musicians at the934 words
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Article, Illustration580 2016-02-19 54 KENNETH CHOY - The latest must-haves for looking and feeling good GET IT NOW BY KENNETH CHOY Workout gear Ditch those frumpy workout clothes and don these new threads from Under Armour’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. Thanks to its CoolSwitch technology, users feel cooler and skin temperature stay lower for580 words
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Article, Illustration658 2016-02-19 55 NING CAI - A performer reveals what it’s like to be part of the procession BEHIND-THE-SCENES NING CAI features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —We’re not Grand Prix racers but here we are, zipping down the racetrack in front of the F1 Pit Building at a breezy 20km/h on our electric unicycles (EUC). The658 words
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Article, Illustration1218 2016-02-19 56 MARGUERITA TAN - One fan’s globetrotting jaunt to catch the Queen of Pop’s concerts NO TWO MADONNA CONCERTS ARE THE SAME MARGUERITA TAN features@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —It’s just a little more than a week before Madonna, the Queen of Pop, takes to the stage in Singapore for the veryPHOTO: REUTERS - 1,218 words
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Article, Illustration398 2016-02-19 57 MAYO MARTIN - MAYO MARTIN SINGAPORE —The Substation’s new artistic director Alan Oei has announced a series of open-door public meetings to reveal further details regarding the arts centre’s new direction. The meetings will be held every Friday night beginning Feb 26, which will culminatePHOTO: CHUA HONG YIN - 398 words
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Article, Illustration290 2016-02-19 57 GENEVIEVE LOH - GENEVIEVE LOH SING A PORE Holly wood stars Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Jessica Chastain are coming to Singapore on April 3. They will be gracing the red carpet and attending a fan premiere of their latest film The290 words
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Article, Illustration204 2016-02-19 57 HON JING YI - HON JING YI SINGAPORE —The Grizzle Grind Crew is back with a new single. It’s meant to mark the group’s third anniversary, which will be celebrated next month with a slew of activities. Called Last Warning, the Singaporean hip-hop collective’s latest track is204 words
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