[ad_1] LONDON: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been absent from the ATP Finals title match for the past two years, replaced by younger rivals looking to break their monopoly. Instead of the “Big Three”, it was Dominic Thiem and Daniil Medvedev who took center stage at London’s …
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[ad_1] Seoul: South Korea reported another daily increase of more than 200 new COVID-19 cases on Monday (Nov. 23), a day after it tightened social distancing rules as it battled a third wave of infections. The daily count of 271 new cases was a drop from the 330 reported on …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – On Monday (November 23) the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced financing of up to 25 billion yuan ($ 5.11 billion) for Singapore banks in a new initiative. The scheme improves the liquidity of the yuan and supports the ability of banks to meet the growing trading …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The trial of a Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officer who was accused of assaulting a man multiple times to obtain a drug confession began on Monday (November 23). The officer, 33-year-old Vengedesh Raj Nainar Nagarajan, denied allegations of voluntarily causing harm to obtain a confession from Malaysian …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Sembcorp Marine (SembMarine) shares rallied nearly 13% on Monday (Nov 23) thanks to strong turnover, and market watchers attributed the rise to “short cycles,” an increase in crude prices, broader optimism about vaccines and renewed hopes of a merger. Within the first two hours …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Consumers have expressed concern that the plan to give Singaporeans $ 100 in tourism vouchers to spend on the island may be too inconvenient for some to use. Starting next month, those 18 and older will receive SingapoRediscovers coupons online to spend on local attractions, hotel stays …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE: Singapore reported five new cases of COVID-19 as of noon on Monday (Nov 23), the Ministry of Health (MINSA) said. All cases were imported and placed on a stay-at-home notice or isolated upon arrival in Singapore, the Health Ministry added. Ad Ad There were no cases of local …
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[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is close to declaring that 89 Chinese aerospace and other companies have military ties, preventing them from buying a variety of American products and technology, according to a preliminary copy of the list seen by Reuters. The list, if released, could further increase trade tensions …
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[ad_1] Mon, Nov 23, 2020 – 6:30 pm Stories that you may have missed Singapore’s GDP is forecast to contract between 6% and 6.5% in 2020; expected rebound next year: MTI GDP is projected to grow between 4% and 6% in 2021, as the world’s major economies rebound from the …
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[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Four people, ages 15 to 21, are being investigated for their alleged involvement in a fraud case involving about $ 12,200, police said on Monday (November 23). It comes after a report was made on November 15 at midnight about two unknown people on a dating website …
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