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Equity, clarity in public transport fares, at last
When the latest adjustment to public transport fares kicks in on Dec 30, commuters will see their travel expenses fall significantly.They will also say goodbye to confusing price differences between...
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Mad for Mexican
It is 8pm on a Friday night and the upbeat weekend vibes are in full swing at Mexican bar and restaurant Super Loco at Customs House.Spilling into the outdoor area of the breezy bar and restaurant is...
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Ex-elite soldier loves ballet
Russian impresario Konstantin Tachkin, 49, who founded the renowned St Petersburg Ballet Theatre in Russia in 1994, was once a member of the Soviet special forces and a specialist parachutist."I can't...
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Young talents shine on stage at ChildAid charity concert
It was another magical show at the Resorts World Theatre in Sentosa last Saturday.The second night of annual children's charity concert ChildAid held the audience in thrall from the start, when...
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Hit fake news sites where it hurts
The problem of fake news sites and the spread of misinformation and disinformation have escalated.Even though sites such as Facebook and Google can and should stem the dissemination of fake stories by...
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A taste of Cantopop history at Alan Tam's 40th anniversary concert
Fans who attended veteran singer Alan Tam's 40th anniversary concert must have left disappointed.Disappointed that despite the Cantopop singer's best efforts to cram more than 40 songs into the...
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Why experienced local operator is preferred for TEL
Local rail operators have been working closely with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to improve rail reliability.The distance travelled by trains within the MRT network before a delay of more than...
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A Singaporean soprano to watch
The Singapore Lyric Opera's annual gala concert was noteworthy this year for the presence of Singaporean soprano Felicia Teo.Her easy and effortless delivery, beautifully controlled projection,...
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Contractors in military exercise: RSAF replies
We thank Miss Tan Yulin for her feedback on Exercise Torrent.Exercise Torrent demonstrated the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) capability to generate air power from a public road, where...
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Indulge in all things Italian
Think Italian food is just about pizza and spaghetti?The International Week of Italian Cuisine, which starts today, aims to show food lovers here otherwise.The inaugural event, organised by the Italian...
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What to know about South Korean President Park Geun Hye's influence-peddling...
South Korean President Park Geun Hye, the country's first female president, is facing the biggest political crisis since coming to power in 2013.In the latest blow, prosecutors said on Nov 20 that they...
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Viral video of polar bear patting dog takes dark turn after sled dog killed...
Earlier this week, a cute video of a polar bear "patting" a dog made the Internet go "oooh" and "aaah" over the heartwarming sight.The YouTube clip was taken by part-time tour guide David De Meulles in...
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Tough challenges ahead for incoming GIC chief
The appointment of seasoned investor Lim Chow Kiat as the chief executive officer of GIC comes as the Singapore sovereign wealth fund is facing a slower rate of returns.And a range of challenges lies...
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World in watchful state after US election: PM Lee
President-elect Donald Trump, who had campaigned on an anti-trade platform, may have stoked fears of protectionism in the United States, but Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong does not see a mood of...
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Retiree's head hit continually against escalator step after fall
Retiree Lim Chwee Leong had just stepped onto an escalator at Bishan MRT station when he lost his footing, took a few steps back and fell.The back of the 64-year-old's head hit continually against a...
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More than 1 in 4 planes worldwide have Wi-Fi
Surfing in the air is increasingly becoming available for Singapore Airlines (SIA) travellers, with half of the carrier's fleet - about 50 planes - Wi-Fi friendly.More aircraft will be progressively...
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'Revamp law' to give Auditor-General more reach
While Singapore's Auditor-General has kept a low profile for decades, the special audit findings involving Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council last year have thrust the office into the...
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Doctors in Singapore treat congenital heart defect sans open heart surgery
For the first time in Singapore, doctors are able to treat a form of congenital heart defect without open heart surgery.A specially designed heart valve is delivered into the patient via a leg vein...
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Group workouts are next in-thing
Crawling around on their hands and feet, the group of 30-odd adults imitate the movement of a bear, spurred on by their instructor's shouts.This is Zuu, a high-intensity group workout that mimics...
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Little girl attacked by tiger in Saudi Arabia market
SAUDI ARABIA- Imagine spotting a tiger being walked around in a market on a leash.Footage shows one such predator being taken around the public area in the northwestern part of the kingdom - just yards...
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