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This is how much the F1 extension will cost for the next 5 years

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Expenses will be around a whopping $150m. According to OCBC, the F1 extension for the next 5 years will cost about $150m, with the government co-funding 60% of the amount, with reference to Minister Iswaran's statement. Read ››

Here's why you'll get to witness F1 until 2017

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Singapore GP extended the Formula One rights for five more years. Read ››

Saturday in Design returns to Singapore

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Showrooms exhibiting various architecture and designs will be open on 6 October. Read ››

Genting Singapore to lose $16m on Echo disposal

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DBS says share price is already back to pre-Echo levels. Here's more from DBS: Right move. Read ››

Genting Singapore sells Echo Entertainment stake

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Genting Hong Kong meanwhile will continue to hold its investment in Echo Entertainment. Read ››

Opera Gallery showcases Magical Energies, Timeless Masterpieces collections

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The expansive collection is worth over SGD$50m. In a release, for the first time in Southeast Asia, Opera Gallery Singapore presents Richard MacDonald’s Magical Energies, alongside Opera Gallery’s exceptional collection of Timeless Masterpieces. Read ››

Gillman Barracks gallery opens in Singapore

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13 galleries from 10 countries will launch their debut exhibitions in Singapore. Read ››

5 important statistics about Facebook users in Singapore

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Currently, there are more than 2.8 million Facebook users in the Singapore dominated by young adults aged 25-34. Read ››

SingTel mioTV unveils Malay channel Astro Prima

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Astro Prima will air starting 1 October on Channel 602. Read ››

Casino Regulatory Authority slaps Resorts World with $600,000 fine

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This is for partially reimbursing patrons' annual entry levy. In a release, the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore (CRA) has imposed a financial penalty of $600,000 on Resorts World Sentosa Pte. Read ››

Singapore Maritime Gallery opens at Marina South Pier

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This modern interactive gallery costs a whopping $5 million. In a release, the Singapore Maritime Gallery was officially opened today by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport. Read ››

SPCA celebrates World Animal Day 2012

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It will be celebrated together with its 65th anniversary on 30 September at East Coast Park from 10.30am - 6pm. Read ››

Singapore Airlines inks US$400m contract for in-flight entertainment system

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Panasonic Avionics will supply entertainment and communications systems for over 40 new aircraft. Read ››

Orchid named after Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

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Vanda William Catherine grows to 25-35cm in length. In a release, His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge visited the National Orchid Garden today. Read ››

Ferrari president suggests F1 races should be shorter

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Luca di Montezemolo said they have to be “innovative without losing the F1 DNA”. Read ››

Japan tsunami art, photo exhibit opens in Singapore

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“Tohoku: Road to the Future" will be held on 21 September at the NUS University Town. Read ››

Food fight: Our cuisine is our culture

Ian Bahri
BY IAN BAHRI
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It has been said that a hungry man is an angry man; now imagine a hungry nation and the types of emotions that stir in their bellies upon hearing their others are laying claim on their favourite dishes. Read ››

Papunya Tula Artists's works to be exhibited at ReDot

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The exhibition opens on 17 October and runs until 1 December. Read ››

Ferrari fever hits Marina Bay Sands

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This will run until the 24th of September. Ferrari fever hits Marina Bay Sands this Grand Prix season! Read ››

Incanto magic show to be staged at Resorts World Sentosa

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Featuring one of the world's top illusionists, Joe Labero, Incanto will be staged on 8 November. Read ››

Lianhe Zaobao to stage Opera Warriors in Singapore

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The Chinese dance drama will be shown at the Kallang Theatre from 23 to 25 November. Read ››

Singapore Airlines flew in giant pandas Kai Kai, Jia Jia

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The pandas were then transported to River Safari. In a release, giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia arrived safely in Singapore this morning, flown in comfort on board a Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter. Read ››

CapitaLand bids adieu to giant pandas Kai Kai, Jia Jia

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The giant pandas are to arrive in Singapore today. In a release, CapitaLand Limited joined Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS); China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA); and China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda to witness the sending-off of “Kai Kai” and “Jia Jia”, known as “Wu Jie” and “Hu Bao” in China, at Ya’an Bifengxia Panda Base. Read ››

Hopes fading for the manufacturing sector

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Pessimism lingers even as tech backlog orders rose 3.7 pts to 50.8. Read ››

Genting Singapore sells Genting Alderney

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The sale was completed on 3 September 2012. Genting Singapore PLC previously announced that it entered into a share sale agreement for the sale of its entire equity interest in Genting Alderney Limited. Read ››

A Tiger's Tale Fancy Dress Dinner open at Raffles Hotel

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The fancy dress dinner will be on 15 September at The Bar & Billiard Room. Read ››

French artist Bernar Venet exhibits works at Art Plural Gallery

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His first solo exhibition will run from 20 September to 24 November. Read ››

New F1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix trophy unveiled

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The trophy, made by Nathan Yong, is inspired by a modern take on the symbolic laurel wreath. Read ››

Formula 1 celebration geared up at Marina Bay Sands

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The highly anticipated Ferrari F12berlinetta will be unveiled at The Shoppes on 18 September. Read ››

Bigger, better cruise terminals to rise in AsiaPac

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More seaports will emulate Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre, predicts an insider. Read ››

Genting Singapore up investment in Genting Alderney Limited

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The investment aims to fund the working capital requirements of GAL. Read ››

2012 Singapore Grand Prix view offered at Zafferano

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There will be 10% early bird discount for bookings made before September 9. Read ››

Women beware: here’s a rare malware that targets you

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Avoid this link that teaches women how to attract Mr Big. Read ››

Daily Briefing: Simple girl turned sexy siren, worst school punishments

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Here are stories around the web that Singaporeans are buzzing about including PM Lee's 'Hope, Heart, and Home' National Day Rally message. Read ››

Does Formula 1 really benefit Singapore?

Justin Harper
BY JUSTIN HARPER
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The Grand Prix rolls into town next month and among the clouds of smoke will be one of uncertainty over the sport’s future presence in the city. Read ››

Game over: Genting Singapore to suffer profit woes under Casino Control Act

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A 13% cut in gains looms over Genting. According to Nomura, in the government's July 6 announcement which focused on five key aspects: crime, gaming, social, economic and tax, the government said that the proposed amendments to the six-year old Casino Control Act were broadly aimed to: • Better align the legislative framework with the original policy intent of introducing the IRs in Singapore; • Enhance law enforcement levers; Read ››

Two Singaporeans grab spots in Forbes' 100 most powerful women

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SingTel's and Temasek's CEOs ranked 74th and 76th. Read ››

Daily Briefing: Teacher cuts student's hair, Singaporean men bare too much skin

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Here are the top three stories around the web that Singaporeans are buzzing about including the seemingly depletion of Singapore national identity. Read ››

Double trouble: Marina Bay Sands and Resorts World fined

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The Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore has imposed financial penalties totalling $497,500. Read ››

Luxury two night package offered at Raffles Hotel

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A stay in the Presidential Suite will be available starting 1 to 30 September. Read ››