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Unesco heritage status a matter of pride and concern in China

Two historical sites in China recently made it into the Unesco World Heritage list, bringing the number of such sites in the country to 50.China looks set to claim the title as the world leader as soon...

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Murdered engineer's kin troubled by reports of impersonator

The parents of murdered engineer Cui Yajie, who are believed to have arrived in Singapore from China yesterday, are alarmed by reports that a man had impersonated the father to get donations, said a...

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Why eating pork won't cut risk of kidney failure

There is still a misconception that pork is white meat, said dietitians, responding to a study of over 60,000 Chinese adults here which found that eating more red meat is linked to an increased risk of...

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7 in 10 NTU undergrads found jobs early

Seven in 10 students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have secured jobs even before they graduate this week, according to a preliminary survey conducted last month.About 5,000 graduates took...

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A peek into 100 HDB homes

Cookie-cutter, confined and sterile - this was the impression Singapore permanent residents Eitaro Ogawa and Tamae Iwasaki had of Housing Board flats a few years ago.After the husband and wife...

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StanChart launches video banking for S'pore, Malaysia

Image: Category: NewsBusinessPublication Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 16:00Keywords: Standard CharteredExternal URL: StanChart launches video banking for S'pore, MalaysiaSend to mobile app: Byline:...

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The art of dying well

"I'm not afraid of death," Woody Allen had once said. "I just don't want to be there when it happens."Alas, death does come looking for us. Despite being a practising doctor for many years and having...

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Seven experiences I gained in Japan

Last autumn, I visited a friend in Kyoto - my first vacation to Japan in almost three decades.I went without a fixed itinerary but secretly told myself to accomplish a number of things while...

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Life interview with tailor Thomas Wong: True master of the craft

Master tailor Thomas Wong is carefully tracing a razor-sharp pair of scissors around some indigo suit fabric at his atelier on the third floor of a shophouse along Boat Quay.The 69-year-old's deft...

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McFranchise: Investors can grab bite of business

Image: Category: NewsBusinessPublication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 14:00Keywords: McDonald'sfranchiseExternal URL: McFranchise: Investors can grab bite of businessSend to mobile app: Byline: Lee...

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Motorcyclist critically injured after tree falls on him

A motorcyclist was critically injured when he was struck by a falling tree while riding to work.Mr Lee Kar Choon, 23, a Malaysian, was on his way to his job in the production line at a...

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Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker: For the great outdoors

The Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker camera is not your usual action camera.It is a tough action camera that can take some punishment.It can be submerged to a depth of 30m, stand up to 100kg of crushing...

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Strong greenback, weak gaming hit MBS' Q2 revenue

Image: Category: NewsBusinessPublication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 15:00Keywords: Marina Bay SandsrevenuegamblingExternal URL: Strong greenback, weak gaming hit MBS' Q2 revenueSend to mobile...

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Changi ranks 3rd in traveller spending

Changi is one of only three airports that raked in more than US$1.5 billion (S$2 billion) in spending by travellers last year.Actual amounts were not stated but Changi was ranked third, behind South...

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Soo Kee Group launches bullion business

Image: Category: NewsBusinessPublication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 15:00Keywords: singapore companiesinvestmentExternal URL: Soo Kee Group launches bullion business Send to mobile app: Byline:...

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Curvy premium display ideal for work and play

The LG 34UC98 UltraWide monitor has the most pronounced curve among all the curved monitors in the market.As a result, it seems to wrap around my field of view, creating a sense of immersion unrivalled...

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Smart kitchen system checks food wastage

Image: Category: NewsSoShiokRefreshEatPublication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 14:30Keywords: kitchenadvanced technologyFood wasteExternal URL: Smart kitchen system checks food wastageSend to...

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Cleaner, homeowner connect at a click

Help is just a mouse click or a tab on the smartphone away for almost any thing, from cleaning the house to walking the dog, and baby and elderly care, as providers of such service strive to stand out...

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Malaysian durian tours are all the rage despite poor harvest

Image: Category: NewsSoShiokPublication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 12:46External URL: Malaysian durian tours are all the rage despite poor harvestSend to mobile app: Source: Story Type: Others

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Outages: SGX takes steps to speed up recovery

Image: Category: NewsBusinessPublication Date: Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 14:00Keywords: SGXExternal URL: Outages: SGX takes steps to speed up recoverySend to mobile app: Byline: Wong Wei HanSource:...

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