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Reflecting on four transitions for a globally sustainable Singapore

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SINGAPORE - Is there any other country whose national character so closely identifies with the notion that "no man is an island"? From a quiet fishing village with few resources, Singapore - out of a "backs-to-the-wall" necessity - has gone through immense change, adaption and reinvention. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Owndays ramps up hiring, office space as it grows Singapore footprint

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SINGAPORE - Eyewear chain Owndays has set its sights on further growth with plans to ramp up its headcount in Singapore. The Japanese company, which employs 300 people here in its stores and headquarters, aims to grow this number by 30 per cent over the next three years. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Community and grassroots volunteers among National Day Awards recipients

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A total of 5,710 individuals, including public servants, community and grassroots leaders and educators, will receive National Day honours this year. Each year, the awards recognise individuals for their contributions to Singapore. Here are profiles of 13 of this year's recipients. Public Service Star (Bar) Mr Zulkefle Abdul Rahman Chairman, Kampong Chai Chee Community Club Malay Activity Executive Committee ST PHOTO: MOHD KHALID BABA It has been more than 20 years since Mr Zulkefle Abdul Rahman last lived in Kampong Chai Chee. Even so, the 72-year-old returns to the neighbourhood nearly every day - sometimes to help with community work such as distributing Covid-19 test kits, at other times to catch up with old friends. The retired operations controller got involved in community work in 1994, when Chai Chee was a new estate. "At the time, all the residents were from different parts of Singapore. I was able to help get them together, to build very strong community bonds," said Mr Zulkefle, who has lived in Sengkang for the past two decades. He speaks English, Malay and even a smattering of dialect, which helps him connect with Singaporeans of all backgrounds. "Basically, I'm able t...

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This former banker is on a mission to make investing more accessible for S’poreans in volatile times

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When global stocks started to fall in February last year due to news about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, social media and online discussion boards were flooded with questions and comments from anxious retail investors, including retirees. To address common concerns, the founding team of Endowus quickly put together a series of educational webinars to help Singaporeans understand the volatile nature of financial markets. Through the webinars hosted on YouTube, investors learnt about market risks, the importance of having a well-diversified portfolio and the difference between speculating and investing, says chief executive Gregory Van. As demand for these sessions grew, the founding team, whose members previously worked for global banks such as UBS, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, tapped into their network. They engaged fund managers, financial bloggers and experts to not just break down and explain advanced investing concepts, but also share insights and knowledge with investors of varying experience, from first-timers to veterans. Many Singaporeans are looking for ways to supplement their income, save for retirement, grow their wealth and keep up with inflation. Yet, not ...

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Celebrating National Day: How overseas S’poreans are carving out their own slice of home

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Celebrating National Day: Community in California pulls together amid crisis In April last year, with the coronavirus outbreak worsening in the United States, the Singaporean community in California came together to address their concerns about school and workplace closures, access to healthcare, and the rising level of anti-Asian sentiment. This was accomplished through initiatives by SingaporeConnect, a social club for Singaporeans in the Silicon Valley region. An official support group was set up with the help of the Singapore Consul-General in San Francisco and Singapore Global Network, a branch of the Economic Development Board that seeks to connect Singaporeans living overseas. READ MORE HERE Celebrating National Day: Battling homesickness in Perth with food, friendship Mr Fozzil Jaffar, who is a regional manager at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, used to return to Singapore four to five times a year for work. With travel restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 46-year-old Singaporean, his Malaysian wife and 19-month-old son have not been home for almost two years, and he has been hit with a strong bout of homesickness. "I miss Singapore badly, especi...

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Smaller activewear brands a hit among female athletes

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(NYTIMES) - Athleta, the activewear brand for women and girls owned by Gap, had never sponsored an athlete when it approached six-time Olympic champion sprinter Allyson Felix in 2019. The smaller company was interested in supporting Felix's career, and said it would not penalise her for losing races or choosing to have more children. She said she liked that Athleta was led by women and that it appreciated that she was a mother as well as an athlete. "It's a very pressured situation to be sponsored traditionally in track and field - it's about numbers if you don't perform, reductions and all of these things," Felix said. With Athleta, she added: "I felt like I had more value as a person and that was something I hadn't experienced before." A growing number of top women athletes, including Simone Biles and former Olympians, have been choosing to strike new types of deals with smaller activewear brands instead of traditional sponsors like Nike. Several young female runners say smaller brands are willing to work with them in different ways, like bringing them on as employees, giving them equity or involving them in new products, and that they are paying more attention to their personal ...

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New-age condos with ‘spiritual’ services

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(NYTIMES) - The Jardine apartments in Los Angeles have all the trappings of modern luxury living: touchless lifts, a rooftop gym and a pool with private cabanas. And then there's a more unusual amenity: a "spiritual concierge" who can set residents up with everything from full moon intention ceremonies to sound baths. Looking to woo buyers and renters who are open to the, well, woo-woo, several new developments around the United States are offering meditation, healers, shaman and spiritual concierge programmes - taking wellness offerings several steps beyond just on-site yoga and pilates. In an age of self-care and mental health awareness, property developers are hoping the offerings will appeal to those who have embraced spirituality as part of a wellness lifestyle. But will they scare away buyers and renters on a more traditional journey? At Gardenhouse at 8600 Wilshire in Beverly Hills, there will be monthly spiritual experiences on-site tied to lunar cycles. A cacao ceremony - that's a shaman-led "healing" that involves blessing and then drinking a traditional bitter chocolate, intention setting and dancing or movement - is on the menu. There is also a "full moon intention cere...

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Tampines HDB blocks to be coated with cool paint in pilot project for cooler living environment

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SINGAPORE - Tampines residents may enjoy a cooler living environment in the near future under a pilot project that will see some 130 Housing Board blocks painted with cool paint - a new type of paint that reflects the sun's heat. The aim is to reduce ambient temperature by up to 2 deg C. The collected data will be analysed to determine if using cool paint on building facades and pavements could be rolled out across Singapore, said the Housing Board on Saturday (Aug 7). The large-scale pilot project comes under a 10-year plan, the HDB Green Towns Programme, to make existing HDB towns more environmentally sustainable and liveable through cooling them, reducing energy consumption and recycling rainwater. On Friday, the Tampines Town Council launched a tender for cyclical repairs and redecoration works that includes using cool paint to repaint the first batch of more than 20 blocks and pavements in Tampines Street 83 and 84, among other repair works. The tender will close on Sept 1. Repainting these blocks and pavements is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of next year. The remaining blocks under the pilot will be repainted progressively. The pilot project, including its r...

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Motul supported teams revved up for title fight after MotoGP summer break

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The MotoGP is considered the pinnacle of motorcycle racing, featuring the best riders and manufacturers of 2-wheel motorsports. Having completed 9 rounds, the competition moves into the second half of the season where the championship fight is guaranteed to get more exciting. MotoGP finally returns after a 5-week summer break, with back-to-back race weekends at the famous Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The Michelin® Grand Prix of Styria will be the first race of the Austrian double-header, kicking off with free practice on Friday. Team Suzuki have scored solid points in the first half of the season Motul, the Official Lubricant Partner of 2 top teams on the MotoGP roster, Team Suzuki and Pramac Racing, has enjoyed a successful first half of the season. Having secured a podium finish in all but 2 races so far, Motul has really showcased their technical prowess with racing grade lubricants. Being an integral part of the competition's illustrious history, the French oil manufacturer continues to develop specialized lubricants designed to work in harmony with the high performance engines used in the MotoGP. The grueling nature associated with this discipline provides a vital test bench fo...

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Marina Bay Sands casino reopens after two-week closure due to Covid-19 cluster

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SINGAPORE - The Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino reopened on Thursday (Aug 5), following a two-week closure after a Covid-19 infection cluster was traced to it on July 21. MBS said its casino has implemented various precautionary measures with the reopening, which include an enhanced rostered routine testing regime for staff members who interact with guests. Employees will undergo swab tests ranging from every three days to every 28 days, depending on their vaccination status and job risk profile, it added. "The reopening comes at a time when vaccination rates among our staff have reached nearly 90 per cent," said MBS in a statement on its website. The casino was closed from July 22 for cleaning after 11 cases were linked to it, and investigations found there was likely ongoing transmission at the premises. As at Thursday night, the casino cluster has grown to 60 coronavirus cases, with one new case added on Thursday, according to the Health Ministry's daily update. Other measures the casino has put in place ahead of its reopening include limiting the number of patrons in private salons and at each gaming table, while electronic gaming machines and slots have been spaced at least 1m a...

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Penny stock Heeton is bigger than it seems

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SINGAPORE - Penny stocks are classified by many definitions. Some folks see them as small-cap issues with a market capitalisation of between $50 million and $100 million. Others classify them as shares trading at 99 cents and below. The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States classifies penny stocks as those trading under US$5 (S$6.75) a share. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Concludes Technical Cooperation Agreement with Namura Shipbuilding on LPG powered Very Large LPG/Ammonia Carrier Construction

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TOKYO, Aug 5, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a technical cooperation agreement with Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. relating to LPG(liquefied petroleum gas) powered very large gas carriers (VLGCs) and are capable of transporting both LPG and ammonia. Based on this agreement, Namura Shipbuilding will construct a LPG powered VLGCs on order from MOL Group.87,000m3 type LPG-powered large LPG/ammonia carrierMitsubishi Shipbuilding has developed an all-new type of VLGC applying its knowledge and expertise accumulated through the construction and delivery of more than 80 VLGCs and midsized LPG/ammonia carriers. Operating performance has been improved by increasing the holding capacity of the cargo tank from the earlier 83,000m3 to 87,000m3, while engineering enhancements have resulted in improved fuel efficiency. In addition, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has applied its technologies in gas handling to develop a new system capable of using LPG in the cargo hold as fuel to propel the ship. This ability to secure LPG fuel from the cargo tank has a benefit that adds flexibility for the LPG ...

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Glasstech Asia x PERAFI Webinar Attracted Global Audience from 12 Countries

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Singapore, Aug 4, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Riding on the success of the previous webinar with PERAFI (Indonesian Facade Association), the latest edition was held virtually on July 29 and focused on the international perspectives of facade design and applications. Subject-matter experts from around the world shared valuable information on tackling and overcoming challenges faced in the industry. The online sessions recognised the need to keep up to date with the latest developments and supported a better understanding of best practices in facade design and their applications for different countries. Putri Anindia from Astra Land Indonesia, hosted the webinar with the following speakers:– Anna Pravinata, Principal of Alliiance– Henry Sonten, Estimating Manager of Construction Specialties– Jayrold Bautista, Associate TS&D Scientist of Dow Performance Silicones– Monique Suksmaningsih, Regional Board Director of Broadway Malyan The webinar commenced with an understanding of facade design considerations in cold climates which was shared by Anna Pravinata, Principal of Alliiance. Attendees learnt about the factors to take note of such as thermal value, occupant comfort and durability. ...

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The 26th edition of World AI Show shed light on the need to accelerating the adoption of AI in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA, Aug 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Malaysia played host to the most content-rich virtual conference on Artificial Intelligence and related future-tech on Friday, 23 July 2021. Hosted by Trescon, World AI Show convened over 300 online participants that included major stakeholders of Malaysia's AI ecosystem including government authorities, top AI experts and solution providers. The online conference featured leading AI organizations such as Dataiku and Denodo to discuss Malaysia's AI prospects.The conference was themed on assisting key government entities and private enterprises in developing a comprehensive AI roadmap and also how Artificial Intelligence can disrupt that one does business and generate value.The event focused on key topics such as AI-driven innovation in the new normal; the road to efficient deployment of AI; human and machine interface to detect cyber threats and risks; how data virtualization accelerates ML and AI projects; AI framework and technological infrastructure strategies for the Malaysian and APAC Government authorities; powering data with AI and much more.Some of the top speakers who attended the event that took place on 23 July 2...

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Moonstake to Host Joint Webinar with Partner IOST on 12 August 2021

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SINGAPORE, Aug 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - On 12 August 2021, Moonstake will be taking part in a joint webinar co-hosted with our strategic partner, IOST, at 7PM Singapore Time/ 11AM UTC. The event will center around our collaboration to enable IOST staking on Moonstake wallet and how both of our projects are accelerating the growth of staking. This webinar will be useful for those who want to learn more about the IOST ecosystem and its value to crypto users through the partnership with Moonstake.IOST is an enterprise-level blockchain network developed for online service providers. It utilizes a unique, breakthrough consensus algorithm called "Proof of Believability" (PoB) that allows high transaction throughput speeds while all the nodes stay compliant. IOST is one of the Big Four public chains with a rich user base and real applicability alongside Ethereum, EOS, and TRON with 500,000 community members, over 20 countries worldwide, over 400 nodes, top staking economy, and growing.Moonstake successfully integrated IOST staking functionality along with the IOST account creation into our wallets through technical partnership in May 2021. Since then, we've contributed...

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Bluewill U.S. Online Shopping Platform launch on August 4

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SANTA MONICA, CA, Aug 4, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Bluewill, is pleased to launch its North America shopping platform on Wed, August 4, 2021 (PST). All Bluewill products will be available for the US opening, at www.Bluewill.com. With the volatile markets of 2020-2021, people prefer to shop online, with E-commerce catching and finally surpassing offline retail in terms of annual sales. Many shops and merchants have tried to capture this growing market, offering low prices, but product quality and service guarantees often end up lacking in the end. This will continue in the coming months and years, but there are also some positive changes taking place. The Bluewill team is working hard to bring something new!A brand new way of shopping, 'Sharing is Saving'Bluewill brings a new concept to e-commerce, 'Sharing is Saving'. Achieve a lower price by creating or participating in '2 People Group' or '5 People Group' after clicking "Group Purchase" in lower right corner of product page, shopping with up to 70% discounts. People could buy the same product with their friends, family, neighbors by sharing links through Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Pinterest etc, or ev...

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Honda Shares First Information on the New NSX Type S, the Final Model of the Second-generation NSX Supercar

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TOKYO, Aug 3, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today released initial information on the new limited production NSX Type S, which is scheduled to be officially introduced before the end of the month. Striving to be a model with outstanding dynamic performance, yet that anyone can be comfortable driving, the second-generation NSX was introduced in August 2016, inheriting the "human-centered supercar" concept put forward by the first-generation NSX. Moreover, the second-generation NSX proposes a "New Sports eXperience," made possible by this new-era supercar which features three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, an original Honda electrification technology, and realizes high-level responsiveness and handling performance, not possible with an engine alone. The new NSX Type S will be the final model of the second-generation NSX, and the development team pursued enhancements to performance and design with the goal to create a model that goes beyond all NSX models that came before. Initial information on the NSX Type S released today is available at the following URL.URL：https://www.honda.co.jp/NSX/new/ (Japanese only)- NSX Type S: A special model devel...

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NParks working with town councils to stop use of poison in wildlife control measures

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SINGAPORE - The National Parks Board (NParks) is working with town councils to stop the use of poison in animal control measures. Senior Minister of State for National Development Sim Ann told Parliament on Tuesday (Aug 3) that NParks does not use poison in its efforts to control pest birds. "NParks is also working with the town councils to encourage them to move away from the use of toxins and to adopt animal control measures and practices that are humane and safe," she said. Ms Sim was responding to questions from Mr Louis Ng (Nee Soon GRC), who asked if NParks could stop the practice of poisoning wild animals as it is often not only members of the target species that die. "There's a huge knock-on effect. Just recently, Acres rescued a white-bellied sea eagle which had consumed the poisoned wildlife," Mr Ng said, referring to the non-governmental organisation, the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (Acres). "Thankfully, it has recovered and was released back into the wild but there are many cases where cats, dogs and other animals consume the poisoned animal and subsequently dies. "So can I ask whether we can stop this practice? Not have measures in place during the p...

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Toyota Launches New Land Cruiser

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Toyota City, Japan, Aug 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has launched its new Land Cruiser today, August 2.Supporting lives, livelihoods, and more fulfilling lifestyles all over the worldLaunched in August 1951, the Land Cruiser was originally known as the "Toyota BJ," a four-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with a powerful engine. In the 70 years since, it has sought to deliver safety and security to diverse customers and other people involved with the vehicle.All over the world, the Land Cruiser has supported lives, livelihoods, and more fulfilling lifestyles, and promised to take people anywhere and everywhere, and come back alive and safe. Now, the Land Cruiser's essence of "reliability, durability, and off-road performance" has further evolved, based on the actual usage situations of its global customers. A cumulative total of approximately 10.6 million units--and more than 300,000 units(1) a year--are being cherished by customers in 170 countries and regions all over the world.Completely redesigned: Inheritance and evolution, easy to drive and difficult to tireThe new Land Cruiser 300 Series is a complete redesign of...

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Eisai’s Anti-Epileptic Drug Fycompa Approved In China As Monotherapy For Partial-Onset Seizures And Pediatric Indication For Partial-Onset Seizures

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TOKYO, Aug 2, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that its in-house discovered and developed anti-epileptic drug (AED) Fycompa (generic name: perampanel) has obtained two additional approvals as "a monotherapy for partial-onset seizures" and "an adjunctive treatment / a monotherapy for pediatric indication for partial onset seizures in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older" in China from the National Medical Products Administration.Fycompa has already been approved in China as an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in patients with epilepsy 12 years of age and older. Through this approval, Fycompa is now available in China as a monotherapy and an adjunctive treatment for partial-onset seizures (with or without secondarily generalized seizures) in patients with epilepsy 4 years of age and older. The approval covering monotherapy for partial-onset seizures was based on subgroup analysis estimating monotherapy safety and efficacy within clinical studies of Fycompa as adjunctive therapy (Study 304, 305, 306, and 335) conducted globally including the United States, Europe and Chi...