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Thousands throng Jakarta to mark unity, diversity
Crowds in the tens of thousands thronged the streets of downtown Jakarta again yesterday, but this time, it was to celebrate Indonesia's unity and diversity.The Kita Indonesia, or We Are Indonesia,...
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S'pore-made device to aid in developing cancer therapy
The idea of treating cancer with an electric field has been around for years, but it has been slow to take off because of a lack of understanding of the science behind it.Now, a team of bioengineers...
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US requires 'greater economic presence' in Asia-Pacific
The presence of the United States in the Asia-Pacific cannot be solely for containing China, perceived or otherwise, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has told US officials at a forum in California.It is...
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Will Trump derail Asian assets?
It's been a nerve-jangling year for global equities, marked by political upsets and sharp sector rotations.Even so, the MSCI All Country World Index has defied the odds with a total return of 7 per...
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The Great Outram Primary School Reunion
Closed in 1984, Outram Primary School (OPS) is long gone. But more than 150 of its former staff and pupils got together two weeks ago in its first school reunion in over 30 years.After its get-together...
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Protecting investors in dual-class listings
Dual-class shares certainly have their critics - after all, they allow company founders to maintain control by giving them superior voting rights, even after they sell off the bulk of their...
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Slow drip of privatisation signals a healthy market
I remember once having problems with a leaking tap.It was not a particularly bad leak.It was an occasional drip in which a bead of water would form at the spout, every now and again.It was not too...
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Law Society chief happy to pass on baton
Contingency fees, access to justice and access to counsel - these are key areas that the Law Society will help to shape and move in the public interest landscape here, said the society's president, Mr...
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We need to believe our children are more than just numbers
PSLE results day is all too familiar for parents in Singapore.The results and yearly sorting exercise of thousands of primary school children send many into states of mild panic, with careful analysis...
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See the real Mariah in her World
Mariah Carey wants you to know she is fabulous and she is not going to be subtle about it.While other stars at a Los Angeles press day for television critics are content to do the usual staid...
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New ringgit rules a 'pre-emptive measure'
Measures by Malaysia's central bank to encourage investors and exporters to hold the ringgit instead of the greenback are an attempt to prop up the underperforming currency, analysts said.The measures,...
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Singapore tech firm making its mark in China, US
Singapore tech company Moxian is building a growing business in China with an online platform that helps connect bricks and mortar retailers with customers.The firm's ambition also led it to an initial...
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Not that easy for Trump to cancel Obama's executive actions
During the US presidential campaign, Mr Donald Trump pledged to "cancel every unconstitutional executive action, memorandum and order issued by President (Barack) Obama".The good news was that Mr Trump...
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Firms still hiring despite mixed outlook
Business conditions improved last month as companies stepped up hiring and increased output to meet stronger demand, according to new data yesterday.The Nikkei Singapore Purchasing Managers' Index...
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Shock, sadness at sudden demise of a kind soul
He may have been soft spoken by nature, but John Gibson's heart of gold will be a quality that family and friends will remember him fondly by.The 29-year-old died after collapsing during the...
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Online platform helps channel items from hotels to charities
When the Singapore Council of Women's Organisations (SCWO) wanted new tables for its training room and cafe, it got them the free and easy way. A new online platform matched the charity to the Ibis...
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HK private equity firm drawn to S-E Asian property
A Hong Kong-based private equity firm specialising in real estate is eyeing opportunities in South-east Asia, particularly Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.Phoenix Property Investors sees the...
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F J Benjamin on SGX watch list after 3 years of losses
The tough retail scene has meant that fashion group F J Benjamin Holdings, which has now racked up losses for three consecutive years, has failed to meet the financial entry criterion set by the...
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Two Aussie developers may list on SGX
Two Australian property developers are eyeing Singapore as a place to list.One would involve Australia-listed real estate investment manager Cromwell Property Group listing some European office...
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Vive la start-up
France - famous for its wine, cheese and rich cultural heritage - is also becoming a force to be reckoned with in the start-up space.And more of these up-and-coming French firms are setting up shop in...
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