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https://www.publicguardian.gov.sg/opg/Pages/The-LPA-Submit-the-completed-LPA-form.aspx?ParentTag=The+LPA Those that are pangtang, can ignore, but like insurance, its good that you can appoint someone who can take charge of the situation or rather you think can take care of the best interest.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/China-s-Greater-Bay-threatens-Singapore-s-finance-and-tech-status China's 'Greater Bay' threatens Singapore's finance and tech status Analysts see huge Hong Kong-Macao project siphoning business away from city-state JUSTINA LEE, Nikkei staff writer March 04, 2019 06:35 JST To stay competitive and become a "smart" city, Singapore has been investing in emerging digital technologies across various industries SINGAPORE -- China's ambitious Greater Bay Area project encompassing Hong Kong, Macao and nine cities in Guangdong could threaten Singapore's standing as a hub for finance and technology. Earlier this month, Chinese authorities unveiled their plans for the vast area, which boasts a population of 71 million and an estimated gross domestic product of $1.64 trillion. Although a concrete road map for developing the Greater Bay Area has yet to be made, the unveiling was a crucial step forward in Beijing's efforts to quell rising protectionism around the world and spark a slowing economy at home. According to economists, the project could eventually overshadow Singapore. Lawrence Loh, director of the Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations at NUS Business School, noted that the huge project "will definitely" have an impact on Singapore. "The geoeconomics of the new Chinese development will be formidable in its scale and scope, [creating] synergies across many industries and markets," he said. Loh added that the Greater Bay Area is also "a much bigger region," with 12 times Singapore's population and almost five times its GDP. "The main challenge for Singapore will be specifically in the finance sector and -- more broadly -- in its location as a business hub," Loh noted. Tommy Xie, head of Greater China Research at OCBC Bank, said that Hong Kong will be the first to benefit from the project. Strengthening Hong Kong's role as a global financial center and magnet for investment by China "may pose some immediate challenges to Singapore," he said. Still, rather than being put off, some Singapore companies see potential in the huge area. Lucas Loh, president of China & Investment Management at Capitaland Group, said the core growth engines, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, in the Greater Bay Area "are also part of [the company's] core city clusters in China." Capitaland has been ramping up its presence in Guangzhou over the past year, acquiring two residential sites in Zengcheng District and a mixed-use site in Guangzhou Science City, which Loh says is "a key component of China's plans to turn the Greater Bay Area from a strong manufacturing base into a science and technology hub." Shenzhen will form an important part of China's Greater Bay Area. © AP However, not all analysts think the project will damage Singapore. "Hong Kong and Singapore are global cities which tap worldwide talent pools and financial markets, so the Greater Bay Area does not really represent a marked shift in the competitive dynamic between the two," said Duncan Innes-Ker of The Economist. Innes-Ker thinks the city-state can mitigate some effects of the project by reducing barriers that prevent Singapore-based companies from operating in Southeast Asia. "ASEAN's economies are expected to expand rapidly," he said. "This should provide many opportunities for financial and professional service providers based in Singapore" To boost competitiveness, Singapore has been increasing efforts to transform itself into a "smart" nation by investing in emerging digital technologies across various industries. In fintech alone, investments in 2018 more than doubled to $365 million from a year ago, according to a recent report by Accenture. Singapore is also working on fifth-generation, or 5G, technologies. In January, Singapore Telecommunications, Ericsson and Singapore Polytechnic launched the nation's first 5G training and testing center. The partners will use the facility to develop applications for transportation, logistics, health care, manufacturing and other industries.

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Haze is invading our country again. Mask and air purifier seems to be a must. For car, anybody tot upgrading the headlight to stronger intensity or adding a fog light for safety purpose? My car kinda old now, the headlight is not clear at all, tot of going to car grooming and get headlight restoration. Any bro here have any counter-haze-car-tips? Lai share arh!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ljzIdevQk i hear already also dun know to laugh or cry, totally no content and just shout and saka his team mates! aiyo tink even JC council election time, got ppl speak better than tis

Hey guys!! It will be my first time driving into jb using my GPS system. Beside bringing my passport. What other issues/items do i need to prepare / buy / get in order for my trip to be a smooth trip without any hiccups that can be avoided. My friend was telling me to get a touch and go card or something like that. Any advices? Will be bringing 3 friends along, going in for a seafood trip..

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1064090/1/.html Youth Olympic lane to facilitate travel for athletes, officials By Saifulbahri Ismail | Posted: 18 June 2010 1152 hrs SINGAPORE: A Youth Olympic lane will be introduced along selected roads to facilitate travel for athletes and officials during the Youth Olympic Games. The traffic scheme which will be in place from August 5 to 25 is designed to help ensure that athletes and officials get to their competition venues on time. It's based on a give-way concept, similar to what motorists would do when they see emergency service vehicles like ambulances. When you see the five Olympic rings, and the words "give way", it means this is a Youth Olympic Lane. During games time, the lanes are reserved for a fleet of 700 Youth Olympic vehicles which will operate between the youth Olympic village and the competition venue. These vehicles have special YOG licence plates, the Olympic Rings and the words 'Give Way' in white. They will also have their blinker lights on. The second left-most lane along seven expressways and 15 main roads will have designated Youth Olympic lanes. Motorists have to give way when they these vehicles approaching - just like they would for an emergency service vehicle. The same traffic penalties apply but the organisers are counting on motorists to see it as a part of being gracious hosts. Teo Ser Luck, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Community Development, Youth and Sports, says: "So the give way concept requires all Singaporean drivers on the road support to make it work and as such if you give way to the Olympic vehicles, they can get there on time. "You play a part to make the Games successful, because all the athletes will be there on time, whether it's for training, for warm ups, for competition. I think the foreign athletes and our foreign visitors will be appreciative of the graciousness of Singaporeans." The Land Transport Authority, LTA, says more resources will be dedicated during the YOG period to clear incidents on the roads as quickly as possible. Chuai Chip Tiong, deputy director, Intelligent Transport System Centre, LTA, says: "To ensure that the scheme work even better, to facilitate this - the only concern would be incidents on the road. We have already tied up with a few agencies to ensure that we can execute quick response to the site, in case of incidents as well as clearance from obstructed obstacles from the road." The Youth Olympic vehicles will take to the roads from July 12 to August 4 to test the system. - CNA/jy

today's ST reports heavy commercial vehicles (below 1.8ton) will be allowed season parking in hdb carparks (previously allowed only if unladen weight < 1.5 ton) knowing the gahmen, this will create demand > supply, so be prepared what comes next

I approached two paint shops and both had a different philosophy when it came to preparing the side-skirts (of the bodykit) for paint spray. One shop would fuse the side-skirts to the main car body and made them look like they are a part of the car itself through the use of putty and then spray paint it. The other shop advised against this, saying that the putty would crack (and therefore, there would be a paint crack as well) when the car travel too often on uneven roads. This shop said that it would spray paint the body kit and then use silicon to seal up the gap between the side skirts and the main car body. Which method is the RIGHT way of patching the side skirts for pain spray? Won't the silicon crack at some point too? Please advise. Thanks!

How much cash/money should i prepare if i were to get a new aveo5?i mean the 1st payment or deposit? issit only $5k?