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Singapore firms warned over swimmer Schooling ads
AFP, Published on 19/08/2016
» SINGAPORE - Singaporean companies trying to cash in on the euphoria over local swimmer Joseph Schooling's Olympic gold medal have been told to stop unauthorised commercial campaigns.
Alleged global match-fixer rearrested in Singapore
AFP, Published on 01/12/2015
» SINGAPORE - A Singaporean accused of leading the world's largest football match-fixing syndicate was rearrested in the city-state Tuesday about a week after he was freed by the country's highest court, local media reported.
How tiny Singapore became big player in match-fixing
AFP, Published on 16/12/2013
» It's one of the world's smallest and wealthiest countries, but a deep gambling culture coupled with sheer entrepreneurial zeal has made Singapore a big player in global match-fixing, experts say.
Myanmar's SEA Games host city baffles and delights
AFP, Published on 12/12/2013
» An electrifying opening ceremony at the Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar has boosted faith that the nation is on the rise, quelling fears its "coming out" party at the event's opening ceremony would fall flat.
Madrid can strike gold third time round: Rajoy
AFP, Published on 04/07/2013
» Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been present in the auditorium when Madrid lost out for the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games but this time he believes it will be third time lucky and they will win the right to host the 2020 Games.
Singapore night race extended to 2017
AFP, Published on 22/09/2012
» Singapore announced a five-year extension for its spectacular night-time Formula One grand prix on Saturday following months of hard bargaining for cheaper fees.
London on track for 'outstanding' Olympics - IOC
AFP, Published on 30/03/2012
» The International Olympic Committee (IOC) praised preparations for the 2012 Summer Games here Friday, declaring London was on track to deliver an "outstanding" event.