The Straits Times, 27 January 2017

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    42 1 THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY JANUARY 27,2017 SINCE 1845 EXCELLENCE IN REDESIGN: SOCIETY OF NEWS DESIGN BEST IN NEWSPAPER DESIGN, BEST NEWS WEBSITE: WAN-IFRA 78 PAGES IN SIX PARTS $1.10 To subscribe: 6388-3838 sphsubscription.com.sg A Singapore Press Holdings publication publication MCI (P) 041/02/2016
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  • Article
    Lock icon Singapore must renew economy to stay prosperous: PM
    440 1  -  Royston Sim Assistant Political Editor roysim@sph.com.sg At a time of uncertainty in the global environment, Singapore must renew its economy again to remain vibrant and prosperous, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says. “This emphasis on renewal is even sharper in this Year
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    Lock icon Economic uncertainty puts squeeze on job market
    468 1  -  Employment growth in 2016 at 13-year low; experts expect hiring to be muted this year Joanna Seow joseow@sph.com.sg As Singapore’s economic growth slowed, employment growth last year hit a 13-year low. The unemployment rate for residents and the number of layoffs also hit
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    Lock icon Sparkling start to River Hongbao
    71 1 The God of Fortune holds court as fireworks light up the night sky on the first day of the River Hongbao carnival at The Float Marina Bay yesterday. The carnival has been part of Chinese New Year festivities for three decades, and will entertain visitors
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      186 1 Weekend What to do, where to eat this weekend D2-4 Top of the News Biker praised for pushing away barricades A4 Sport It’ll be Williams vs Williams in Australia C9 78 To sphsubscription.com.sg MCI OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST 4 •in s m t ROLEX EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT: CORTINA WATCH: MARINA SQUARE.
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      21 1 Home Carpenter’s work something to crow about B6 Life Goodbye, spunky Mary Tyler Moore D10 SEE TOP OF THE NEWS A6
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      12 1 Life Korean superstar’s toughest role D9 SEE OPINION A20 LUANSEE HOME B7
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  • BRIEFING
    • What’s News
      • Article
        Lock icon Employment growth slows
        53 2 TOP OF THE NEWS The labour market weakened further last year, with employment growth at its lowest level in 13 years. The number of layoffs reached a seven-year high, while the local unemployment rate also rose. The number of residents added to the workforce grew by 0.5
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        Lock icon Property market looking up
        59 2 TOP OF THE NEWS Overall private home prices fell 3.1 per cent last year, a slower pace of decline than the 3.7 per cent seen in 2015 and the 4 per cent registered in 2014. Declines in private home prices and rents slowed in the fourth
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        Lock icon Row over books in hotel
        63 2 WORLD An uproar over right-wing history books which were placed in the guest rooms of Japanese hotel chain APA (above) is showing no signs of abating. The latest salvo was fired by China’s state news agency Xinhua, which published a scathing commentary, giving the names
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      • Straits Times Digital
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          Lock icon Haven for artists
          23 2 VIDEO Telok Kurau Studios has been a home to veteran artist Lim Leong Seng’s creative pursuits for 20 years. http://str.sg/livingtelok
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          Lock icon Grand Slam sisters
          25 2 VIDEO Serena and Venus in the Australian Open finals: All about the Williams siblings and what is at stake on Saturday. http://str.sg/serenavenus
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        Lock icon Rain washes away CNY plans
        48 2 WORLD Continuous rain has disrupted Chinese New Year plans for thousands in Malaysia, as roads were closed, homes were flooded and many were moved to relief centres. Johor state bore the brunt of rising waters, with over 8,000 evacuees and a fatality. A14
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      • Article
        Lock icon What Trump means for Asia
        57 2 OPINION The tough talk on China by US President Donald Trump and his team may be attractive to some at first but over the longer term, it bodes ill for an Asia that seeks good behaviour all round so as to focus on improving people’s
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      • Article
        Lock icon Tutors form association
        48 2 HOME A group of 10 tutors have formed an Association of Tutors (Singapore) to raise standards of their profession and the overall $1 billion shadow education industry. It is led by economics tutor Anthony Fok, whose centre’s annual revenue crosses the $1 million mark. B1
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        Lock icon Busy time for Changi Airport
        47 2 HOME This will be another busy weekend for Changi Airport, which expects to handle 5,400 flights in the five days till Monday, more than it did last year. Most of the shops and restaurants in the public areas will be open. B6
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        Lock icon Hospitality results mixed
        47 2 BUSINESS Some of the hospitality trusts listed in Singapore have turned in mixed results for the latest quarter. Those with hotels and serviced apartments in Singapore found the going more challenging,while those operating in overseas markets such as Australia reported a stronger performance. C1
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        Lock icon Wakeboarder back in action
        55 2 SPORTS With her longest injury lay-off now behind her, Singapore wakeboarder Sasha Christian (above) is ready to defend her two golds at this year’s SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur in August. The 23-year-old completed her first wakeboard session yesterday since fracturing her right tibia six months
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        Lock icon Casting for Crazy Rich Asians
        52 2 LIFE Jon M. Chu, who is behind the film adaptation of Singapore-born writer Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel Crazy Rich Asians, about wealthy Chinese Singaporeans, says he is open to casting actors who are neither fully Chinese nor Singaporean. Those keen may submit an audition video
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    • What’s Next
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        Lock icon 2nd debate in Jakarta governor race
        53 2 The Jakarta General Elections Commission is hosting today the second debate between candidates for the city’s gubernatorial election, and it will raise bureaucratic and spatial planning issues. The commission’s head told TheJakartaPostthatthecandidates– including incumbent governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama–failedtoconveycomprehensive solutions to the city’s woes during
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        Lock icon CNY countdown fun in Chinatown
        55 2 There will be fireworks and firecrackers galore in Chinatown tonight, as the crowds ring in the Year of the Rooster at the Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown Party. The event is among myriad celebrations islandwide which will include interactive games and acrobatic acts, as well
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        Lock icon Release of US economic data today
        61 2 The US economy probably finished the Obama era with growth at near 2 per cent, with consumer spending in the driver’s seat and a little help from business investment or trade. Economists expect gross domestic product data, to be announced today, to show annualised
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      Lock icon Searching for sound solution
      338 2  -  Why It Matters Chua Siang Yee siangyee@sph.com. sg Early this month, the Singapore Land Authority slapped an injunction on the Home United Youth Football Academy (HYFA) in Mattar Road, limiting usageoftwoofits12fields–noactivitiesafter7pm on weekdays and a total shutdown on weekends. Negotiations are still ongoing, but how the
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  • TOP OF THE NEWS
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      Lock icon NUS spells out rules for orientation activities
      591 3  -  Framework barring those with ‘negative features’ such as violating one’s dignity comes after furore last year Tan Tam Mei tammei@sph.com.sg The National University of Singapore (NUS) has implemented a new framework that bars activities with “negative features” from its freshman orientation camps that
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      Lock icon SMRT launches new hourly rental scheme for cabbies
      609 4  -  It aims to rent out unhired taxis and attract drivers by offering greater flexibility amid competition Adrian Lim adrianl@sph.com.sg SMRT unveiled a new taxi-sharing scheme yesterday, as it seeks to rent out its unhired cars and offer cabbies more flexibility. It is
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      Lock icon She’s the biker ‘bro’ who stopped to clear barricades in the rain
      526 4  -  Zaihan Mohamed Yusof zaihan@sph.com.sg Netizens were full of praise for a motorcyclist who pushed safety barricades away from the path of other motorists during a downpour on Monday. The deed was caught on video and uploaded online, attracting
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    • Article
      Lock icon Weekend warrior? New study reveals solid health benefits
      516 4 WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON Health and fitness experts have long described “weekend warriors” in a mildly negative way. They used the term for individuals who exercised irregularly, perhaps in weekend pick-up games. They warned of muscle strains, or muchworse–somethingakintothe heart attacks suffered by
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      Lock icon Layoffs hit 7-year high as restructuring takes its toll
      731 6  -  Impact felt across manufacturing, construction, service sectors; economists say pain could continue in first half Joanna Seow joseow@sph.com.sg Economic restructuring and slower growth took a toll on the labour market last year, which saw the highest number of layoffs since the
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      Lock icon After a choppy 2016, the year ahead probably won’t be any smoother
      659 6  -  News analysis Toh Yong Chuan Manpower Correspondent tohyc@sph.com.sg The preliminary job numbers for 2016 released yesterday were telling–andcloselywatched. The first nine months of the year set the stage, with unemployment inching up and job growth slowing. In fact,
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      Lock icon December factory output surges 21.3%, smashing forecasts
      678 7  -  Economists more upbeat on Singapore economy after data shows strongest performance in five years Chia Yan Min Economics Correspondent chiaym@sph.com.sg Manufacturers ended 2016 on a celebratory note, with output expanding at the fastest rate in five years, raising expectations that the growth momentum
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      Lock icon Taxi flips onto its side in accident with car, motorcycle
      396 7  -  Tan Tam Mei tammei@sph.com.sg A passenger climbing out of the boot of a car that has landed on its side could be a scene straight out of a movie. But that was what customer care officer Tan Yong Qiang, 27,
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      Lock icon Things looking up for property market
      653 8  -  Declines in private home prices and rents slowed in Q4, while sales of new homes rose last year Wong Siew Ying wongsy@sph.com.sg The property market appears to be finally clawing its way out of what has been a lengthy rut. Declines in private home
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      Lock icon HDB resale volume up for 2nd straight year
      502 8  -  Rachel Au-Yong rachelay@sph.com.sg Resale volume for Housing Board flats rose for the secondyearinarow–by7.8percentforthewholeof2016 –indicatingbuyers’eagernesstoturntothemarketas prices stabilise. There were 20,813 transactions last year, up from 19,306 in 2015 and 17,318 in 2014 a record low according to a HDB statement yesterday. This is
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      Lock icon Take-up rate of 3Gen flats surpasses analysts’ expectations
      636 8  -  Rachel Au-Yong When teacher Tan Chow Hua, 49, found out that an upcoming Build-To-Order project in Jurong was offering larger flats for multiple-generation families, it did not take much to convince his wife, two teenage daughters and mother to apply for it.
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      Lock icon Office and retail rents slip, but outlook improves
      451 8  -  Wong Siew Ying Challenging market conditions continued to hit office and retail rents in the fourth quarter, although there are signs pointing to a brighter outlook for some landlords. Office rents fell by 1.8 per cent from the third quarter to the
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      Lock icon Trump dares Mexico to scrap visit
      643 9 His move seen as snub ahead of meeting with President Pena Nieto, who reiterated his country won’t pay for wall AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said yesterday his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto should cancel his upcoming visit to Washington if
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      Lock icon Mexican President cancels US visit
      656 10 (2nd Edition) His move follows Trump’s tweet that Mexico should scrap leaders’ meeting if it was not willing to pay for border wall AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS WASHINGTON Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has scrapped plans to meet Mr Donald Trump next week, after the United States President
      AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; REUTERS; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; Source: AFP; STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS  -  656 words
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      Lock icon President in awe of the house he did not build
      884 9 NYTIMES WASHINGTON United States President Donald Trump, who flew across the country on hundreds of nights during last year’s election campaign to sleep in his own bed, has now spent several straight days in the unfamiliar surroundings of the White
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      Lock icon Trump in awe of the house he did not build
      884 10 (2nd Edition) NYTIMES WASHINGTON United States President Donald Trump, who flew across the country on hundreds of nights during last year’s election campaign to sleep in his own bed, has now spent several straight days in the unfamiliar surroundings of the White
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      Lock icon Asian markets rally after Dow crosses 20,000 for first time
      352 11  -  Grace Leong gleong@sph.com.sg Markets rallied across the region yesterday after Wall Street closed above 20,000 points for the first time ever. The surge in New York on Wednesday was sparked by President Donald Trump’s announcement of infrastructure projects that fuelled
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      Lock icon Moving fast on his agenda
      500 11 US President Donald Trump has moved aggressively in his frst week in offce to fulfl major campaign promises. Since being sworn in on Jan 20, he has signed a number of executive orders to roll back predecessor Barack Obama’s agenda. Here is a look at
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      Lock icon US may cut UN funding, leave global treaties
      523 11 Executive orders in the works could deal a huge blow to UN agencies that rely on US support NYTIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON The Trump administration is preparing executive orders that would drastically cut funding to the United Nations and other international organisations,
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      Lock icon Civil service upset over hiring freeze
      383 11 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WASHINGTON A hiring freeze. Curbs on communications. Denunciations of “waste, fraud and abuse”. United States officials are alarmed by the launch of President Donald Trump’s drive to rein in the federal bureaucracy. On Monday, Mr Trump signed an executive order instituting an
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  • WORLD
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      Lock icon Japan’s right-wing businessmen out to change past: China
      668 12 10 men accused of trying to revise history, push for Taiwan and Tibet independence Row over WWII history TOKYO An uproar over right-wing history books placed in the guest rooms of Japanese hotel chain APA is showing no signs of abating. The
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      Lock icon S. Korean court awards Japan’s stolen statue to local temple
      328 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SEOUL A statue stolen from Japan in 2012 should be given to a South Korean temple, a South Korean court ruled yesterday, on the grounds that it was previously seized by Japanese pirates centuries ago. The ruling prompted
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      Lock icon Seoul professor acquitted of defaming ‘comfort women’
      553 12 NYTIMES SEOUL A professor whose book about Japan’s World War II-era military brothels angered Korean women who once worked there was acquitted this week of defaming the women. The professor of Japanese literature at Sejong University in Seoul, Professor Park Yu Ha, published
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    • ASIA
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        Lock icon Ban Ki Moon takes aim at presidential race’s front runner
        803 13 KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK NYTIMES SEOUL Former United Nations chief Ban Ki Moon has yet to formally announce his candidacy for the presidential election, but he is taking aim at the race’s front runner. At a debate hosted this week
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        Lock icon Park draws flak over first media interview since impeachment
        420 13 SEOUL In her first interview since she was impeached by Parliament, South Korean President Park Geun Hye says the scandal that led to her downfall is a “huge mountain heaped up with lies”. She gave the interview to a lit-tle-known podcast
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        Lock icon WHO on alert after bird flu deaths in China
        594 13 All countries told to report human cases as several virus strains spread in Europe, Asia NYTIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BEIJING After a spate of deaths from bird flu among patients in China, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned all countries to
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        Lock icon HK’s Tsang pitches softer touch in quest to run city
        705 14 He cites ability to reach out across political divides as giving him an edge over main rival BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Hong Kong’s former financial chief John Tsang, who is vying for the city’s top job, said his ability to reach
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        Lock icon Lawmakers slam choice of temporary office for next leader
        361 14 HONG KONG The Hong Kong government has come under fire for siting the temporary office for the Chief Executive-elect in the city’s most expensive business area. The Legislative Council (Legco) was not consulted on the choice of location, which will cost
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        Lock icon Sabah may hold snap polls in April
        737 15 Ruling coalition stands to gain from divided opposition, constituency redelineation PETALING JAYA•Sabah may hold its state elections as early as April, after being given the nod to do so by Prime Minister Najib Razak, The Star newspaper reported yesterday, in what could be
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        Lock icon Floods across Malaysia disrupt CNY plans
        505 15  -  Trinna Leong TrinnaLeong MalaysiaCorrespondent InKualaLumpur ltrinna@sph.com.sg Continuous rain has disrupted Chinese New Year plans for thousands of people across Malaysia, as roads closed, homes were flooded and thousands were moved to relief centres. Districts in 10 of Malaysia’s 13 states were faced with floods
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      • Article
        Lock icon Expect longer travelling time across the Causeway
        487 15  -  Raynold Toh raynoldt@sph.com.sg While the north-east monsoon may have caused floods in Johor, it has not deterred Singapore travellers from going up to Malaysia during the Chinese New Year period. Local transport companies and travel agencies said the buses hit the highways, which
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      • Asia Briefs
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          Lock icon Police to probe blasphemy complaint
          74 15 JAKARTA Police chief General Tito Karnavian has said that he will investigate the alleged blasphemy committed by Ms Megawati Sukarnoputri, head of the Indonesian DemocraticParty– Struggle (PDI-P). “We will launch a preliminary investigation, to find out whether there was a crime or not,” he said
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        • Article
          Lock icon Bangladesh police break up protest
          70 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DHAKA Clashes erupted in Bangladesh’s capital yesterday as police fired tear gas at hundreds of campaigners protesting against a massive coal-fired power plant they say will destroy the world’s largest mangrove forest. Campaigners have been protesting for the last three years against the
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          Lock icon US to build, upgrade military bases
          59 15 REUTERS MANILA The United States will upgrade and build facilities on Philippine military bases this year, Manila’s defence minister said yesterday, bolstering an alliance strained by President Rodrigo Duterte’s opposition to a US troops presence.The Pentagon gave the green light to start the work
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          Lock icon Indonesian family held over ISIS links
          63 15 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE DENPASAR (Indonesia) Indonesian police have detained a family of five, including three children, after they were deported from Turkey for allegedly seeking to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an official said yesterday. The family
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        Lock icon Delhi shows off made-in-India military arsenal
        989 16  -  Annual Republic Day parade features a contingent from UAE, with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince as chief guest Nirmala Ganapathy NirmalaGanapathy IndiaBureauChief InNewDelhi gnirmala@sph.com.sg India showcased its arsenal of indigenously developed weaponry at the annual Republic Day parade yesterday, with a display of its long-range
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        Lock icon SAF’s Terrex vehicles being prepared for return to Singapore
        174 16 One of the nine Singapore Armed Forces Terrex armoured vehicles being prepared to be loaded onto a truck at a cargo terminal in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon. On Tuesday, more than two months after the vehicles were detained while in transit
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      • Article
        Lock icon China may be testing long-range air-to-air missile
        310 16 REUTERS BEIJING China may be testing a long-range air-to-air missile that could take out early warning aircraft and aerial refuelling aircraft, a state-run newspaper said yesterday, after pictures of the new missile surfaced online. President Xi Jinping is overseeing an ambitious military modernisation
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        Lock icon Rogue cops undermine Duterte’s anti-crime campaign
        566 16  -  Raul Dancel Philippines Correspondent In Manila rdancel@sph.com.sg The Philippine police force is plagued by rogue cops who undermine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-crime drive, a Senate investigation into the murder of a South Korean businessman showed yesterday. Police chief Ronald de la Rosa acknowledged that
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    • WORLD
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        Lock icon Australia gets ready for era of ‘extreme heat’
        664 17  -  Warming trend has prompted push to be ‘heat smart’, take steps to prevent excessive exposure Jonathan Pearlnian JonathanPearlman ForTheStraitsTimes InSydney jonathanmpearlman@gmail.com In the Australian town of Moree, it comes as little consolation for residents to know that the relentless summer heat they
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      • Article
        Lock icon Thousands protest on Australia Day over aboriginal injustices
        382 17 Reuters SYDNEY Thousands of Australians staged protest marches yesterday, demanding that the date of AustraliaDay,Jan26,bechangedas it celebrates the arrival of white settlement and the beginning of injustices suffered by the country’s disadvantaged Aborigines. Tens of thousands of people many wearing the black,
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        Lock icon International aid pours in as Chile battles wildfires
        388 17 REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE SANTIAGO The worst wildfires in Chile’s modern history are ravaging wide swathes of the country’s central and southern regions, as a massive Boeing 747-400 SuperTanker arrived on loan from the United States to help extinguish the blazes. “We have
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        Lock icon NZ passports not for sale, says prime minister
        435 17 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE WELLINGTON New Zealand passports are not for sale, Prime Minister Bill English said yesterday, after it emerged that US tech titan Peter Thiel gained citizenship despite not meeting official criteria. The dispute over Mr Thiel’s citizenship follows reports that wealthy
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        Lock icon France’s Fillon probed over payments to his wife
        576 18 Election front runner accused of using public funds for fake job NYTIMES REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE BLOOMBERG PARIS France’s financial prosecution office has opened an embezzlement investigation into Mr Francois Fillon, a leading presidential candidate, following a newspaper report that his wife was
        NYTIMES; REUTERS; AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE; BLOOMBERG; PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE  -  576 words
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        Lock icon Nature’s fireworks on show in Guatemala
        65 18 The Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, in Alotenango, Guatemala, is one of the most active ones in the South American country. Its first eruption of the year on Wednesday generated a column of grey ash 5,500m above sea level, the National Institute
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        Lock icon Britain takes first step towards triggering Brexit
        574 18 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS LONDON The British government yesterday published a draft law that would authorise the Prime Minister to begin the procedure for leaving the EU, with Brexit Minister David Davis saying he expected the law to pass quickly. This week, Britain’s top
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      • World Briefs
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          Lock icon Harvard to cut half its staff
          60 18 REUTERS BOSTON Harvard University, the world’s richest university, on Wednesday announced plans to outsource most of its investment management activities and cut its staff by roughly half. Harvard, with a US$35.7 billion (S$50.6 billion) endowment, posted its worst performance since the financial crisis in
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          Lock icon Italy court ruling may lead to 2017 election
          74 18 REUTERS ROME Italy’s Constitutional Court approved a new voting system based on proportional representation that raises the chance of an early election this summer, as demanded by the two biggest parliamentary parties. The Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday that any party winning40
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          Lock icon Russian ‘ship of shame’ leaves Syria
          60 18 REUTERS LONDON A Russian aircraft carrier used to wage a massive offensive on the Syrian city of Aleppo is on its way back to Russia, Britain’s Defence Minister said on Wednesday, calling it a “ship of shame”. The Russian warship, Admiral Kuznetsov, was shadowed
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        Lock icon University fined over botched coffee experiment
        351 18 LONDON A British university has been fined after students were given enough caffeine for 300 cups of coffee in a botched science experiment. Two students were left fighting for their lives following the experiment at Northumbria University in north-east England. Sports science students Alex
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      571 14 In The Year Of The Rooster 25 February 2017 (Saturday) 12.30pm 5pm The Star Gallery The Star Performing Arts Centre Level 3, Star Vista Mall(next to Buona Vista MRT Station) Registration fee: $20nett per person (includes refreshment goodie bag) The Seminar is conducted in Mandarin 讲座华语 Chinese
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      414 19 The Straits Times says Parentsofyoungchildrenmayhaveonelesswor-ry when four mega childcare centres open by the middle of next year, adding to the five such centres already in operation. Located in Punggol, Sengkang and Bukit Panjang areas dense with young families the new centres will be able
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      1452 19  -  If the US under President Trump chose to go it alone in Asia to confront China, that would sit uncomfortably with a region that abhors conflict Speaking Of Asia Ravi Velloor Associate Editor velloor@sph.com.sg Asians trying to decode United States President Donald Trump’s strategytowardstheirregion–and
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      826 20  -  HoMeng Kit, Deborah Elms For The Straits Times stopinion@sph.com.sg HoMeng Kit is CEOof Singapore Business Federation and Deborah Elms is Executive Director, Asian Trade Centre in Singapore. Now that President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, does
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      762 20  - No, Trump can ’t kill the Trans-Pacific Partnership Mihir Sharma BLOOMBERG VIEW When United States President Donald Trump withdrew US support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Monday, he made it harder for American companies to compete. In the name of US labour, he compromised the interests of the American
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      669 20  -  Leonid Bershidsky BLOOMBERG VIEW A high-school dropout and former small businessman who stopped himself from becoming an alcoholic only by force of will at age 24: Is this new rival to Chancellor Angela Merkel a nationalist populist who can upset the balance
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      691 21 The country can succeed in its economic restructuring if the Government, businesses and workers all play their part, PM Lee Hsien Loong says in his Chinese New Year message Lunar New Year is a special and joyous time of celebration. Tonight, across
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      600 21  -  Sumit Agarwal, Qian Wenlan For The Straits Times stopinion@sph.com.sg Sumit Agarwal is Visiting Professor and Qian Wenlan is Associate Professor of Finance at the National University of Singapore Business School. The upcoming Chinese New Year is a time for people to read up on what the
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      793 21  -  Jillian Jordan, Roseanna Sommers, David Rand Jillian Jordanand Roseanna Sommers are graduate students, and David Rand is an associate professor, in the psychology department at Yale. NYTIMES What, exactly, is the problem with hypocrisy? When someone condemns the behaviour of others, why do we find
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      220 22  -  Koh Swee Keow I agree that Singapore is not as clean as it used to be (“Singapore’s ‘clean city’ image trashed by litter” by Mrs Nazneen Zafar; Jan24). The authorities will not be able to solve the littering problem alone. Even if they
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      115 22  -  Bouquet Lee Han Cheng Last Friday, I was in Bishan when I felt weak and needed to get to a hospital. However, there were no empty cabs along Bishan Street 11. Out of desperation after a long wait, I knocked on the window of
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      127 22  -  Leon Lui Yuen Leung The Government has been trying to educate drivers in Singapore not to pollute the atmosphere by running their vehicle engines when they are parked, with no intention of driving off. However, we can still find many vehicles doing
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      17 22 1.FRANCISCHENG: Vacuum-pack food to cut wastage. 2.V.BALU: Adhere to the law for a peaceful Thaipusam.
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      152 22  -  Theresa Lee Yin Swee Singapore is well-known for its clean water. Many people even drink water directly from the tap. However, it can be difficult to detect defects in water pipes, which are part of the infrastructure of a building. When a water pipe
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      166 22  -  Ramamurthy Mahesh Kumar The regulations to be placed on e-bikes are timely (“Registration, plates for e-bikes to boost safety”; Jan 11). The number of personal mobility devices has increased greatly because of the wide availability of the devices,
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      213 22  -  Clara Chua Sieo Peng I have two school-going children, and am a member of chat groups with the parents of the students in my children’s classes. It disturbs me to see how involved parents are in their children’s school lives. They ask questions about
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      258 22  -  Lee Teck Chuan How many of us stand ready to point out a wrong in public? It is only through developing a set of self-enforcing social norms that we can hope to be a civil society (“Get tough on passengers who block bus
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      231 22  -  Richard Tan Ming Kirk President Singapore Life Saving Society In the light of the recent wet weather, the public should be made aware of the dangers, including the risk of injuries and drowning, during flash floods (“Flash floods and jams as rain
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      228 23 It was a fairy-tale-like debut for the collection of Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri for French fashion house Christian Dior in Paris on Monday. Ms Chiuri unveiled the haute couture collection amid a lush garden setting at the Rodin Museum, presenting flowing flowery dresses, capes
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      Lock icon Tutors band together to boost industry standards
      835 1  -  New association aims for professionalism in shadow education sector, promote best practices Calvin Yang calyang@sph.com.sg To raise the quality of tutors in the billion-dollar tuition industry here, a group of tutors joined hands to form an association last month. The Association of Tutors
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      680 2  -  Extra activities have delayed school dismissal time, but pupils may have snacks during lessons Yuen Sin yuensin@sph.com.sg Some parents have voiced concerns that their primary school children are having lunch late due to later dismissal times as more schools switch to
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      Lock icon High hopes for tutors’ grouping
      412 2  -  Calvin Yang From training courses to more recognition for their contributions to learning, tutors here hope the new tuition association will help raise the shadow education industry’s standards. Last month, 10 tutors set up an association for their peers and registered it as a society.
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      571 4  -  Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Salleh asyiqins@sph.com.sg A parliamentary committee has urged the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to ensure that government spending remains sustainable in future, without imposing undue tax burdens on Singaporeans. The number of government schemes, grants and subsidies has gone up in the past
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      839 4  -  It is first time that patient with rare lymphoma treated with drug Linette Lai linettel@sph.com.sg Last year, Mr Tan Teng Keong was on the losing end of a battle with cancer. Just two months after Chinese New Year, after failing five different
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      244 4  -  Kok Xing Hui kxinghui@sph.com.sg The driver of a blue car caught on an in-car camera weaving in and out of traffic last Friday has been arrested for dangerous driving. Police said on their Facebook page that the 23-year-old male driver was arrested the day
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      266 5 “Let it go!” the instructor screams repeatedly. Straits Times journalist Bridget Tan grips the rope handle even tighter, hanging on for dear life. Not so easy when you are trying to wakesurf for the first time. Wake-what? Wakeboarding and surfing are both common water sports. But
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      471 5  -  Property agency inadvertently caused details of 1,765 people to be leaked online Irene Tham Tech Editor itham@sph.com.sg Singapore’s privacy watchdog has fined PropNex Realty $10,000 after it inadvertently caused the personal data of 1,765 people to be leaked online. It is the second time
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      Lock icon Annual reunion overseas a family tradition
      308 6  -  Kok Xing Hui kxinghui@sph.com.sg As families sit down for their reunion dinners at home today, Madam Margaret Low will dine with her 14 closest relatives in Thailand. All 15 of them flew to Bangkok this morning. Going away for Chinese New Year is an
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      449 6  -  Besides locals jetting off, visitors from China are expected to account for large share of traffic increase Karamjit Kaur KaramjitKaur AviationCorrespondent karam@sph.com.sg Changi Airport is gearing up for another busy weekend, a month after the Christmas and year-end holidays and not just because
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      Lock icon Public transport operating hours adjusted for CNY
      242 6  -  Jose Hong josehong@sph.com.sg Buses and trains will have their operating hours and their routes in some cases changed today, the eve of Chinese New Year. Train services on the North-East and Downtown lines, and the Sengkang and Punggol LRT systems will be extended
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      Lock icon HDB resident’s creations add festive cheer to estate
      429 6  -  Kok Xing Hui kxinghui@sph.com.sg In a corner of a Woodlands Street 13 carpark stands a 2m-tall God of Fortune next to a gold ingot, roosters and other decorations. They were created by resident Tan Koon Tat, a 56-year-old carpenter who has been
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      452 7  -  Private-hire cars, unlike taxis, must carry seats for babies and children under 1.35m tall Zhaki Abdullah azhaki@sph.com.sg Ride-hailing services such as Grab and Uber are not exempt from rules requiring car seats for young children, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said yesterday.
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      Lock icon Festivities in full flow at River Hongbao carnival
      438 7  -  Toh Wen Li tohwenli@sph.com.sg This year’s River Hongbao event at The Float Marina Bay kicked off with a bang yesterday, with fireworks, a live performance by local heart-throb Nathan Hartono and dazzling music and dance shows. River Hongbao has been part of
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      Lock icon Parent fined for slapping daughter’s classmate
      358 7  -  Shaffiq Alkhatib ashaffiq@sph.com.sg Angry after finding out his daughter’s classmate had been disturbing her, a hawker went to the children’s school and slapped the nine-year-old boy. The 47-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the children involved, was fined $3,500
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        127 7 O-level school-leavers will find out next Thursday whether they got into the schools of their choice. They can obtain their results through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) website from 9am, or by text if they provided a mobile number during registration. Those posted to
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        Lock icon 900 clinics to stay open over CNY break
        118 7 More than 900 clinics will be open during the Chinese New Year holiday, said the Ministry of Health (MOH). The public may access the list of clinics and their operating hours through the MOH website, MOH’s directory of licensed healthcare institutions, the
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      Lock icon Fair Price HQ staff swop desks for shop shelves
      396 8  -  Supermarket chain encourages office staff to work in its stores during holiday periods Tiffany Fumiko Tay tiffanyt@sph.com.sg Two men in polo tees and aprons were at the FairPrice outlet at Toa Payoh’s HDB Hub yesterday to help shoppers select mandarin oranges
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      Lock icon 4 years’ jail for repeat offender who hit cabby
      412 8  -  Elena Chong ElenaChong CourtCorrespondent elena@sph.com.sg Just after Mr Esman Siran, 60, sounded his horn at Joseph Doray Saverymuthu and his friends to hurry them, the men confronted him. During the argument, Joseph, 40, threw a punch. Sidney Fernando, 35, and Mohammad
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      Lock icon Lawyer jailed over physically abusing ex-girlfriend
      355 8  -  Elena Chong A woman physically abused a 19-year-old former girlfriend, forcing her to strip and threatening her to either live in her apartmentorleaveina“bodybag’’. Lydiawaty Abdul Rahman also cut the victim’s forearm with a knife in her third-floor apartment in Jalan Novena Barat on Feb
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      Lock icon What to say, wear and eat this festive season
      402 8 Faced with probing relatives during Chinese New Year, you can only utter gong xi fa cai at best which does little to distract them. You have bought outfit after outfit every new year, only to relegate them to the dusty back
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      486 10  -  With the Year of the Rooster just a cluck away, the latest research into the world’s most common domestic animal shows that it’s not as dumb as people may think. Here are the findings of Lori Marino, senior scientist for The Someone Project–a joint venture
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        378 10 NYTIMES Once numerous across Tasmania, the Tasmanian tiger was branded a sheep killer by colonists in the 1830s and hunted to extinction. The last of its kind died in a zoo in 1936, and with it many of the secrets of the animal’s life were
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        307 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Despite their tiny size, ants are sophisticated navigators that can find their way even while walking backwards, and these skills could help inspire better robots, scientists say. The findings, published in the journal Current Biology, are based on a
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        239 10 NYTIMES With its bone-dry grasslands and oppressive heat, the middle of the Namib Desert may seem like a strange place to go fishing. Yet, there researchers Jennifer Guyton and Tyler Coverdale were, standing in a sea of orange sand and brittle yellow
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      410 9 INSPIRED BYTRUMP Insects are among the largest groups ofanimalsonthis planet, but the number of people studying them are vanishinglysmall. The world of insects isfascinatingand there is a lot to discover, as evident by this new species from California... We do not know anything about whatNeopalpa donaldtrumpidoes for a
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      Lock icon Singapore researchers push frontiers of flexible electronics
      937 9  -  Tech that can be worn on clothes and skin has potential use in healthcare, defence, robotics Lin Yangchen linyc@sph.com.sg Electronic devices have transformed human society in the last few decades, giving birth to hospital ultrasound machines, manufacturing robots and that smartphone everyone has
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      645 1  -  Frasers Hospitality Trust’s first-quarter earnings boosted by Melbourne hotel acquisition Rachael Boon rachaelb@sph.com.sg Hospitality trusts listed here produced a mixed bag of results for the three months to Dec 31. CDL Hospitality Trusts yesterday reported a 3.3 per cent rise to 3.11 cents
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      495 1  -  Lee Xin En xinen@sph.com.sg The story of the AMX-13 tanks rolled out for the 1969 National Day Parade says much about Singapore’s early years and those of one of its leading companies. As engineering and defence conglomerate Singapore Technologies Engineering marked its
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      518 2  -  Purchase being made by Hong Kong’s Shun Tak Holdings; Perennial to retain 30 per cent Yasmine Yahya YasmineYahya AssistantBusinessEditor yasminey@sph.com.sg Perennial Real Estate Holdings (PREH) is leading a group of investors that are selling their combined 70 per cent stake in
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      507 2  -  Yasmine Yahya Challenging business conditions in mainland China and Hong Kong, and the weakening of the yuan against the Singapore dollar took a toll on the numbers reported by two trusts yesterday. CapitaLand Retail China Trust (CRCT) said income and distribution grew in
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      351 2  -  Marissa Lee marilee@sph.com.sg The trust manager of Sabana Sha-riah-compliant Reit has moved quickly to placate investors after a small group of unit holders began a campaign to get it fired. Sabana Real Estate Investment Management chief executive Kevin Xayaraj yesterday told the media
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      406 2  -  Lee Xin En xinen@sph.com.sg The Securities Investors Association (Sias) yesterday called on Italian state-owned shipbuilder Fincantieri to revise its offer to shareholders of Vard Holdings. Fincantieri is the parent company and a 55.63 per cent stakeholder of mainboard-listed Vard Holdings. It is
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      380 3 PBOC said to have ordered China’s banks to curb new loans in first quarter BLOOMBERG BEIJING China’s central bank has ordered lenders to strictly control new loans in the first quarter of the year, people familiar with the matter said, in another
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      486 3 BLOOMBERG BEIJING Forged seals, fake letters and counterfeit documents. They are all part of China’s recent spate of fraud coming to light in the country’s US$3 trillion (S$4.2 trillion) corporate debt market amid a rout that
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        107 3 REUTERS NEW YORK Starbucks has nominated Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella to its board at a time when the company is increasingly focusing on technology to drive sales. The announcement comes a month after former Microsoft executive Kevin Johnson was named Starbucks CEO to
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        118 3 BLOOMBERG ZURICH Credit Suisse Group is exploring options for expanding in Dublin, as Britain moves closer to exiting the European Union, sources have said. The Irish capital is emerging as a favoured location for the bank’s so-called back-office jobs, said one of the
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      412 3 Johnson Johnson to buy Actelion for $43b BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Johnson Johnson has agreed to buy Actelion for US$30 billion (S$42.5 billion) and spin off the Swiss drugmaker’s research and development (R&D) operations, clinching its largest deal to become a leader in medicine treating a rare type of high blood
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      454 3 REUTERS HANOI Heineken has said it will consider deals to expand its presence in Vietnam a young, beer-loving economy that is already its second-most profitable marketglobally–astheSouth-east Asian country loosens its grip on state-run brewers. Vietnam, where Heineken sells Tiger and Larue
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      59 4 NEW YORK DOW JONES 20,068.51 (+155.8) NEW YORK NASDAQ 5,656.34 (+55.38) TOKYO NIKKEI 19,402.39 (+344.89) HONG KONG HANG SENG 23,374.17 (+325.05) SHENZHEN 1,917.32 (+13.28) COMPOSITE INDEX SHANGHAI 3,159.17 (+9.61) COMPOSITE INDEX SEOUL KOSPI 2,083.59 (+16.65) KUALA LUMPUR BURSA KLCI 1,692.22 (+8.29) JAKARTA COMPOSITE INDEX 5,317.63 (+23.85) BANGKOK SET
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      504 4  -  Gains by Keppel Corp and property counters also give local bourse a boost Bulls And Bears Grace Leong gleong@sph.com.sg Singapore shares edged higher yesterday, thanks in part to the so-called “Trump rally” on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 0.8
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      45 4 1 YanlordLandhassetupa100 percent-ownedentity– ShanghaiYanlordLand PropertyManagementService –witharegisteredshare capitaloffivemillionyuan (S$1million).Property managementisitsmainactivity. 2 SGX-listedmanufacturing playerLionAsiapacexpectsto reportlossesforthesecond quarterandhalfyearended Dec31,owingtoadecreasein turnoverasaresultofadecline indemandamidadverse marketconditions. 3 Thefivebiggestlisted consumerretailing-related firmsare:JardineCycle& Carriage,DairyFarm,Olam International,ShengSiongand Metro.Thesestockshave averagedatotalreturnof3.3 percentsofarthisyear. 4 DarcoWaterTechnologies yesterdayenteredintoa placementagreementwith RobertStoneandCapital Boom.Itplanstoissueupto fivemillionnewsharesata placementpriceof60cents. 5 JasonHoldingssaidthatthe bankruptcyapplications againstexecutivedirectorSim ChoonJooandnon-executive directorJasonSimChonAng takenoutbyANZhavebeen adjourneduntilFeb9.
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      501 5  -  Profit comparable to past year, excluding impairments and provisions Grace Leong gleong@sph.com.sg Keppel Corp’s fourth-quarter net profit plunged by 65 per cent and its full-year profit tumbled to a decade low as oil prices, which remain low, took a heavy toll. The group
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        42 5 Chinese shipbuilder Cosco Corporation (Singapore) said the restructuring plans of the shipyardbusinessesofitsparentcompany– ChinaCoscoShippingCorporation–are progressing. The Singapore-listed firm suggests continuing the suspension of trading in its shares. The parent company said it will finalise its plans as soon as possible.
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      37 6 Memory wanders as shadows fall Back to the days of happiness, Days beyond recall. A vision comes before us, So calm, so dear, so sweet, Of her lips now silent And whose lids are closed in sleep.
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    510 6 OBITUARIES P MUNESHWAR SINGH Age: 91 has left this world peacefully for Heavenly Abode on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 Dearly missed fondly remembered by loved ones Beloved Wife: Mana Devi Children: Spouses: Sonmati Singh Bal Ram Singh (deceased) Mahesha Devi Indra Jeet Singh Ranvir Kumar Singh Shakuntala Prasadh Sita Devi
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      313 11 LOTTERY TOTO Thu, 26 Jan 2017 Draw No. 3235/2017 Group 1 Prize $1,311,776 Next Draw Mon, 30 Jan 2017 Draw No. 3236/2017 Group 1 Prize $2,200,000 est. Draw Venue: Singapore Pools (Private) Limited, 210 Middle Road. #01 -01, Singapore *****4 LW‘: Telecast not available at Livewire(Singapore Pools) Visit singaporepools.com for
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      705 12 Rough justice in loss to Saints infuriates Reds boss, who fumes at players’ inability to score AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS LIVERPOOL Jurgen Klopp fumed at the officiating and his Liverpool side’s poor finishing in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final at Anfield on Wednesday after
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      527 12 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE REUTERS MADRID Real Madrid will recover their killer instinct in front of goal, coach Zinedine Zidane warned as his side’s treble ambitions ended with elimination from the Copa del Rey at the hands of Celta Vigo on Wednesday. A 2-2
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      610 7  -  Wakeboarder is back in her element, eyeing SEA Games defence after enforced absence May Chen maychen@sph.com.sg For more than six months, Sasha Christian has had to endure the agony of being near the water, as the national wakeboarder often is but not on it.
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      435 7 AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE LOS ANGELES The Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent struggles continued with a 112-116 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Not even a second straight tri-ple-double from superstar LeBron james could lift the National Basketball Association (NBA) champions, who
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      148 7 National marathoner Soh Rui Yong (second from right) with local student-athletes (from left) Muzhaffar Shah of Republic Polytechnic, Lin Jing Chao of River Valley High School and Dora Shoo of Bendemeer Secondary at the Asics store at Suntec City yesterday. The reigning SEA Games marathon
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      243 7 TODAY BASKETBALL NBA Utah v LA Lakers (Singtel TV Ch110, 11.30am) ABL Alab Pilipinas v Saigon Heat (StarHub Ch112/205 76.25MHz, 8pm). FOOTBALL German BundesligaSchalkev Frankfurt (Singtel TV Ch114& StarHub Ch208, tomorrow, 3.20am) French Ligue 1 Marseille v Montpellier (StarHub Ch213, tomorrow, 3.40am) Spanish Primera Liga Osasuna v
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      617 8 Torrey Pines looms as watershed if winning ways are to return, ahead of packed schedule THE TIMES LONDON NYTIMES LOS ANGELES Tiger Woods insists he can “win tournaments” as he begins a daunting five-week schedule that could make or break his comeback. Ranked 663rd
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      569 8 REUTERS THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON England rugby union coach Eddie Jones led the media on a merry dance as he gave two alternative explanations for a cut and badly bruised eye that led to him attending Wednesday’s official launch of
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      244 8 REUTERS LOS ANGELES Boxing Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya was arrested early on Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Pasadena, California. He was stopped for speeding in his Land Rover on Del Mar Boulevard,
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      727 9 Elder Williams is oldest finalist, while Serena eyes Graf’s record and return to No. 1 ranking NYTIMES REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MELBOURNE Venus Williams became the oldest Australian Open singles finalist of the Open era after she held off her powerful 25-year-old American compatriot
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      1044 9  -  Open Minded Rohit Brijnath Assistant Sports Editor In Melbourne rohitb@sph.com.sg The merely fantastic has become the utterly freakish. The long shot is still insisting he can be the big shot. The outside chance is still in with a fighting
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      545 10 Briton’s departure a positive step for F1’s prospects, predicts former McLaren boss AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE GUARDIAN LONDON The end of Bernie Ecclestone’s four-decade reign in Formula One could see the sport return to being a more entertaining spectacle, former McLaren chief executive Martin Whitmarsh said
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        103 10 AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-0 on Wednesday in favour of the city’s bid for the 2024 Olympics, formally authorising officials to sign a contract with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA 2024
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        84 10 AGENCEFRANCE-PRESSE MADRID Nairo Quintana insists his bid to deny Chris Froome a third straight Tour de France crown will not be derailed by his decisiontoridetheGirod’ItaliainMaybefore that. The 26-year-old Colombian finished on the podium in each of his three rides at the Tour, but behind three-time winner
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        114 10 REUTERS RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 in a benefit match for the families of those killed in the Chapecoense air disaster but Wednesday’s game in Rio de Janeiro was marred by a disappointing turnout. Only 18,695 people were in the 45,000 capacityNiltonSantosstadiumforwhatwas
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      355 10 REUTERS LONDON Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova will face an international field indoors for the first time in two years when she runs at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix tomorrow, the 800m specialist said on Wednesday. “I hope not to be last with a
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      125 10 Singapore’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Ng Ser Miang (right) presenting the IOC President’s Trophy to Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh. The trophy was given in recognition of the 64-year-old’s contribution to sports development in
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      545 11 Mourinho questions his application but keeps mum about Wenger’s FA charge REUTERS AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE THE TIMES, LONDON LONDON Jose Mourinho has delivered another spiky appraisal of Anthony Martial’s fortunes by claiming he cannot “kill” other members of his Manchester United squad by repeatedly giving the
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      805 11 REUTERS SHANGHAI A chance encounter in the first-class lounge of a New York-bound cruise liner in 2011 led former property banker Alex Jarvis straight into China’s football boom. Within three months, the Briton was in Chongqing on a deal. First it was
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      285 11 REUTERS PORT GENTIL (Gabon) Mohammed Salah blasted home a free kick to give Egypt a 1-0 win over Ghana and top place in Group D as the first round of Africa Cup of Nations matches ended on Wednesday. Salah’s rasping 10th-minute strike
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      1152 2 / 3  -  There is plenty happening across the island to keep you occupied during the long Chinese New Year weekend. The Straits Times susses out 10 activities to check out, many of them festive-themed and free Gurveen Kaur gurveenk@sph.com.sg 1 CHICKEN EGG: A FOWL TALE Thehumblechickenisthesubject ofthisexhibitionthatfeatures morethan200stampssourced fromacrosstheglobe. Here,youcanlearnfunfacts
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      449 2 / 3 Chinese New Year or not, Mr Henry Ng is busy creating flashy and intricately designed lion dance costumes. It’s an all-year business, he says. “There is no season for lion dance. People have it for celebrations and anniversaries too, so I’m always busy.”
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      406 2 / 3 Aquarist Michael Soh, 49, is one of the many “backstage workers” at S.E.A. Aquarium in Resorts World Sentosa. He feeds the marine animals and cleans the tanks, working hard behind the scenes to keep the aquarium experience magical for visitors. But this Chinese
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      257 4 While most of her peers will be taking a break during this Chinese New Year period, 16-year-old Rebekah Seow will be working instead. The CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School student is part of a group of 54 youth ambassadors who will guide
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      1180 4  -  Cara Wong More restaurants are choosing not to “rest the wok” on the first two days of Chinese New Year. The restaurant scene will still be relatively active during this period, with not just the big brands choosing to stay open but standalone eateries too. One
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        570 9  -  JonM.Chu, who is helming the Hollywood film adaptation of the best-selling novel, is open to actors who are neither fully Chinese nor Singaporean John Lui Film Correspondent johnlui@sph.com.sg Director Jon M. Chu, who is helming the Hollywood film adaptation of Singapore-born
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        570 9 Gwendolyn Ng No character popular South Korean actress Gianna Jun has played before in her nearly two-decade career could prepare her for her hardestroletodate–amother. jun, 35, gave birth to her first child, a son, in February last year, four years after
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        469 9  -  Eunice Quek Winning third place at the Global Young Chef Challenge on Wednesday came as an early birthday present for Lynnette Tay. The chef de partie at Resorts World Sentosa turns 25 tomorrow. Speaking to The Straits Times on the telephone from Lyon,
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        122 9 It was shocking for everyone. Forme, it wasabout being solid forthem and silent but respectful of Gwen. That’s what I’ll be forever. Those days were the worst days ever. It’s all a bit of a blur. yy ROCKER GAVIN ROSSDALE on his 2015 divorce from singer
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        335 5 Yoga Lin Live The Taiwanese pop star known for his multi-dimensional style returns to Singapore for a show that is part of Huayi 2017. WHERE: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/ City Hall WHEN: Feb 3,8pm ADMISSION: $62-$162 TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: www.sistic.com.sg Lunar New Year 2017 Concert
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        66 5 Classical Music Recital This fundraiser will feature performances by renowned violinist Loh Jun Hong,among others. Proceeds will go towards enhancing patient care and teaching, and research in pathology. WHERE: Academia, Auditorium, Level 1 Singapore General Hospital Campus,20 College Road MRT: Outram Park WHEN: Feb 10, 7.30 9.30pm (pre-concert lecture
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          113 5 Boon Chan Media Correspondent recommends British band Bring Me The Horizon (above) have crossed over from metal to rock and their latest album, That’s The Spirit (2015), has a No. 1 hit around the world from
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          69 5 VERASA POGAIYILE A MUSICAL JOURNEY WITH D. IMMAN D. Imman, a leading film composer and singer in the Tamil film industry with hit albums including Rajini Muruganand Romeo Juliet, will be performing with singers such as Sathya Prakash and Anthony Dassan. It is his first concert here. WHERE: Suntec Singapore
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          58 5 ESCAPE CNY 2017 PARTY This gig offers an alternative to Chinese New Year gatherings and the line-up includes home-grown singer-songwriter Becka and the duo of Amanda Tee (above) and Zsa Zsa Scorpion. WHERE: Artistry Cafe, 17 Jalan PinangMRT: Bugis WHEN: Tomorrow, 9pm ADMISSION: $20 from escapecny.peatix.com,
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        232 5 The Men’s Health Urbanathlon This urban obstacle race features free-form running in the heart of Orchard Road and four obstacle zones, including a final Urban Warrior course at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. WHERE: Starting point at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, 391 Orchard Road MRT: Orchard/Somerset WHEN: March
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        379 5 Asean At 50: Reflections On Its Past, Present And Future Thisseminarwill reviewthe achievements,challenges and prospects of the Association of South-east Asian Nations. WHERE: Seminar Rooms 1 &2, Iseas Yusof Ishak Institute, 30 Heng Mui KengTerrace MRT: Kent Ridge/Haw Par Villa WHEN: Wed, 10 11.30am ADMISSION: Free with registration TEL:
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        215 5 Flash Photography Learn how to use a flash unitin various light situations.The class comprises a lecture, demonstration, taking photograps and critiquing. A DSLR and flash unit (off-camera) is required for this workshop. WHERE: Objectifs, 155 Middle Road MRT: Bugis/Bras Basah WHEN: Thu Feb 9,7.30 10pm ADMISSION: $190 (for two
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          169 6 Eunice Quek recommends OPEN FARM COMMUNITY’S LOCAL FLAVOURS In its efforts to champion local produce and flavours, Open Farm Community in Dempsey has revamped its menu with 10 new dishes. One of my favourites is the holy basil gnocchi ($30), with pickled okra and lemongrass
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          221 6 It is hard to go wrong with the trendy donburi (rice bowls), especially when they are topped with the freshest sashimi. The latest hotspot is the new 32-seat Kuro Maguro at Tanjong Pagar Centre, which specialises in donburi topped with bluefin tuna. It is by Misaki Megumi
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          227 6 Chef Ivan Brehm may have left the one-Michelin-starred The Kitchen at Bacchanalia, but its new head chef, Australia-born Luke Armstrong, 29, is already showing a lot of promise with hisnewdishes. The eight-course dinner tasting menu ($188++,additional $125++for wine pairing) features dishes such as
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          146 6 The signature tori paitan (tori means chicken and paitan means white soup, referring to a thick and creamy soup) ramen from Ippudo’s new takeaway concept Kuro-Obi may be all the rage, but I suggest you head to the Ippudo outlet nearby for dessert ramen. The almond
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        1347 6 PROMOTIONS Lobster Bonanza At Mandarin Oriental Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental is having a Lobster Bonanza dinner buffet next month. The Western counter features cognac-infused lobster bisque with garlic croutons, oven-roasted lobster tail with brandy hollandaiseandGruyereora simmering lobster bouillabaisse with saffron and tomato. For a local twist, try the
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        425 6  -  Rebecca Lynne Tan The one thing that Singaporeans love is their food. So, when it comes to holidaying overseas, it is only natural that food and dining also take centre stage. For gourmands looking to marry travel with food, The Straits Times Life
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        1092 7 BOOKS Asiapac Books Chinese New Year Pop-up Titles from Asiapac Books’ 33 years of publishing history will be on sale, including books on local or Asian culture, Eastern philosophy and comic book versions of Chinese classics. WHERE: BooksActually,9YongSiak Street MRT:Tiong Bahru/Outram Park WHEN: Today,Sun, Mon Feb 4, 10am 6pm;
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          100 7 Nabilah Said recommends TropicanaThe Musical, setinthe swinging 1960s, is based on a real topless club and cabaret venue in Singapore called Tropicana. Its cast include Seong Huixuan (above left) and Sharda Harrison (above right). Tickets to the new musical are at half-price till midnighttoday in conjunction with
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          97 7 Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with the family at the Singapore Art Museum and learn to make a rooster-inspired headgear, catch a lion dance performance or meet the God of Fortune. Other activities include creating different types of forests and learning about deforestation, which
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          101 7 WE ARE THE WORLD THESE ARE OUR STORIES Pioneering performance artist and Cultural Medallion recipient Amanda Heng (left) returns to her early training in printmaking with this exhibition, which comprises a single work made of 24 prints. The exhibition revisits her existing performative piece, Let’s Chat. Heng spoke to 12
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          50 7 Singapore poet and performer Deborah Emmanuel (left) will ruminate on the idea of home, identity and ownership inthis one-woman showthat blends spoken word, movement, song and theatre. WHERE: Haque Centre of Acting Creativity, 02-01,22 Dickson Road MRT: Rochor WHEN: Wednesday, 8.30pm ADMISSION: $12 at the door INFO: www.facebook.com/ deborahthepoet
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          120 8 John Lui Film Correspondent recommends NOCES (A WEDDING) (PG13) 95 minutes Zahira (Lina El Arabi) lives in Belgium with her parents, who are immigrants from Pakistan. When she turns 18, they arrange for her to meet three suitors, a situation not quite to her liking. Written
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          90 8 (PG13) 126 minutes/ This movie became one of the films with the most Oscar nominations in history when the announcements were made this week, and for those who want to see what the fuss is about, it is still in cinemas. Ryan Gosling, as aspiring jazz
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          102 8 Now in its second year, the festival will see the Singapore debut of the black comedy, A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence (2014, NC16,101 minutes), winner ofthe Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. This work, and others from acclaimed film-maker Roy Andersson,
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          93 8 102 minutes/ This movie garnered four Oscar nominations this week a fair shake for a film that few are talking about, compared with the likes of La La Land. In this neo-western, which is still in cinemas,Toby and Tanner Howard (Chris Pine and Ben Foster
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        69 8 Gillman Barracks History HeritageTour This tour traces the rich heritage and history of Gillman Barracks, from its establishment as a British military base and then a training ground for the Singapore Armed Forces to the present, when it is a destination for contemporary art. WHERE: Gillman Barracks, Block 9
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        70 8 Book Illustrators Gallery Applications are open to illustrators whose artworks have been featured in children’s books, audio/video products, comics or graphic novels published between January thisyear and March next year, or who have prepared a completed unpublished manuscript for a picture book. The submission deadline is Feb 28 and
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        103 8 Drop-In Activity: Around Chinatown Discover artworks that depict scenes in Chinatown and take part in a family activity to map a neighbourhood. Suitable for children aged four and older. WHERE: Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road MRT: City Hall WHEN: Tomorrow Mon, 11am
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        89 8 Valentine’s Day Special: Miniature Garden Workshop For Couples (A Gardening Workshop) Learn the basics of garden design and plant selection and how to create a unique miniature garden in this workshop specially designed for couples. WHERE: Botany Centre, Classrooms 1 &2 (Level 3),Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road MRT:
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        198 8 Chinese New YearOpen House At Singapore Philatelic Museum View exhibitions and enjoy activities such as talks, performances and lion and dragon dances at this open house. WHERE:Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay/Bras Basah WHEN: Sun, 10am-7pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6337-3888 INFO: spm.org.sg Valentine Vendetta 2017
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        185 8  -  CompiledbySuneetaDevi& Suneeta Devi, Ronald Kow RYB Back To Basics Indonesian artists ArkivVilmansa, Laila Azra and Ronald Apriyan explore howthe concepts of paintings are simplified using primary hues. WHERE: Element Art Space, 02-13 Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road MRT: Esplanade/City Hall WHEN: Today, 11am-3pm ADMISSION: Free TEL:
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        387 8 Julieta (M18) Pedro Almodovar’s new film, adapted from Alice Munro’s short stories, is a dramatic, emotional story of a woman’s loves and regrets. In Spanish with English subtitles. WHERE: The Projector, Level 5 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road MRT: Nicoll Highway WHEN: Mon, 8.20pm ADMISSION: $13.50 (standard), $11.50
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        1067 10 Mary Tyler Moore one of TV’s first feminist icons Obituary NYTIMES AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE NEW YORK Mary Tyler Moore, whose comic timing and all-Ameri-can beauty made her a leading TV star and Emmy Award-winning actress before she took on dramatic roles in films, and whose 1970s sitcom about the life of
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        496 10 NYTIMES NEW YORK With one dramatic no, a major artist has just escalated the culture world’s war against Donald Trump. For more than 20 years, artist Christo has worked tirelessly and spent US$15 million (S$21 million) of his own
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      1665 1  -  Over 50 years, ST Engineering has overcome multiple challenges to accomplish numerous milestones and conquer new frontiers MEREDITH WOO SIMILAR to Singapore’s resolute and courageous spirit in its infancy, ST Engineering’s early endeavours mirrored this steely determination to succeed. The diversified group’s history began in
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      1584 4 Six employees from various sectors at ST Engineering tell Audrey Ng about their career paths, the job opportunities available, and their professional developments, which help to take the Group into its next chapter of growth From conception to fruition Ms Chia Jieru, 27, is looking forward to
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      1270 6 Congratulations to ST Engineering on the significant occasion of your 50 th anniversary We are proud to be a part of your journey to excellence e congratulate ST Engineering Group on reaching its Golden Jubilee milestone. We are honoured and privileged to be one of the technology partners for ST
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      798 7  -  ST Engineering partners with a diverse group of leading industry players to create innovative solutions to meet evolving market trends and needs HAZEL TAN WITH the partnership and support from a diverse group of stakeholders, ST Engineering has established itself as a global engineering group that provides
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      1204 8  -  Leaders should walk the talk to create and nurture an innovative culture HAZEL TAN A SPIRIT of innovation needs to be fostered in order for an organisation to scale higher, says Mr Fong Saik Hay, chief technology officer (CTO) at ST Engineering. “Innovation starts with culture.
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      103 1 ST Engineering At 50, we are enriched by generations of achievements. At 50, we have overcome challenges and nurtured successes. At 50, we remain passion-driven to engineer your future. ST Engineering ENGINEERING W WITH PASSION SINCE 1967 ST Engineering was formed through the amalgamation of engineering related companies under the
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      80 1 ST Engineering’s four sectors include Aerospace, Electronics, Land Systems and Marine. ST Aerospace is a global total aviation support provider with a wide range of offerings in MRO and engineering development, while ST Electronics focuses on areas such as Intelligent Transportation Systems, Satellite Communications and Information Communications Technologies. The Land
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      86 2 / 3 THE SKY’S THE LIMIT FOR YOUR FUTURE! Kudos To ST Engineering On Attaining Your 50th Milestone And Cheers To A Continued Partnership Of Excellence. Congratulations 50Years On Expand Your Event Horizon, Explore New Opportunities Experia Events is the Organiser of: CleanEnviro Summit Singapore CyberTech Asia IMDEX Asia Rotorcraft Asia Singapore
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      64 4 Congratulations to ST Engineering on your We are proud to be part of your successful journey. Best Wishes from: Mr Soh Chee Seng Mr Nadarajah Loganathan Directors Founders of ACUATE Private Limited At ACUATE, we take pride in providing customised solutions for your training and developmental needs.We specialise in providing
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      74 4 Congratulations Best Wishes To ST Engineering On Your 50thAnniversary We are honoured to be a part of this amazing journey Our Heartfelt Formerly known as Shun Xing Motor Repair, Soon Xing Engineering Pte Ltd was inaugurated in 1986, focusing on general motor vehicle repair works. In 2002, the business expanded,
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      211 5 Lorries For Sale 387 PRIME MOTOR BRAND NEW DYNA, 100% loan, Interested please call now: May 9067 1717 Richard 9842 9922, Tim 8781 6026. 2007 ISUZU NPR85, 14ft Low Deck, Wooden Body Full Canopy. New 5 yrs COE. Renew when purchase. 9760 8080 10/2007 MITSUBISHI FE83, 14ft Metal Body, Low
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      131 5 Mini Buses For Sale 388 PRIME MOTOR BRAND NEW! 14 seater Toyota Commuter Bus, G’teed COE, Ready stocks! May *****717 Tim *****026 or Richard *****922 THINK ONE GROUP BRAND NEW TOYOTA Hiace HiRoof New facelift. Price neg Multi-purpose 14 seater! Full loan available! Call now! 6555 3300 6467 3300 THINK
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      148 5 Vans For Sale 391 SCOTTS MOTORS NEW HIACE VAN 5dr manual/ Auto $42k/ $87.8k ready stock full loan at 2.99% no hidden cost. *****090/ *****723/ *****100 Scotts SAN HUP BEE 3 DAY DELIVERY! New Toyota Van 3.0 Euro 5 Diesel $88.8K 95% loan. View #04-20 AML Call 9728 8717 9452
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      152 5 Vans For Sale 391 3/2003 TOYOTA HIACE 5-dr, COE 28/2/2018. Can Renew another 5yrs COE. Trade In/ Loan. 9231 3300/6555 3300 10/2010 FIAT FIORINO, Auto, Excellent cond, No Repair Needed. High Trade in. Wong 9688 4305 6555 3300 09/2015 NISSAN NV350, 1 owner. Easy In-House Loan High Trade-in avail. Call
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      556 6 D10 BUKITTIMAH/ HOLLAND RD/TANGLIN HOUSES FOR SALE 403 Landed Property Transactions in the month of Dec 2016 Street Prop Contract Tenure Built-In/ Price Psf Name Type Month Land Area (S$'000) (S$) (sq ft) District 5 Jambol Place Terr Dec-16 FH 1899 2352 1239 West Coast Road Terr Dec-16 FH 1842
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      135 6 D10 BUKITTIMAH/ HOLLAND RD/TANGLIN HOUSES FOR SALE 403 D11 NEWTON/NOVENA HOUSES FOR SALE 404 NEW LISTING AWARD WINNING DESIGNER! 2.5 Sty Detach 5000/7600sf Lift/Pool. Unblock view! 5+1. View to offer. 9489-7997 SA Keener Sense of Real Estate PRICED TO SELL MERRYN RD STEVENS Rd Detached hse 4500/4800sf 5+1 Pool, Basement.
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      257 6 D15 KATONG/JOOCHIAT/ EAST COAST HOUSES FOR SALE 406 MODERN 3.5STY TERR, $2.xm Rebuild 2009, 6+granny,2car 1508:3300sqft, skylight, NW. Katong, serious *****345 ts BELOW VALUATION 3.5STY SEMI-D, 3025;4000SF 1km TaoNan, quiet lane,2cars Telok Kurau, rebuilt 13yr, 6+1. $3.88m neg. *****345 tim NEAR MRT NEW LIST!! WALK to MRT. 1sty Corner terr,
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      2192 7 Property Prices Here is the list of private residential property transactions with caveats lodged for apartments, condominiums and executive condominiums in December 2016 This week: 16 22 PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE SQ FT PROJECT NAME PRICE
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      174 7 D05 PASIR PANJANG/ WEST COAST/ CLEMENTI TOWN PTE APTS FOR SALE 413 THE INFINITI FH 3 rms 1303 sf Tastefully reno. Unblock pool view. Walk in wardrobe. New list! Jacky 9226 6000 ERA Katherine Khoo 9489 7988 $588K ONLY!!! LTD Star Buy! Low psf! Future devts, MRT IBP. S’pore to
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      305 8 D09 ORCHARD/ CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR SALE 414 BEAUFORT ON NASSIM PH. 3600 sf. 4+1+1 pool, patio. Edge on Cairnhill 2100sf. 4+1. Nassim Pk Res 3200 sf, 4+1. Paterson Res 3900 sf, 5+1.. St Regis Res 3800sf, 4+1-rm Yong An Park 3200 sf, 4+1. serious seller *****396 CRE ADAM TAN
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      278 8 D09 ORCHARD/ CAIRNHILL PTE APTS FOR SALE 414 ***CAIRNHILL 2BDRM $2M?? New! 2yrs Deferred payment. TOP. FH. Renting out is possible! Jacky 9226 6000 ERA Priced to Sell FHOLD CONDO PRIME Area! 3bdrm 1238 sf below $1400 psf. Walk to MRT. Seeing is believing! Lisa 9068-5678. Sherine Chua 9757 5000
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      293 8 D12 BALESTIER/TOA PAYOH/ SERANGOON/BOONKENG PTE APTS FOR SALE 416 Yang Xin 9437 7358 SUPERB VIEW! FH The Citrine Balestier, 3bdrm.High flr, 1141 sqft, beautiful, amenities sch, very Serious seller, price neg D13 MACPHERSON/ BRADDELL/ POTONG PASIR PTE APTS FOR SALE 416 Grab or Regret THE VENUE Potong Pasir. Selling Fast!
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      246 9 BEDOK HDBFOR SALE 426 r HDB Median Resale Prices ?5 in December 2016 ""'b- i a ;nir*|i re f aa|* s= nraijS Hi 3! ™T Based on transactions compiled 3 January 2017 1. indicates no resale transactions in the month. 2. Prices in blue indicate median is derived from less
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      130 9 426 BEDOK HDB FOR SALE D23 HILLVIEW/ BUKIT PANJANG/ CHOA CHU KANG PTE APTS FOR SALE 420 YEW TEE RES. Rare 4 bdrm! 1453 sf. Mall/ Yew Tee MRT. $1.25M. Condo facilities. Quiet. Vacant. 9007-5383 Rita D28 SELETAR PTE APTS FOR SALE 421 DANIEL CHNG 9384 0012 GRANDE VISTA 999
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      363 9 428 BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR SALE 428 BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR SALE 428 BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR SALE 428 BUKIT BATOK HDB FOR SALE THE STHATTS TIMES CLASSIFIED HDB Price Heat Map BUY II SELL IT FIND IT—over the (last 90 days) $324psf $453psf $582psf $726psf Price This Heat Map
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