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2021-07-10 16:00:00 The Raffles Conversation: Madam President

The days of a university that sits in its ivory tower should be banished, says Singapore Management University president and geographer Lily Kong. #rafflescon

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2021-07-10 14:00:01 The future of Singapore's hawker culture

Younger folks are stepping up to lead Singapore's hawker culture into the future, with aspirations to bring to their customers more than just a simple meal.

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2021-07-10 12:00:01 DINING OUT: Spanish tapas by the river

Tapas 24 offers some good bites in a no-frills setting. #BTLifestyle

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2021-07-10 09:00:00 July 10 afternoon round-up:

1. Razer's Tan Min-Liang latest digital economy entrepreneur to scoop up a Good Class Bungalow
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2. Binance booms as crypto trading unfolds beyond nations' reach
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3. Glovemakers brace for adverse effects amid extended movement control in Malaysia
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4. The future of Singapore's hawker culture
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5. AirAsia's Gojek deal turbo-charges its 'Super App' goal: Tony Fernandes
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6. Singapore sees fewer employment claims, appeals filed in 2020 with sharp fall in foreign worker claims
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2021-07-10 05:00:00 #BRUNCH: Why young Singaporeans are ready to go back to the office

Gen Zs and young millennials - the newest entrants into the workforce - weigh new-found flexibility and their careers.

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2021-07-09 16:00:07 In tomorrow's #BTWeekend:

1. #BRUNCH: How do Gen Z and young millennial Singaporeans view the new work normal, and what do employers think?

2. The Raffles Conversation: Lily Kong, SMU's first Singaporean president, shares her vision and strategy for the university. #rafflescon

3. Science of Wealth: We take a closer look at Robinhood, trailer fees, and the business of profiteering on hidden commissions.

4. The Finish Line: Our columnist previews the Euro 2020 final, with choice quotes from the BT-Euro 2020 CEO Challenge.

5. Fit To Lead: FutureMap founder Parag Khanna tells how being grounded during the pandemic has led him to push himself to new limits.

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2021-07-09 13:00:09 July 9 evening round-up:

1. Razer's Tan Min-Liang in early stage of buying Good Class Bungalow in Third Avenue
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2. OCBC, UOB shut accounts linked to alleged US$1.4b nickel fraudster long before his arrest
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3. CityDev share price recovers as investors focus on recovery plan
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4, Fragrance receives offer to be taken private at S$0.138 per share
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5. DBS to turn Newton office building into net zero development
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6. Pfizer-BioNTech to seek authorisation for third Covid shot
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2021-07-09 11:00:08 Sea Ltd expected to lease majority of office space in Rochester Commons

ICYMI: The parent company of Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney is on the expansion path. Singapore-based, New York-listed Sea is seen leasing the bulk of office space at CapitaLand's upcoming mixed development in the one-north area.

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2021-07-09 10:00:06 From one music teacher to another, and another: An upcoming concert of Zubir Said's music involves three generations of musicians passing down the gift of inspiration. #BTLifestyle

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2021-07-09 08:00:00 Grab CEO Anthony Tan's family buys Good Class Bungalow in Bin Tong Park for S$40 million

The price works out to S$1,849 psf based on the freehold land area of 21,637 sq ft. The couple is expected to redevelop the property, which has a bungalow on site understood to have been built in the 1990s.

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