Today, 2 December 2014, Afternoon Edition

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    24 1 TODAY AbdiaCorp TUESDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/2014 TODAY TODAYONLINE.COM WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp TUESDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2014 MCI (P) 046/06/2014
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      162 2 Introducing the fh m i m Drive on the fur side Get ready to bring out all sorts of fun. A luxuriously spacious interior features ULTRA seats that give you the extra space you need for large items. From surfboards and bicycles to everything else that's big and fun, the
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  • Article
    Project to map S’pore data ready by 2017
    729 1  -  S$73m Virtual S’pore 3D model can be used for planning and testing concepts, services PLATFORM FOR GOVT, BUSINESSES, PUBLIC KELLY NG kellyng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A dynamic 3D model of the Republic, integrating a raft of data and serving as a collaborative platform for
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    Lock icon HK student protest leaders announce hunger strike
    750 1 AGENCIES HONG KONG —Students leading prodemocracy protests in Hong Kong yesterday announced an indefinite hunger strike to demand talks with the government on electoral reform, hours after thousands of activists clashed with the police and forced the temporary closure of government headquarters. The
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      263 1 DON’T BLAME GLOBALISATION FOR EVERYTHING; IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY LEAD TO INCOME INEQUALITY COMMENT&ANALYSIS 10 What is the derivation of 'shampoo'? li Aberdeen Simply asset management. Search online for 'Aberdeen Discoveries' or scan QR code for the answer and stand to win a $1000 travel voucher! tSJ 0 HOT NEWS
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  • hot news
    • Article
      Lock icon Taiwan Cabinet quits en masse after poll drubbing
      556 2 Caretaker administration to remain in office until new Cabinet head is appointed MA EXPECTED TO STEP DOWN AS KMT CHAIRMAN AGENCIES TAIPEI —Taiwan’s entire Cabinet resigned yesterday, after the ruling Kuomintang (KMT) party suffered its worst defeat in local elections on Saturday.
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      Lock icon MAYOR-ELECT SETS TARGET FOR TAIPEI TO OVERTAKE SINGAPORE
      194 2 In the race for the Taipei Mayor’s seat, Dr Ko Wen-je (picture), a blunt-talking political novice, trounced Mr Sean Lien, the scion of a prominent Kuomintang (KMT) family. Dr Ko, 55, was supported by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), but ran as
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    • Article
      50 to 60 SAF personnel to join efforts against Islamic State
      328 4  -  NO COMBAT PERSONNEL TO BE DEPLOYED XUE JIANYUE xuejianyue@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will deploy about 50 to 60 personnel to support international efforts against the Islamic State militant group, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said yesterday.
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      Lock icon Facility launched to provide airborne troopers with safer training
      397 4  -  XUE JIANYUE SINGAPORE —A new facility to provide safer and more effective training for airborne troopers was launched by Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen at Pasir Ris Camp yesterday. Covering an area of more than two football fields, the Airborne-Trooper Training
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      MND to do more to help families live close together
      512 6  -  ONE IN THREE APPLY FOR MARRIED CHILD PRIORITY SCHEME AT JOINT EXERCISE LAURA PHILOMIN lauraphilomin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —Application numbers in the latest Build-to-Order (BTO) and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) joint exercise which closed at midnight yesterday reflected a strong demand
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      AMK double deaths: Older woman missing eyeballs, parts of tongue, lung
      681 8  -  DAUGHTER SUSPECTED TO HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS NEO CHAI CHIN chaichin@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE The 75-year-old woman found with multiple stab wounds in her Ang Mo Kio home in June was discovered to be missing her eyeballs, as well as parts of
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      Lock icon Facebook threat case heads to US’ top court
      599 8 AP WA SHINGTON The United States Supreme Court is considering the free-speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other social media. The justices were set to hear arguments yesterday in the case of a man who
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      189 4 5 fOOCBC Bank :s WIN A PAIR OF AIR TICKETS TO TOKYO Exclusively for OCBC Titanium Cardmembers It’s time to get your holiday right. From now to 5 December 2014, stand a chance to win a pair of Singapore Airlines Economy Class tickets to Tokyo. Every S$50 spent locally 1
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      192 6 St GSTF I RAPIDSTART OUR SOLUTIONS. YOUR SATISFACTION. www.rapidstart.com.sg in Singapore Global Science Technology Forum STEERING INNOVATION, SERVING SOCIETY www.globalstf.org BECOME GLOBALLY CERTIFIED! BIG DATA BUSINESS ANALYTICS CLOUD COMPUTING CLOUD SECURITY INTERNET OF THINGS (loT) Delivered by leading authorities and experts in their respective areas of specialization citrep II CITREP
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      335 7 $POSB Neighbours first bankers second Savings should be ardin 1 I r k 1.5%. for 6 months. Just top up between S$1K and S$20K in your savings account! How to qualify: (T) Register by 22 Dec 2014 at www.posb.com.sg/savingspromo Complete a one-time top up by 31 Dec 2014 (3) Maintain
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      206 8 I ..ok fi DEALS FOR NEW MODELS un n $4 > ■J'JO J i KX-TGB21 OCX 1.4-inch Amber Backlit LCD on Handset 50-Name and Number Phonebook Caller ID Compatible O 4 colours o $69 $129 KX-TGC21 OCX 1.6-inch Amber Backlit LCD on Handset Digital Speakerphone on Handset One-Touch ECO mode
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      109 9 'll SIM UNIVERSITY Manage Your Future More than 50 quality programmes. Taught by over 800 professionals. 1 goal to unlock your potential. At SIM University, we offer a wide range of programmes, taught by academics and industry practitioners who bring with them relevant and up-to-date experiences. Designed to enable you
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  • comment &analysis
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      Lock icon Don’t blame globalisation for everything
      1184 10  -  WHY IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY LEAD TO INCOME INEQUALITY NITIN PANGARKAR Nitin Pangarkar is associate professor of strategy and policy at the National University of Singapore Business School. He is an Indian national who has been working in Singapore since 1994. Over the past several
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      Lock icon Google’s puzzling U-turn on China
      759 12  -  INTERNET GIANT FACES SAME CENSORSHIP ISSUES ADAM MINTER Adam Minter is an American writer based in Asia, where he covers politics, culture and business. BLOOMBERG Nearly five years after grandly pulling out of China due to hacking and censorship concerns, Google may be looking to
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      171 10 Prof Tim Boatswain Chairman, TEG Board of Directors, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, University of Bedfordshire St Providing The Best Education to Fulfil Every Student's Ambition TEG'S Mission UTEC Approved Centre Diploma *Discount applicable for Singaporeans PBs for part time courses. Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in
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      39 10 Though China remains vague about the kind of influence it is seeking globally, it certainly envisions a situation where the desire of governments to control content trumps the free flow of information which Google’s founders embrace. ADAM MINTER 12
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      157 12 Goodie Bag worth $80 and light refreshments Register: Enquiry 433 per Couple (or individual 421) 6th December 2014 (Saturday) 2pm to 6pm Health Promotion Board (HPB) Lecture Hall Level I 3 Second Hospital Ave Singapore *****7 Via SMS *****335 or http://bit.ly/jpforum20l4 *****286 Becoming a new parent soon? Then this forum
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      124 13 SAIL TOWARDS i’m lovin’ it 1 TOEI ANIMATION ©ElichiroOda/Shueisha.ToeiAnimation WITH THE STRAW HAT CREW LIMITED EDITION THOUSAND. SUNNY PAPER SHIP WITH EVERY EXTRA VALUE MEAL WHILE STOCKS LAST Available from I), 8 Dec 14 Dec H 4 W USOPP NAMI LUFFY THOUSAND SUNNY PAPER SHIP 8 Dec 14 Dec BROOK
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  • voices
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      Keep faith with Stange, Lions
      532 14  -  FROM MELVIN TAN Despite the Lions not progressing to the semi-finals of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup, national coach Bernd Stange is right in sticking to the current team, which included many young players. (“No big changes: Stange”; Dec 1) Unlike Thailand or
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      Start S-League matches at 8pm
      185 14  -  FROM FADZLY OTHMAN Our men’s national football team’s performances in the ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup were poor, although the players could be seen trying their best. While there are calls for coach Bernd Stange to resign, he must be given a chance to redeem
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      Children watch, learn from adults’ indifference
      124 14  -  FROM CHUA LAY HONG In my interactions with children in a non-academic environment, I have noticed that they do not respond to greetings, save for one child who initiates the greeting. I can attribute this only to nature and culture because I know many
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    • Article
      University debate reflects ignorance, elitism in society
      104 15  -  FROM ANGELINA FOO SING KIN It­is­interesting­that­at­this­stage­of­national­development,­there­is­still­ feedback­from­the­public­reminding­society­to­distinguish­between­ graduates­from­so-called­public­and­ private­institutions. It­continues­to­remind­us­of­our­level­of­growth,­despite­having­more­ graduates­from­local­universities,­ whose­global­rankings­are­now­higher. For­example,­the­letters­“Balance­between­public,­private­institutions­ needed”,­“Private­grads­deserve­more­ consideration­from­employers”­and­ “Fact­that­some­foreign­universities­ are­less­stringent”­(Nov­29)­reflect­ certain­fears. One­is­the­fear­of­competition­from­graduates­of­private­institutions;­the­ ognising­and­giving­better­opportunities­and­rewards­to­those­graduates. I­would­have­expected­that­if­top­universities­have­produced­the­right­ thinkers­and­leaders­for­Singapore,­ able­enough­to­promote­equal­opportunities­and­change­society­for­the­ better­of­all. It­is­common­sense­to­believe­that­most­individuals­who­have­been­ through­a­developed­education­system­ know­of­the­ranking­of­institutions­ based­on­factors­such­as­academic­ requirements­for­entry,­contribution­ to­research­and­development,­facilities­and­teachers. versity­of­Singapore,­Nanyang­Technological­University­and­Singapore­ Management­University­are­marketed­as­the­best,­perhaps­through­the­ achievements­of­a­few­or­the­fact­that­ only­those­who­have­performed­better­ in­examinations­are­accepted. It­would­be­ludicrous­to­assume­that­anyone­pursuing­a­qualification­ in­a­private­institution­has­a­lower­intelligence­or­emotional­quotient,­or­to­ think­that­employers­have­no­system­ to­rank­or­remunerate­fresh­graduates­based­on­their­university. who­pursue­an­external­degree­parttime­from­public­universities­in­the­ United­Kingdom­or­Australia­as­“private”­and­inferior.­Knowledge­of­the­ evolution­of­the­educational­systems­in­ developed­countries­such­as­the­United­States,­Australia­and­in­Europe­
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      173 14 LETTER S$300AMONTH FOR SILVER SUPPORT SCHEME? Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit tdy.sg/ltrsilver2dec for the letter from Tan Kok Tim. 'HarbourFrontc Little pleasures, great surprises! 21 NOV '14-2 JAN '15 Joyous Entertainment at Level 1 Atrium Celebrate with Festivities Aplenty from
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      14 14 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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      183 15 Use your child’s preliminary j O-level results"to J sign up for a Diploma programme. t Sneak Peek 13 th Dec 2014, Saturday PSBAcademy@Delta Planning for your child's post-secondary future? Whatever their interest is, PSB Academy can help with your child's next steps. Join us for a sneak preview to experience
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  • singapore
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      Ringgit’s slide triggers rush to snap it up
      481 16  -  Currency hits 10-month low as concerns that tumbling global oil prices will affect Malaysia rise MONEY-CHANGERS REPORT BRISK BUSINESS YVONNE LIM yvonnelimsy@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The ringgit slumped to a 10-month low against the Singapore dollar yesterday, prompting many to rush to money-changers to
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      Lock icon Sim Lim Square, People’s Park Complex asked to amend rules
      531 16  -  EMILIA TAN SINGAPORE The consumer watchdog here has asked the management teams of Sim Lim Square and People’s Park Complex, which were in the news recently because of the unscrupulous sales tactics of some of their tenants, to change their
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      Lock icon Petrol vehicles to adopt Euro VI emission standards from September 2017
      575 17  -  Those using Port Fuel Injection technology, which meets Japanese standards, will also be accepted YVONNE LIM yvonnelimsy@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —New petrol vehicles here will have to meet the stricter Euro VI emission standards from September 2017, the National Environment Agency
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    • Article
      Lock icon Raffles Hospital to receive emergency patients from mid-2015
      357 18 MOVE WILL HELP LIGHTEN PATIENT LOAD AT OTHER HOSPITALS CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —By the middle of next year, Raffles Hospital will start receiving emergency patients, who will enjoy subsidised care and pay rates similar to those at public hospitals, said Health Minister
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    • Article
      Lock icon Dentist’s Medisave accreditation suspended for filing non-compliant claims
      252 18 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE —A dentist practising at WH Dental Surgeons will have his Medisave accreditation suspended for six months from Jan 1 for repeatedly submitting non-compliant claims. This is the first such suspension since the Medisave scheme was launched in 1984, said
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    • Article
      US, S’pore explore easier immigration clearance
      238 19 SINGAPORE —Singaporeans travelling to the United States may soon be able to breeze through immigration clearance at major airports there via automated passport clearance kiosks. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said yesterday it had signed a joint statement with its American counterpart, the
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      ESM Goh given clean bill of health after surgery
      288 19 SINGAPORE —Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong, who underwent surgery for prostate cancer recently, has been given a clean bill of health by his doctor and is now back at work. In a Facebook post yesterday, Mr Goh, 73, said it
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      10 16 BUSINESS WEAK OIL PRICES TO LOWER INFLATION, BENEFIT HOUSEHOLDS 26
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      165 17 ESSEC MSC IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND CONSULTING w 'T 1 r r p *o Established in 1907 in Paris, France, ESSEC Business School is an academic institution of excellence which has been characterised by its pioneering spirit throughout its history. The MSc in Business Analytics and Consulting programme has been
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      303 18 Top 3% Across all 3 major international university ranking systems assessed from 17,000 universities worldwide 5 Out of 5 Stars Student Retention and Overall Satisfaction The Good Universities Guide 23rd Worldwide Deakin Education Discipline QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014 REIMAGINE TOMORROW Build The Future as an Early Childhood
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      81 19 Vftagen H rCulture HEALTH OR TASTE? HELP SINGAPORE DECIDE. Stand a chance to win a year's supply of VITAGEN. Healthy green salad or tasty Ayam Penyet? What do you prefer for lunch? VITAGEN presents SG Lunch Culture. A nationwide survey to find out what drives Singapore’s lunchtime food choices. You
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon US-Beijing pact raises stakes for India in climate talks
      788 20 Having world’s third-largest polluter commit to limiting emissions is needed to advance UNpush towards global deal INDIAN MINISTER TO SPEAK ON THURSDAY ABOUT STRATEGY BLOOMBERG NEW DELHI —United States President Barack Obama’s breakthrough deal with China to rein in fossil fuel
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    • Article
      Lock icon China probes senior Xinjiang security official for graft
      283 21 REUTERS BEIJING —Prosecutors have begun an investigation into a former senior security official in China’s unruly far western region of Xinjiang for suspected abuse of power and corruption, the government said yesterday. Mr Li Yanming had been Communist Party chief of the
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      Lock icon Beijing passes laws to combat religious extremism in Xinjiang
      332 21 REUTERS BEIJING —China’s Xinjiang region has banned the practice of religion in government buildings and will fine those who use the Internet to “undermine national unity”, in a package of regulations aimed at combating separatism in the north-western province. Deadly attacks
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      108 20 BRITISH COUNCIL 80 YEARS OF CULTURAL RELATIONS www.britishcouncil.sg/BES Improve your English communication skills at the workplace. Start 2015 in the right direction by connecting with your clients and colleagues more effectively. Our courses provide complete support to help you enhance your performance and excel in the workplace. Speaking and Pronunciation
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      96 21 ETERNAL KNOT WEDDING SHOWCASE Imagine walking down the red carpet aisle, within the plush interiors of our refurbished Grand Ballroom, intricately decorated with luxurious wedding themes. Don’t forget the exclusive perks such as additional night stay in Junior Suite, and more, with each package signed-up at our Eternal Knot Enjoy
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  • world
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      Lock icon Group wants probe on UMNO official over alleged racial insults
      641 22 Action ‘necessary to convince public that Sedition Act needed to protect Malaysians’ welfare’ SPEECH TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT: PERMATANG PAUH DIVISION CHIEF AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —The authorities must investigate and prosecute the United Malays National Organisation’s (UMNO) Mohd Zaidi Mohd
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      Lock icon Pastors join communists as protests linger over Ferguson
      653 22 BLOOMBERG F E RG U SO N M I S SO U R I —Communist Party members from New York, pastors from Atlanta and the Korean Culture Association helped form a gathering of more than 300 people over the weekend in a
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      Lock icon Bakrie looks set to retain Golkar chairman’s post
      632 23 AGENCIES N U SA DUA BA LI Golkar chairman Aburizal Bakrie is set to fend off challengers to the leadership of Indonesia’s second-largest political party, dealing a blow to President Joko Widodo’s efforts to coax its lawmakers into his coalition. Patriarch of
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      219 23 mm Season's Greetings! AN EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO A CELEBRATION Gifting yourself a gift to pursue your passion Join us on 12 December 2014, Friday, for an Open Flouse filled with festive magic! The exciting evening will be packed with academy tours, an inspiring career talk, as well as turkey roasting
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      146 24 ONLY Ml REWARDS YOU WITH EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW irWtES MORE Redeem Exclusive Preview Invites Be the first to get a pair of invites to watch EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS in 3D before its official release PREVIEW DATE VENUE TIME RATING IN CINEMAS TO REDEEM 10 December 2014 (Wednesday) The Cathay Handy
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  • business
    • Article
      Weak oil prices to lower inflation, benefit households
      625 26  -  But prolonged decline will hurt marine and offshore engineering petroleum refining SUBDUED INFLATION NOT SUFFICIENT TO SWAY MAS INTO EASING MONETARY POLICY: ECONOMIST LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The slump in crude-oil prices will translate into lower inflationary pressures and benefit households
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    • Article
      Lock icon China PMI shows economy cooling
      362 26 AGENCIES BEIJING —Growth in China’s manufacturing sector slowed last month, an official survey showed yesterday, suggesting the world’s second-largest economy is still losing momentum and pressuring the authorities to ramp up stimulus measures after they unexpectedly cut interest rates two weeks ago. The Purchasing Managers’
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      126 26 ooo Preferences Create Account Log in Translation (Japanese) Search WakupediA WakuWaku "Waku waku" is one of the onomatopoeic expressions in Japanese. It represents an uplifting feeling that comes from the emotion when one is anticipating good things lo happen. Shinsha ni waku waku shimasu! I am excited thrilled for my
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  • technology
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Amazon deploys robots to help cut delivery time
      442 27 MACHINES TO HELP WITH HOLIDAY DEMAND REUTERS TRACY (CALIFORNIA) —Amazon.com has installed more than 15,000 robots across 10 of its United States warehouses, a move that promises to cut operating costs by a fifth and deliver packages more quickly in the run-up
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  • sports
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      Lock icon IPTL WILL CATCH ON, SAYS COO
      691 28  -  New format a hit with tennis’ big stars, organisers sure fans will follow SINGAPORE ACTION STARTS TODAY, REPUBLIC SECOND ON FOUR-CITY TOUR IAN DE COTTA ian@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE In the opening act of its inaugural season in the Philippines last weekend, the International Premier Tennis
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      Lock icon SPORTS HUB SECURITY REVIEW UNDER WAY: FAS
      374 28  -  EMMANUEL PHUA SINGAPORE The late drama at Saturday’s ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup match between Singapore and Malaysia sparked scenes at the National Stadium that saw security personnel scrambling. After Malaysian captain Safiq Rahim converted his injury-time penalty, several Harimau Malaya fans were
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      Lock icon BADMINTON’S IMPERATIVE IS TO IMPROVE
      504 29  -  SBA chief Lim says all things in place for shuttlers to better the solitary bronze from last SEA Games ADELENE WONG adelenewong@mediacorp.com.sg S I N G A P O R E —With the 2015 SEA Games on home soil only six months away, Singapore Badminton
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    • Article
      BWF FIGHTS DOPING AND MATCH-FIXING
      253 29  -  ADELENE WONG Doping cases in badminton, including Malaysian world No 1 Lee Chong Wei’s failed drug test last month, has “damaged some kind of credibility” in the sport, said Badminton World Federation (BWF) president Poul-Erik Hoyer Larsen. While Hoyer Larsen declined to comment on Lee’s
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      Lock icon CONGESTED FIXTURE LIST WORRIES VAN GAAL
      479 29 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH LONDON —The fast-looming prospect of the festive season, with its traditionally congested English fixture programme, is not one which fills Louis van Gaal with much enthusiasm, despite Manchester United’s increasingly impressive form. Yet, as the Dutchman prepares for his first Christmas
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      Lock icon ACCUSATIONS GROWING STALE: QATAR 2022 CHIEF
      625 30 GARCIA REPORT ‘NOT RELATED TO DOHA’ REUTERS MANIL A The organisers of the controversial 2022 World Cup believe the public are growing tired of hearing about allegations of wrongdoing against Qatar’s winning bid to host the tournament in eight years. The 42-page summary of
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