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16/11/2024

YouTuber Jake Paul beats boxing legend Mike Tyson in heavyweight return

Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Nov 15, with YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.

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Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Nov 15, with YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas. Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at...

13/11/2024

15 nabbed in raid on errant public entertainment outlets in Joo Chiat

Fifteen people, between 19 and 63 years of age, were arrested following an enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Nov 8 in Joo Chiat, said the police.

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Fifteen people, between 19 and 63 years of age, were arrested following an enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Nov 8 in Joo Chiat, said the police. The police said on Nov 13 the 12 men and three women were arrested for various...

12/11/2024

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12/11/2024

New government unit to resolve neighbour disputes not intended as ‘first responder’ for all cases: Edwin Tong

SINGAPORE: A new government unit with the power to investigate severe neighbour noise disputes is not meant to be the “first responder” for all cases, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong on Tuesday (Nov 12).

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Officers from the new Community Relations Unit (CRU) will assess each case and have the ability to make a judgement call on its severity.

11/11/2024

Marketers in Singapore strive for data-driven strategies but face privacy and utilization challenges

SINGAPORE: In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, data-driven strategies are becoming increasingly crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive.

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A notable 73% of marketers voiced concerns about data privacy

08/11/2024

Man, allegedly armed, shot by police in Pasir Ris Park

A man believed to be holding a weapon was shot in the arm by a police officer in Pasir Ris Park on Nov 8.

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A man believed to be holding a weapon was shot in the arm by a police officer in Pasir Ris Park on Nov 8. According to Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao, the incident happened at about 6am near a bird watching tower at the park. It added that the man appeared...

07/11/2024

Driver charged in hit-and-run accident on Nicoll Highway that killed cyclist, allegedly drove against traffic

SINGAPORE: A driver allegedly involved in a hit-and-run case that killed a cyclist along Nicoll Highway last December was charged in court on Wednesday (Nov 6).

Tan Yong Ren, 34, was slapped with seven charges, including dangerous driving causing death as a repeat offender as well as obstructing justice.

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Tan Yong Ren was charged with seven offences, with the most serious carrying a maximum jail term of 15 years.

06/11/2024

Crypto trading firm ousts S'pore partner for allegedly spiking woman's drink

DWF Labs, a crypto trading platform, has removed its Singaporean founding partner Eugene Ng from its website's team list after a woman claimed her spiked her drink at a bar in Hong Kong, according to The Block.

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DWF Labs, a crypto trading platform, has removed its Singaporean founding partner Eugene Ng from its website's team list after a woman claimed her spiked her drink at a bar in Hong Kong, according to The Block. The company in a statement on Oct 29 stated that one of its...

06/11/2024

Donald Trump wins critical swing state of Pennsylvania, securing US presidency for a second time

By making inroads in traditionally Democratic-leaning groups, the former president was able to block Vice President Kamala Harris' path to a presidency of her own.

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05/11/2024

No EWL train services between Tanah Merah and Tampines Dec 7-10

Train services will not run between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations from Dec 7 to 10, to facilitate the connection of tracks from the existing East-West Line (EWL) to the new East Coast Integrated Depot.

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Train services will not run between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations from Dec 7 to 10, to facilitate the connection of tracks from the existing East-West Line (EWL) to the new East Coast Integrated Depot. Affected passengers can take a shuttle bus service, Shuttle 7, for...

04/11/2024

Cash is King for Singaporean hawkers who resist digital payment trends

SINGAPORE: In the animated environment of the West Coast Food Centre, where many stalls proudly display QR codes for digital payments, one noodle stall makes a bold statement with its prominent “Cash Only” sign.

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“If I learn today, I will forget tomorrow,” a stall owner in his 70s expressed his struggles with payment technology

03/11/2024

3 more JCs to go high-rise when their new campuses open in 2028

Three more junior colleges (JCs) will join Eunoia JC (EJC) and go high-rise when their new campuses open in January 2028.

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Three more junior colleges (JCs) will join Eunoia JC (EJC) and go high-rise when their new campuses open in January 2028. The three JCs – Temasek JC (TJC), Anderson Serangoon JC (ASRJC) and Jurong Pioneer JC (JPJC) – will move into new campuses that will occupy smaller...

31/10/2024

Singapore corals showing signs of recovery amid global bleaching

Amid warnings of the largest recorded global bleaching event, Singapore’s corals are showing signs of recovery as sea surface temperatures began to fall, with about 20 per cent to 30 per cent of them still showing signs of bleaching.

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Amid warnings of the largest recorded global bleaching event, Singapore’s corals are showing signs of recovery as sea surface temperatures began to fall, with about 20 per cent to 30 per cent of them still showing signs of bleaching. But the marine heatwave has taken its...

30/10/2024

Court allows Ong Beng Seng to leave Singapore for medical and work trip on additional S$800K bail

SINGAPORE: On Oct 30 (Wednesday), a court permitted Malaysian tycoon Ong Beng Seng to take a 10-day trip to the United States and Europe for medical and work purposes.

Ong paid S$800,000 in cash bail on top of the S$800,000 in bail he previously paid, for a total of S$1.6 million.

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He paid S$800K cash bail on top of the S$800K bail he previously paid, for a total of S$1.6M

29/10/2024

Digital economy contributed almost 18% to Singapore's GDP in 2023, surpassing finance and insurance sector

SINGAPORE: Singapore's digital economy contributed 17.7 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, overtaking the finance and insurance sector, according to new data released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on Tuesday (Oct 29).

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SINGAPORE: Singapore's digital economy contributed 17.7 per cent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) last year, overtaking the finance and insurance sector, according to new data released by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) on Tuesday (Oct 29). This means it is now "compar...

29/10/2024

Sisters’ Islands Marine Park reopens with new features

Visitors can walk on the floating boardwalk, swim in a lagoon, and observe man-made habitats for bees, bats and kingfishers scattered throughout the island.

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Visitors can walk on the floating boardwalk, swim in a lagoon, and observe man-made habitats for bees, bats and kingfishers scattered throughout the island. Sisters’ Islands Marine Park opened on Oct 28, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy the teeming...

28/10/2024

India's Tata Technologies posts third straight drop in profit as EV demand slows

India's Tata Technologies reported a drop in profit for the third consecutive quarter, hurt by slowing global demand for electric vehicles.

Tata Technologies provides engineering and technology services to automobile, aero and heavy machinery makers. Indian EV market leader Tata Motors is its parent and also its top client.

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India's Tata Technologies reported a drop in profit for the third consecutive quarter, hurt by slowing global demand for electric vehicles.Tata Technologies provides engineering and technology services to automobile, aero and heavy machinery makers. Indian EV market leader Tata Motors is its parent....

28/10/2024

Singapore Airlines flight to Tokyo diverted to Taipei due to cracked windshield

SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo was diverted to Taipei on Monday (Oct 28) due to a "cracked windshield" mid-flight, said the airline.

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SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight bound for Tokyo was diverted to Taipei on Monday (Oct 28) due to a "cracked windshield" mid-flight, said the airline. Flight SQ636, with 249 passengers and 17 crew members on board, took off from Changi Airport at 11.07pm on Sunday and was due to touch do...