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Viable alternatives needed to discourage use of cars
Singapore has been a world leader in the field of efficient pricing of roads. London has only recently implemented what is essentially an economically equivalent to the system operated by Singapore from 1975 to 1998. In both countries, the experience has... [Read more]

STI loses 21 points as Hang Seng plunges
AN INITIAL rally quickly fizzled out yesterday after a strong selldown in Hong Kong sent local traders scrambling yet again for the door. They were spooked so much on Monday by the United States inflation bogey that the Straits Times Index... [Read more]

DPP chairman sets sights on presidency
TAIPEI - THE chairman of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday said he would seek the party's nomination for next year's presidential race.Mr Yu Shyi-kun, 58, told supporters in the north-eastern city of Ilan that he will register to participate... [Read more]

Old Changi hospital gets new life as spa-resort
THE former Changi Hospital will undergo a $20-million makeover to become a rustic spa and resort for Singaporeans and budget travellers by year's end. Property company Bestway Properties, which won a recent tender to lease the Halton Road site, wants to... [Read more]

Man battles anaconda to rescue grandson
A 66-YEAR-OLD man saved his grandson from the grip of a 5m-long anaconda by beating the snake with rocks and a knife for half an hour. 'When I saw the snake wrapped around my grandson's neck, I thought it was going... [Read more]

Safeguards still being refined, so powers won't kick in yet
THE Government is not ready to entrench the powers of the Elected President, though this has been provided for in the Constitution.The reason is that it is still refining the safeguards of such powers, especially where these relate to the country's... [Read more]

Thai junta leader: I want Shin Corp, satellites returned
THE head of Thailand's military council, General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, said yesterday he wants the return of Shin Corp, the country's largest telecommunications company, to Thai ownership. Singapore's Temasek Holdings bought a controlling stake in Shin Corp from the family of ousted... [Read more]

Tears from Best Player
NOH Alam Shah broke into tears as he spoke to The Straits Times moments after winning the Asean Football Championship in Bangkok yesterday. The joy of retaining the trophy, being named the tournament's Best Player, and being crowned Top Scorer with... [Read more]

TV time
SOCCER: FA Cup, 4th rd replay: Middlesbrough v Bristol City (Live, Ch24, tomorrow, 3.55am).... [Read more]

Wanted: Super goo to gel folks of different beliefs
FOREIGN Minister George Yeo's speech on religion and terrorism, 'When good mutates into bad' (ST, Feb 6), though short, is full of insight and wisdom. The pertinent point in his speech is that in our multi-religious society, it is not possible... [Read more]

'I feel like a WHORE'
Daring bus stop shoot brings Fann close to 'emotional breakdown' - it's the price of taking on more risky roles CLAD in a short skirt, Fann Wong is sitting at a bus stop, her legs wide apart.She then props one foot... [Read more]