Today, 16 December 2015

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    39 1 TODAY mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2015 MCI (P) 021/06/2015 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2015 MCI(P) 021/06/2015 TODAY TODAYONLI NE .COM WE SET YOU THINKING mediacorp WEDNESDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2015 MCI(P) 021/06/2015
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      133 2 .•vv$. FUEL TECHNOLOGY Synergy Get your Esso Synergy golf umbrella. Spend a minimum of $50 on Synergy fuel and redeem a golf umbrella for 200 Smiles Points, or pump Synergy Supreme to redeem with just 150 Smiles Points. Synergy Titanium available from 14 Dec 2015 to 3 Jan 2016 Synergy
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      73 2 11 December to 1 January 2016 1 FESTIVE BUFFET AT THE CARVERY FROM $45++ FOR ADULTS, $25++ FOR CHILDREN Enjoy to-go jolly treats at The Coffee Belt and Countdown to 2016 with us at Aqua Luna! Dine with us and stand a chance to win a brand new Prada Tessuto
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      73 2 (2nd Edition) 11 December to 1 January 2016 1 FESTIVE BUFFET AT THE CARVERY FROM $45++ FOR ADULTS, $25++ FOR CHILDREN Enjoy to-go jolly treats at The Coffee Belt and Countdown to 2016 with us at Aqua Luna! Dine with us and stand a chance to win a brand new Prada Tessuto
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      38 3 Nescafe GOLD BLEND Barista A Gift Of GOLD Cafe Style Coffee At One Touch Barista A 0 t LNescafe GOLD INTENSE V BARISTA stole PREMIUM INSTANT COFFEE WITH FINELY GROUND COFFEE SEANS > AVAILABLE IN SELECTED LEADING SUPERMARKETS HYPERMARKETS
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  • hot news hot news
    • Article
      More than 90% of CPF e-services restored; board warns of fake website
      691 4 SINGAPORE Online services by the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board catering to more than 90 per cent of e-transactions were restored last night, after its website faced technical problems at the start of December and went offline in
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      Most of CPF online services restored; board warns of fake website
      694 4 (2nd Edition)  -  FRANCIS LAW SINGAPORE Online services by the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board catering to more than 90 per cent of e-transactions were restored last night, after its website faced technical problems at the start of December and went offline
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      Lock icon US weighs risk of Beijing tensions over maritime patrols
      576 6 Navy ‘unlikely’ to perform another S China Sea freedom-of-navigation exercise this year AGENCIES WASHINGTON The United States Navy is unlikely to carry out another patrol within 12 nautical miles of Chinesebuilt islands in the South China Sea this year as officials
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      Lock icon BRITISH FILM CREW VIEW NEW RUNWAY ON ISLAND, INFURIATE CHINESE NAVY
      312 6 AGENCIES A BBC film crew recently flew near reclaimed islands in the South China Sea, provoking a furious response from the Chinese Navy before the crew escaped safely. The crew flew close enough to Mischief Reef to see cement
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      Lock icon US Navy commander fears S China Sea arms race
      598 8 REUTERS TOKYO The United States Pacific Fleet Commander has warned of a possible arms race in the disputed South China Sea that could engulf the region, as nations become increasingly tempted to use military force instead of international law to settle
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      Lock icon US expected to sell frigates to Taiwan despite Chinese anger
      615 9 REUTERS WASHINGTON The Obama administration is expected to authorise the sale of two guided-missile frigates to Taiwan this week, said United States congressional sources, in spite of China’s opposition to the deal. The sale would mark the first time in
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      New private-home sales up 39% in Nov
      666 10  -  INCREASE MAINLY BECAUSE OF HIGH TAKE-UP AT NEWLY LAUNCHED THE POIZ RESIDENCES ANGELA TENG angelateng@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Sales of new private homes jumped 39 per cent last month from October, mainly due to the high take-up at the newly launched The Poiz Residences in
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      New loan among options to help public-rental tenants own homes again
      644 11 SINGAPORE A second concessionary loan from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) could be offered to tenants of public-rental housing to help them own a home again under the Fresh Start Housing Scheme, National Development Minister Lawrence Wong said
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      77 4 SWISS MADE Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Nova features the best of two luminous technologies Luminox Light Technology (LLT) which glows continuously in the dark for up to 25 years, and Super-LumiNova for that extra edge in exceptional night visibility. o 'o^r x° Available at: Tangs at Tang Plaza; Tangs VivoCity;
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      77 4 (2nd Edition) SWISS MADE Luminox Navy SEAL Colormark Nova features the best of two luminous technologies Luminox Light Technology (LLT) which glows continuously in the dark for up to 25 years, and Super-LumiNova for that extra edge in exceptional night visibility. o 'o^r x° Available at: Tangs at Tang Plaza; Tangs VivoCity;
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      435 5 BROUGHT TO YOU BY Use your UnionPay Card for a different offer every day DEC 16 1-FOR-1 UnionPay brings you 10 festive promotions this Christmas season. Launched in 2002, UnionPay Cards are widely accepted in Singapore. Whether you’re grocery-shopping at Giant, Cold Storage or Sheng Siong, or stocking up on
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      205 6 HOT NEWS U.S. NAVY COMMANDER FEARS SOUTH CHINA SEA ARMS RACE 8 Wit N /V Travel Insurance x 30% off Single Trip Plans a free gift* With TravellerShield travel insurance, you can enjoy your adventures to the fullest. And get to do more and worry less, wherever you go. Buy
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      389 7 HOLLAND ft BARRETT MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM US TO YOU. CHECK OUT OUR FESTIVE SPECIALS. r>, the good life i INI •IIKIIII 9 A I •lira ii[tat •i: IRVAU•] r= I[• KM I ■•lUCJ I# Not a Jay Gee VIP member? Sign up in store today! K€P TOP A CM <M
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      234 8 RafflesDental RafflesMedical Your Trusted Partner for Health We are CHAS clinics Enjoy your Pioneer Generation CHAS subsidies with us! If you are a Pioneer Generation, or CHAS card holder, you can visit our CHAS GP and Dental clinics for subsidised outpatient medical care. Pioneers who wish to apply for the
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      453 9 PREDBTOR Conquer New Worlds VC' Predator 8 [GT-810] Gaming Tablet Intel® Atom™ x7-Z8700 processor (Quad-core, 1.6GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.4GHz, 2MB cache] Android™ 5.1 [Lollipop] 8.0" FHD IPS Multi-Touch Screen LIST PRICE: $699 2GB RAM, B2GB eMMC > BMP rear camera BMP front camera Predator Quadio with 4
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      244 10 ESSEC GLOBAL BBA Prepare yourself for an international career in business e l tsstc ESSEC Asia-Pacific campus at Nepal Hill, Singapore Established in 1907 in Paris, France, ESSEC Business School is an academic institution of excellence which has been characterized by its pioneering spirit throughout its history. Ranked no. 1
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  • comment & analysis
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      Lock icon Propaganda a bet that won’t pay off for Alibaba
      850 12  -  SCMP WILL LOSE ITS EDGE IF IT YIELDS TO CHINESE CENSORS ADAM MINTER Adam Minter is an American writer based in Asia, where he covers politics, culture and business. BLOOMBERG Late Friday night, Alibaba’s Jack Ma joined Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as
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      How discounts affect enjoyment
      868 13  -  BUY SOMETHING ON SALE ONLY IF YOU PLAN TO USE IT RIGHT AWAY LEONARD LEE Leonard Lee is associate professor of marketing and dean’s chair at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. The festive year-end season never fails to bring out throngs of shoppers
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      46 12 OLYMPUS PEN fyUf PEN, !W\ STijLF <r. i Customise your camera to suit your style 1-31 December 2015 Free Gifts OWMPO? Additional Olympus Battery q $50 Olympus Voucher worth $90 *Vi fig Sandisk Connect Wireless Stick 1 Worth $49 Find out more at www.shopatolympus.com.sg/mypenmystyle 0 0
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      147 13 A 360° Development for Your Child's Exceptional Learning 360 DHAPLUS i ■w J r •vt Meadjohnsotr Promotion period: 1 31 December 2015 total purchase with minimum $180 spend on any participating Enfa A+ products 1 in a single receipt. A Terms and conditions apply. Participating products; Enfamama, Enfamil A+ Stage
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      383 14 a-reih A P E R A -The Chronicles m o AT APERIA From Now till 10 TAN 2016 I d Coffee Charm Free assorted X'mas Cookies (200g) worth $10.90 with every X'mas Log Cake m m mm mm mi m m Hockjiua Tonic Golden Cow Special Grade Cave Bird's Nest
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      131 15 MARIGOLD For health. For life. MARIGOLD POWERBEANS. MADE WITH ALL-NATURAL NON-GMO SOYA BEANS FROM CANADA. i I V .V t f i Only 100% top-grade Canadian soya beans go into MARIGOLD PowerBeans Fresh Soya Milk. They are specially selected to ensure purity and quality. What’s more, they are non-GMO (genetically
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  • voices
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      Productivity a corporate drive, not an individual one
      344 16  -  FROM EDMUND SUM SIEW KEE I disagree with the proposal that bonuses should depend on a department’s productivity, let alone a team’s or an individual’s. The measurement of productivity is fraught with possible complications (“Productivity-based reward system is a must”; Dec 9).
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      Boost productivity by focusing on customer experience
      331 16  -  FROM WONG SHIH SHEN I refer to the letter “Do more to address weak innovation, productivity” (Dec 1). Perhaps the Government and commercial enterprises here should focus on customer experience as a key initiative. One aspect of customer experience is to focus on
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      Mutual inclusion, respect the keys to a safer world
      396 17  -  FROM SUBANA HALL Recently, my 10-year-old asked me worriedly if the people who killed hundreds in Paris would do it again. There is a cloud of concern on her mind that there may be more atrocity; she wants it to stop,
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      Chennai can set the stage for a revolution in urban planning
      298 17  -  FROM MADURAI D PADMANABHAN I agree with the commentary “Chennai floods a wake-up call for India” (Dec 9). At the same time, just as the Chinese word for crisis embodies the symbol for opportunity, the people of Chennai can
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      Clarification
      66 17 In the report “Para Games close on a high note for S’pore” (Dec 10), we quoted Minister Grace Fu as saying: “Malaysian swimmer Yeo Yi Lin collapsed moments before her 50m Freestyle race, but nevertheless carried on and finished the race.” The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth has
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      65 16 Visit our Showroom on UP TO 50%OFF 18th– 20th DEC 11am 9pm 11 Woodlands Close #10-33, Woodlands 11 YEAR END SALE SPINALREST LUXURY Usual Price $3799 PROMOTION PRICE $1699 (With Free Bedframe Free Bedding Accessories worth $200!!!) 7-Zone Natural Latex with Pillow Plush Top Spinal Zone Pocketed Coil System. STORAGE
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      40 16 Interactive Chemistry Physics Exam Preparation Starting in December For O Levels, Combined Science (Chem/Physics), Chemistry and Physics For A levels H1 H2 Chemistry To register for individual and small group coaching registration, call Science Ventures Learning Hub at 9106 7505
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      47 16 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices LETTER PRODUCTIVITY GAINS NOT BENEFICIAL IF EMPLOYERS DON’T SHARE PROFITS Scan the QR code using the reader app on your smartphone, or you can visit bit.ly/ ltrproductivity for the letter from Liu Rijing.
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      94 17 si t a a Genting Resort DIRECT FROM EUROPE p itnfe’TTJJ:' Kl .'T. mm i v W ■n 'M-'. ■>: J f- IBS pm V -’fe, *-r V J *T* W-'SfSPK >* 1 -s?, n ,.BSF '>■ ’v* 4 iSPV #W m •W':,::;2 rrf^j > m i «r r A
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Cat killings in Yishun prompt appeal for sharing of footage
      464 18  -  In-vehicle camera recordings sought to help with investigations YISHUN MP FORMS GRASSROOTS RESPONSE TEAM VALERIE KOH valeriekohsf@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE With no leads surfacing after scanning through months of TV surveillance footage, investigators are turning to new measures, such as putting up
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      80% of bus driver positions filled, says Tower Transit
      454 20 ‘ALL NEW BUS-CAPTAIN HIRES ARE S’POREANS OR PRs’ SINGAPORE Tower Transit, the incoming third public-transport operator, has filled 80 per cent of its 750 busdriver positions, the United Kingdombased company said yesterday. Its hires include about 300 new drivers who are
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      Amos Yee to be interviewed by police for offensive remarks
      231 20  -  NEO CHAI CHIN SINGAPORE —The police said officers will interview teenage blogger Amos Yee “upon his return to Singapore”, in connection with investigations into religiously offensive remarks made online. Yee, 17, was to have shown up at Jurong Police Division
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      Lock icon Women who give birth have lower risk of lung cancer: Study
      631 22  -  STACEY LIM staceylim@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE A nationwide study has found that childbirth lowers the risk of lung cancer in women by at least 44 per cent. It also found that eight in 10 women who have lung cancer are non-smok-ers,
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      169 18 Present this for a S$50* GIFT VOUCHER! REEBONZ YOUR WORLD OF LUXURY The Best XMAS SALE REEBONZ SPACE, 24 RAFFLES PLACE, CLIFFORD CENTRE #07-07 17-18 DEC (12 -8 PM) 19 DEC (I I AM -6 PM) Storewide Discounts: UP TO 70% OFF EXCLUSIVELY FOR CITI CREDIT CARDMEMBERS ADDITIONAL 5% OFF
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      229 19 BROUGHT TO YOU BY Whip up a festive feast with ready-to-cook dishes What do you do in such a situation? Keep calm and let Cold Storage help with its range of ready-to-cook festive offerings. Pre-packaged, ready-to-cook meats and dishes give you the opportunity to whip up a feast in a
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      206 20 Wm NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL 53y UNIVERSITY ENGINEE r YDUfi CTJVH PERSPE ith a globffl-lffiBteiffl Of) 2) fslpld f BO. AT U j ’M, m i i 4-Year Part-Time Proaramme August 2016 Intake BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES SCHOOL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE
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      61 22 OF THE [PASSIVE /I7/GHTV fTIVSTERIDUS Now till 28 Feb 2016 THE ANNEXE, SCIENCE CENTRE SINGAPORE www.science.edu.sg A 7 e. JM i v r r r ‘m. m m 9- V" booklet i vit/j I?© ■4 Dive into an underwater-themed journey in Asia Pacific's largest animatronics showcase of prehistoric sea monsters!
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      292 23 Tvm Santa uses his W data bundle when he’s overseas. Data Passport is available in 29 destinations across Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA. B v y A c A F v r i i. W 4 V I II ft w .-■> 3* i Stim. L ■V Stay connected
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  • health
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      Lock icon IVF couples seek ‘embryo screening’ overseas to improve pregnancy chances
      946 24  -  Health Ministry reviewing a proposal to offer the technique on a trial basis at an assisted-reproduction centre here TECHNIQUE CURRENTLY NOT ALLOWED IN SINGAPORE EVELINE GAN eveline@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE Despite shelling out over S$100,000 for multiple in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments in
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      HELP FOR COUPLES WITH INHERITABLE GENETIC DISORDERS
      127 24 While pre-implantation genetic screening is currently not allowed in Singapore, couples with known inheritable genetic disorders such as thalassaemia and haemophilia may use a procedure called pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) to identify specific genetic abnormality in embryos, to prevent the disorders from being
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      96 24 WinBeautex LL VM f' m 3^ i mat (7 Winners) 1 st Prize Philips 65 Inch Slim Smart Full HDlllEDBW Worth $4569 RhilipsTSO Samsung Galaxy Note 5 4G+ Worth $1088 ©ajossMBsoi] JJJ GoPro HER04 Black Edition Worth $750 GO-CHDHX-401 Rites© (20 Winners) A Pair of Attraction Tickets at Sentosa worth
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      321 24 h tt ft a Ma Kuang Healthcare Group Re Ltd ADVERTISEMENT Mouth Ulcer "Everybody loves to eat, and we are really lucky to be in Singapore as lots of delicious foods can be found all over the island. However, if a small ulcer forms inside your mouth, eating becomes a
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  • china&india
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      302 27 j turn I 1 K vr umi *v*. •H lb A Tt ■>*, A suv r/ \VM L_K THE FORCE AWAKENS In Cinemas 17 Dec Get ready for an experience that is out of this world only at VivoCity! Discover more on the latest STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS movie
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      434 28 iwp NANYANG L i_ THE INNOVATIVE POLYTECHNIC 0 SINGAPORE WORKFORCE SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS asian culinary institute Singapore Asian Culinary Institute (ACI) of Singapore is a joint collaboration between the Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP). We provide quality training to help professionalise Singapore's Food Beverage Services industry and support
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      160 29 aa AX THE FORCE AWAKENS \VM D UN TM IN CINEMAS DECEMBER 17 PAJ&ST£R CRAVINGS t': aa A A A \x 'AN <5 n *V •V Sf t as ‘f 6" sub 16 oz drink m 0 1 w® i, ROAST BEEF COLLECT ALL 4 STAR WARS KEYCHAINS WITH ABOVE
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  • world
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      Lock icon Riyadh announces 34-state Islamic military coalition to fight terrorism
      520 30 FOLLOWS CALL BY U.S. PRESIDENT FOR MIDDLE EAST ALLIES TO DO MORE IN FIGHT AGAINST ISLAMIC STATE AGENCIES WASHINGTON/DUBAI Saudi Arabia yesterday announced the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism, according to a joint statement published on
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      Lock icon Typhoon kills four, cuts power in Philippines
      563 31 MANILA Tattered lanterns, festive lights and tin roofs littered towns in the central Philippines yesterday after Typhoon Melor swept through, killing at least four people and leaving millions without power ahead of Christmas. Distraught survivors surveyed their damaged homes on the eve of
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      Lock icon Abe sells charms of country life to the elderly
      1258 32 Relocation plan aims to tackle the infrastructure strain Japan’s ageing population places on Tokyo BLOOMBERG TOKYO Mayor Yukio Takano has a problem. Since 1980, the number of children in his Tokyo ward has halved while the elderly population has doubled, and
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      48 30 THEATRE OMNI f A Sun NEW DIGITAL MOVIE t’l Follow Coyote, a fun Native American character, as he explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun. Brilliant Colour Images Superb Surround Sound SE Asia's Largest Nanoseam Dome Screen 21 JurongTown Hall Road Singapore *****3 (65)6425 2500 www.omnitheatre.com.sg
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      165 30 9 u K. rvxai St r THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON AT NOVOTEL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Savour the taste of Christmas and New Year with Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay at The Square Restaurant as we present a sumptuous buffet spread featuring our signature treats alongside complimentary festive delights, you’re
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      286 32 Dec 19, 2015 10am 9pm Singapore Sports Hub FREE RCTIVITIES FOR THE FRMILV TO CELEBRRTE PRRERTHOOD IR SIRGRPORE! 8 PLflv zones Bring the family down and soak up the fun with a total of 8 play zones line-up for you! That includes aiming and shooting at Game Zone, and art
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  • business
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      Lock icon Bizarre theory says Fed hike may spur inflation
      608 34 Suggests higher interest rates project economic strength which promotes spending IDEA RUNS COUNTER TO EVERYTHING TAUGHT IN ECONOMICS 101 BLOOMBERG NEW YORK Many economists are so perplexed by the lack of inflation in the United States after years of unprecedented monetary stimulus
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      Lock icon 4Fingers eyes global growth after opening in M’sia
      722 35  -  LEE YEN NEE leeyennee@med iacorp.com .sg SINGAPORE It might have seemed as if 4Fingers Crispy Chicken had found the recipe to success when long queues became a common occurrence at its ION Orchard outlet, but the company took almost five years to
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    • Article
      CDL, Alpha Investment in S$1.1b office venture
      595 36 Deal allows City Developments to recycle capitalfor growth plans says Chairman KwekLengBeng S I N G A P O R E City Developments (CDL) has joined hands with Alpha Investment Partners, Keppel Land’s real estate fund management arm, in a S$1.1 billion office
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      Lock icon StanChart axes top bankers in energy M&A team
      481 38 REUTERS SINGAPORE British lender Standard Chartered, whose largest shareholder is Temasek Holdings, has axed at least half-a-dozen oil and gas advisory banking roles in recent weeks, ending an eight-year attempt to build a global energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) team as new
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