They aim to make the Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS) as iconic as the six Majors that feature annually around the world.
But, for the first run of its 10-year contract this December, new race organiser Ironman…
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Coach Santos orchestrates Portugal revival
Portugal head into Monday morning’s (Singapore time) Euro 2016 final after another disciplined performance, proving again in their 2-0 win over Wales that they perform like a well-rehearsed orchestra rather than a solo act.
Portugal turning into unbeatables
SEMI-FINAL
PORTUGAL 2
(Cristiano Ronaldo 50, Luis Nani 53)
WALES 0
Heavy lies the favourites’ tag.
The burden proved too much for Wales in the end…
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Man robs Standard Chartered bank in Holland Village
In a rare robbery, a man, believed to be a Caucasian, walked into a bank at bustling Holland Village yesterday morning and escaped on foot with thousands of dollars.
Scant details have emerged on how he pulled off the robbery…
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He looked very lost, I gave him a hug
The elderly woman stood in the master bedroom, shocked and worried.
Her younger brother, Mr Tan Kok Keng, 67, lay motionless near the door of the room.
Madam Tan Hoon Choo and…
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Man dies after bus hits him at interchange exit
An elderly man died after he was hit by a SBS Transit bus outside Toa Payoh bus interchange early yesterday.
The service 235 bus was turning left from the interchange to Toa Payoh Lorong 6 at around 6.15am when the accident…
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Robots put several skilled jobs in S’pore at risk: Study
SINGAPORE – In Scotland, companies are trying out robots that can read the financial market to dispense advice to investors, as automation in the services sector takes off.
Such technological advancements might bring about more opportunities for…
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On a mission to sendsmells, tastes virtually
In the third of a series of reports on the highlights of the Singapore Science Festival this year, we look how scientists are making it possible to create virtual worlds real enough to smell and taste.
SINGAPORE – See animals in a zoo that are so real, that…
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Not all business efforts at conservation are greenwashing, says expert
SINGAPORE – Conservation scientists and palm oil and pulp companies make strange bedfellows – or do they?
Conservation opportunities exist in business, and scientists can help companies that want to do the right thing, argued Indonesia-based conservation…
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TODAY’s brief, Friday, July 8
Nato leaders meet to discuss Brexit
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) leaders will meet on Friday, where they are expected to discuss Britain’s June 23 shock exit vote from the European Union (EU). United States President Barack Obama and German…
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