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Title Section26 2010-09-10 1 TODAY MICA (P) 160/10/2009 A PUBLICATION OF NEWS HOTLINE 6822 2268 Friday September 10, 2010 www.todayonline.com we set you thinking SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 A PUBLICATION OF26 words
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Article, Illustration328 2010-09-10 1 But Minister urges Muslims to exercise moderation during festive season SINGAPORE With the economy picking up, Muslim Singaporeans are celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year on an upbeat note. But amid the festivities, Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, the Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, offered this reminder: Do not328 words
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1120 2010-09-10 1 LOH CHEE KONG; ZULOTHMAN - LOH CHEE KONG news editor cheekong@mediacorp.com.sg ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY ZULOTHMAN, AGENCIES SINGAPORE The National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS) has joined the global chorus of condemnation against American evangelical pastor Terry Jones’ plan to stage aAGENCIES - 1,120 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration230 2010-09-10 2 SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS EDITORIAL The world would be a far better place if more people understood that the Pastor Terry Jones (picture) of the Dove World Outreach Center no more represents Christianity in America than Osama bin Laden represents Islam in the Middle East. Both230 words
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Article393 2010-09-10 2 GAIL COLLINS - COMMENTARY Remember that about 5 per cent of the population is and always will be totally crazy GAIL COLLINS THE NEW YORK TIMES A minister in Gainesville, Florida, has created an international uproar by vowing to burn the Quran on Sept 11. This is underTHE NEW YORK TIMES - 393 words
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Article, Illustration468 2010-09-10 4 NEO CHAI CHIN - IR’s decision based on spirit of collaboration with Government NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE This weekend will see the last of the popular Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) free shuttle buses plying through the housing estates. In a statement released late last night, RWS said itTODAY FILE PHOTO - 468 words
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122 2010-09-10 4 Ten Republic Polytechnic (RP) students who are passionate about the hospitality industry are in line to win scholarships thanks to an understanding that has been reached between the institution and Marina Bay Sands (MBS) yesterday. The scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate122 words
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457 2010-09-10 5 HETTY MUSFIRAH - Experts and drivers say public transport needs to up its game first HETTY MUSFIRAH hetty@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The congestion on the roads has renewed calls for more aggressive measures to curb the vehicle population. One solution is to have zero vehicular growth, a point suggested457 words
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Article, Illustration229 2010-09-10 5 The guerilla marketing tactic caught some food court patrons by surprise yesterday, with some removing the yellow adhesive notes pasted on chairs and throwing them away. But volunteers from this year’s Speak Good English Movement (SGEM) moved quickly to clear the confusion, telling theseTODAY PHOTO BY DON - 229 words
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Article351 2010-09-10 7 LEONG WEE KEAT - Court rules that both men had no intention to kill and finds them guilty of robbery with hurt LEONG WEE KEAT weekeat@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The Court of Appeal clarified yesterday the scope of a criminal law provision enacted 138 years ago. And the court’s interpretation of351 words
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339 2010-09-10 7 HOEYEEN NIE SINGAPORE —The Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) is turning its focus on youth because teenage suicides here have reached a five-year high 19 last year, up from 12 in 2008. While the numbers are small, SOS wants to spot the high-risk casesHOEYEEN NIE - 339 words
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Article, Illustration128 2010-09-10 7 A three-storey lookout tower will offer visitors a panoramic view of Yishun Pond—which is at the heart of landscape transformation in Yishun. The project began yesterday with a ground-breaking ceremony. Along with its surroundings, the pond will be rejuvenated128 words
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Article129 2010-09-10 7 SINGAPORE Four people involved in a series of Facebook scams have been arrested. Between June and July this year, police received several complaints that a Facebook user, by the name of “Nicole Tay” allegedly cheated at least 16 men of more than $10,000. The suspect129 words
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135 2010-09-10 7 ONG DAI LIN Chief executive and founder of lifestyle portal Fridae.com, Dr Stuart Koe, was charged in court on Wednesday with possessing 0.01 gram of methamphetamine. The 38-year-old Singaporean was also charged with possessing utensils used in drug consumption like a plastic dropper andONG DAI LIN - 135 words
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138 2010-09-10 7 SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL The National University of Singapore (NUS) has appointed two prominent personalities as Rectors of its first two residential colleges at NUS University Town, orUTown. They are Ambassador-At-Large Professor Tommy Koh and Chairman of the East Asian Institute, Professor Wang Gungwu.SAIFULBAHRI ISMAIL - 138 words
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VOICES
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742 2010-09-10 9 ANTHONYCHIA - I SAY ANTHONYCHIA The Internet never forgets. But what can you do when the information you seek is not found on the Net? Whatever has been digitised and sent or uploaded is stored somewhere and often in more than one place.742 words
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Article, Illustration185 2010-09-10 9 a. mes s from Singapore NATURE OR NURTURE For decades, behavioural scientists have been arguing over whether environment or genetics plays the bigger role in shaping the human personality. In the early 20th century, child developmentalists were convinced that babies were born devoid of personality and185 words
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Article223 2010-09-10 9 Steve Ngo - Letter from Steve Ngo I REFER to the report“ ‘Correct’ sticky notes to be pasted on bad signs” (Sept 8). Is the Speak Good English Movement (SGEM) asking Singaporeans to be English language vigilantes? I’m uncomfortable with terms like “activism” which are prone to misinterpretation. Merriam-Webster223 words
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COMMENT&ANALYSIS
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Article, Illustration979 2010-09-10 13 MARIA SEOW - As Kim Jong Il’s youngest son is slated to take control of a country on the brink of economic collapse MARIA SEOW mariaseow@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is East Asia Bureau Chief at Channel NewsAsia. She is currently a Visiting Fellow at the East-WestAFP - 979 words
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Article773 2010-09-10 15 STEPHEN GREEN - STEPHEN GREEN BLOOMBERG To understand what is going on with China’s economy, just look at wheel loaders. They are tractors with a big shovel on the front to pick up and move earth or coal. Such machines are used to build roads and railways orBLOOMBERG - 773 words
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Article, Illustration756 2010-09-10 15 HOWARD SHAW - HOWARD SHAW As our community grows, and our personal needs grow in a society that is still dominated by material goods and getting more out of every hour of every day, we are learning even more about our effects on the environment, and it is disturbing toPHOTO BY ERNEST CHUA - 756 words
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WORLD
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330 2010-09-10 17 AGENCIES MANILA Some victims of the botched hostage rescue of a tourist bus in the Philippines may have been hit by police fire, the nation’s top law enforcement official said yesterday. Eight tourists from Hong Kong were killed and three seriously woundedAGENCIES - 330 words
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Article, Illustration341 2010-09-10 17 Thai opposition MP says government planted devices AGENCIES BANGKOK—The Thai government yesterday called for tighter security after three unexploded bombs were found in Bangkok and surrounding suburbs, including one outside a school and another at the Health Ministry. The bombs, which were homemade devices hidden inside fire extinguishers,AGENCIES; AFP - 341 words
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Article179 2010-09-10 17 THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER KUALA LUMPUR In a tit-for-tat move, Malay rights group Perkasa chief Ibrahim Ali appeared to officially disassociate it from Umno yesterday, claiming that his group “does not need” support from the ruling party. Umno leaders have frequently come under fire since Perkasa’sTHE MALAYSIAN INSIDER - 179 words
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306 2010-09-10 19 AGENCIES TOKYO The captain of a Chinese fishing boat that collided with Japanese patrol vessels near disputed islands could stand trial in the latest territorial spat between the neighbours, officials in Japan said yesterday. But the Chinese government, calling theAGENCIES - 306 words
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Article, Illustration60 2010-09-10 19 Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is visiting several cities in central China, got the audience excited when he made an unexpected appearance on a popular variety programme on a Chinese TV station. Mr Lee, who also signed a guest book, was warmly received byWONG YEE - 60 words
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183 2010-09-10 19 AFP CHRISTCHURCH The New Zealand authorities yesterday said no-go zones in quake-hit Christchurch will be lifted and enlisted rugby stars to promote mental health services to help stressed residents. Exclusion zones enforced by police and the military since last weekend’s 7.0-mag-nitude tremor wouldAFP - 183 words
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Article, Illustration79 2010-09-10 19 NOT JUST ORDINARY BALLOONS South Korean activists launched balloons containing leaflets denouncing North Korean leader Kim Jong Il yesterday The group gathered at the Imjingak peace park near the border with North Korea, as the impoverished country marked the 62nd anniversary of its founding. North Koreans laid flowers at monumentsSung. AP - 79 words
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Article409 2010-09-10 23 US soldiers in ‘kill team’ accused of murdering Afghan civilians for sport Soldiers said Gibbs... said how easy it would be to ‘toss a grenade at someone and kill them’. THE GUARDIAN SEATTLE Twelve American soldiers face trial over a secret “kill team” that allegedlyTHE GUARDIAN - 409 words
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Article153 2010-09-10 23 AFP NEW DELHI India’s Cabinet yesterday approved the first full census of the country’s caste system since British colonial times, aiming to better target development policies for the most deprived groups. The proposal to gather information on caste had triggered heated debate in Parliament asAFP - 153 words
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Article, Illustration85 2010-09-10 23 One hundred and sixty-three couples in Taiwan were married in a mass ceremony at 9.09am yesterday, the ninth day of the ninth month of the 99th year since the founding of their republic. Nine, in Chinese, sounds like the word for longevity, which isAP - 85 words
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333 2010-09-10 23 AGENCIES WASHINGTON BP has ignited a bitter war of words with the publication of its internal investigation into the Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster, paving the way for one of the biggest corporate legal battles of the decade. The company acknowledgedAGENCIES - 333 words
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Article, Illustration238 2010-09-10 23 AFP BEIJING The most senior Chinese diplomat at the United Nations reportedly delivered a drunken rant last week against his boss, Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, and Americans at a retreat in Austria. Mr Sha Zukang (picture),AFP - 238 words
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Article, Illustration97 2010-09-10 24 AGENCIES Blind activist Chen Guangcheng (picture), who became known for exposing abuses in China’s “one child” policy, was freed yesterday after four years in prison, according to rights groups. Mr Chen was jailed in 2006 after accusing family-plan-ning officials in eastern China’s Shandong province of forcingAGENCIES; AP - 97 words
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89 2010-09-10 24 AFP Philippine medics had to throw away a donated kidney when a local airline refused to fly it last month, transplant doctors said yesterday. Cebu Pacific Air said it was protecting passengers from possible infection or contamination. It had offered to carry theAFP - 89 words
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94 2010-09-10 24 BLOOMBERG Record lightning strikes hit Hong Kong yesterday in its most violent electrical storm, which caused flooding and left several people trapped in lifts. The Hong Kong Observatory reported 13,102 bolts of lightning across the city in the hour afterBLOOMBERG - 94 words
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Article, Illustration281 2010-09-10 24 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH BEIJING One of the last remaining unspoilt quarters of “old” Beijing, which had been earmarked for demolition to make way for a themed shopping plaza, has won a reprieve following an outcry from Chinese heritage groups. Plans to redevelop the crooked courtyardTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 281 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration542 2010-09-10 27 IAN DECOTTA - Formula 1’s newest race in India next year makes it eight for the continent IAN DECOTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE India’s inclusion in the Formula 1 calendar from next year proves Asia remains the hottest stop for motorsports’ leading race. Colin Syn, deputy chairman of Singapore GP,AFP - 542 words
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405 2010-09-10 27 LOW LIN FHOONG SINGAPORE The Republic’s Marina Bay circuit will come alive once again from Sept 24 to 26 with the third edition of the Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. Off track this year, there will also be a gathering ofLOW LIN FHOONG - 405 words
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177 2010-09-10 27 AP ISLAMABAD The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board said yesterday that fast bowler Wahab Riaz will appear before Scotland Yard police next week in relation to match-fixing allegations. Ijaz Butt said the left-arm paceman will be interrogated by police on Tuesday. “They wantAP - 177 words
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Article, Illustration592 2010-09-10 28 A dream Nadal-Federer final on the cards? Not if Djokovic can help it AFP NEW YORK There’s a buzz around the US Open about the possibility of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer playing in Sunday’s final at the only Grand Slam event where they have never metAFP; AP - 592 words
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Article, Illustration285 2010-09-10 28 AP The best measure of what India’s Rohan Bopanna (left) and Pakistan’s Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi accomplished at the US Open could be found in the stands, not the scoreline. The doubles team reached the US Open final Wednesday (yesterdayAP - 285 words
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Article, Illustration267 2010-09-10 28 AFP CHICAGO Tiger Woods (picture) has reached the third and most crucial stage of the PGA Tour playoffs, feeling much better about how quickly he is adjusting to his new swing changes. Woods has been working parttime with Canadian swing coach Sean Foley,AFP - 267 words
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Article, Illustration521 2010-09-10 29 United striker could be in for some ‘stick’ at ex-club Everton, Jagielka warns THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LIVERPOOL If Wayne Rooney is searching for some comfort from the allegations that surround his private life, he is unlikely to find it by consulting Manchester United’s immediateTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH; AFP - 521 words
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Article, Illustration375 2010-09-10 29 AGENCIES LONDON England coach Fabio Capello (picture) plans to retire after the 2012 European Championship when his contract expires. The 64-year-old Italian, who took charge of England in 2008, kept his job after the World Cup despite the team being ousted inAGENCIES; AFP - 375 words
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Article172 2010-09-10 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Roy Hodgson Hodgson, appointed Liverpool’s manager just this summer, spent four successful years in international management with Switzerland during the 1990s, guiding them to the finals of both the World Cup and European Championship. Will turn 65 in 2012 and may also be thinkingTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH - 172 words
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Article166 2010-09-10 29 AP GENEVA Fifa president Sepp Blatter wants the governing body to consider scrapping extra-time at the 2014 World Cup to encourage attacking ambition after seeing too much defensive tactics in South Africa. Blatter said yesterday that he wants to stop teams from being defensiveAP - 166 words
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Article, Illustration572 2010-09-10 30 TANYO-HINN - Good opening day for Singapore golfers, but Karmis is on fire TANYO-HINN yohinn@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Nearly a month of fasting meant he wasn’t in his best shape physically. He needed a lie-down in the changing room after his 18 holes yesterday at Orchid Country Club’s Dendro andSIM YI JIN - 572 words
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Article, Illustration547 2010-09-10 30 LOW LIN FHOONG - LOW LIN FHOONG linfhoong@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE He loves sport, and has competed in triathlons and ironman races, there is little doubt Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, is passionate about cycling. WhileTRIBOB - 547 words
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211 2010-09-10 30 SINGAPORE All matches involving the Young Lions and Beijing Guoan have been postponed indefinitely until the disciplinary hearing into the fracas that erupted during Tuesday’s Great Eastern-Yeo’s S-League match is concluded. This means two S-League matches Beijing and Gombak United at Yishun Stadium211 words
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Miscellaneous133 2010-09-10 27 YOUR SPORTING FIX TENNIS TODAY 7am US Open Men Quarter-Final, Women Doubles Semi-Final Night Session (StarHub Ch211, 255) TOMORROW 12am US Open Women Semi-Final, Men Doubles Final (StarHub Ch211, 255) BASEBALL TODAY 8am MLB Los Angeles Dodgers vs Houston Astros (mioTV Ch114, 117) TOMORROW 8am MLB New York Yankees vsTexas133 words
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PROPERTY
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Article, Illustration677 2010-09-10 35 COLIN TAN - COMMENTARY If risky buying is allowed to continue, the bubble will become bigger as prices and fundamentals grow further COLIN TAN property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is head of research and consultancy at Chesterton Suntec International. There have been numerous analyses recently on677 words
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Article, Illustration586 2010-09-10 35 DR MEGAN WALTERS - COMMENTARY DR MEGAN WALTERS property@mediacorp.com.sg The writer is head of research for AsiaPacific capital markets, Jones Lang LaSalle. For any young Singaporean looking to get married and start a family, the new measures to help first-time buyers, together with those to maintain a586 words
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Article, Illustration1546 2010-09-10 37 LEE PEIYING - COMMENTARY More office transactions are taking place and buyers are also willing to raise their offers to match We believe that the office market is staging a vigorous comeback with rental growth of about 10 per cent for the second half of1,546 words
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Article, Illustration1334 2010-09-10 38 DAVID LEONHARDT - COMMENTARY Housing as a luxury item or a staple it may boil down to what numbers you believe DAVID LEONHARDT property@mediacorp.com.sg THE NEWYORKTIMES Of all the uncertainties in the halting American economic recovery, the housing market may be the most confusing of all.THE NEWYORKTIMES; BLOOMBERG - 1,334 words
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Article, Illustration209 2010-09-10 39 The latest launch by City Developments NV Residences in Pasir Ris Grove has received good response despite the property market curbs announced late last month. Atotal of 160 of the 200 units released were snapped up during the property’s private preview209 words
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Article, Illustration376 2010-09-10 39 MILLET ENRIQUEZ - Foreign investments and dynamic urbanisation will drive market MILLET ENRIQUEZ emelita@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With new property cooling measures introduced in Singapore and China, experts say real estate investors in these two places may be looking beyond their borders to find good buys. Faced with new limitations on loans376 words
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BUSINESS
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Article257 2010-09-10 31 MILLET ENRIQUEZ SINGAPORE Ascott Residence Trust said its unitholders approved its plans to expand its portfolio in Asia and Europe, as it allayed fears of minority shareholders over dilution and a drop in distribution per unit (DPU) from the issuance of new units. InMILLET ENRIQUEZ - 257 words
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Article56 2010-09-10 31 THURSDAY 3,022.28 (+0.36% Wednesday Tuesday Monday Friday 3,011.42 3,036.09 3,034.58 3,002.56 q p p p 0.81% 0.05% 1.07% 0.53% TOP 5 BY VOLUME NAME VOL PRICE CHANGE China Hongx Genting HK US$ Transcu Genting SP Vallianz 101,323 91,049 61,358 49,874 49,546 0.200 0.440 0.115 1.830 0.180 UNCH p p56 words
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Article30 2010-09-10 31 HANG SENG Ç Ç 21,167.27 (+0.37%) È Ç Ç NIKKEI 9,098.39 (+0.82%) SHANGHAI 2,656.35 (-1.44%) AUSTRALIA 4,582.24 Ç (+0.99%) MUMBAI 18,799.66 (+0.71%) Ç MALAYSIA 1,437.78 (+0.25%) SEOUL 1,784.36 (+0.29%)30 words
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Article15 2010-09-10 31 US$1 £1 €1 ¥100 RM1 HK$100 RMB100 1.342 2.067 1.706 1.603 0.431 17.27 19.7915 words
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STOCK CALLS
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Article130 2010-09-10 31 Underperform 37 cents CIMB downgrades from “Outperform” and cuts the target price to 30 cents from 48 cents after lowering the FY11-12 earnings estimates by 31 and 23 per cent, respectively. The changes reflect the risk of more order cancellations by Mosvold, which accounts for 45 per cent130 words
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Article334 2010-09-10 31 JONATHAN PEERIS ANDWONG SIEWYING - US falls two places in World Economic Forum rating of competitive economies JONATHAN PEERIS ANDWONG SIEWYING jonathanpeeris@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Singapore has retained its place as the world’s third most competitive economy, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest ranking published yesterday. The city-state, which was also334 words
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381 2010-09-10 32 Other changes at top positions of MTI-linked agencies announced Market observers credited Mr Chong for helping trade associations and chambers here in reaching out more effectively to SMEs keen to expand SINGAPORE The chief executive of trade promotion agency IE Singapore,381 words
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222 2010-09-10 32 JO-ANN HUANG - JO-ANN HUANG joannhuang@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Despite uncertainties in the global economy, Singapore’s bilateral trade with Russia hit some $3 billion in the first half of this year. That is up by 50 per cent on-year and both sides want to strengthen business links further. The Russian-Singapore Business222 words
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202 2010-09-10 32 AGENCIES Global economic recovery is slowing fasterthan expected and extra stimulus from governments may be needed, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned yesterday. Growth in the Group of Seven leading industrialised economies could slow to an annual rate of 1.5 per centAGENCIES - 202 words
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213 2010-09-10 32 AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States trade deficit narrowed significantly last month as exports climbed to the highest level in nearly two years, reflecting big gains in sales of American-made aircraft and other manufactured goods as imports declined. The Commerce Department saidAGENCIES - 213 words
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214 2010-09-10 32 DOW JONES Global Logistic Properties, a real estate unit of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp, is expected to list on the Singapore Exchange on Oct 15 in an initial public offering that could raise up to US$3 billion ($4.02DOW JONES - 214 words
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Article185 2010-09-10 32 AGENCIES The Singapore dollar hit a new record high against the greenback yesterday, before scaling back slightly amid expectations of central bank intervention. Analysts said the rise was driven by investors’ desire for higher-yielding Asian currencies and by the region’s economies, which have bounced backAGENCIES - 185 words
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Article, Illustration142 2010-09-10 33 A child’s first birthday is a very special event, and to make sure that the celebration goes as smoothly as possible, Singapore Marriott has it all covered. Together with professional event planners, the team at Singapore Marriott will put together a magical party.142 words
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Article98 2010-09-10 33 The brainchild of nightlife impresario Steve Adelman, Avalon is set to open in the Crystal Pavillion at Marina Bay Sands early next year. Combining panoramic view of Marina Bay with a legendary sound system, the club will feature performances from renowned DJs and live acts. In98 words
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Article, Illustration143 2010-09-10 33 With the Formula 1 season in Singapore right around the corner, Carlsberg is revving up to launch the Best Night Race Experience for local consumers. As part of this promotion, Carlsberg is giving away five pairs of VIP passes, worth $60,000 in total,143 words
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Article90 2010-09-10 33 Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival means eating delicious but greasy mooncakes. To remove excess grease and the feeling of bloatedness, turn to Huiji Fruity Lite, which is said to aid digestion, cleanses your palate and keeps your breath fresh. For a limited time, a free box of Huiji Fruity90 words
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Article, Illustration149 2010-09-10 33 Don’t let the hot and humid weather get you down. Cornell offers modern, high-performance fans and air coolers at very affordable prices. Cornell’s CAC21 Air Cooler with Remote Control (picture) features an air cooler function that helps to cool air efficiently. With its air ioniser and149 words
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Article, Illustration110 2010-09-10 33 Scholl has once again come to the rescue of tired tootsies with its latest range of biomechanics footwear. Inspired by the same award-winning technology developed for the Orthaheel range, the Biomechanics line is Australian podiatrist Dr Phillip J Vasyli’s latest invention. The new line is110 words
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Article, Illustration117 2010-09-10 33 This Mid-Autumn Festival, Tampines 1 is set to celebrate the season in style with lots of fun activities. Customers can get up close and personal with the Jade Rabbit by participating in the Jade Rabbit Wannabes photo shoot. Or catch the Jade117 words
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329 2010-09-10 34 Its sovereign wealth fund sees no default AGENCIES OSLO Norway has stocked up on Greek bonds, saying Greece will not default on its debt in a major confidence booster for the beleaguered Hellenic state. Norway’s US$450-billion ($604-bil-lion) Government Pension Fund Global,AGENCIES - 329 words
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212 2010-09-10 34 AGENCIES TOKYO Japan’s government said yesterday it would seek discussions with China over the nation’s record purchases of Japanese bonds as an appreciating yen threatens to undermine an economic recovery. China bought more Japanese bonds than it sold for a seventh straight month inAGENCIES - 212 words
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Article214 2010-09-10 34 AGENCIES SYDNEY Australia’s mining-led economy created another 30,900 jobs last month, pushing unemployment down to 5.1 per cent and boosting the likelihood of higher interest rates, figures showed yesterday. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said the jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage point after aAGENCIES - 214 words
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Article, Illustration244 2010-09-10 44 GENEVIEVE LOH WAIT, is that your void deck you see? Well, familiar and oh-so-ordinary Singapore spaces are about to take international centrestage as Singaporean film-maker Tan Pin Pin’s The Impossibility Of Knowing makes its world premiere at the DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival 2010GENEVIEVE LOH - 244 words
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Article, Illustration517 2010-09-10 45 Top chefs set to outwit, outplay and outcook each other in The Perfect Meal Asia DON MENDOZA THE first season of The Perfect Meal was one of Channel NewsAsia’s most-watched programmes last year. And that’s not surprising. Never mind that it was a locally produced reality TV showDON MENDOZA - 517 words
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Article, Illustration550 2010-09-10 47 Christopher Toh - Local band Typewriter marks 10 years with long-awaited album Christopher Toh christophertoh@mediacorp.com.sg TEN years is a long time for some people. But for rock band Typewriter, it’s just the right amount of time needed to release their debut album, Indian Head Massage. Typewriter had been recording550 words
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Article, Illustration689 2010-09-10 54 TREVORTAN WITH the number of digital images in our computers increasing daily, having photo management software that allows non-destructive adjustments has become essential.We focus on the latest offerings from Apple and Adobe. TREVORTAN Apple Aperture 3 (AP3), $298 The new power features in AP3 are Faces and Places,TREVORTAN - 689 words
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Article, Illustration887 2010-09-10 55 Sim Cheng Kai - How secure is the padlock on your Facebook account? Sim Cheng Kai chengkai@mediacorp.com.sg FACEBOOK users were up in arms in May when the social network practically made all profiles publicly viewable, unless you reviewed and tweaked its then newly implemented privacy settings all 50 of them, spanningFaizal - 887 words
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Article327 2010-09-10 56 AFP INTERNET powerhouse Google is giving Web searchers the thrill of speed with a turbocharged engine that displays suggested Web links as fast as a person can type. After two days of teasingly tinkering with the Google logo, or “doodle”, atop its home page, theAFP - 327 words
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