Today, 7 December 2016

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    14 1 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2016 MCI (P) 026/06/2016
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    Lock icon LOVE THAT LASTS FOR MORE THAN HALF ACENTURY
    47 1 Six couples who registered their marriage in 1961 gathered at the Registry of Marriages yesterday to renew their vows, as part of an event to mark 55 years since registration of civil marriages was made compulsory. PHOTO: KOHMUI FONG
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    Lock icon S’pore-KL HSR deal to be inked next week: PM Najib
    554 1 AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —The bilateral agreement on the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail (HSR) link will be signed next week, said Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, amid calls by the opposition that the signing should be postponed until there is more
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    Lock icon Washington reassures Beijing of commitment to ‘One China’ policy
    801 1 AGENCIES WASHINGTON BEIJING The White House said it had sought to reassure China after President-elect Donald Trump’s phone call with Taiwan’s leader, an incident that the Barack Obama administration has warned could undermine progress in relations with Beijing. White House spokesperson
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      124 1 S’PORE STUDENTS TOP WORLD RANKING IN MATHS, SCIENCE, READING HOT NEWS 2 of I ory34 SUPQlOS\t 07 December 2016 www.giantsingapore.com.sg/christmas Frozen Whole Chicken 1kg /y£Hir #GetBackOn YourFeet UKHH Jofr "'1 Joints Bone Health V Clinically tested (ReferenceJ. Phamr\.&Pharm. Sci, Vol3, Issue3,2001.p80-83) V Lasting comfort www.urah.com.si Strengthen Joints and Bones with
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      S’pore students top in science, maths and reading in Pisa test
      909 2  -  Republic tops all 3 categories in ‘World Cup of school standards’for the first time OECD TESTED AROUND 540,*****-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS IN 72 COUNTRIES AND ECONOMIES WONG PEI TING wongpeiting@mediacorp.com.sg nation,” she said. ADDITIONAL REPORTing BY KELLY NG KELLY NG SINGAPORE
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      Lock icon Students get a break from books to tinker with circuits and codes
      480 2  -  TOHEEMING SINGAPORE —He dreams of becoming an engineer with the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration, so tinkering with gizmos and gadgets, and scouring the Web for nuggets about new inventions are Devansh Singhal’s favourite pastime activities.
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      Lock icon One killed, two injured in accident at Tuas Checkpoint
      218 4 SINGAPORE —A man was killed and two others were injured in an accident involving a lorry and two motorcycles early yesterday morning on the Second Link towards Tuas Checkpoint. The accident caused a massive jam lasting more than three hours. The
      act. PHOTO: STEVEN LOW VIA JB TRAFFIC, ROAD BLOCK & POTHOLES REPORT/FACEBOOK  -  218 words
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      Lock icon Tech companies move to curb online terrorist content
      731 6 AGENCIES SAN FR ANCISCO —For all the good that has come from the Internet, the online world has also served as a powerful device for recruiting terrorists and spreading their propaganda. A coalition of top technology companies is now trying to change
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      Lock icon Tsai-Trump phone call not a diplomatic victory for Taipei, say analysts
      795 8  -  Taiwan will still struggle to raise its profile against China’s wishes, they add BEN HO ben.ho@mediacorp.com .sg WITH AGENCIES SINGAPORE While Taiwanese may cheer United States President-elect Donald Trump’s phone conversation with President Tsai Ing-Wen, the development does not
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      ADB warns of threat of rising protectionism to region
      648 12  -  RUMI HARDASMALANI SINGAPORE —The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday highlighted the dangers of protectionism to the region, saying that strengthening trade linkages and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) will help contribute to growth in Asia and the Pacific, and improve resilience
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      414 3 I& V o <A ZJ r ii ifo i #Makinglt Happen Make this festive season even merrier with HSBC. The Christmas cheer continues at Isetan. Receive a free Golf Umbrella* when you charge a min. of S$150 to your HSBC Credit Card. In addition, spend from 9 to 11 Dec
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      54 4 Celebrate Christmas with these festive delights Carpenter Cook Bakerzin 15% off log cakes 15% off Christmas purchases The House of Robert Timms 15% off log cakes Visit DBS Lifestyle App or go.dbs.com/sg-xmas16 for details Respective Terms Conditions apply Visit the DBS Lifestyle app or dbs.com.sg/sg-xmas16 for details. DBS Bank Ltd
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      224 6 w< A (41 i J DIPLOMA COURSES: CHANGE YOUR TOMORROW WITH CAREER FOCUSSED PROGRAMMES FEB 2017 INTAKE Doctor of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Studies Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computing W iv vv Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Accounting and Finance Diploma in
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      149 7 Ifi) Adapt Grow Here's A Reason To Smile Professional Conversion Programme for Dental Surgery Assistants As a Dental Surgery Assistant, you assist the dentist in treating patients. You can look forward to a stable career that brings smiles to faces. So apply for the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Dental
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      81 8 ERS GRAND DRAW -I Trt C1MIT7FRLAND ATF ?*w. ■.I'" l V;<* Buy any pack of Ricola Product and stand a chance to win instantly!* r Visit www.japromotion.com/ricolainstantwin 0 0 0 to participate! Promotion Period: 1 Nov to 31 Dec 2016 Terms Conditions Apply. One chance for every Ricola Product purchased.
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      188 10 rccrr LJ j lL BUSINESS SCHOOL I The ESSEC MSc in Management of Health Industries program is dedicated to train future managers of the healthcare industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The program aims to allow professionals and graduates to lead a successful career in a strategic industry, by equipping them
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      69 11 s$ 50 Google Play Google Play Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. OFF GOOGLE PLAY GIFT CARDS $50 AND ABOVE 7-13 DECEMBER 2016 Visit Google Play Store to discover upcoming special offers throughout the holidays Always best in value Best of Apps BSffiftSB Best of Games Bj^ESB bE
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    Lock icon Nothing else feels like home
    893 13  -  Family ties come firstfor Corinne Ong, but quality of life offered in Singapore is a close second BY MELODY TAN A research fellow at the Singapore University of Technology and Design’s Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Corinne Ong spent six years in the
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      105 13 BROUGHT TO YOU BY STAYING IN CONTACT Contact Singapore helps Singaporeans abroad keep abreast of events, industry developments and career opportunities at home through: Careers@Home: A regular newsletter featuring career and internship opportunities for overseas Singaporeans Experience@Singapore: Internships and company visits in Singapore for overseas Singaporean students Opportunities@Singapore and Careers@Singapore:
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  • comment & analysis
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      Making sense of the Terrex incident
      1034 14  -  MESSAGE FROM CHINA TO SINGAPORE BERNARD F. W. LOO Bernard F W Loo is associate professor and coordinator of the Master of Science (Strategic Studies) degree programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies. This piece first appeared in the PacNet newsletter, published
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      New wave of popular fury could hit Europe next year
      1186 15  -  ‘THE PROCESS WILL CHANGE THE CONTINENT FOREVER’ ALISSA RUBIN Alissa Rubin, a 2016 Pulitzer Prize winner, is the New York Times bureau chief in Paris. For Europe, 2016 has brought a series of political shocks: Near-record numbers of immigrants arriving
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      56 14 BLACKMORES Congratulations to the lucky winners for our Feel Good Factor Lucky Draw! 1ST PRIZE 2ND PRIZE A 2D1N Weekend Staycation at Holiday Inn® Singapore Orchard City Centre 2 x 30 Days Pilates Fitness Pass Steven Sia SXXXX443F Blackmores Wellness Hampers (30 Winners) •Winners will be contacted for the prize
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      472 15 All-in return fares* from ESaH3£ CHENGDU KUALA LUMPUR S$i CHONGQING s$ Bringing Asia closer to you with over 45 destinations from Silk Air and American Express. Two-To-Go fares start from S$159. Offer ends on 18 December 2016 for travel between 19 November 2016 and 31 March 2017. Book your tickets
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      74 16 MINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE GIVING CARE BUILDING CAREERS. i e r -V fi V 1 C CAREER DEVELOPMENT Better prospects, specialisation opportunities and more promotions A AUTONOMY Make decisions and lead teams R RECOGNITION Higher salaries, special bonuses and awards E EDUCATION Scholarships for professional growth With the CARE package,
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      10 16 WORLD ITALY ENTERS A COMPLEX BUT FAMILIAR TRANSITION PHASE 26
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  • voices
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      Each country must learn how to create a political balance for itself
      217 17  -  FROM LIM ANG YONG I refer to the letter “Malaysia must tone down political invective, unite minds for the greater good” (Dec 3). Singapore will always hope for the best for Malaysia, and I empathise with the writer,
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      Lock icon Rookie politician Trump will need wise advice from team
      121 17  -  F ROM ACE KINDRED CHEONG The world, including China, needs reminding that United States Presidentelect Donald Trump is not a politician first but a businessman Trump goes on offensive over Taiwan call, attacks Beijing”; Dec 6). I am sure that he
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      Singtel should waive data charges for all customers
      198 17  -  FROM DANIEL LIM TZE CHOW I thank Singtel for its efforts to restore its fibre connection. I believe, however, that it should waive all its customers’ local mobile data charges (“After daylong disruption, Singtel restores fibre broadband services”; Dec 5). The waiver
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      Why no heads-up on new PAssion card?
      111 17  -  FROM LIM QUEE LAN I refer to the report “New, multi-pur-pose PAssion card launched for senior citizens” (Dec 5). When my husband went to the Hougang bus interchange on Friday to replace his senior citizen concession card that he lost recently, he was
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      TELCOS MUST BE ON STANDBY WITH CONTINGENCY PLANS
      77 17  -  QUICK HITS MARCUS TAN TUAN HIN Recent network breakdowns should have already been a wake-up call for our local telecommunications companies (“After day-long disruption, Singtel restores fibre broadband services”; Dec 5). As they have to not only rectify such breakdowns but also
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Six couples celebrate 55 years of marriage by renewing vows
      620 18  -  NEOCHAI CHIN SINGAPORE They met through a mutual friend when she was about 17 and he, 24, during a gathering at her home. They then started going out for group outings with friends, before progressing to dates in Katong, and
      ceremony. PHOTO: THE CHIANGS, KOH MUI FONG  -  620 words
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      Grab launches commercial carpooling service
      278 19  -  TAN WEIZHEN SINGAPORE Ride-hailing platform Grab launched its own commercial carpooling service yesterday, about five months after its competitor Uber kicked off its carpooling service on July 1. Bookings are instant when using this new service, called GrabShare, so commuters need not book in advance
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      Two more charged over Keppel ‘phantom membership’ scheme
      371 19  -  FARIS MOKHTAR S ING A POR E Two more people are facing criminal charges for their involvement in the “phantom” Keppel Club membership fraud, as prosecutors yesterday pressed an additional 3,000 charges against a former senior executive. Nah Hak Chuah and Cheo
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    • the showcase
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        MULAN THE MUSICAL
        184 20 An evergreen tale of heroism and honour is told with a riotous twist in Mulan The Musical, which will be staged at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) starting Dec 16. Adapted for Singapore from the sold-out Taiwanese production, and staged outside Taiwan for the first time, this humorous
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        HELP FOR YOUR BONES
        183 20 Help your bones and joints stay in good shape with BONE K+. This supplement helps support bone and joint health, thanks to a unique formulation that includes krill oil and Vitamins D and K. Krill oil, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA
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        NO ORDINARY SEAWEED
        136 20 The goodness of seaweed can now be had in a capsule, thanks to the new Okinawa Mozuku Fucoidan dietary supplement from local health product company IMI Lifestyle Products. Okinawa Mozuku Fucoidan is made from Okinawan seaweed that is rich in fucoidan, a naturally occurring compound believed to
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        SOMETHING TO SING AND DANCE ABOUT
        127 20 Christmas comes early for fans of musicals and Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The acclaimed musical La La Land, directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, opens in cinemas tomorrow. This lavish, old-fashioned song-and-dance extravaganza, which harks back to the
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        A HEADSTART FOR YOUR CHILD
        96 20 Parents looking to help their children gain an edge in school have another enrichment centre to choose from: The Learning Lab’s recently opened centre, conveniently located near Tamp- ines MRT at Tampines Mall, Level 5. The enrichment and tuition provider offers programmes to students from
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        BITE INTO THIS
        132 20 Who needs pizza crust rims when you can have golden baked bites? Make holiday parties better with Pizza Hut’s new Cheesy encir- Bites Pizza that comes encir- cled by these treats some stuffed with mozzarella; some, with cheesy chicken sausages; and one, with Pizza Hut’s Chocolate Surprise
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        TODAY SHOP TO WIN
        170 21 FairPrice makes shopping easy this season with gift ideas that fit most budgets: Under S$5, under S$10 and under S$15. Choose from an assortment of chocolates, biscuits in festive tins, photo frames, towel sets and plush toys. Your party meal is also served with FairPrice’s selec-
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        BRILLIANT CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET
        139 21 Here’s an easy way to stretch your shopping dollar: The Brilliant Christmas On A Budget supplement by TODAY. This 24-page round-up of the best Christmas tips and Giant festive deals lets you get through the holiday season without breaking the bank. Turn to page 7
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      • A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
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          JEM
          138 21 These irresistible promotions from Jem will leave you bedazzled. Visit jem.sg for details. Bring Home the Bling Until Christmas Day, spend S$60* to get specially designed Christmas gift wrappers (two pieces). Limited to 200 redemptions per day. Or spend S$300* (or S$250* for JemX Rewards members) to get a
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          ONE RAFFLES PLACE
          159 21 Find a little sparkle at One Raffles Place. Prizes totalling S$20,000, including a luxury watch worth over S$12,000 and One Raffles Place gift vouchers, are up for grabs at the mall’s A Sparkling Christmas Lucky Draw. Until Christmas Day, every S$100 you spend earns you one chance
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          SUNTEC CITY
          139 21 For a dose of sunshine and rainbows this holiday season, take your kids to My Little Pony’s Pony Magical City at Suntec City. Starting Friday until Dec 18 (except Dec 12), My Little Pony live shows will be staged at selected times at the mall’s North Atrium between
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          JURONG POINT
          127 21 Don a virtual reality (VR) headgear, board a sleigh, and soar through Jurong Point with Santa’s Magical Sleigh, the mall’s VR rollercoaster simulation. Catch virtual shopping bags on your journey to win prizes such as Jurong Point gift vouchers and Christmas paper craft items. Prizes worth S$20,000 will
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      143 18 The 2017 Early Bird Sale Starting from $660 Economy $2510 Business <- j!j-+ OMAN A and many more delightful Oman Air destinations omanair.com/sg/en Terms conditions: Prices are all inclusive of fares taxes. Weekend surcharge will apply. Sale Period from 4th December till 10th December 2016. Travel from 1st January till
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      92 18 Com tort START TAXI DRIVING WITH COMFORT ComforiDelcro RECRUITMENT ROADSHOW CityCab 600 Sin Ming Avenue Singapore *****3 10 Dec 2016 (Saturday) 9am to 1pm TDVL Study Group on Saturday Call to Register TAXI VOCATIONAL LICENCE $40 Offer tor Registration Fees Please bring along: NPIC, Driving Licence, a recent colour passport
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      218 19 MORE WAYS THAN ONE S r~ y Because diversity brews innovation and creativity LEARN MORE SIM Executive Programmes serve up stimulating environments to help you drive a culture of change. Learn TMoreWaysThanOne. To stay versatile, innovative and market-ready. UPCOMING 2017 PROGRAMMES Mastering Personal Effectiveness and Emotional Competence Mar 6, 7
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  • health
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      Lock icon Putting a finger on the cause of cold hands
      1049 22  -  LITTLE-KNOWN CONDITION DEMYSTIFIED JANEEBRODY Jane E Brody is the personal health columnist for The New York Times. THE NEW YORK TIMES The adage “Cold hands, warm heart” might describe me accurately if it also included “cold feet’’. Every autumn, even before
      THE NEW YORK TIMES; PHOTO: THE NEW YORK TIMES  -  1,049 words
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      Lock icon Many health apps don’t flag danger, says review
      528 23 AP NEW YORK Do not count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many do not warn when you are in danger. The study published on Monday in the journal, Health Affairs, found problems even with apps considered to
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      314 22 ADVERTISEMENT It 9 Ma Kuang Healthcare Group Pte Ltd Back Pain The lumbar spine supports the weight of everything above the waist. It can flex, extend, and rotate. It is one of the most mobile body parts during activities. Because of that, it sustains many chronic and acute injuries that
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      254 23 RafflesMedical Your Trusted Partner for Health Bringing Healthcare Closer to You T Compass One* 1 Sengkang Square #04-09 Tel: 6385 5057 Fragrance Empire Building 456 Alexandra Road #01-09/10 Tel: 6570 6970 W Raffles Holland V’ 118 Holland Avenue #05-02 Tel: 6250 1411 Our Tampines Hub* 51 Tampines Ave 4 #B1
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  • china & india
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      Lock icon Mass grief as Indian political star dies
      898 24 Former film actress was a revered figure and a champion of the poor CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU, JAYALALITHAA JAYARAM, WAS 68 AFP CHENNAI —Tens of thousands of mourners filed past the coffin of the Indian politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram yesterday in an emotional
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      Lock icon Mass grief as Indian political star dies
      903 24 (2nd Edition) Former film actress was a reveredfigure and a champion of the poor CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU, JAYALALITHAA JAYARAM, WAS 68 AFP CHENNAI —Hundreds of thousands of mourners paid an emotional final farewell yesterday to Indian politician Jayalalithaa Jayaram as the former movie
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      Lock icon Indians look for solutions only when toxic pollution soars
      707 25 AP NEW DELHI —The truth of New Delhi’s toxic air finally hit home for Rakhi Singh when her three-year-old son began to cough constantly early this year. She bought air purifiers for her home. When a thick, grey haze turned the
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      213 24 STiOife 1^ strong iMMUNGtids J «JB& urn u asm Cunicals Singapore s Leading Brand IlN WQr^ning. Do you know that Sinqapore is world’s no. in childhood myopia? 1/ Common problems kids’ faces are: Short-Sightedness EueFati9U E e utRuE& Tearing :&To^ee«l» or Usage of Computers Sensitive to Light StrongEye Kids: The
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      210 24 (2nd Edition) 7j your- Chjldfs r SI A/ i 3^ flora u Clinicals Singapore s Leading Brand WQr^ningDo you know that Sinqapore is world’s noin childhood myopia Common problems kids’ faces are: Short-Sightedness Tearing or Usage of Computers Sensitive to Light Li) k StrongEye Kids: The Complete Eye Supplement with 10 Powerful
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  • world
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      Lock icon Italy enters a complex but familiar transition phase
      1195 26 Political instability, sluggish economy gave rise to country ’s anti-establishment party, M5S ITALIANS ‘NOT SHOCKED’ BY REFERENDUM AFTERMATH THE NEWYORK TIMES ROME —For once, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi does not seem to be in a hurry. A day after Italians overwhelmingly rejected
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      Lock icon Japan’s Pearl Harbour visit ‘is to pay respects, not an apology’
      605 29  -  KYODO TOK YO —Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s historic visit to Pearl Harbour later this month is for the purpose of remembering the victims of the Japanese attack 75 years ago, not for apologising for Japan’s actions, the government’s
      yesterday.PHOTO: EPA  -  605 words
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      290 26 s? Dive into g§85 Singapore to Cebu deep blue beauty! m.115 Singapore to Davao or Iloilo just go! For as low as SOD Sale Period: December 6 to 8,2016 Travel Period: January 1 to March 31,2017 Cebu Pacific Air cebupacificair.com Terms and Conditions: Advertised ALL-IN rate is inclusive of base
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      160 27 ft a r v\ v v; m ■s ss 6 Merry Feasting at Seasonal Tastes Yuletide feasting and New Year celebrations come alive at Seasonal Tastes where loved ones can gather over hearty meals overlooking amazing views of the city. Christmas Eve 24 December 2016 Lunch: $58++* per person Dinner:
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      77 28 Being crowned “Terrestrial Broadcaster of the Year” for a record 13th time at the Asian Television Awards takes a lot of hard work. But what makes it so worth the while is knowing that our programmes continue to engage, entertain and enrich your lives. Thank you for your enduring support.
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      141 29 REDEFINE YOUR CAREER AT MARINA BAY SANDS A chance to work at these award-winning restaurants Adrift by David Myers Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay CUT Spago by Wolfgang Puck db Bistro Oyster Bar by Daniel Boulud Pizzeria Osteria Mozza by Mario Batali Sky on 57®by Justin Quek Waku Ghin
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  • mediacorp showcase
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      Lock icon Singapore’s most talented
      985 30  -  Honouring the people who see things a little differently HALL OF FAME AWARDS 2016 BY NICOLETTEONG PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM SINGAPORE —Most advertising award shows celebrate creativity as well as the results and business success garnered by the campaigns. But the Hall of Fame
      PRODUCED BY THE TODAY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM; Year.PHOTOS: INSTITUTE OF ADVERTISING SINGAPORE  -  985 words
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  • business
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      60 32 Tis' the best season for money-making. A Drive with Uber and enjoy: Great take-home earnings: increased demand this December means increased earnings! Flexible hours: drive whenever, wherever. $1,000 reward when you use your own car with Uber. Need a car? Lowest rates in town if you rent from Lion City
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  • technology
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      Lock icon Amazon moves to eliminate checkout queues
      368 33 E-commerce giant to launch new tech at physical stores that have done away with lines, cashiers BLOOMBERG NEW YORK United States e-commerce giant Amazon.com has unveiled technology that will let shoppers grab groceries at brick-and-mortar stores without having to scan and pay for them
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  • sports
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      Lock icon SMU LAUNCHES SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP IN YIP’S NAME
      866 34  -  Paralympic swimming champ honoured by the gesture, wants to fight for more causes IT IS UNIVERSITY’S FIRST FULL SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP TEOTENGKIAT tengkiat.teo@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —When she started swimming at 12, making an impact on society was one of the last things on Yip Pin
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    • Article
      Lock icon WILLIAMS, FEDERER PULL OUT OF ENTIRE IPTL TOURNAMENT
      326 34 Hyderabad, India, on Friday. LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE —First it was Serena Williams. Now, another top name 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer will be missing from the roster of players competing in this week’s International Premier Tennis League (IPTL). The IPTL
      Hyderabad, India, on Friday. LOW LIN FHOONG  -  326 words
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